Christmas Hampers for Corporate Delivery

Christmas Hampers are the perfect delivered gift idea

How Christmas Hampers are great for your business.

After years designing and selling Christmas Hampers, Kacy Fletcher has learned a few things about giving Christmas Gifts in the corporate setting. 

Kacy has been making handmade hampers for Hunter Valley Hampers and shipping them across Australia since 2007. 

Working with so many different clients over the years, Kacy has discovered two amazing secrets about Christmas hampers.  And she shares them with us today.

1 - Doubt.

You know you've had a great year - business is good, you've implemented succesful strategies and made some real progress.  You want to share your joy and gratitude with you clients - but you're not sure how.  Sending Christmas hampers for the first time is a real challenge to your own doubts and feelings of worthiness.  Do my clients really deserve this?  Am I really going to send them a Christmas hamper?

"It still happens every year - we get an inquiry early in November, and put together a quote and some custom options, and everything looks good to go - but then the client stalls and we don't hear from him for weeks - until mid December. when he has finally overcome his doubt and decided to order." 

Kacy explains how clients overcome their doubt and order Christmas hampers to share with their clients, business colleagues and corporates. "And then he places the order and it's almost too late - either a product is sold out, or the shipping won't make it across Australia in time, or we are simply booked out - and the client leaves without his fully completed order.

To overcome this - Kacy urges you to get in early and order with confidence - not doubt - and ensure your good wishes and gratefulness makes it through to the people who count for you.

2 - Your Hampers Reflect your Standards

You're a smart, intelligent business person and you know your business well - but when it comes to Christmas Hampers -let's face it - you're out of your depth.  Here's the tip - see the hamper as a reflection not of how little you paid, or what a bargain you got, but instead of what values and standards you hold.

Too often the best Christmas Hamper gesture is simple ruined by sending a cheap industrial cardboard box with some ordinary, supermarket style products.  Like $7 bottles of wine - you wouldn't even drink - and crackers from the biscuit aisle, and shortbread that - let's be honest - no one ever eats...

You got them on the cheap - from a mainstream site with big advertising and imported products off the pallet...  Such a poor reflection of what you and your business stand for...

It's different when you send a precious, handmade gift.  People actually can tell instantly that this is no ordinary Christmas hamper. 

Australian Christmas Hampers

Christmas symbolizes so much more than just the end of the year, or new beginnings or time away from work.  Christmas is a time of opportunity to connect and share with people - and present yourself, your brand and your image YOUR way. 

And a really impressive, generous gesture drives home how important your respect this relationship as well as how you present your business.  Choosing handmade Christmas Hampers from Hunter Valley Hampers is the right decision.

Hunter Valley Christmas on MKR

Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming series of My Kitchen Rules where we are proud to announce a local Hunter Valley Cheesemaker features as a contestant!  Go Hunter Valley!

Christmas Hampers Delivered

Sydney Christmas Hampers FREE Delivery

Branded Custom Fit Boxes

Phew, just got a moment to catch my breath - it is soo busy the elves, Kacy and I are attending to your orders.  At this stage it looks like being an even bigger year than 2011, which was our busiest ever.

Our Authentic Old School Baskets

I would just like to take a moment to urge you to get your order in promptly.  Every year we get new clients and they are sometimes a bit tentative at first, considering we are a locally run independent hamper company and that we use boutique gourmet food. 

Don't be intimidated - we are not pretentious and I guarantee you will be more than impressed with the stunning presentation and equally memorable food, wine and condiments you will be sharing over the festive break.

Oh, and the free delivery thing - of course the big department stores offer free delivery - but it is costed into your hamper - which is perhaps why you get supermarket inclusions.  At Hunter Valley Hampers, we are honest to goodness and simply charge you what it costs us to freight your hamper, which is in most cases a measly $11.

So good shopping and thank you for supporting our family of local Hunter Valley food producers and winemakers.  Call 1300 284 684 to order.

Caring Christmas Gifts

The most important thing about a Christmas Hamper is showing that you care.

Hunter Valley Hampers show that you care by offering Christmas hampers with a distinct difference from what the others are offering – you get original, authentic food, wine and condiments from the Hunter Valley Wine Region. 

Nothing from supermarkets or mass produced imported products.  Just authentic honest-to-goodness gourmet food and boutique wine. 

Plus, unlike any others, we present your hampers in a classic old-school basket, placed perfectly so when you open the box you see the hamper exactly as it is pictured on the website. 

This makes a brilliant impact.  And above all, it shows you took the time to make a considered choice and overlooked the mass produced stuff.  This shows you care more than anything.  And, it makes for food and wine actually worthy of sharing with your family at Christmas.

So showing that you care, that you have made the personal effort, is as effortless as choosing Hunter Valley Hampers.  Since we started hampering in 1988, we have delighted and impressed with thousands of Christmas Hampers right across Australia.

Now you have an important decision to make, so call 1300 284 684 and give us the opportunity to make this Christmas impression the best for you, your business and your valued recipients.

Christmas Hampers and Gift Baskets

Christmas Hamper Collection 2011

For distinctive hampers that convey a certain taste and are quite definitely unlike the 'competition' - you have come to the right place. Just have a look at our gorgeous new gourmet hamper range for Christmas 2011 - we are very proud of our new catalogue for Spring/Summer 2011 and hope you will share in our enthusiasm! It is such a privilege to have the opportunity to source, design, and build the perfect Christmas Hamper Collection!

Christmas Gourmet Hampers

Hunter Valley Hampers has built our reputation on having that hard to define 'extra-something' that distinguishes our classic, timeless gourmet hampers from the glut of pretenders who flood the market with cardboard sameness. Remember, we pack and present your hamper so it arrives as a display package, ready to be placed unopened under the tree for Christmas Morning.

Ready-Made Gift Hampers

Or, should your recipient so choose, the hamper can be re-gifted as a complete 'experience in a box' - something that is very handy at this hectic time of year and is appreciated by busy mums and corporate types who are hard pressed for time. All you need do is attach a card and you have a ready-made gift! Now that is convenience.

Unique Farmgate Tastes of the Hunter Valley Region

A valued point of difference with Hunter Valley Hampers is our focus on supporting the cream of local providores and boutique foodies in and around the region. You'll discover a whole new range of tastes, flavour combinations and even some quirky local chocolatiers new for 2011, it's what we do and what makes our passion for food and the gourmet taste such a vital ingredient in our continued success. By choosing Hunter Valley Hampers you are buying from our long-established relationships with local producers. People who hand make the condiments at their restaurants, or harvest the honey by hand, or blend the chocolates right here in the Hunter Valley.

Simple Corporate Hampers Delivered

Here's how easy it is to do business. Bring us your budget, and we will give you a prompt quote for a quick turnaround. As an added incentive, we are offering a 750ml Moet Champagne with every Christmas order over $1250 completed by October 31. So get in early and take advantage of our generosity!

We Win on Price, Presentation and Products.

Hunter Valley Hampers have realistic, competitive pricing - so you get what you pay for.
We have the best presentation in the business - we don't just chuck your products in a box with some bubble wrap - we actually build a hamper with a basket and wrap it by hand with cellophane.
Our Products speak for itself- handmade, local gourmet - not bulk imported stuff you find at the budget office superstore...

Let's get it right, make a niche impression, and REALLY get your Christmas Hampers for 2011 the Best Ever!

If you haven't tried us, join our list of ASX200, National Companies who trust their Christmas Impression with us, and use us year in year out. New tastes, New varieties, and best of all, that question from your guests over the Christmas break - "Wow, that's delicious - where'd you find this?"

Christmas Hampers 2011

Call 1300 284 684 NOW!

Corporate Christmas Gifts 2011

Tips for Effective and Appreciated Corporate Christmas Gifts

Sharing Corporate Christmas Gifts amongst you business associates can be a hit and miss affair if you do not consider your recipient, the gift itself, and presentation of the gift. A well thought out gift can be a crucial repeat and referral business trigger, ensuring your name is top of mind when your business niche is required. Just as importantly, the presentation and appearance of the gift can make or break the whole process, as a strikingly put together gift can impress beyond your expectations. Your Corporate Christmas Gifts should be appreciated, effective and memorable so your recipient feels special, and your name is connected with a favorable event.

Your recipient obviously has a range of personal interests and preferences, and although it is important to have these in mind, it is also wise not to cater too specifically to these likes. For example, an avid golfer may prefer a golf themed gift, but it would not go down well with the rest of the team if it were just one gift across the whole department.

So knowing general tastes is best, and indulging those favourites will be pleasantly acknowledged - instead of targeting a specific hobby or pastime that they will already have accessories to. Buying a gourmet food hamper for corporate Christmas Gifts makes for an effective and memorable present as it caters for the niche where the individual is pampered and indulged with bespoke foods, condiments and chocolates. And enthusiasts of all types will appreciate the attention to detail and boutique quality of fine handmade foods and condiments.

With corporate gift giving, there ultimately comes the moment when the gifts are delivered to the place of business and, before they are shared amongst the staff, the boxes are noticed, perhaps in the foyer. This is the first stage of the gift experience, where a well made shipping box, with the hamper company's corporate logo, conveys a certain anticipation and expectation of quality. The next stage is opening the box and seeing the gourmet hamper, packed for presentation as a gift basket, wrapped under cellophane, with ribbon and bow. This can be the make or break moment, where the items in the gift basket, the wrapping and the overall impression can either make lips curl up into a smile, or brows furrow in confusion.

With a well-chosen corporate Christmas gift, your recipient will feel valued, will see the gift as an effective confirmation of the value of your ongoing business relationship, and will ultimately share the products of the gourmet hamper amongst friends and family over the holiday period. Nothing can over estimate the value of an effective gift basket at this special time of year. And that is what and effective and memorable corporate Christmas Gift makes for you, a lasting impression that your relationship is both worthy of sharing a quality gift experience, and valued for the future.

Christmas Hampers - Best Gifts Ideas for 2011

Every Family has them, everyone knows one, and we all struggle to find just the right Christmas Gift each year - the person who has everything. And be realistic, a gift voucher just isn't good enough when you want to make a personal, thoughtful expression of your feelings. So you scour the malls and browse online, looking for something a little left of centre for your hard to buy for friend. And guess what? Here is my secret tip for the holiday season - stop looking, here is the answer - a gift basket or gourmet hamper!

Let's set the scene - your friend is established, has a well stocked home and all sorts of odds and ends and doesn't really want for anything. And you arrive for your holiday drinks with a handmade gift basket filled with a selection of her favourite foods, pamper items and some cute hobby accessories. The perfect gift with a tantalising immediacy and personalized to suit her exact likes and preferences.

Or, better yet, you have arranged for a  Gourmet Fruit Hamper to be delivered to her house in the days before Christmas so she will be able to share the products with her family and guests over the holiday period. And you write a memorable little ditty to accompany the personal greeting card which is enclosed with the gift. Again, it's sharing the perfect gift, with a truly meaningful twist.

Inspiration can come from any of your previous experiences with your friend, like particular tastes and flavours she likes - simply buy a gourmet sampler with these condiments in mind and you will have created a valued, original gift for her without being lazy. And that's what it is all about when you come down to it, we all remember the little gifts that have that extra something that touches our heart. Perhaps not the biggest or the most expensive, but the gift with the most thought.

In my years as a gift professional, I recall several instances where an executive client received a particularly well thought out gourmet hamper designed and packed by our staff with extensive consultation with the people who knew him well. It was a real knockout to hear the amazing feedback once he was presented with the gift. This demonstrates that careful planning, attention to quirky personal details, and trusting the actual hamper build to the professionals can result in a truly awesome impact.

Still not convinced that gourmet hampers or gift baskets are the ideal gift for the person who has everything? What if I told you adding a range of food, condiments and taste products like coffee, chocolate, wine, beer, champagne, and jars will make the gift not just something focused on her experience, but on her next dinner party or family occasion, when she will be able to share the products? That's when the gift becomes something entirely more than just about the recipient, and the focus shifts to sharing, caring ad family. And that, after all, is what Christmas is all about.

Consider sharing a gift hamper with your hard to buy for friends this Christmas and see how well like your choice is. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Christmas Wine and Cheese Hampers

Making Christmas Wine and Cheese Gift Baskets is simple...

Some background on cheese...

Cheese is made from the curds (solids) of cow, sheep or goat milk, which are separated from the whey and ripened, according to Stephanie Alexander in her Cook’s Companion. With different processing styles, additives and curing methods, there is virtually no limit to the variety and taste spectrum that can be achieved. Farmhouse cheese is cheese that has been made on a farm with milk from that farm exclusively.

Will Stud, Australia’s sole member of France’s Guilde des Fromagers, suggests nine categories of cheeses.
Blue - Ripen from the inside out and moulds are injected. Think roquefort and gorgonzola
Cooked – low moisture content, long shelf life. Think parmesan, gruyere, emmental.
Fresh – uncured, unripened. Think ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, marscapone
Goats – Distinctive taste, sprinkled with ash. Think Chevre.
Processed – ripening is halted by heat treatment for uniformity. Think supermarket.
Semi-hard – treated at lower temp and matured for 4-12 mths. Think cheddar, raclette.
Sheeps – Traditional Ethnic cheeses. Think fetta, roquefort.
Surface-Ripened Washed Rind – curd is pressed and dipped in brine alternately.
Surface-Ripened White Mould – Mould grows on surface and develops in. Think Brie, Camembert.
Preparing the Cheese Platter
Stephanie Alexander advises to be selective with your cheese for the platter. If you have a single perfectly ripe cheese do not bother adding to the selection – one fine tasting is far superior to a motley jumble of dried out pieces. Far better to have one fine experience than a confusion of inferior choices.

Tips
- Remove the cheese from the fridge prior to serving – let the cheese come to room temperature.
- Don’t feel obliged to serve cut kiwi fruit or unripe hard strawberries with the cheese platter – they do nothing to improve the experience.
- Grapes present well on the platter and are a sweet balance.
- Fig Jam is a great spread on crusty bread in between
- Crusty Bread works best with the cheese platter – sourdough bread with dense crumb and chewy crust makes for a satisfying compliment.

Wine for the Cheese Platter
The general rule, according to Stephanie Alexander, is the lighter the cheese, the lighter the wine. Don’t necessarily think that you always have to serve a dry, full bodied red wine.
A sticky dessert wine sits well with a creamy blue cheese.

Christmas Gift Baskets make the ideal birthday present for a person who has everything. Gourmet hampers make for a pleasant surprise that keeps giving for long after the occasion, as there is no rush to open and sample all of the jars and bottles in the gift. For more tips and advice on gourmet gifts, call 1300 284 684.

Christmas Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

Every Family has them, everyone knows one, and we all struggle to find just the right Christmas Gift each year - the person who has everything. And be realistic, a gift voucher just isn't good enough when you want to make a personal, thoughtful expression of your feelings. So you scour the malls and browse online, looking for something a little left of centre for your hard to buy for friend. And guess what? Here is my secret tip for the holiday season - stop looking, here is the answer - a gift basket or gourmet hamper!

Let's set the scene - your friend is established, has a well stocked home and all sorts of odds and ends and doesn't really want for anything. And you arrive for your holiday drinks with a handmade gift basket filled with a selection of her favourite foods, pamper items and some cute hobby accessories. The perfect gift with a tantalising immediacy and personalized to suit her exact likes and preferences.

Or, better yet, you have arranged for a gourmet hamper to be delivered to her house in the days before Christmas so she will be able to share the products with her family and guests over the holiday period. And you write a memorable little ditty to accompany the personal greeting card which is enclosed with the gift. Again, it's sharing the perfect gift, with a truly meaningful twist.

Inspiration can come from any of your previous experiences with your friend, like particular tastes and flavours she likes - simply buy a gourmet sampler with these condiments in mind and you will have created a valued, original gift for her without being lazy. And that's what it is all about when you come down to it, we all remember the little gifts that have that extra something that touches our heart. Perhaps not the biggest or the most expensive, but the gift with the most thought.

In my years as a gift professional, I recall several instances where an executive client received a particularly well thought out gourmet hamper designed and packed by our staff with extensive consultation with the people who knew him well. It was a real knockout to hear the amazing feedback once he was presented with the gift. This demonstrates that careful planning, attention to quirky personal details, and trusting the actual hamper build to the professionals can result in a truly awesome impact.

Still not convinced that gourmet hampers or gift baskets are the ideal gift for the person who has everything? What if I told you adding a range of food, condiments and taste products like coffee, chocolate, wine, beer, champagne, and jars will make the gift not just something focused on her experience, but on her next dinner party or family occasion, when she will be able to share the products? That's when the gift becomes something entirely more than just about the recipient, and the focus shifts to sharing, caring ad family. And that, after all, is what Christmas is all about.

Consider sharing a gift hamper with your hard to buy for friends this Christmas and see how well like your choice is. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Seasonal Fruit Hampers

Seasonal Fruit Hampers make great corporate gifts for delivery across Newcastle, Sydney and New South Wales.

With Fruit coming into season across the fresh fruit growing regions of Australia, now is the perfect time to make a generous impression with a striking fruit basket for delivery as the ideal affordable gift idea.

Welcome to Hunter Valley Hampers

We have been in business since 1988 offering our world famous (yes 38% of our orders are from overseas) Hunter Valley Hampers to thrilled customers to share with family friends and business associates alike.

Here's a tip, go straight to our Gourmet Hampers or Fruit Baskets pages and make the simple decision right now to send a tasteful gift - or call 1300 284 684 direct to speak with one of our hamper makers live. International callers please dial 612 49689733 to connect.

Once you have had a look at our selection, be sure to note that we offer a diverse range of products, most likely unlike the run of the mill products you will see on virtually every other site out there. And we took this risk way back when we started, we didn't want to be just another mirror site promoting the bland sameness of it all, we wanted to be different. And memorable. And focused on our local providores.

We're confident you will be impressed with our stand-out quality, our unique gift combinations, and our classic timeless gift baskets.

So whether you are a returning corporate customer, or a first timer who has been referred by a friend, you can be confident you will receive first class service and attention to detail at Hunter Valley Hampers.

Christmas Hampers - Bulk Orders are Going Crazy!!

Having a great lead into Christmas 2010, with enough clients realizing the stark contrast between "Crap in a Basket" and a Premium Gourmet Hamper.

Here's some images to keep you satisfied...

 Just threw these first few as a teaser - here's our newest venture, making our fourth vintage our Hunter Valley Shiraz.  It has been a tumultuous few years, especially the torpor of 2008, but with some luck we are emerging for the 2010 vintage in a much wiser, more calm position.  Anyway, here's some of the French Oak Barrels.

 Bottling 500+ cases of wine requires some infrastructure.  You should see the gang in full work mode manning these stations!

 The 2010 vintage days after harvest.  A gorgeous Hunter Valley Shiraz that has settled and matured as expected.

 Another load of Christmas 2010 Hampers delivered, personally, to your business.

 Have a look at the quality inclusions and professional hand wrap on these Hampers.

Hunter Valley Hampers

 The convenience of the Hyundai iLoad, with twin side sliding doors, makes Hamper delivery simple.

Another Corporate Order for Christmas Hampers

Day in day out at this time of year.

 One of the "Little Helpers"

A custom hamper made for one of the many corporates who trust us with their large orders.  We welcome you to give us the opportunity to quote on you brief and we offer a marked point of difference - NO imported "Crap in a Basket" Just simply local made Gourmet Food and Condiments, Hand assembled in the Hunter Valley.

Traditional Christmas Hampers

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Traditional Christmas Hampers are such a popular choice for all kinds of business and corporate Gift Occasions, and Hunter Valley Hampers have established an enviable reputation as award winning market leaders.

Choose from a Create Your Own Hamper option or rely o our years of experience since 1988 to make a selection for you. Often, clients simply say "Do whatever it is you do, I've heard you are the best" and we fulfill their wishes.

Christmas Hampers at Hunter Valley Hampers.

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Here are the two Hunter Valley Gift Baskets we are featuring with FREE delivery Sydney-wide for August and September 2010.

Here is a gorgeous hamper as a gift idea for the foodie in your life.

The Taste of Gourmet Hamper is a genuine regional taste of the Hunter Valley Vineyards, featuring local handmade food and some particularly fine wine from our friends at Audrey Wilkinson.

The Gift Basket is presented in a thick, quality wicker basket that is perfect for re-using at summer barbeques or around the pool.   For special corporate orders, you can add your own flourishes and make some unique touches so that it is a reflection of your particular brand.
Order your Taste Of Gourmet Hamper for $110 with FREE DELIVERY across Sydney by calling 1300 284 684.


Another suggestion for a gift idea is the Masterpiece Gourmet Hamper.

Gourmet Masterpiece Hamper

People who order the Gourmet Masterpiece are aware they will be making an impression of generosity, opulence and above all, a comprehensive boutique food experience.

The perfect gift for a couple or a family, this hamper is such a great gift because so many of the jars, bottles and condiments do not have to be opened and consumed immediately.

Instead, treat yourself to a steady supply of the finest Hunter Valley Vineyards hand made food and wine and condiments.  Open a jar each weekend for a satisfying few months of experiencing new tastes.  Definitely recommended by the team, call 1300 284 684.

Bitter and Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival

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Bitter & Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival
Saturday 6th – Sunday 7 November 2010
Maitland Gaol, John St, East Maitland
In 2010, Bitter & Twisted will feature stalls offering tastings of over 60 beer from the best Australian craft-breweries as well as specialty international beer from around the globe. There will be heaps on offer for beer drinkers, wine drinkers, non drinkers, food lovers, music lovers, arts lovers, parents, children, grandparents, friends, lovers, dancers, singers.....basically anyone who wants to have a good time!
MUSIC * FOOD * BEER
Purchase your tickets before 1 September to go into the draw to win the Twisted Ales Brewing Competition.
Nominate your most twisted beer - be it ale, lager, whatever - for your chance to win a day brewing your winning beer with the expert brewers at Hunter Beer Company.
You'll get to take home 10 litres to share with your mates and have your beer featured on the Hunter Beer Company stand at Bitter & Twisted.
For more information, to purchase tickets and to enter the competition visit “Professor Sigmund von Beer’n’Mister” at www.bitterandtwisted.com.au or phone the Maitland Visitor Information Centre on 02 4931 2800
Buy Boutique Hunter Valley beer.

Corporate Christmas Hampers Bulk Orders

Corporate Christmas Hampers are in peak season at Hunter Valley Hampers.
What makes a Hunter Valley Hampers Gourmet Hamper unique is that we do not fill the gourmet hampers with novelty fillers and trinkets that are of limited value or taste. You will find the highest quality locally sourced gourmet food and wine and condiments in a Hunter Valley Hamper - NOT candy canes and imported rumballs that taste terrible.

When ordering your Christmas Corporate Hamper remember for taste and quality choose Hunter Valley Hampers. Support Australian made produce and locally produced slow food, NOT subsidised multinational imports with ridiculous carbon miles.

Christmas Hampers Bulk Orders are a speciality at Hunter Valley Hampers for Gourmet Hampers Australia.