You can never have too much of a good thing. So why try to resist the temptation? These hampers from across the country – with chef-crafted specials and chocolates in every form – will keep you happy on Diwali and beyond.
The Delhi outpost of French patisserie is pulling out all the stops for its first Diwali. They have many hamper options, including a variety of macarons, tea cake loaves, sables and meringues. But the pice de résistance is Laduri’s luxury macaron pyramid. Made of 24-karat edible gold macarons (adjacent to silver), they have a 20-24 piece pyramid (₹18,500) and a massive 40 piece pyramid (₹34,500). laduree.in
With chocolates from around the world – from Java to Madagascar, Brazil to Ghana – this Mumbai brand is a local favorite. If you’re in town, book the Antisi Family & Friends hamper, filled with bonbons, chocolate-coated cookies and nuts, bars and spreads (₹3,500). Wanna go big? Slim, sumptuous with hot chocolate and dragees (₹8,700). entisi.com
This is a two-in-one special. A collab between Mumbai-based French-style patisserie La Folie and stable brand The Wonder Inc. locked in boxes decorated with scenes of Ramayana, Find Chocolate-Coated Almond Nougat with Saffron, Apricot and Pistachio Marzipan, Sable CHakiris, phuljhari-inspired Nut Pretzel Sticks, and Chocolate Rochers and Truffles ‘Laxmmi Bomb’. ₹2,150, at lafolie.in
Here’s Something From Handmade Sweet For salty snacks—but with a twist. Think of Badam Pak, a celebration on silky Mysore Pak with almonds, Gram Flour, ghee and cardamom; Or Cashew Bon Bons, cashew marzipan layered with dark chocolate ganache. You can also add snacks like Bombay Sweet Shop’s playing cards and corn chivda. Boxes cost between ₹600 and ₹4,500. bombesweetshop.com
Classics and Bestsellers from Chennai Restaurants — Almond and Date Cakes and Pesto babakasoCome in an attractive two-tiered handmade box (from ₹2,000 onwards) – for crunchy, fruit and nut crunches, and paprika and peanut chutney. For something small and sweet, try Pumpkin Tales’ Festive Eclair Box with Chocolate, Pistachios, Rose Cream and Cereal Crunch (₹500). Call 044 24995510.
What’s in Royce’s Diwali special—professional chocolates, wafers, nut bars, and more—may be finished in a jiffy, but the bookcase it comes in is one to keep. Created by fashion designer Gaurav Gupta, similar to an old leather-bound story book, it takes elements from a fantasy jungle for the ‘cover’ and comes up with a special poem on embracing hope. ₹1,995 to ₹5,495. royceindia.com
Sharing is caring, and what better way to do it than with this chocolate hamper. Expect hazelnut truffles, English toffee, pistachio Florentine and single origin bars. Mumbai-based chocolatier Le Pure is also adding scented candles to set the mood. ₹4,000 at lepure.in.
Give chocolate a much-needed break, and order some from the mountains of India. A new e-commerce website curated by My Pahari Shop, it features Kashmiri saffron, Lakdong turmeric, forest honey and a wild green tea. Basil And karbi Garlic. ₹2,199, on mypahadidukan.com
When the Jaipur brand, known for its handmade chocolate bars, decides to curate a hamper, you don’t stop placing orders. All Things Chocolate’s festive edit includes four bars — All Things Dark, All Things Breakfast, and more — with their Spiced Hot Chocolate Mix and Cocoa Cappuccino. Ideal for dark indulgences on cool evenings. ₹1,435, at theallthingsshop.com
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Taj Coromandel’s splendid hampers include the royal crown Sweet, chocolate fudge bar, hazelnut brownie, a box of marzipan. There is a Taj Khazana tie and cufflink set, silk stoles, dried fruits and nuts, a silver coin and even a Ganesha idol from Taj Khazana. ₹45,000. 044 66002827 . call on
ITC Grand Chola’s Royal Assembled hamper has everything to make D-Day special. Think ‘Chef-Crafted’ Boxes Sweet (with 32 pieces each including pistachios) gulkand A type of sweet and orange cashew nuts PEDas), chocolate brownies, a dried fruit cake, chocolate fudge and more. ₹ 13,999. Call 044 49065492. At Fable, the Heart of Gold collection is crafted from 24 karat edible gold. ₹2,100.
The Leela Palace’s Extravaganza Hamper Is Packed With Treats, From Signature 16 Pieces Sweet, chocolate pralines, cookies, macarons, dried fruit cakes, a bottle of wine, scented candles and more. ₹ 12,500. Delivery charges from ₹300. 9833475458 . call on
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