Virginia Hayward Reviews 

6,647
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 466 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and beautiful presentation of products, often finding them delicious. The ordering process is described as easy and user-friendly, with a wide selection appreciated. Reviewers also highlight prompt and reliable delivery, ensuring gifts arrive on time and recipients are delighted. Conversely, some people experienced delivery issues, with parcels arriving late, damaged, or left without notification. A few others noted concerns about product presentation, such as greetings on peel-back stickers or missing gift boxes, and occasionally, items not arriving.

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Product

Consumers find product to be positive, with many reviewers expressing delight with the hampers and gifts... See more

Delivery service

People report positive experiences with delivery service, often praising promptness and efficiency. Many... See more

Order

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of order, with many finding the ordering process easy and... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention positive feedback about quality, with many consistently praising the excellent quality of... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often highlighting its speed and efficiency, with many... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m not very good at doing things online and so I looked for a phone number so that I could speak to a person about what I wanted to do. I spoke to Gemma, who was very kind and extremely helpful and b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always prefer to use Virginia Hayward to send hampers and gifts . Yes I can order online but the security of knowing that telephone help is at hand and easily accessible is very reassuring . I have... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered five hampers from Virginia Hampers as Christmas presents – three Mistletoe Gift Baskets and two The Big Cheese Christmas Hampers – and I couldn’t have been more impressed. The quality of the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered two separate gifts.. Both were delivered promptly and very much appreciated. One was a hamper and one a chocolate selection. Second year I have purchased from here at Christmas. Very satisfied... See more



Company details

  1. Gift Basket Store
  2. Corporate Gift Supplier
  3. Gift Shop

About Virginia Hayward

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Virginia Hayward luxury food hampers are available to buy online at Christmas and all year round. Hand-packed by our team of hamper specialists, beautifully presented for the maximum 'WOW' impact.

A Virginia Hayward hamper makes the perfect gift for family and friends whatever the occasion. Our hampers are also sent by thousands of businesses every year as a well appreciated corporate gift to staff, clients and business partners.

Established in 1984 by Virginia and Geoff Hayward in Dorset, England. Virginia Hayward started as a small cottage enterprise and has since grown to be a leader in the luxury wine and food hamper industry. The business remains wholly family-owned and managed and employs over 115 full-time staff, with that figure tripling in the weeks before Christmas.

Over 40 years of supplying and building hampers for some of the most prestigious companies in the UK has given us immeasurable experience in the field. Throughout our significant growth our company ethos has remained the same and is deep-rooted in all that we do:

“To source and supply high quality, beautifully presented luxury food and wine hampers that are reliably delivered and delightfully received in a timely manner and are supported by impeccable levels of customer service.”

Whether your after a Christmas hamper, a birthday present, thank you gift, celebration or other special event gifts, you'll find the perfect hamper to suit your needs and match your budget at Virginia Hayward.

Shop now at Virginia Hayward today and find the perfect gift hamper with fast UK delivery to loved ones, friends and business associates.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I contacted my friend to whom I sent…

I contacted my friend to whom I sent the gift and they haven’t received it as yet. I hope it gets to them soon.

10 February 2026
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Reply from Virginia Hayward

Good Morning Julie,
I have responded to the email you have sent and provided you with the proof of delivery photo showing delivery was made on 12/02/2026.
Kind Regards
Isabella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birthday Gift

Excellent Service from Start to Finish,My Auntie Was So Pleased with Her Hamper, She Said it was Packaged Beautiful ,Second time ordering will be Again ,Thank you.

26 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repeat custom guaranteed

I placed my 3rd order for a hamper as a gift for family members leading up to Christmas.
Delivery is always prompt and the contents are always well packaged and arrive in perfect condition.
The products are beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be placing further orders in the future.

8 December 2025

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