Client gift idea · Tailored to their role or city
Something from a maker in their own city
Coffee from their favourite local roaster, pastries from the bakery near their office, a print by a local artist. Local to them, not to you.
Who it suits
Clients spread across several cities, and teams proud of where they are based.
Why it works
It shows you know where they are and it supports a business they may already know. It also avoids the national-brand basket everyone else sends.
Risks and drawbacks
- Food carries allergy and freshness risk; pick shelf-stable or deliver the same day.
- Do not assume: someone who works in a city may not live there.
Skip it if: You do not know where the person actually works.
How to do it well
- Find where they work or have said they like to go.
- Order directly from the maker, or ask a service that sources locally.
- Add a note saying why you picked that place.
Who can do it for you
- Daymaker: Researches one named person, picks one gift that fits, wraps it with a handwritten note and delivers it by hand.