Ever since Whisk Hampers started some five years ago, people have regularly referred to us as Whisky Hampers, but Whisky has been something noticeably lacking in our gift selections until relatively recently. Well, we’ve more than made up for that now with a selection of Whiskies from award winn...
We get so many people asking us for advice about wines, and accessories to go with their wines that we have decided to share our ideas with the world... I'm sure you will find it an interesting read... Serving fine wine properly isn't just about what's in the bottle; having the right bits of kit...
The tenth annual British Food Fortnight takes place from 17th September to 2nd October 2011 during Harvest Festival. The event celebrates the range and diversity of food that Britain produces with a range of events, tastings and food festivals and, recognising an ever-increasing desire to 'eat l...
We get asked lots of questions about the large format Champagne Bottles we sell and usually have an answer to hand...how do you chill them? (our advice is in the bath if you’re not lucky enough to have a walk-in refrigerator)…how do you open them? (carefully)…how many people will they serv...
Champagne We love a quotation here at Whisk and are also particularly partial to a flute of fantastic fizz – there is something intensely satisfying about seeing the bubbles rise in a chilled glass of golden Champagne and taking that first magical sip. So we thought we’d combine the two an...
We've branched out into Garden Gifts... Having recently ‘branched out’ into Gardener’s Gifts, we’ve started stocking some wonderful items from Burgon & Ball. So, we're delighted to hear last week that the ‘Burgon & Ball 5 A Day Garden’ had been awarded a Gold Medal at the RH...
When I meet people they often assume that corporate hampers are just a Christmas thing but, in fact, we’re kept busy all year round working on bespoke hampers for branded product launch gifts, marketing campaigns and promotional events, if you’re looking to impress clients or thank staff for...
How inspiration for our Cooking Kits came from ‘The Good Cook’ Simon Hopkinson Back in the late 1980s before Whisk Hampers was born, I began my career in the food & wine industry at Bibendum Restaurant – the flagship of Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant empire. It was a very exciting...
The 125th CHAMPIONSHIPS CELEBRATIONS ARE UNDERWAY! Now Wimbledon 2011 is in progress this year, it is the 125th time that The All Lawn Tennis Club has hosted The Championships since the first tournament in 1877... Which means that less than 20 minutes from Whisk Hampers HQ the most famous tennis e...
Love your Dad? make it a special father's day...They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so what better way to say 'thanks' to a fantastic father than with a gourmet gift delivered direct to Dad’s doorstep. Our Father's Day range features an array...
