About Us
How two local friends spotted a perfect opportunity and grabbed it with both hands
Just two local lads
Mersey Hampers was born out of friendship, shared experiences and a passion for supporting local businesses.
Co-founders Sam and Michael grew up in the same village on the Wirral, spending their weekends having a kick about in the park together or playing the playstation 'til all hours of the morning.
However as they grew up their paths took different directions after Sam moved up to the North East in 2012 for University.
Over the years, they stayed in touch, catching up every now and then over a pint. While Michael pursued a successful career in Business Analysis, Sam stayed up in the North East and started Coastal Hampers, a business that flourished by partnering with small, independent businesses in and around Newcastle.
The company grew rapidly, particularly during lockdown, when it fulfilled an order of over 12,000 gift boxes for a single client. Coastal Hampers now proudly supports over 70 local businesses in the North East region.
Friends turned Business Partners
After Michael welcomed his first child in 2024 and Sam moved back home the Wirral, Michael approached Sam with an idea: to create a similar venture in their hometown. With Sam’s experience in the hamper business and Michael's expertise in business analysis, the pair quickly realised the potential of this new opportunity.
A conversation over a coffee (an Adams & Russell one of course) sealed the deal, and Mersey Hampers was born in early 2025.
At Mersey Hampers, we aim to replicate the success of Coastal Hampers by showcasing the best of Merseyside’s local, independent businesses through our curated gift boxes and hampers. We’re excited to bring our combined passion and expertise back to our roots, offering high-quality, thoughtful gifts that support the local economy while providing exceptional products to our customers and clients.