When I meet people they often assume that corporate hampers are just a Christmas thing but, in fact, we’re kept busy all year round working on bespoke hampers for branded product launch gifts, marketing campaigns and promotional events, if you’re looking to impress clients or thank staff for working hard and doing a good job. It can really pay dividends to think outside the box (and into the hamper) when considering the timing of your corporate gifts.
We specialised in quality food gifts and hampers, including bespoke hampers (not mass market) however, Our first ever corporate hamper contract came about when I met someone who had been let down badly by one of the big hamper companies at Christmas and as a result had nothing to give his clients. We quickly sorted this for Our new client and provided a large order of corporate hampers that exceeded their previous expectations. We knew we had to do the same for other corporate clients - which was to offer bespoke hampers on a larger scale using only the finest and personally selected carefully sourced delicious artisan foods and products.
The next logical date from that point to select bespoke foods, wines and products for hampers was the Easter Holiday, so we put together some wonderful bespoke Easter hampers. The clients were wowed and the exercise worked really well on 2 levels – firstly, they weren’t expecting anything at Easter, so there was the surprise factor. Secondly, this was the only corporate gift arriving at this time of year, so it really stood out (no competition) - I’ve seen the delivery rooms and reception areas of some large companies at Christmas and, believe me, the amount of parcels can be truly staggering!
We can create beautiful bespoke hampers to any brief or budget, so we’ve come up with a few alternatives to the traditional Christmas Corporate hamper to give you some ideas:
- Valentine’s Day Gift – combine the 3 c’s - Champagne, chocolates and caviar to show your clients or staff how much you love them
- Easter Present – Chocolate eggs are a given, but how about adding Simnel cake (or Columba Cake for an Italian twist)
- Wimbledon Fortnight – how about a hamper containing some personalised tennis balls with your logo on, Champagne, Pimms and Strawberries & Cream – game, set and match
- Summer Party – personalised sticks of rock with your logo running through, a portable bbq and a selection of drinks create an instant summer party
- Hallowe'en – a selection of spooky sweets – trick or treat?
The only limit is your imagination and we’re always on hand to add creative input and ideas to even the sketchiest brief. We understand how busy our clients are so we take care of everything (including fulfilment and tracked delivery) so you can sit back, relax and wait for the thanks from the delighted recipients.
Finally, if you do decide to send a corporate hamper at Christmas, how do you make yours stand out from the crowd (and your competitors)? Make it striking to look at and personalise it - lots of our competitors have their brands plastered all over their gifts and hampers – we say, get your brand on there instead. If the packaging is beautiful and useful (a wicker basket or wooden box perhaps) the recipient will keep it long after the contents have been enjoyed – and, whether it’s a personalised leather tag or a laser engraved acrylic lid, if your company logo is on display it acts as a constant reminder of your generosity. The personalised hamper really is the gift that keeps on giving!
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