Choosing Christmas gifts for employees should be an enjoyable part of the year. But when you’re organising budgets, gathering addresses and getting decisions approved, there’s plenty to coordinate.
If you’re planning corporate Christmas gifts in Ireland, starting early gives you time to choose something thoughtful and get the practical details right. This guide covers the main decisions, from setting your budget to delivering gifts to your team’s doors.
Start with the people receiving the gifts
Before choosing a box or adding your logo, think about the people opening it.
Are you thanking employees for their work throughout the year? Recognising valued clients? Or choosing something for employees to enjoy with their families?
The answer will help shape the contents. A selection of festive treats might suit a shared family evening, while a combination of Irish-made gifts and a useful branded item could work well for a team.
Consider dietary requirements and whether everyone should receive the same gift. A thoughtful choice doesn’t have to be complicated. It should simply feel considered.
Set a complete budget for your staff Christmas gifts
A clear budget makes it easier to compare options and get approval. Start with the amount you want to spend per person, then check what it needs to cover.
Your total may include:
- Gift contents.
- The gift box and packing.
- Branded packaging, cards or inserts.
- Bespoke illustration, if required.
- Delivery to one location or individual addresses.
- VAT.
When asking for a quote, specify whether your budget is per gift and whether it includes VAT and delivery.
For example, “We need 100 staff Christmas gifts, with a budget of €50 per person excluding VAT, including delivery to one office” gives a supplier a clear starting point.
We’ll help you choose a combination that works within your budget and explain the costs before you proceed.
Choose between curated and bespoke branded Christmas gifts
Both options can make a thoughtful thank-you. The right choice depends on your budget, timeline and how much personalisation you want.
Curated Christmas gift boxes
A curated collection gives you a starting point with the contents already selected. You can browse different combinations and choose a gift that suits your recipients.
Our Curated Christmas Gift Boxes bring together festive options for employees and clients, with personal messages available to make your thank-you feel more individual.
Bespoke branded Christmas gift boxes
Bespoke gifts allow you to bring your company’s identity into the presentation, from the box and card to an illustration or printed insert.
Personalisation starts from 30 gift boxes. Black ink, white ink and eco-colour boxes have minimum orders of 30, while full-colour boxes start from 90. Printing inside and outside is available, with suitable options depending on your chosen size and design.
Branding can be as simple as a logo and thoughtful message, or as detailed as a Christmas scene inspired by your company’s story.
Order corporate Christmas gifts early
For branded Christmas orders, allow 6–8 weeks from artwork approval, plus time beforehand to choose your gifts, agree the design and secure any internal approvals.
That distinction matters: the production window starts once the artwork is approved, rather than when you first enquire.
A useful planning sequence is:
- Confirm your approximate quantity and budget.
- Choose the contents, box style and branding.
- Gather logos, messages and any illustration requirements.
- Review and approve the artwork.
- Confirm payment and delivery arrangements.
- Allow time for production, packing and dispatch.
Payment is required upfront for orders containing branded items. If procurement or supplier setup takes time within your company, build that into your schedule too.
For gifts with Boxable branding, contact us for current availability and delivery timings.
Decide how your Christmas gifts will reach your employees
Delivery is worth planning at the same time as the gifts.
Delivery to one workplace
A single delivery can suit an office celebration, team gathering or company event. Confirm the receiving contact, available storage space and when the gifts need to arrive.
Delivery to individual addresses
Home delivery can work well for remote teams and employees spread across different locations.
You’ll need an accurate address list, including Eircodes where available, and a clear deadline for collecting the details. Ask your gifting supplier which information they require and how to provide it securely.
For Roadstone’s 75th anniversary, we prepared bespoke Christmas gift boxes filled with Irish-made treats and delivered them to the doors of over 700 employees across Ireland.
International delivery
If some employees or clients are overseas, share the destination countries early. Gift contents, shipping costs, customs requirements and delivery times need to be checked before the order is finalised.
Your corporate Christmas gifting checklist
Before requesting a proposal, gather:
- An approximate number of gifts.
- Your budget per gift, with VAT and delivery expectations.
- Who the gifts are for.
- Your preferred arrival date.
- Any branding or personalisation ideas.
- Dietary requirements.
- Delivery destinations.
- Your internal approval and payment process.
You don’t need every answer before getting in touch. An approximate quantity, budget and date are enough to start the conversation.
Let’s plan your corporate Christmas gifts
We help businesses across Ireland create thoughtful Christmas gifts for employees and clients, combining carefully chosen contents with branding, packing and delivery.
Whether you have a clear brief or need help choosing, we’ll work with you to find an option that suits your people and your budget.
Explore our corporate Christmas gifts and tell us what you have in mind.