Christmas Hampers for Staff: A Little Thank You Goes a Long Way

There’s something lovely about receiving an unexpected box of treats, especially at Christmas. After a busy year, it’s a chance to pause, enjoy something delicious and know that your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.

If you’re choosing Christmas gifts for your team, though, there’s a bit more to think about than whether to go for chocolates or wine. Budgets, dietary preferences and delivery addresses all need a little attention.

At Porter & Woodman, we’re here to help you bring those details together. Here are a few things we recommend thinking about before choosing your staff Christmas hampers.

Pick a budget you’re comfortable with

A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to mean a huge budget. Start with how many people you’re buying for and what you’d like to spend on each person, remembering to account for VAT, delivery and any personalisation.

Then comes the fun part: choosing the treats.

You might fancy a selection of sweet favourites, something savoury or a hamper with a bottle to enjoy over the festive break. Keeping a similar gift value across your team is a good starting point, even if the contents vary.

Think about who’s opening it

You know your team better than anyone. Perhaps you have a few chocolate lovers, colleagues who don’t drink alcohol or people with particular dietary requirements.

We have food and drink hampers, chocolate gifts, alcohol-free options and dietary selections to help you find something suitable. Always check the contents and product information, especially if someone has an allergy.

Add a few words from you

The treats are only part of the gift. A warm, personal message can make it feel much more special.

You don’t need to write an essay. A few words thanking your team for their effort, care or good humour throughout the year will do nicely. If there’s something you’ve achieved together, this is a lovely opportunity to acknowledge it.

We can also help with branded packaging, company logos and personalised messages to give your gifts that finishing touch.

Decide where the gifts should go

Will you be handing out hampers at the Christmas party? Leaving them on desks before the holidays? Or sending them to colleagues working from home?

We offer delivery to offices, home addresses and multiple sites, so you can plan around your team.

It’s worth checking addresses and holiday dates before you order. Nobody wants their Christmas treats arriving at an empty office after everyone has signed off for the year.

Get the planning started

Christmas has a habit of creeping up on us. Giving yourself a little time makes it easier to gather preferences, choose your hampers and sort out any branding.

You don’t need to have every detail worked out before getting in touch. Your team size, an approximate budget and an idea of when you’d like the gifts to arrive are a useful place to start.

Let’s find your team’s Christmas treat

Whether you have a hamper in mind or need a hand choosing, we’d love to help.

Take a look at our Christmas gifts or give us a call on 01384 445844. Together, we’ll find a lovely way to say, “Thank you for everything this year.”