{"product_id":"family-picnic-time","title":"Family Picnic Time","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Picnic Time: The Hamper That Says Take the Afternoon Off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery family has a version of the perfect Sunday. The car was loaded, the blanket was on the grass, the kids were running into the middle distance and not coming back for an hour. The grown-ups are settling in with a glass and a handful of something salty. This is the hamper for that afternoon. A bottle of \u003cstrong\u003ered wine\u003c\/strong\u003e for the grown-up corner, \u003cstrong\u003eFerrero Rocher\u003c\/strong\u003e and creamy \u003cstrong\u003eLindt\u003c\/strong\u003e for the sweet tooth in everyone, \u003cstrong\u003emixed roasted nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the healthy table, \u003cstrong\u003ecrumbly shortbread chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esweet and crunchy peanut brittle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a packet of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional South African Meebos\u003c\/strong\u003e for the kids who do not know yet that they will love them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-packed in our Claremont studio since 1999. We are reviewed on Loox, Google and Trustpilot, with over 5,800 reviews in total. Our team in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/blogs\/news\/florist-near-me-south-africa\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e checks every hamper before it goes out. That is the standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the Hamper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bottle of red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sophisticated centrepiece for the grown-ups at the blanket. Smooth, drinkable, easy to pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerrero Rocher\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gold-wrapped luxury chocolate that needs no introduction. Hazelnut and wafer crunch under a chocolate shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindt Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e, creamy and indulgent, the kind you save until everyone has had their first one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Roasted Nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e, almonds, pecans and cashews, the proper salted kind for sharing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, the healthy hand-reach that balances out everything else on the picnic blanket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortbread Chocolates\u003c\/strong\u003e, crumbly, buttery, with a chocolate finish. The biscuit you give the kids first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet and Crunchy Peanut Brittle\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-wrapped, snaps the way good brittle should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth African Meebos\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dried apricot snack every South African remembers from childhood. The cultural anchor of the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything sits in a sturdy kraft hamper with shredded paper bedding. Tied with a ribbon by hand, ready to give. No wrapping required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This One Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mother-in-law hosting Sunday lunch. The grandparents marking a birthday. The family thank-you that needs to feed eight. The newly-engaged couple having people over for the first time. The friend whose third child just arrived and the freezer is empty. The colleague throwing a leaving picnic in Kirstenbosch. The thank-you to a hostess who has fed you many times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a birthday picnic, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/birthday-hampers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebirthday hampers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit pairs well, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/birthday-gifts-for-men\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebirthday gifts for men\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range is the right starting point if the milestone is his. If the picnic is family-doubling-as-event, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/event-flowers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevent flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection is the natural companion. If the household has someone who does not drink, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/non-alcoholic-champagne\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enon-alcoholic champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit swaps in beautifully at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are sending it for a mom's milestone, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/blogs\/news\/fabulous-birthday-wishes-for-mom-100-heartfelt-messages-to-make-her-day\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efabulous birthday wishes for mom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e has 100+ heartfelt card lines to choose from. For deeper thinking on how a great hamper comes together, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/blogs\/news\/gift-baskets\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egift baskets long-read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e walks through builds like this one. For flower-pairing inspiration across every style, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/blogs\/news\/100-bouquet-ideas\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 bouquet ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the long-read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Set It Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread the blanket. Open the wine first, give it five minutes to breathe. Tip the nuts and dried fruit into one bowl, the Meebos into another, the shortbread on a board for sharing. Save the Ferrero Rocher and Lindt for after lunch, when the kids are mid-game and the adults need ten quiet minutes. The peanut brittle is the goodbye snack on the drive home. Music low, phones tucked into the picnic basket, no work talk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Beautifully With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the table to life with a silk bouquet that lasts longer than the wine. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/products\/wild-honey-silk-bouquet\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Honey silk bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sits in warm seasonal tones for an autumn or spring picnic. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/products\/garden-whisper-silk-bouquet\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Whisper silk bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is softer for a more pastel palette. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/products\/hydrangea-white-artificial-flower-45cm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite hydrangea silk stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic option for a host gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fresh-flower energy, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/spring-flowers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espring flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection is the picnic-season pick and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/orange-flowers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorange flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range brings the autumn-warm option. If you are sending this hamper to family in Cape Town and want a local arrangement to ride alongside, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/florist-cape-town\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCape Town florist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit is the local hub. Sending to family in Johannesburg, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/sandton-gift-delivery\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandton gift delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for area-specific options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a corporate or office picnic at scale, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/luxury-corporate-gifts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury corporate gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the next tier up, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/corporate-gifting\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemployee recognition gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/staff-appreciation-gifts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estaff appreciation gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as the team-led options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame-day delivery on this gift hamper is available in \u003cstrong\u003eCape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Everywhere else in South Africa, our nationwide courier service gets this hamper to the recipient in 2 to 4 business days, in pristine condition. We have been doing this since 1999, and every hamper is checked by hand before it goes out. What you see is what they get.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePay in full at checkout or split it over 2 to 6 interest-free instalments with Stitch BNPL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the Family Picnic Time Gift Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight items: a bottle of red wine, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Lindt chocolates, mixed roasted nuts, dried fruit, shortbread chocolates, sweet and crunchy peanut brittle, and a packet of South African Meebos. All hand-packed in a kraft hamper with shredded paper bedding, ready to give.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this gift hamper best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies, couples, hosts, hostesses, and any group celebration where the gift needs to feed and please more than one person. It is also a popular pick for grandparents, mothers-in-law, the newly-engaged couple, friends marking the arrival of a new baby, leaving picnics, and Sunday-thank-yous that do not need a label. It is one of our most-ordered gender-neutral hampers because it lands well with anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I send this hamper anywhere in South Africa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. We courier nationwide to all nine provinces in 2 to 4 business days. Same-day delivery on this gift hamper is available in Cape Town only, for orders placed before 12pm, Monday to Saturday. Johannesburg and all other regions are 2 to 4 business days by nationwide courier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of wine is in this hamper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium bottle of red wine. The exact varietal may vary depending on stock, but the quality bracket stays the same. If you have a preference, add a note in the order comments at checkout and we will do our best to match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Meebos and why are they in this box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeebos is a traditional South African dried apricot snack with a sugar dusting, sometimes flavoured with cinnamon. Every South African over the age of 30 remembers them from childhood school lunchboxes and farm stalls. We include them in the Family Picnic Time box because no SA picnic is complete without them, and because nostalgia is part of the gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the contents shelf-stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Every item except the chocolates (best stored cool) has a long shelf life. The wine, nuts, dried fruit, peanut brittle and Meebos will keep for months in a pantry. We do not ship anything close to its best-before date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the recipient does not drink alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a note at checkout and we will swap the red wine for an option from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/non-alcoholic-champagne\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enon-alcoholic champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit. The rest of the hamper stays the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add a personalised card or message?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. At checkout, you can add a handwritten gift card with your message at no extra charge. We write it out by hand at the studio and tuck it inside the hamper before it goes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hamper suitable for corporate or office gifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, especially for team picnics, year-end family lunches, and client thank-yous that include the whole household. For larger orders or bespoke corporate runs, look at our wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/luxury-corporate-gifts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eluxury corporate gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousflowers.co.za\/collections\/office-gifts\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoffice gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e edit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I send this with flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Add a hand-tied bouquet at checkout, or pair with one of the long-lasting silk options linked above, and we will deliver them together, beautifully presented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hamper child-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chocolates, shortbread, peanut brittle, dried fruit, mixed nuts and Meebos are all child-friendly (subject to allergies). The wine is for the grown-ups. If the household has small children, the box is designed to feed everyone at the picnic with something they will reach for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the hamper ready to give or do I need to wrap it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to give. Kraft hamper, shredded paper bedding, ribbon, optional handwritten card. No additional wrapping required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the nuts allergy-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hamper contains a mix of nuts and other items that may be processed in facilities that handle nuts. If the recipient has a severe nut allergy, please add a note at checkout and we can swap the mixed nuts for an allergy-safer alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabulous Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68290779873431,"sku":"CEEPORT0606S","price":1810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/9643\/5863\/files\/FamilyPicnicTime-FabulousFlowersandGifts1.webp?v=1794191293","url":"https:\/\/shoparvelio.shop\/products\/family-picnic-time","provider":"Redcliffe Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}