When Emer Purcell decided to set up her own hamper business back in 1993,by her own admission, she was driven solely by a sense of entrepreneurship and wanted to “do it first and ask questions later”.Finding herself in China, for example, she successfully negotiated the design & purchase of a wide range of packaging – several container loads, in fact. It was only as the ink was drying on the contract that she began to be aware of the logistical problems and paperwork problems involved in getting them shipped back to Ireland.Pondering her dilemma in the local hostelry, a chance meeting with a Dublin shipping agent offered her a solution, and the various hurdles associated with landing the goods were taken care of over a bowl of noodles.Purcell has learned from the lesson, however, and has become a stickler for detail in the intervening years. She and her team have subsequently become experts in shipping premium packaging, fine food and wines from every corner of the world, to add to the very best of select Irish produce.The detailed approach has paid off handsomely and the fledgling business has grown steadily from the earliest days when Purcell made deliveries herself from the back of a horsebox. Today, Hampers & Co is Ireland’s leading hamper company, dispatching over 20,000 hampers each year.Purcell and her partner, Alan Metcalfe, regularly log tens of thousands of miles in their quest for the finest quality produce, including premium wines and spirits, each with its own individual story to tell and each with its unique air of exclusivity and prestige.“The day you start shortcutting is the day you go out of business. We’ll quite literally go to the ends of the earth to find what we want, making sure that it meets the evolving tastes of our Irish and international clients.”

Hampers & Co was established by Emer Purcell in 1993. It was essential that the ability to deliver top quality hampers & gifts on time was a priority and this has been achieved for thousands of clients all over the world for over 20 years. Hampers & Co is focused on providing consistent, quality hampers & gifts at great value combined with an exceptional service. We take pride in discovering the finest culinary treats from Ireland & around the world in order to create hampers that make exceptionally special gifts that are beautifully packaged and are delivered in perfect condition directly to the recipient’s front door, wherever that may be. When times are as tough as they are now, showing your gratitude to those that matter will go a long way towards making sure they feel appreciated. Your Gift should above all be of high quality, well presented & leave a lasting impression on your recipient. We know from our 20 years experience that nothing excites as much as a beautifully presented Hamper or Gift Box & no one does this as well as we do. We help you say “Thank You, you are very important to us” with great style. Wonderful gifts starting at €10 which always impress so no need to blow the budget!