Food hamper company moves into 11,000 sq ft unit
A food hamper company has moved to larger premises in an effort to create jobs and increae turnover.
The British Hamper Company, which is headed by director James Tod and his parents Mike and Liz, has been based at North Carlton since the business was established in 2014, but a growing following worldwide has encouraged them to snap-up large premises in Lincoln.
In a deal brokered by chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co, the company has taken on more than 11,000 sq ft of warehousing in Great Northern Terrace. The British Hamper Company will also continue to work out of its rural offices.
James Tod said: “It was my familiy’s shared enthusiasm for great food, British individuality and a love of gift-giving which inspired us to start the company, which operates as an e-commerce operation.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed growing our sales over the last few years. Being given the opportunity to expand into our new site, will put us on track to grow by 20 per cent over the next year to achieve our targeted turnover of £1.2 million.
“Our team currently comprises a team of five people, in addition to the directors. However, we get so busy in the run-up to Christmas, when that number rises to 25. We also tend to need more people in the run-up to special dates in the calendar, such as Mother’s Day.”
The British Hamper Company, which produces about 80 different combinations – ranging in price from £25 to the most luxurious at £600 – offers worldwide delivery. It currently attracts orders from customers in more than 50 countries, with popular destinations, including America, Australia, Europe and the Far East.
“We are also very happy to talk to businesses who are potentially interested in exploring our range of hampers to give as corporate gifts, with my sister Alice, heading up the corporate sales side of the business” added James.
Banks Long & Co Director William Wall said: “We are delighted to have leased the Great Northern Terrace unit – which marks the latest successful deal completed for landlord Lincoln Polythene Holdings managing director Ashley Hobson.
“The British Hamper Company is an exciting business and this site will give its owners plenty of room to meet their current growth plans and future strategy. We wish the Directors the very best for the future.”
