Food hamper for a catholic priest

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Want to make a thank you hamper for a kind priest
Predominately non perishables but things that will be nice
Bottle of wine
?Naice biscuit
Chocolate?
What else

Ready meals. They can get a bit biscuit/caked out.

One of my very good friends is a priest. I would definitely put wine and instead of a lot of food I would put some cash in an envelope—not a lot, but my friend took a vow of poverty and is on a limited budget. A little bit of pocket money goes a long way for small things he may need or want. Otherwise, I think any heartfelt gesture will be very appreciated.

Bread and wine 😂?

Fish?

I wouldn't bother tbh, get him a book voucher or something. If it's a hugging like my old church the minions will be providing all that kind of stuff already

As someone who lives on their own I would say that a lot of things like jam, chutney, marmalade etc that come in hampers either never get used or go off before they get finished. Maybe I just don’t eat the right sort of thing to get through them but I’d rather have a pack of olives than jam!

I need to get our priest a gift soon and am planning to get him some craft beers. I'd second alcohol if you know he drinks.

I agree with booze, fags, a cake and some cash or a shopping voucher (for nearby) for new shoes/clothes. I know the booze and fags sounds a bit terrible, but it'll get used.

To dissent perhaps, a gift of money given their very limited income (they have a house and are fed). Assuming you are referring to a Roman Catholic priest and not a CofE one.

Whiskey 🥃 goes without saying IMO - whiskey chocolates if you want to be more subtle

A bottle of Bushmills or Jameson. 🥃 🥃 🥃
Chocolates, eg chocolate covered ginger or Brazil nuts.
Box of crackers for cheese.
Jar of chilli jam, or membrillo, or mustard.
Naice tea.
Jar of marmalade.
Tin of fancy roasted nuts.
Pot of Gentleman's Relish.

If it's a thank you for something like coming to bless your house/baby/new job, or conducting your marriage or baptism etc then definitely money - they often have very little money and depend on this kind of donation for their small income. If it's more for general non-specific kindnesses then how about a "naice" wine and cheese hamper?

I've never met a priest who didn't love whiskey.

I think she probably means Nice biscuits - the oblong ones with sugar on.

Skip the wine, they've got loads of that, and if they run out they know who to call on.

Perhaps a subscription to Playboy?
(I'm not going to Heaven am I?)

I agree with the money suggestion or vouchers if you can’t bring yourself to give cash. Having next to no disposable income is tough though arguably part of the vocation and they tend to do okay for foodie treats from parish dos etc. I also automatically think whisky but on reflection I think that’s an answer from my childhood rather than true of many of the priests I know now.

LOL at some of the corkers on here
I mentioned the catholic priest bit as they don't have a housekeeper (go on go on go on) so I was thinking something like a hamper of stuff they can easily eat/make dinners from....
I will have a potter round Waitrose and see how I get on.
And yes maybe a little bit of cash as well.

M&S used to do an online voucher for their dine in for two deal. I know it’s for two but you can usually pick options that make it work for one by reheating or splitting portions and there’s usually minimal cooking required.

But most people don’t have housekeepers, and manage to feed themselves the ordinary way, is cooking, rather than needing hampers of easy-cook things…? I mean, it’s nice you want to give him something, but it’s not clear to me why he’s some kind of special case. Isn’t he just a single man without much money, for the purposes of gift-buying?

For what it’s worth, as a cradle, though non-practising, Catholic, I agree with others that money would be most appreciated. They don’t have a salary like priests of other denominations.

Pop into the off licence nearest the church and ask what he drinks -ours was happy to point out his favourite tipple--

My closest friend is a bishop. He's constantly on a diet, so I buy Caffè Nero's vouchers or flowers. They always go down well. He's usually caked and chocolates out, and isn't a big drinker.