The Complete Guide to Choosing Dad's Perfect Cornish Hamper

The Complete Guide to Choosing Dad's Perfect Cornish Hamper

 

Father's Day Gift Guide 2026

The Complete Guide to Choosing Dad's Perfect Cornish Hamper

Everything you need to know — and every box worth knowing about

We know choosing a gift for Dad can feel like hard work. That's why we've put this guide together — to help you find the right box for the right Dad, with everything you need to know about what's inside and who made it. Every hamper in our Father's Day range is built around freshly baked, Dad-embossed Cornish Steak Pasties and the finest produce Cornwall has to offer. Free UK delivery, personalised message, and your choice of delivery date included in every single one.


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Dad's Pasty & Cream Tea Box
Classic Choice

Dad's Pasty & Cream Tea Box

One freshly baked pasty + a proper Cornish Cream Tea

The timeless combination. A Dad-embossed Cornish Steak Pasty paired with warm Cornish scones, Rodda's clotted cream, Boddingtons strawberry jam, and a choice of Cornish tea or Colombian coffee. Simple, generous, and thoroughly Cornish.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasty ×1
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cornish Scones ×2
Freshly baked traditional Cornish scones — the essential foundation of any proper cream tea.
Rodda's Clotted Cream ×1
Made in Redruth since 1890. The gold standard for Cornish clotted cream.
Boddingtons Strawberry Jam ×2
Small-batch Cornish preserves made with locally sourced fruit. The perfect partner to clotted cream.
Cornish Tea Bags ×2
Cornish Tea & Coffee — a Cornish brand blending great teas inspired by the county's independent spirit.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×2
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee sachets for the Dad who prefers a proper brew.

Perfect for

The Dad who loves a classic Cornish treat and appreciates things done the proper way.

The Large Dad's Pasty & Cream Tea Box
Go Large

The Large Dad's Pasty & Cream Tea Box

Two pasties + a generous Cornish Cream Tea spread

Everything in the classic box — just more of it. Two Dad-embossed Cornish Steak Pasties, four scones, double the jam and coffee, and Rodda's clotted cream. The right choice when only the full spread will do.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasties ×2
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cornish Scones ×4
Freshly baked traditional Cornish scones — enough for a proper shared spread.
Rodda's Clotted Cream ×1
Made in Redruth since 1890. Cornwall's most iconic dairy product.
Boddingtons Strawberry Jam ×4
Small-batch Cornish preserves — plenty for the whole cream tea spread.
Cornish Tea Bags ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — a proper Cornish brew for the whole occasion.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee for the Dad who prefers it dark.

Perfect for

The Dad who likes things generous — or one who'll want to share the occasion with the family.

Dad's Cream & Cheese Tea Box
Mix & Match

Dad's Cream & Cheese Tea Box

The classic cream tea meets the Cornish Cheese Tea

Can't choose between the cream tea and the cheese tea? This box brings both together alongside two Dad-embossed pasties. Mix, match, graze — it's entirely up to him.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasties ×2
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cornish Scones ×2
Freshly baked traditional scones for the cream tea side of the spread.
Cheese Scones ×2
Freshly baked Cornish cheese scones — the foundation of a proper Cornish Cheese Tea.
Rodda's Clotted Cream ×1
Made in Redruth since 1890. Essential for the cream tea side.
Cornish Cheese Company Cheddar ×1
Award-winning handcrafted Cornish Cheddar with genuine depth of flavour.
Boddingtons Strawberry Jam ×2
Small-batch Cornish preserves — perfect with the cream tea scones.
Boddingtons Sweet Chilli Jam ×1
A Cornish-made chilli jam that pairs beautifully with the Cheddar and cheese scones.
Boddingtons Red Onion Chutney ×1
Rich, slow-cooked red onion chutney — the perfect companion to the cheese board.
Mr Filberts Rosemary & Garlic Olives ×1
Premium marinated olives — a natural fit alongside the cheese spread.
Cornish Tea Bags ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — a proper Cornish brew to round everything off.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee sachets included too.

Perfect for

The Dad who likes variety and can't be pinned down to just one thing — in the best possible way.

Dad's Cream, Cheese & Ale Box
The Full Works

Dad's Cream, Cheese & Ale Box

Everything above — plus two of Cornwall's finest ales

The ultimate Father's Day hamper. Cream tea, cheese tea, two Dad-embossed pasties, and two celebrated bottles from St Austell Brewery to wash it all down. A full Cornish afternoon in a box.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasties ×2
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cornish Scones ×2
Freshly baked traditional Cornish scones for the cream tea side.
Cheese Scones ×2
Freshly baked Cornish cheese scones — the heart of the Cheese Tea spread.
Rodda's Clotted Cream ×1
Made in Redruth since 1890 — the definitive Cornish clotted cream.
Cornish Cheese Company Cheddar ×1
Award-winning handcrafted Cornish Cheddar. Pairs beautifully with the ales too.
Boddingtons Strawberry Jam ×2
Small-batch Cornish preserves for the cream tea scones.
Boddingtons Sweet Chilli Jam ×1
Cornish-made chilli jam — a bold partner to the Cheddar and cheese scones.
Boddingtons Red Onion Chutney ×1
Rich red onion chutney — perfect with cheese and a cold ale alongside.
Mr Filberts Rosemary & Garlic Olives ×1
Premium marinated olives — a natural fit with the cheese board and ales.
St Austell Brewery Tribute ×1
Cornwall's iconic pale ale — balanced, sessionable, and deeply Cornish in character.
St Austell Brewery Proper Job ×1
A bold, award-winning Cornish IPA with citrus and pine notes. One for the ale enthusiast.
Cornish Tea Bags ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — for when he eventually puts the ale down.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee for the morning after.

Perfect for

The Dad who takes his food seriously, appreciates a proper ale, and deserves the full spread.

Dad's Pasty & Cheese Box
The Cheese Lover

Dad's Pasty & Cheese Box

A Dad pasty paired with a full Cornish Cheese Tea

For the Dad who'd always choose the cheese board. A Dad-embossed Cornish Steak Pasty alongside a beautifully curated Cornish Cheese Tea — cheese scones, Cornish Cheddar, Trewithen butter, chilli jam, red onion chutney, and rosemary and garlic olives.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasty ×1
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cheese Scones ×2
Freshly baked Cornish cheese scones — the foundation of a proper Cornish Cheese Tea.
Cornish Cheese Company Cheddar ×1
Award-winning handcrafted Cornish Cheddar with genuine depth of flavour.
Trewithen Dairy Butter Portions ×2
Family-run Cornish dairy from Lostwithiel — exceptional butter from their own herd.
Boddingtons Sweet Chilli Jam ×1
Cornish-made chilli jam — a bold, flavourful partner to the Cheddar and cheese scones.
Boddingtons Red Onion Chutney ×1
Rich, slow-cooked red onion chutney — the perfect companion to the cheese board.
Mr Filberts Rosemary & Garlic Olives ×1
Premium marinated olives — a natural fit alongside any serious cheese spread.
Cornish Tea Bags ×2
Cornish Tea & Coffee — a proper Cornish brew to round everything off.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×2
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee for the Dad who prefers it dark.

Perfect for

The Dad who loves proper food with proper provenance — and always gravitates toward the cheese board.

Dad's Pasty Box
The Pasty Purist

Dad's Large Pasty & Cheese Box

Two pasties and a full Cornish Cheese Tea spread

Two Dad-embossed pasties at the centre, surrounded by a generous Cornish Cheese Tea spread. Four cheese scones, Cornish Cheddar, Trewithen butter, chilli jam, red onion chutney, olives, and plenty of tea and coffee. A Cornish spread worth celebrating.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Cornish Steak Pasties ×2
Handmade in Cornwall with beef, potato, onion and swede. "DAD" pressed into every one.
Cheese Scones ×4
Freshly baked Cornish cheese scones — generously portioned for a proper shared spread.
Cornish Cheese Company Cheddar ×1
Award-winning handcrafted Cornish Cheddar with genuine depth of flavour.
Trewithen Dairy Butter Portions ×4
Family-run Cornish dairy from Lostwithiel — exceptional butter from their own herd.
Boddingtons Sweet Chilli Jam ×1
Cornish-made chilli jam — bold and flavourful alongside the Cheddar.
Boddingtons Red Onion Chutney ×1
Rich, slow-cooked red onion chutney for the cheese board.
Mr Filberts Rosemary & Garlic Olives ×1
Premium marinated olives — a natural fit alongside any serious cheese spread.
Cornish Tea Bags ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — a proper Cornish brew for the whole occasion.
Colombian Coffee Sachets ×4
Cornish Tea & Coffee — smooth Colombian coffee sachets included too.

Perfect for

The no-fuss Dad who loves great food — pasties first, cheese board second, tea to finish.

6 x Dad Traditional Cornish Pasties
The Purist

6 x Dad Traditional Cornish Pasties

Six proper pasties — nothing more needed

For the Dad who simply loves a great pasty. Six generously sized, Dad-embossed Traditional Cornish Steak Pasties — beef, potato, onion and swede in a golden short-crust pastry. Made the proper Cornish way, with no shortcuts.

Everything that's in the box

Dad-Embossed Traditional Cornish Steak Pasties ×6
Handmade in Cornwall. Beef (14%), potato, onion and swede in golden short-crust pastry. "DAD" embossed on every one.

Perfect for

The no-fuss Dad who knows what he likes — and what he likes is a proper Cornish pasty.


Every brand in our Father's Day range has been chosen because it represents the very best of Cornwall. Here's a little more about the people and producers behind what's in the box.

Rodda's Clotted Cream — Redruth, Cornwall

Founded in 1890 by Eliza Jane Rodda, Rodda's has been producing clotted cream in Cornwall for over 130 years. Made using milk from local Cornish herds and still produced to the same traditional recipe, Rodda's is the definitive Cornish clotted cream — rich, golden, and utterly indulgent.

The Cornish Cheese Company — Cornwall

An award-winning artisan cheesemaker crafting handmade Cheddar and specialty cheeses from Cornish milk. Their cheeses have a genuine depth of flavour that comes from traditional methods and local provenance — the centrepiece of our Cornish Cheese Tea.

Boddingtons Preserves — Cornwall

A small-batch Cornish producer making exceptional jams, jellies and chutneys using locally sourced ingredients. Their strawberry jam brings the cream tea to life, while the sweet chilli jam and red onion chutney are the perfect companions to the Cornish Cheese Tea spread.

St Austell Brewery — St Austell, Cornwall

Founded in 1851, St Austell Brewery is one of Britain's most celebrated independent breweries. Tribute, their iconic pale ale, has become a modern Cornish classic. Proper Job, their bold IPA, has won multiple awards and is loved by ale enthusiasts across the country.

Trewithen Dairy — Lostwithiel, Cornwall

A family-run dairy farm nestled in the Fowey Valley. Their butter — made from the milk of their own herd — has a richness and creaminess that sets it apart. Used in our cheese tea spread and baked into our pastry, it's Cornish quality from the ground up.

Mr Filberts — Premium British Snacks

A premium British snack brand known for their exceptional marinated olives and nuts. Their Rosemary & Garlic Olives are a natural fit alongside the Cornish Cheese Tea — robust, well-seasoned, and a cut above the ordinary.

Cornish Tea & Coffee — Cornwall

A Cornish brand with a passion for great tea and coffee, sourcing and blending with the same care and attention Cornwall puts into everything it produces. Their teabags and Colombian coffee sachets round off any hamper beautifully — because every great Cornish spread deserves a proper brew.


How to order your Father's Day hamper

1
Choose the box that's right for Dad from our Father's Day collection.
2
Add to cart and select your preferred delivery date from the calendar — up to 120 days ahead, with dates available from 1st June.
3
Add a personal message for Dad — we'll write it inside a Father's Day card included in the box.
4
At checkout, enter Dad's delivery address and use code DAD10 to save 10%.
5
We'll pack, chill, and dispatch his hamper — arriving fresh to his door on the day you chose.

Father's Day — Sunday 21st June 2026. Limited numbers available. Pre-order early to avoid disappointment.

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