Arushi Sakhuja
Hustle-bustle and a town painted in Indian attire is currently taking over our nation. With Durga Puja and Navratra all wrapped up, it's time for Karwachauth, Dushhera, Diwali and Bhai Dooj. While the season can be chaotic with our social calendars filled with work, in between these moments of chaos and mess there is always love and sweetness (and gifting).
The festive season is one that makes us all want to dive into the celebratory gift-giving culture – primarily a token of love. With a plethora of options in the market from home decor to lighting staples and culinary delights, the choices are plentiful. But, no matter what a hamper full of sweet treats, dry fruits, healthy snacks, fruits and more satisfies like nothing else. Because, food hampers are a novel and heartfelt way to celebrate the Festival of Lights and yes, it's also one that will ALWAYS be consumed.
Discover an array of options, from sweet and savoury treats to gourmet delights. Whether you are looking for a healthy option, a splurge-worthy pick or an exclusive curation, our handpicked edit of Diwali food hampers will surely leave you with enough options to pick from! P.S. Keep a watch out for personalised hampers to suit your loved one's preferences.
CAARA x 1 Magnolia Lane
Diwali is incomplete with treats from CAARA. For the festive season the brand has joined hands with Delhi’s finest florals, ‘1 Magnolia Lane’. Be spoilt for choice as you pick between a Hamper with Artisanal bread which pairs perfectly with the Trio of Dips box, add a side of cheese with our gourmet Cheese Platter or go all out with a Cheese & Dip Grazing Box that spells festive parties. For a sweeter side of gifting, there is the Box of 8 Modern Indian Sweets or something a bit more International like the Belgian Dark Chocolate & Dates Cake. And for some pretty sweet delights, the cake selection is sure to blow your mind. Pick from Grandma’s Carrot Cake and the Gluten Free Orange & Almond Cake and boxes can even be customized with the addition of wines, sweets and savouries and unique keepsakes like 1 Magnolia Lane candles, and Mogras. One of the grandest hampers is PALM LEAF BASKET Grand which includes CAARA’s box of 16 modern Indian sweet bites, kesari jalebi, rose petals & white chocolate bark, multigrain Flemish bread, truffle sweet potato chips, basil pesto, caraway & nigella seeds crackers, hazel coco spread, artisanal dark chocolate and sea salt cookies (pack of 4). With keepsakes of Two Hand-poured soy candles in Magnolia and Peony fragrances from 1 Magnolia Lane, along with an adorable palm leaf basket that is sustainable and reuseable. The Florals include 1 Magnolia Lane’s famous Tota Raja— the green parrot who carries good luck. It's surely making out mouths water already!
Hyatt Regency Delhi
Express your love, and heartfelt wishes for your friends and family with Hyatt's gift hamper. The 'Gifts of Love,' is a harmonious blend of traditional sweets and savoury delights that embrace the vibrant essence of Diwali. Choose from a gourmet box of 5 items, featuring almond nougat cake, salted pistachios, granola bar, chocolate almond cookies, and Sichuan pepper cashew nuts; A gourmet box of 8 items, comprising of a delicious dry fruit cake, red velvet melon seed cookies, macarons, anjeer pista roll, artisanal chocolates, jasmine green tea, gourmet almond honey and gourmet strawberry preserve; A gourmet box of 8 items, featuring chocolate almond cookies, macarons, dry fruit cake, granola bar, lemon sable, dodha burfi, assorted trail nuts and dried apricots; A gourmet box of 12 items, featuring macarons, chocolate marble cake, salted pistachios, salted almonds, black pepper cashew nuts, panforte, chocolate truffle, dehydrated mango, kaju katli, gourmet almond honey, gourmet strawberry preserve, and gourmet jamun preserve.
TheLeela Ambience GurugramHotel & Residences
Add luxury and sparkle to your festivities with ‘Signatures by The Leela’ which combines the goodness of traditional mithai with the surprise of reimagined delicacies. A medley of rich Indian flavours and delicacies, the Aujasya signature hampers are wellness-focused and nutrition-rich ways to incorporate healthy yet delicious food into your celebrations. Such as salted nuts, Shunya black turmeric latte and detox cleanser, Organic wellness tea and much more. This season gift the love of health to a dear one.
The Westin Gurgaon
A basket full of all things delicious. From handcrafted spread to jams, dry fruits, candles and the perfect cookies and snacks for hi-tea. The Westin Gurgaon's Diwali hampers encapsulate the essence of festive gifting. Pick the Artisans and decadence hampers with sweets, chocolate truffles, cookies, palmiers, cakes, dry fruit tea cake, roasted nuts, and a selection of gourmet delights.
Grand Hyatt Gurgaon
Embrace the spirit of Diwali with meticulously crafted gifting hampers at the Exquisite Diwali Studio by Le Meridien Gurgaon. From luxurious assortments of gourmet baklavas and nuts in Blissful Harmony hamper and gourmet delights in Box of Joy to elegant home décor items and bespoke Diwali essentials, the hampers are a testament to the spirit of generosity that defines this season.
The Claridges New Delhi
Unwrap the magic of Diwali with The Radiance's Gift Hampers by The Claridges, a gift hamper filled with gourmet assortments. From delectable sweets like Chef Crafted Chocolate Bonbons, Mini Dry Fruit Samosa, Anjeer Barfi, Mawa Barfi, Baklava, Lord Ganesh/Diya Signature Mithai , Homemade Healthy Bar, Macaroon and more! For savoury options choose the Divine Decadence Hamper with Pumpernickel Bread, Cheese Crackers, Mini Khasta Kachori, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Blueberry Jam and Foxtail Millets!
Ladurée
Indulge in the richness of French macaroons with Ladurée's Diwali gift hamper. Savour the excellence in the art of French patisserie, with the Napoleon Pink Gift Box, an exclusive hamper that exudes luxury with Gold & Silver Macarons. In addition, comes a box of 8 Macarons, 2 tea cake slices, an assortment of cookies and everyone's favourite, chocolates. With this box, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Khoya Mithai
Does it get any better than scrumptious mithais for Diwali? We'd think not! The pioneer of contemporary mithais in the city, Khoya Mithai has a special box namely a premium ladoo box to add to the festivities. But for something more opulent, The Gold Pista Katli stands out as a marvel, where the richness of Pishori Pista is combined with the allure of 24-karat gold leaf.
Andaz New Delhi
Light up your festivities with World of Hyatt’s specially curated luxurious hampers. Andaz Delhi's curated box of goodies is worth devouring. brings you special curated gift boxes by World of Hyatt, for your loved ones. The Exotic Assorted Box is the perfect gift and includes trail mix nuts, assorted handcrafted chocolates, orange and dark chocolate granola, hazelnut and cocoa spread/ bottle of date honey, kaju katli, mediterranean basil flavoured olive oil, dried mushrooms, potato gnocchi, gluten free pasta, basil pasta sauce, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt crackers, assorted tea collection, artisanal vanilla scented candles and s festive garland.
For something a little sweeter the Allure Assorted Box includes roasted cashew nuts, masala millet pops, masala seed mix, assorted handcrafted chocolates, orange and dark chocolate granola, homemade dry fruit cake, dark chocolate and sea salt waffle chips, hazelnut and cocoa spread/ bottle of date honey, kaju katli, assorted tea collection festive garland and artisanal vanilla scented candles. No matter what your pick, there is something for everyone.
Vahdam
The best diwali gifts are those that help you glow and Vahdam's range of teas are an opulent and impressive gift for your loved ones. The hamper includes some of the best-selling teas across Green, Black, Chai, Herba, Oolong, and White Teas.
Shrikhandd
At Shrikhandd, traditions of old-school mithai-making come alive, harmonising India's most loved flavours. If you're looking for options that are indulgent pick the artisanal mithai boxes, for a more healthy approach they have assorted dry fruit boxes with chocolates. Another option, which is a personal favourite is a sweet treat box of Nut-Infused Dates. Explore the wide curation of Arabic Dates or Khajhoors filled with exquisite stuffings like Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Orange Peel, Nutella and Hazelnut and Honey Dry Fruit. The best part you can customise each box to make it a specially curated one tailored precisely to your friends and families' unique tastes.
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Pullman New Delhi Aerocity
Embrace the festive spirit of Diwali with Pullman Aerocity's range of global food hampers! Yes, the hampers offer it all from sweet and exotic flavours of Middle Eastern baklava to, rich and indulgent German chocolates, aromatic imported coffee, delightful honey and almond cookies to premium dry fruits. And if that still doesn't the list of want, pick from Banoffee breakfast spreads to ginger and oat cookies, imported wafers, extra virgin olive oil, protein bars, gluten-free cookies, and artisanal Indian chocolates. Pullman Aerocity has something for everyone.
Adding to joy and festivities, Pullman has joined hands with an NGO for specially made scented candles lovingly crafted by talented NGO children. Along with the treats gift your loved one a Diwali sapling – a DIY Tulsi plant and growing kits to give back to mother nature.
Bombay Sweet Shop
For Mumbaikars, this might be a daily staple, but if you live outside the city, the best kind of gifts are those that you don't have easy access to. For those of you, who want to make a food hamper truly special, it doesn't get better than Bombay Sweet Shop, hands down. Bombay Sweet Shop’s ‘Meethi Si Diwali, Happy Si Diwali’ collection celebrates the true essence of the festive cheer with everything from meetha to namkeen and classic to contemporary.
With quirky names to match the season, pick from the Diwali Delight Box (₹ 950/-), Diwali Dhamaka Box (₹ 1590/-), Chocolatey Diwali Hamper (₹ 1990/-), Teen Patti Diwali Bag (₹ 2290/-) or Diwali Party Treats Box (₹3290/-). Each comes with a range of mithais from the Kaju Gulab Roll to Malty Coffee Paak, Pista Khubani Cassata Barfi, Hazelnut Besan Barfi, Nutty Date Barfi, the timeless Badam Paak, Saffron Kaju Katli, and everyone’s favourite Mighty Motichur Laddu. Making it a thoughtful hamper, there are playful additions and festive essentials including assorted nuts, chikki, cookies, savoury snacks, artisanal clay diyas and a deck of the sweetest playing cards – packaged and sealed with a whole lot of love
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Varque
Looking for the ultimate Diwali sweet and savoury hamper? We have you covered. Sweeten your celebrations this festival season with Varque’s Royal and Exquisite Mithai. From melt-in-your-mouth boondi ladoos to crunchy namkeen for your loved ones to serve this festive season, Varque's irresistible modern flavour pairings will leave everyone in awe. Pick the Cashew Dates, Bounty ladoo, Blueberry Badam or Oreo Date Melange for those who like to try something new; the fusion of tradition and innovation. And for those who like to stick to seasoned favourites, the pista barfi and ladoos never disappoint.
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7Bazaari
Hoping to try something new this year? Jump on the 7 Bazaari Bandwagon, a brand that sources nuts, dates, teas, honey and sweet delicacies from the 7 continents. From blooming jasmine tea from China to creamy Chilean walnuts, saffron from Iran to Matcha tea from Japan, 7Bazaari offers a diverse range of products that cater to every taste preference. Pick from their bespoke gift hampers and sweet delicacies that can be customised. Think chocolate-coated nuts, to savoury dry fruit snacks and teas, all beautifully packaged, it has everything you need to make this festive season truly extraordinary.
Isvara
Move away from desserts, because it's the perfect season to gift flavourful teas. A great alternative to sweet indulgences Isvara's tea hamper is just the perfect gift for those who like to cosy up in the comfort of their homes. Isvara's Prosperity Diwali Gift Set adorned with the timeless elegance of Goddess Lakshmi, pays homage to the rich tapestry of Indian heritage. The hamper includes The Herb Basket tea, a harmonious fusion of organic hibiscus, lavender buds, and an intricate blend of spices. The Royal Brew, a luxurious fusion of green tea, delicate rose petals, and an exquisite blend of Indian spices. Along with our Kāṃsya brass tea strainer and Sheesham wood teaspoon, handcrafted by skilled artisans.
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Choko La
Chocolate for festive season gifting? Yes, please! It might be as cliched as ever but chocolate lovers know nothing else. When picking out a hamper for cocoa fans, Choko La's Bliss Chocolate Gift Hamper and Treasure Chocolate Hamper top the list. The former has a premium assortment of chocolates such as crunchy caramel chocolate ring, raspberry finger bar, dark cranberry bon-bon, peanut butter bonbon, almond chocolate cup, french biscuit chocolate cup, milk chocolate bon-bon, dark chocolate bon-bon, vanilla caramel praline, milk mini bar, dark mini bar, chocolate dipped almond cookies, coffee finger bar and orange caramel pralines. And the latter is an assortment of chocolates including milk chocolate mendiants, butterscotch crunchettes, raspberry minis, dark chocolate rochers, dark chocolate finger bars and chocolate-dipped pistachio cookies. We don't know about you, but our mouth is watering!
Ether Chocolate
Modernity, artistry and luxury come packed in one with Ether Chocolate's Diwali hamper. The Ether Atelier Chocolate Boxes are a symbol of the season of light and joy, containing an assortment of the finest chocolates that will brighten your celebrations. Create your own hamper as you choose from fruit and nuts, rice crispy and fudge sticks or pick tumble-coated nuts instead of Chocolate bars. The Tumble coated nuts include rich and earthy Hazelnut, luxurious Caramel Latte and exotic Matcha Caramel, each flavour is a delightful journey for the palate, giving an extensive choice to the customers. The Signature Diwali Hamper Box is a lavish celebration of flavours and delights that combines the best of the Firefly collections into one exceptional gift. This grand and customizable hamper contains a sumptuous assortment of gourmet treats, such as signature chocolate bars and the beautifully designed Tumble Coated Nuts & Rice Crispy Hamper.
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Sorrentina
Let your festive gifts this season be an embodiment of love, appreciation, and an adventure for the tastebuds with Sorrentina's Gifting Hamper. Pick the Taste of Italy hamper with gourmet truffle chips, savoury Sicilian spiced nuts, the finest varieties of pasta and the artisanal Herbed Crostini. For something more minimal the Chip and Dip box will be the perfect choice. Packed with 3 crackers and best dips like hummus and pestos, it will definitely put you in a festive mood with each bite.
Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort
An all-encompassing hamper, Courtyard by Marriott Aravli Resort brings the delights of all treats into one. From jams to nuts and a mindful fusion of milk and cardamom in the Gulab Peda to the visually stunning Cokhoya these hampers promise to be a sensory delight. The Divyam hamper includes a luxurious Forest Essentials Gift Set, premium coffee, tea, indulgent hot chocolate, gourmet
delights and more.
The Lodhi
The Lodhi knows how to make the festivities even more special with their curated range of hampers. Encapsulating the spirit of Diwali, each of the hampers features a medley of rich Indian flavours, sweet and savoury gourmet delicacies, with treasures like festive diyas and candles, and Ganesha idols. Thus if you're looking for a singular hamper to include all the festive season essentials this is the one. And for those of you who want to splurge and gift your loved ones a staycation package, an extravagant New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, and revitalising Spa therapies, that is possible too. But the buck doesn't stop here you can even customisable and personalise hampers with enhancements like champagne, a one-
night stay in a one-bedroom pool suite, Christmas day brunch for two, and more to make your gift
truly unique.
A standout hamper for us is the Luxury Hamper which comes with handcrafted chocolates, an array of Indian sweets, premium nuts, a Forest Essentials gift pack, diya, potpourri aromas and exclusive Lodhi items such as coasters, stoles, handkerchiefs, and cufflinks.
Shangri-La, New Delhi
Bored of gifting the age-old traditional mithais? Shangri-La New Delhi's curated hampers help you pick up edible staples that your loved one would savour. Choose the Divine Delights hamper featuring a candle, cashews, almonds, Brie cheese, premium olive oil and Jacard tea or pick the Shubhotsav that offers a delightful array of cashews, apricots, macaroons, prunes, premium chocolates, gourmet spaghetti, vinegar, ciabatta, and tea curations.
Eastern Sweets by Sangeeta
A hamper that is synonymous with the festive spirit and joyful spirit, Eastern Sweets by Sangeeta Diwali hampers include a variety of delicacies. Pick from modern innovative desserts or stay true to the classics, think Baklava Box with classic Turkish and Pistachio Mix Baklavas, Oreo Crunch Ladoos, Coconut Jaggery Tarts, Mango Barfi, and Rose Gulkand Ladoo, and the Statement Kaju Katli Box, featuring the classic Sangeeta Kaju Katli along with Kesar Katli, and the famous milk kesar peda.
For health-conscious patrons, Eastern Sweets by Sangeeta introduces a Sugar-Free Premium Box with Sugarfree Khajur Pak and Anjeer Nut Squares. If none of this excites you, you can even mix and match to Make Your Own Box!