Corporate Christmas Hampers in Ireland: A Simple Guide to Gifting Staff and Clients

Hi everyone. If you're the person in the office who has just been handed the Christmas gifts list, this one is for you.

A corporate Christmas hamper is a gift box of food, drink or treats that a business sends to its staff, clients or partners to say thank you at the end of the year. Done well, it's one of the simplest ways to show people they're valued.

Here at GiftsDirect, we've been hand-packing corporate gift hampers in Dublin since 1987. Nearly 40 years on, we help Irish businesses of every size, from a five-person practice to teams spread across the country and abroad. Here's what we've learned about getting corporate Christmas gifting right.

Staff gifts and client gifts need different thinking

Staff and clients are both saying thank you, but they're not the same gift.

For staff, think warmth and sharing. The best staff Christmas gifts are something they can bring home and enjoy with their family over Christmas. Keep the gift the same, or close to it, across the team so nobody feels left out.

For clients, think quality and impression. Your client Christmas gifts sit on a desk alongside gifts from other suppliers, so one standout item, like fine Irish cheese, Champagne or Butlers chocolates, does more than a large box of fillers.

Whoever it's for, the same rules from our Christmas hamper guide apply: a clear theme, one hero item, fresh food and presentation that arrives ready to give.

Our corporate Christmas hamper picks

Shopping to a set budget per person? Start with our gifts under €50, under €100 and under €150 collections. Here are the hampers we'd point you towards first.

For the whole team: Sweet Irish Gift Box

The Sweet Irish Gift Box-(Available Here) is packed with Butlers Vanilla Fudge, Irish Atlantic Salted Caramel, Butlers chocolates, Lily O'Brien's Sticky Toffee and Irish-made cookies.

Why it works for staff:

• It suits almost everyone, including colleagues who don't drink
• It's easy to give the same gift across a large team
• It's made for bringing home and sharing over Christmas

For a thank-you with something for everyone: Savoury & Sweet Irish Gift Box

The Savoury & Sweet Irish Gift Box-(Available Here) combines Irish farmhouse cheeses, artisan crackers and chutney with chocolates, cakes and biscuits.

Why it works for staff and clients:

• A balance of savoury and sweet, so it pleases mixed tastes
• Available for worldwide delivery, handy for teams and clients abroad
• Generous enough for a valued team member or a smaller client

For clients and partners: Cheese & Wine Irish Gift Box

The Cheese & Wine Irish Gift Box-(Available Here) pairs artisan Irish cheese with fine wine and luxury Butlers chocolates.

Why it works for clients:

• The cheese and wine come already matched, the hardest part to get right
• It says thank you with quality rather than quantity
• It arrives ready to give, with nothing to wrap

For a quick, generous thank-you: Red Wine & Chocolates

Red Wine & Chocolates-(Available Here) brings together red wine and Butlers Irish chocolates.

Why it works:

• A simple, gentle-priced gift for suppliers, contractors or a wider client list
• Easy to send in volume
• A classic that never feels like an afterthought

For your most valued client or the office to share: Grand Irish Gourmet Hamper

The Grand Irish Gourmet Hamper-(Available Here) is the one to choose when the gift needs to make an impression. It's a generous spread of Irish produce, hand-packed in Dublin.

Why it works:

• A centrepiece gift for a key account or a long-standing partner
• Perfect for a department to open together before the Christmas break
• Shows real appreciation for a year of business

When an alcohol-free gift is the better choice

More and more companies now have policies on gifts of alcohol, and plenty of colleagues simply don't drink. An alcohol-free hamper means nobody is left out.

Our alcohol-free hampers are filled with Irish chocolates, treats and gourmet food. For something a little different, our corporate wellness hampers offer a relaxing, feel-good alternative for a team that has had a busy year.

If you're not sure about a whole team's preferences, alcohol-free is the safe choice. It's also the kindest one.

Ordering corporate hampers is easier than you think

Whether you're sending one hamper or a thousand, we take the hassle out of it.

• Fewer than 10 hampers? Order straight through the website. It's the quickest way.
• Larger orders? Our corporate team will send you a simple spreadsheet. Add your hamper choices, recipient addresses and gift messages, and we'll do the rest.
• Different gifts for different people? No problem. You can mix hampers across one order.
• Something bespoke? We can create custom hampers for your business.
• Volume discounts. Ask us about discounts on large orders.
• Remote and hybrid teams. We deliver to home addresses across Ireland, the UK and worldwide, so everyone gets their gift wherever they work.

We'll let you know when your hampers are dispatched and keep an eye on every delivery until it arrives.

One tip from nearly 40 years of Christmases: order early. Business orders come in fast from November, and ordering ahead gives you the full choice, time to check every address and one less job in December. You can shop now and choose a later delivery date.

To talk to our corporate team, call +353 1 861 1576 or visit our corporate page.

A corporate Christmas hamper isn't just a box at the end of the year. It's a way of telling the people who kept your business going that you noticed.

We'll take care of the packing, the delivery and the details, so you can get back to wrapping up the year.

Happy Shopping!

From all the GiftsDirect team

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