Our Hackney Essentials Hampers return this year with a refreshed collection of shop favourites - designed to make gifting fun and easy this Christmas. Each one celebrates the spirit of our Columbia Road shop, featuring small-batch, ethically sourced items that feel thoughtful and considered.
Perfect for friends, family, or colleagues - available for in-store collection and delivery.
For bespoke and corporate hampers, please contact lauren@hackneyessentials.com
Fewer plans, slower days, more time spent at home. January is a month that invites comfort, warmth, and simplicity. This month, we’re focusing on small, thoughtful updates to the home. We’ve pulled together a selection of pieces from our homeware sale that shape our days - from slow mornings to cosy evenings.
A QUIET RESET
Block Design Incense - Playful incense holder adds vibrant calmness to your home - celebrating the interaction between colour and material.
POTR Self-Watering Pot - A sleek, foldable planter with a built-in watering system - stylish, space-saving and perfect for busy plant parents.
Block Design Bubble Glass - Dual-purpose glassware vase allows you to make the most of your small stems. As flowers start to fade, flip the vase and breathe new life into the remaining stems.
EVERYDAY COOKING
Sophie Home Dishcloths - Soft, reusable cotton dish cloths - practical everyday pieces that bring both colour and ease to the kitchen
Kinto Enamel Pot - Kinto’s enamel pot brings practicality and presence to the kitchen. Built for simple cooking, it’s a pot you’ll use often - from soups to slow braises.
Plewsey Oven Gloves - Brighten up your kitchen with Plewsy’s Neon Circles oven gloves, where bold design meets everyday practicality.
SLOW MORNINGS
Fellow Electric Kettle - Designed for tea, coffee, and everything in between, Corvo EKG Pro combines speed and precision for the perfect brew.
Block Design Tinned Candle - Hand poured in Cornwall with the perfect blend of juniper, lime and sandalwood.
Block Design Glass Carafe - Colourful glass carafe with a dual-purpose lid that doubles as a drinking glass, designed to be kept out and used throughout the day.
COSY EVENINGS
TBco Lambswool Blanket - Soft, recycled-wool blanket - warm, comforting and perfect for winter evenings.
Block Design Candlestick - Dual-colour glass candlestick that brings warmth and colour to the table or mantelpiece, perfect for creating a softer mood as the evenings draw in.
Sophie Home Merino Wool Blanket - Luxury Merino wool blanket for a perfectly soft touch, in black and white. The Merino is ethically sourced from non-mulised sheep.
September - a moment of return and reset. This month, we’re spotlighting pieces that make the shift feel easy: comforting pasta and beautiful tableware - thoughtful staples to carry us into autumn with warmth and good flavour.
SHOP HIGHLIGHTS
ABS Oil Drizzler - Handmade and painted in Spain, this eye-catching ceramic oil drizzler adds a vibrant splash of blue to the table - a piece you’ll use daily and admire every time.
Northern Pasta - Radiator shaped pasta from nutty British-grown spelt. Its ruffled form is the perfect sauce-holder, ideal for showcasing a good olive oil or hearty ragu. Small-batch and slow-dried to keep every bite full of flavour and texture.
Wilden Herbals - A clarifying blend of organic herbs, this loose-leaf tea is crafted to restore balance, sharpen focus, and ease into new routines.
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Produced on Fiorenza De Filippo’s family farm in Manfredonia, Puglia, for generations, Dauno olive oil was made only for family and friends. That changed when back in Hackney, Fiorenza’s friend Ziad first tasted it; his immediate reaction was: “I wish I could buy this.” That spark became the foundation for Dauno.
The farm lies just five miles from the Adriatic Sea, where the coastal air enriches the soil, and at the foothills of Gargano National Park, celebrated for its biodiversity. The result is a beautiful extra virgin olive oil - peppery, fruity and green, balanced by a buttery mouthfeel. With an ultra-low acidity of 0.16%, it also ranks incredibly high in antioxidant activity!
August is the height of summer — plenty of time for picnics, trips, and gatherings with friends. This month, we’re all about holding onto that holiday feeling: striped towels for beach or poolside, playful chocolate for a sweet treat, and thoughtful pieces for impromptu garden suppers. A few favourites to help you savour the warmth — in spirit and in practice.
SHOP HIGHLIGHTS
TBCo Cotton Blanket - Soft, absorbent, and woven from 100% cotton, these towels bring easy charm to bathrooms or beach bags alike. Featuring bold blue and burgundy stripes with checkerboard edges, they’re a practical staple made to last — and one you’ll keep reaching for, season after season.
Fatso Chocolate - Drunk’n Monkey blends 60% dark Columbian chocolate with spiced rum, banana chips, and salted crackers. Unapologetically indulgent, it’s a holiday in a bar.
Stagioni by Olivia Cavalli - A beautiful celebration of seasonal Italian cooking, Olivia Cavalli brings together recipes inspired by her family, heritage, and the rhythm of the year. Simple, thoughtful dishes rooted in tradition — with a modern touch.
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Founded in 2015 just around the corner in London Fields, Forest Road makes unfussy, flavour-forward beer brewed with purpose. Whether it’s a crisp IPA or their easy-drinking ‘Posh’ lager, every can is brewed with drinkability in mind — and always unfiltered.
We love having them on our shelves — bold designs, local roots, and a refreshing approach that fits right in at Hackney Essentials.
The rhythm of summer is in full swing — the pace shifts, the windows stay open, and everything feels a little more relaxed. This month, we’re spotlighting a few favourites: a bold, smoky mezcal; our Hackney Essentials tote bag; and a trusty Kinto water bottle — perfect companions for taking small steps during ‘Plastic Free July’.
SHOP HIGHLIGHTS
El Camino del Pensador Espadín Mezcal - An artisanal mezcal made in Oaxaca using traditional methods and organic agave. Expect gentle smoke, minerality, and bright herbal notes — killer in negronis and margaritas - even better on its own.
Hackney Essentials Tote Bag - Our very own tote bags are made from sturdy Fairtrade cotton — simple, practical, and an ideal companion to reduce plastic during Plastic Free July and beyond.
Kinto Active Water Bottle - Lightweight, durable, and designed to last, it’s made from recycled materials with a glass-like clarity. A simple, well-made essential — and a small step toward using less single-use plastic.
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Founded by designer Tara Ashe in 2000, Block Design creates functional, design-led pieces for everyday use — from stackable glassware to sculptural bud vases. Their work combines bold colour with clever form, bringing joy to the spaces we live and work in.
Now a certified B-Corp, they’re committed to responsible production and lasting design. We love their playful but purposeful approach.
June gifts us with the longest days of the year — a time to enjoy slower evenings and time outdoors. With the Summer Solstice approaching, we’re highlighting products that celebrate these lighter months — whether you’re gathering with friends, planning a weekend escape, or simply soaking up the sun.
SHOP HIGHLIGHTS
TBco Picnic Blanket - Ideal for alfresco dining, this soft and durable picnic blanket combines comfort with an eco-conscious design. A practical and sustainable staple for summer.
Hackney Essentials Cool Bag - Back for summer, our sturdy cool bags are handmade in East London from recycled materials — the perfect companion for park days and picnics.
Dreamsake - Made in Hyōgo, Japan, Dreamsake has delicate notes of melon, honey, and grapefruit zest with a clean, velvety finish. It’s a fresh choice for long summer evenings.
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
Chef and author Nina Parker is the founder of Saucy — a range of vibrant, small-batch sauces designed to bring creativity and ease to everyday cooking. With a background in professional kitchens and three cookbooks to her name, Nina brings deep knowledge and flair to everything she makes. We’ve stocked her sauces from the beginning, as well as her latest cookbook, Saucy. We continue to admire Nina’s thoughtful approach to food and love seeing how she continues to re-imagine flavour, one jar at a time.
May brings a renewed energy to the city - warmer days, longer evenings, and a sense of fresh inspiration. This month we are celebrating those who prioritise skill, sustainablity, and thoughtful design. From hand-thrown stoneware to responsibly made homewares and spice tins wrapped in recycled saris, objects that bring both meaning and beauty to the everyday.
SHOP HIGHLIGHTS
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT
'Craft' can take many forms - and few do it better than E5 Bakehouse. What began as a small Hackney bakery, is now a full-scale mill, fermentary, and workshop, all built on the same ethos: food made slowly, sustainably, and with care. E5 were our first suppliers when we opened our shop during lockdown and they've remained by our side - and a customer favourite - every since!
