SOURCING & SUSTAINABILITY
Thoughtfully Curated Hampers
Finest British Produce
As passionate food lovers, we go out of our way to find the best artisans in their fields from across the UK. From "Slow Food" producers & regional specialities, to award-winning innovations all of our produce has been selected for its quality. You will not find "filler" items in our hampers to bulk them out, we do quality over quantity to provide real food you want to eat.
From Borough Market to the Orkneys, we source exclusively from thoughtful producers who focus on just one area or delicacy. Some maintain centuries old regional recipes, others are combining innovative new methodology with social enterprise. They all share a level of passion, expertise and attention to detail that means our hampers deliver unforgettable flavours.
The artisans we work with craft their produce on a small scale which ensures their standards remain exceptionally high. Their produce is not found in supermarkets, but instead is available from local farmers' markets, food fairs and delis. As a result of choosing to showcase such produce, we do not state particular brands or products to be found in each hamper allowing instead for seasonality, variety and managing limited production capacity.
Meet the producers
We do not state particular brands or products to be found in each hamper, allowing instead for seasonality, variety and managing limited production capacity. However, these are just some of the producers we work with:
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TruffleHunter
The UK's leading supplier of the best seasonal fresh truffles and truffle products.
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Gusbourne Vineyard
The only three-time winner of the IWSC English Wine Producer of the Year.
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The Fine Cheese Co.
A maturer, wholesaler, retailer and exporter of traditionally made artisan British cheeses.
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Rococo Chocolates
Established on the King’s Road in London in 1983, with an international reputation for quality.
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ButterNut London
Award-winning small batch nutty feasts made to meticulous standards from ethically sourced organic ingredients.
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Bray's Cottage Pork Pies
Crafting the finest pork pies from seasonal ingredients in a beautiful converted flint hay barn in Norfolk.
Sustainable packaging
At Thackray Brown, we are committed to providing our customers with a truly indulgent and more sustainable gifting experience.
Mycelium packaging
We have chosen to use mycelium packaging for our luxurious hampers.
Mycelium packaging is made from the root structure of mushrooms. It is a natural and renewable material that offers numerous benefits for both the environment and the consumer.
We’re proud partners of The Magical Mushroom Company, who supply 100% biodegradable boxes for our Introductory, Small and Medium hampers. Unlike traditional wicker hampers that typically carry a heavy carbon footprint, mycelium boxes are designed to be composted, or planted in the ground after use.
Mycelium packaging is fully biodegradable and compostable. Unlike traditional packaging materials such as plastic or Styrofoam, mycelium packaging breaks down naturally over time, leaving no harmful residues behind.
Reclaimed wood hampers with purpose
Our large hampers are made from reclaimed-wood and produced in England by New Life Wood, a community support program for the unemployed, ex-offenders, and those suffering with mental health issues.
Thackray Brown boxes are part of their circular business model that recycles lumber, reduces landfill, and in turn helps restore lives.
As a small not-for-profit initiative, New Life Wood have a limited production capacity, which means on rare occasions there may be a waiting list for Large hamper orders. We hope you agree it’s worth the wait.