The Holiday Cheer Has Arrived! Holiday Hampers From Park Street Gourmet

“Park Street Gourmet is all about creating a unique shopping experience, positioning ourselves as a one-stop shopping store with something for everyone. ”

text  Panchali Illankoon
Nobody honours the festive spirit of the holiday season quite like how Park Street Gourmet does! Sri Lanka’s premier gourmet food and beverage store, Park Street Gourmet is back again with a fanstatic range of Christmas hampers and Christmas goodies to celebrate this year’s season with your loved ones.  With an array of carefully curated imported products, Park Street Gourmet’s holiday hampers are the perfect gift for food enthusiasts and connoisseurs. From delectable chocolates to fine wines and artisanal cheeses, these hampers are sure to bring joy and delight to any celebration.

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This year’s range of goodies are better than ever, imported from all around the world. Customers can choose from a range of festive themed goodies such as Christmas chocolates, marzipan, candy cane, gingerbread man, Christmas teas, puddings and cakes, festive sauces the likes of cranberry and mint sauce as well as spiced marmaldes and preserves are just a few of the variety of festive items at the store. 
Known for offering some of the best cuts and selections of imported meats and seafood, this year the store is stocked with a choice of meats for the season with turkey, duck, Australian pork and beef ternderloin, pork chops, lamb racks, pork belly, beef, mutton and German sausages as well as Norwegian salmon and smoked salmon, ideal for holiday feasts and gatherings. 

Upping the ante every time, Park Street Gourmet has also expanded its offerings to a wide selection of gourmet flavoured cheese from Italy and the UK now available in Sri Lanka for the very first time. Flavours include: Mango & Ginger, Apricot, Jalapeno & Garlic, Ale & Mustard,Chocolate & Orange, Sage, Cranberries and Blueberries. Additionally, the store has curated a selection of artisanal crackers and dips that pair perfectly with the cheeses, creating a complete and indulgent experience for any cheese lover. 
Retailing over 40 local brands through their Love Local initiative, many of the local retailers are also offering their own festive edition items on the shelves such as non-alcholic wines, savoury nuts and mixtures, homemade chutneys, spices and dips as well as a homemade range of sweets. 
With such a diverse selection of both sweet treats and savoury options, Park Street Gourmet is spoilt for choice when it comes to gifting during the season.
 This year, Park Street Gourmet has curated premium Christmas hampers that are distinctively food or beverage only or a combination of both food and beverages. Their fixed hamper range starts from Rs. 12,000 and upwards and includes several gourmet sweet and savoury food items along with alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. Customers can opt to substitue items from the fixed hamper with other items from the store. 
While Park Street Gourmet has a catalogue of pre-arranged hampers available for quick purchase, customers who wish to add their personal touch can pick and choose off the shelves of Park Street Gourmet and curate their own personalised hampers with no minimum range imposed for customising a hamper. 
“Walk in and make your own happiness,” invites Director and Head of Retail, Johanne De Zilwa. “Every year we’ve hit record hamper sale numbers every time and it’s amazing to see the trust our customers have placed on us time and again. Park Street Gourmet is all about creating a unique shopping experience, positioning ourselves as a one-stop shopping store with something for everyone. We are thankful to our customers and once again, we look forward to making their holiday celebrations even more special this year with our range of festive goodies.”  With a wide range of gourmet products and personalised options, Park Street Gourmet aims to cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of its customers. Whether it’s a luxurious gift for a loved one or a treat for oneself, the store offers an extensive selection that guarantees to enhance any holiday celebration.

 
Aside from their Christmas range of items, Park Street Gourmet continues to offer their customers access to a wide variety of gourmet foods, drinks and ingredients of both international and local repute. Since its establishment in 2016, Park Street Gourmet has become a one-stop destination for local connoisseurs of fine food and luxury beverages. From offering some of the best cuts and selections of imported meats, sashimi grade fish, fresh seafood and cold cuts to an unparalleled selection of cheeses from Italy and Europe ideal for party platters for entertaining – the exclusive selection at Park Street Gourmet is plenty. Their dedicated Ready-Made section with ready-to-eat meals that can be purchased on-the-go are popular among the public. Park Street Gourmet has outlets in Colombo (next to the Parkland building), Negombo and Galle.
Shop the Christmas Hamper range in store at any of the outlets or or have it delivered via the Zip Sip app or curate your own for gifting. For more information, visit parkstreetgourmet.com