myveganhamper.co.uk Gift Guide: Your Detailed Guide to Vegan Hamper and Letterbox Gifts They’re Sure to Love!

But if you’ve landed on our site, perused our shop, and still have a few questions, like…

• What is a good gift for a vegan?
• What to buy a vegan for their birthday?
• What can vegans eat?
• Should I get a hamper or letterbox?
• Which product is right for my recipient?
• How can I save money when ordering from you?

We’re here to provide detailed guidance on all of the above and more. You’ll be armed with the knowledge to secure the best possible vegan gifts for her, him, or anyone else for that matter, at the best possible value from us.We’ll go over the fundamentals of gifting to vegans, cover some basics of our business and offerings, make specific recommendations of vegan gift ideas for your recipient, talk things you can do to elevate your vegan gifting experience, and finally demonstrate how to save money when purchasing from us.So, without further ado…

How to buy gifts for vegans

If you didn’t already know, a vegan is someone who abstains from the use and consumption of animal products, and rejects the status of animals as a commodity. Put simply — it’s the total avoidance of all animal products. From foregoing meat in meals, to dodging dairy in drinks, avoiding leather, and everything in between. Why someone is vegan is another story that varies from person-to-person. But, in most cases, they likely made the switch for reasons relating to ethics, environmentalism, or nutrition. …But we’re not here to get into all of that, and we’re certainly not here to twist your arm. We’re here in order to give you the best possible chance of putting a huge smile on the face of your vegan friend, mum, co-worker, brother, or aunt for their upcoming occasion. So, before we get into product recommendations, let’s go over some basic rules of success when buying gifts for your vegan friend:

• Zero animal products — there should be absolutely no animal-derived products present in your gift. It isn’t always clear whether something includes animals, and some usual suspects that catch people out include; milk powder as an ingredient, the many wines and beers that use fish in their filtration processes, and gelatine in marshmallows or jelly.
• Ethical and sustainable — chances are, your vegan gift recipient is fairly conscious about the impact of their consumption. As a result, we think it’s a good idea to ensure your gift is ethically sourced, environmentally sustainable, and ideally recyclable.
• Satisfying and amazing! — It’s not the early 2000s anymore. The world of plant-based products is exciting, impressive, and as delicious as it has ever been! So don’t fall for half-hearted vegan products, get the best plant-based offerings that they’re sure to love at prices you can afford.

Now, if you don’t mind, let’s talk a little bit about ourselves!

Vegan hampers and letterbox gifts

We opened the doors at myveganhamper.co.uk precisely because of what you’re experiencing right now: the desire to find an amazing gift for the vegan or ethically/environmentally conscious person in your life. All the existing options seemed to feature fairly unremarkable products that you could easily find on supermarket shelves, absolutely no guarantee that the products in the picture would be what you’ll actually receive, and fairly dubious service quality with no reviews. Oftentimes they’d mainly feature products from large, multinational conglomerates with terrible track records for ethics, sustainability, and nutrition like Nestle, and offer nothing in the way of gifting options or speedy deliveries.So, it became our mission to be the change we wanted to see in the world! We created a range and service with all of the following:

• Incredible products that are beloved by the vegan community, from conscious brands with excellent ethical and environmental track records.
• Vegan Friendly certification so you can be certain the products you are gifting are 100% vegan and thus entirely consumable and enjoyable for your recipient.
• Careful curations of product bundles that perfectly complement each other and the aims of the hamper or letterbox theme.
• A guarantee that you’ll receive exactly the products that are featured in the hamper and letterbox images and product listings.
• Dedicated, high-quality customer service from the moment you place your order to weeks of after-care.
• Next-day delivery available for last-minute gift-givers!
• Gifting options to elevate the gifting and unboxing experience.

That was three years ago. Since then, we’ve amassed 3000+ happy customers ranging from individuals like yourselves to business and corporate clients including LUSH and Astrid & Miyu. We’ve picked up several awards like ‘Most Trusted Vegan Food Brand’ two years running, and the ‘Innovation and Excellence’ award, as well as a feature in The Guardian, alongside an important 5-star hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency. More importantly than all of that though, we’ve received our fair share of sincere gratitude from people like yourselves looking for the perfect gift for vegans, and indeed the lucky recipients of those gifts.So fear not — you’re in good hands.With that out the way, let’s cover some myveganhamper.co.uk basics to narrow down the kind of gift that’s going to be just right for your circumstances.

Hamper vs. letterbox gifts

We offer two types of product on our store to meet the needs of as many people as possible: hampers and letterboxes.Both are sustainably sourced, 100% recyclable custom cardboard gift boxes. Everything from the boxes themselves right down to the packaging tape and sticker seal is kerbside recyclable and 100% plastic-free — meaning it’s essentially zero-waste. Big win!

Vegan Hamper Gifts

Our vegan hampers are our largest and most popular unit, most likely thanks to their generous size which makes an impressive and long-lasting gift. They’re capable of carrying up to 30 items, as well as large and heavy items like alcohol bottles, drinks cans, and more. Hamper quick stats:

• The prices range from £20 — £50
• They include between x9 and x30 products per unit.
• They often feature higher-value items like drinks and gourmet treats
• Shipping cost starts at £5.99

Our vegan hampers are, in all likelihood, your best option when purchasing a gift for your vegan friend. They’re generously sized and can give recipients weeks of joy and use at a time, and feature distinct and high-quality products that you’re unlikely to find on the shelves in the supermarkets. They’re more expensive than letterboxes, but still only average around £30 per unit, which is a good representative of the average spend for a gift. Shop Hampers

Vegan Letterbox Gifts

Introduced in November of 2023, our vegan letterbox gifts are an adorable addition to our lineup with several distinct advantages over hampers. They’re capable of carrying up to 10 items, mostly in the form of plant- based snacks like chocolate, snack bars, sweets, and some health and functional goods.Letterbox quick stats:

• The prices range from £10 — £25
• They include between x5 and x10 products per unit.
• They often feature convenient consumables like bars, snack packs, and sweets
• They boast a greater delivery success thanks to their ability to slot through the front door
• Shipping cost starts at £3.99

As you can see, our vegan letterbox treats can be a perfect option if you have a lower gifting budget, with cheaper average prices and a more affordable shipping cost. They also feature a near guaranteed delivery success, even if your recipient is not home, thanks to the fact that they can fit through a letterbox or parcel cubby. Shop Letterbox Take a second to consider your budget, gift occasion, and gift recipient in order to narrow down your choice between the two options. Generally speaking, those with a higher budget and a very close connection to the gift recipient will benefit from choosing hampers. They make a visually impressive and valuable gift that can last for weeks at a time thanks to their high product count and the inclusion of more luxurious, higher-value product types. Those with a more restricted budget, or perhaps a less profound connection to their gift recipient (for example, Secret Santa gifts for a vegan at the office), or those buying for a more low-key occasion, will be more pleased with vegan letterbox treats. They’re a fantastic, cost-effective way of expressing gratitude, or putting a smile on a friend’s face who’s going through a rough time. With that decided, let’s quickly go over all the Gifting Options we offer on the store to elevate your gifting experience.

Gifting options

Ok, so we take the best 100% plant-based products on the market, bundle them in carefully curated selections, seal them in our sustainable zero-waste packaging, and send them off to their destination. But the gifting experience doesn’t end there. For your consideration, we offer three types of totally optional gifting add-ons, which aim to enhance the receipt and unboxing experience for your recipient. Let’s go over them in turn.

None

It’s possible to send a gift without any additional gifting options. This is the most cost-effective way of sending a gift with us, as all other options incur an additional charge. Just enter your recipient’s address in the ‘shipping address’ field instead of your own during the checkout process, and we’ll take care of the rest. It will be sent as-is, with the hamper or letterbox pack acting as the shipping box. Note that, as a result of this cost-saving, the box may take on some signs of superficial wear during transit, as you would expect when sending things across the country. But don’t worry — thanks to the quality and security of our boxes, the internal goods will arrive in perfect condition. We even seal them internally with a sticker to verify that they haven’t been tampered with in transit. This option exists mainly for customers that purchase vegan hampers or letterboxes for themselves, to fill the cupboards at home or try the latest and greatest plant-based snacks and treats. They’re perfectly content with the trade-off that their boxes may take on some minor wear during transit in order to avoid paying any additional charges. But, if you were looking to offer pristine presentation for your gift recipient, we have an option for that which we’ll discuss in a moment. For now, let’s talk cards!

Add Greeting Card (+£5)

For an additional £5, you can add a custom Greeting Card to any hamper or letterbox product on our store, with the exception of our ‘mystery boxes’ (which aren’t intended as gifts).With this option selected, you can add a personal message to your recipient explaining just how grateful you are to them, how much you love them, or how much they annoy you (but you’re still happy they’re in your life).You write your message during the checkout process which we will then print inside our custom, high-GSM luxury Greeting Cards. The card, once printed and sealed in a white envelope, is then placed inside your hamper or letterbox gift to be opened and read by your recipient upon opening. It’s a really great way to express a personal message, as well as let your recipient know who sent the gift (otherwise they will ask us, which is information we can’t divulge due to GDPR!)

Add Gift-Wrap (+£7)

For an additional £7, you can add Gift-Wrap to your order, which has a major benefit beyond looking amazing.When this option is selected, we’ll take your chosen hamper or letterbox and beautifully wrap it in fully recyclable Kraft gift-wrap paper. Once sealed, we adorn it with a gorgeous Hessian ribbon to give it that classic present look. But that’s not all — with this option, we place the gift-wrapped hamper inside an additional, unmarked outer-box. This acts as a protective shield to any and all superficial damage that can occur during transit. This means that, not only will your recipient have no idea what’s inside thanks to the lack of branded print on the external box, but also it will appear as pristine upon opening as it was when it was first printed, despite travelling halfway across the country!This is an excellent option for those looking to offer a visually beautiful and undisturbed gifting experience for their recipient.But we’re not done yet…

Full Gift Service (+£9)

For a no-compromise experience when it comes to gifting, we have the Full Gift Service. Put simply, for an additional £9 on top of the product price, you can add both of the former Gifting Options (Greeting Card and Gift-Wrap) for £3 less than each option individually. We’ll print your custom message on the Greeting Card and seal it in an envelope, add Gift-Wrap and ribbon to the hamper or letterbox, then insert the envelope underneath the ribbon ready for packing in the additional outer box. With this option, you get:

• Discretion — your recipient won’t know what’s inside thanks to the lack of print, making it a true surprise!
• A personal message — you can write a personal message to your recipient which we’ll print inside the Greeting Card
• A beautiful unboxing experience — the hamper or letterbox will be decorated with beautiful, rustic-looking wrap and ribbon, undisturbed by external damage during transit
• Price savings — this option is cheaper than the combined individual prices of the former Gifting Options

Not bad for less than a tenner!With Gifting Options fully covered, it’s now time for us to take a deep-dive into our product range and make some gift recommendations that will be perfectly suited to your lucky recipient.

Vegan hamper gift guide: product recommendations

While it’s true that any one of our products could be enjoyed by, well, anyone (they are simply delicious snacks and treats after all…) it’s also true to say that certain types of people will get more joy out of particular products than others. Whether it’s because they have a taste for the finer things, or they’re part of a particular demographic that we’ve noticed give glowing reviews for certain products, or they’re a certified chocoholic — we’ve got a hamper or letterbox for that! We’re going to cover each of the following gift recipient types and gift occasions in detail, and make some product recommendations alongside our reasoning as to why it’ll make the perfect gift for them. Find your recipient or occasion and scroll down to find our recommendations:

• Vegan gifts for her
• Vegan gifts for him
• Vegan gifts for couples
• Birthday gifts for vegans
• Gifts for athletic vegans
• Vegan secret Santa gifts
• Vegan gifts for employees
• Vegan gifts for chocolate lovers
• Premium vegan gifts
• Great value vegan gifts

Vegan gifts for her

We’ve noticed that people often choose the following products when buying gifts for vegan women. Both are hampers, and both are at the £30 price point: