Christmas gift guide: Italian hampers from £85 by Rossella Deli

This Christmas, family-run Italian restaurant and deli Rossella has brought together a festive collection celebrating the food and drink of Italy, from generous Christmas hampers and traditional bakes to artisan confectionery, store-cupboard treats and bottles from the family’s own collection.

Curated by Rossella chef and owner Luca Meola, the collection draws on his family’s Italian heritage and the independent producers and trusted suppliers Rossella works with across Italy.

Christmas hampers start from £85, with options for different tastes and dietary requirements through to the show-stopping Supreme Christmas Hamper, from £450. Hampers can be ordered online for delivery across the UK, while customers can also visit the delis within Rossella’s restaurants in Kentish Town and Muswell Hill to shop the wider Christmas collection, from panettone and confectionery to wines, liqueurs, oils and smaller gifts.

Each ready-made hamper is presented in Rossella’s signature reusable jute bag as standard, with handmade wicker basket options available from £25, depending on hamper size, and a complimentary handwritten gift note.

BUILD YOUR OWN HAMPER

For something completely personal, shoppers can build their own Rossella hamper online, choosing from a wide-ranging selection of Italian food and drink, from artisan pasta and risotto, sauces, olive oils and balsamics to cheeses, charcuterie, olives and antipasti. Sweeter and more indulgent additions include biscuits, confectionery, honeys and truffle products, alongside herbs presented in hand-painted ceramic pots, while the drinks selection spans Rossella liqueurs and wines, alongside Italian spirits and aperitifs, beers, juices and soft drinks.

Customers can tailor each hamper entirely to the recipient and their budget, creating anything from a carefully chosen selection of favourite treats to a generous Italian feast. Build Your Own hampers are presented in a handmade wicker basket, with three sizes available to suit the contents and budget, and can be finished with a complimentary handwritten gift note.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FROM £85

Rossella’s festive range includes 14 dedicated Christmas hampers, with a selection highlighted below. These sit alongside the deli’s year-round hamper collection, offering further options spanning Italian food, wine, confectionery, charcuterie and aperitivo.

Season’s Greetings Hamper – from £85

The Season’s Greetings Hamper combines traditional Vergani Panettone Classico with colourful handmade Sviolinate pasta, organic basil pesto and Arrabbiata sauce from family-run Italian producer Bio Orto, plus basil and chilli presented in hand-painted ceramic pots.

Christmas Sweet Hamper – from £100

A celebration of classic Italian festive treats, with traditional Vergani Pandoro, rich chocolate panforte from Marabissi, soft almond and fruit nougat, chocolate and hazelnut cannoli and Baci Classico dark chocolate truffles – made for sharing or bringing out with coffee throughout Christmas.

Vegan Christmas Hamper – from £135

A completely plant-based selection built around Vergani Vegan Panettone and chocolate and pistachio biscuits made with extra virgin olive oil. Savoury additions include artisan conchiglioni pasta, organic Italian sauces, Rossella’s homemade balsamic glaze and a hand-painted ceramic chilli pot, while a bottle of Rossella Limoncello adds a festive finish.

Gluten Free Christmas Hamper – from £135

Vergani Gluten Free Panettone and soft orange amaretti are paired with gluten-free artisan penne, organic Italian sauces, olives and a hand-painted ceramic herb pot, plus a bottle of Rossella Aglianico produced from grapes grown in the Meola family vineyard in Benevento.

Christmas Cheeseboard – from £155

A ready-made Italian cheeseboard with all the accompaniments, Rossella’s Christmas Cheeseboard doubles as a generous gift and an effortless centrepiece for festive entertaining. A trio of 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Provolone Soresina Dolce and Gorgonzola Piccante DOP is accompanied by rosemary crackers, taralli, fig preserve, roasted tomatoes and stuffed olives.

A bottle of Rossella Aglianico from the family vineyard in Benevento completes the cheeseboard, alongside Rossella’s own balsamic glaze and a traditional Vergani panettone for something sweet.

Supreme Christmas Hamper – from £450

The Supreme Christmas Hamper is Rossella’s most luxurious festive offering, a generous Italian feast spanning the deli, pantry and cellar. Bringing together Italian cheeses and salumi; artisan pasta and risotto; antipasti, truffle condiments, oils and balsamics; traditional panettone and pandoro; and an array of nougat, panforte, chocolates, biscuits and sweet treats.

Bottles from the Rossella Collection complete the hamper, making this the ultimate expression of Christmas gifting from the family-run Italian deli.

MORE GIFTS FROM THE DELI

Beyond the dedicated Christmas collection, Rossella’s year-round hamper range offers more options for festive gifting. The Charcuterie Hamper, from £100, brings together a selection of Italian cured meats and classic accompaniments for a ready-made grazing spread. The Aperitivo Hamper, from £125, has everything needed to recreate aperitivo hour at home, pairing Rossella Aglianico and Prosecco DOC Treviso with 18-month Parmigiano Reggiano, Tuscan salami, rosemary and garlic olives, rosemary flatbreads and fig mustard preserve.

FOR THE ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TABLE

Beyond hampers, Rossella’s Christmas range is filled with Italian specialities to gift, take to a festive gathering or serve at home.

Rossella’s selection of panettone and pandoro spans traditional versions and more indulgent flavours including limoncello, hazelnut and pistachio, alongside vegan and gluten-free options. The wider sweet selection includes amaretti, panforte, nougat, biscuits, cannoli and Italian chocolates – ideal for smaller gifts, stocking fillers or serving with coffee after Christmas lunch.

For cooks and food lovers, Rossella also stocks Italian extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, including products from its own range – easy host gifts, stocking fillers and additions to the festive pantry.

THE ROSSELLA COLLECTION

For a gift with an even closer connection to the family behind the deli, the Rossella Collection brings together food and drink bearing the family name.

Rossella Aglianico and Falanghina are produced from grapes grown in the Meola family vineyard in Benevento, while the range also includes Rossella Prosecco DOC Treviso.

For an Italian finish to Christmas dinner, Rossella Limoncello di Amalfi Coast, Meloncello Classico and Hazelnut Cream Liqueur are £25 each, with the option to add a wooden gift box for £34.90. Limoncello is made with lemons from the Amalfi Coast, Meloncello brings creamy cantaloupe notes, while the Hazelnut Cream Liqueur has a rich, nutty finish.

Rossella’s own-label pantry products include its signature chilli oil and balsamic dressing, both made in Italy and ideal as smaller gifts for keen cooks.

SHOP CHRISTMAS AT ROSSELLA

Customers can shop Rossella’s Christmas collection in person at the deli within each of its restaurants in Kentish Town and Muswell Hill, making it easy to pick up panettone, pandoro, Italian confectionery, wines, liqueurs and smaller gifts while dining at the restaurant or getting together for a festive celebration.

Christmas hampers, including those created using the Build Your Own tool, can be ordered online for UK delivery, with free delivery on orders over £65.