How much does it cost to send a client gift box in the UK?
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How much does it cost to send a client gift box in the UK?
A client gift box sent in the UK costs from £21.07/box for a curated box such as The Plant Based Indulgence Box, with the price covering the box, the contents and the packaging extras. A one-off send is quoted rather than taken from a listing, so the final figure is confirmed at quote stage, and delivery is added as its own line.
TL;DR
- A client gift box costs from £21.07/box for the Plant Based Indulgence Box at the ethical gift box.
- The listed price covers the contents, the co-branded sleeve, the double sided message insert and decorative voidfill.
- Co-branded orders start from just 10 pieces on most products, and production runs 15 working days from artwork approval.
- A one-off send is quoted rather than listed, and a quote request is answered within one working day.
Most people asking this question are funding one gesture for one relationship: a thank you after a renewal, a welcome for a new client contact, a follow up after a pitch. The answer is not a catalogue price, because a single send sits outside the listed quantity tiers. This guide covers what one send costs, what the price includes and where the figure changes.
The cost of one client send
| What you are ordering | Price basis | What to confirm at quote |
|---|---|---|
| A standard box without artwork | The listed unit price, quoted for a one-off send | The delivery line and VAT |
| A co-branded box, from 10 pieces | The listed unit price plus the production clock | The artwork approval date and the set-up fee |
| Recurring sends across many clients | Quoted per cohort | Stock storing, so one order despatches as each date needs it |
The three rows describe the same catalogue from three directions. For ideas by occasion, the client gift boxes range shows the curated formats. For the full price ladder across entry boxes, mid-range boxes and premium hampers at volume, the bulk gift box cost guide covers order sizes from 10 boxes up.
What the listed price includes
The listed unit price covers more than the items in the box. The co-branded box sleeve, the double sided message insert and the decorative voidfill are part of the price, which is why a treat box reads as a branded send rather than a bought hamper. Contents can be swapped to meet dietary requirements, so one box concept works across a recipient list that includes vegans and nut allergies without a second order.
Set-up fees for artwork, delivery and VAT are charged in addition to the unit price. The quote that comes back should show each as a separate line, which is also what makes any comparison with another supplier like-for-like.
When one send becomes a co-branded order
Co-branded orders start from just 10 pieces on most products, so a single box is ordered as a standard send rather than a branded run. A standard box is priced at its listed unit price and quoted directly. Where artwork is involved, the 15 working day production clock applies: the digital proof of the sleeve and the items is approved first, and production runs from that approval date, not the order date.
That difference is the main planning question for a single send. A quote request is answered within one working day, so the pricing stage is fast; the production stage is what adds weeks.
Why the cost varies
- Box tier. Treat boxes and curated indulgence boxes sit in the entry and mid-range bands. Recognition, milestone and onboarding boxes carry more items and sit higher.
- Quantity. The per-unit figure improves at higher volumes, so quote the real number of boxes rather than a round estimate.
- Artwork. A co-branded sleeve and insert are included in the unit price. Deeper customisation of individual items is quoted per product, and artwork carries a set-up fee.
- Delivery destination. UK delivery runs next day after despatch, Europe 5 to 7 working days and the USA 10 to 15 working days. Delivery details are on the shipping page.
- VAT. Added to the invoice total rather than shown in the listed price.
A worked single-send example
This is an illustrative planning example, not a reported customer result. An account manager at a 20 person firm wants to thank one client contact after a contract renewal. She sends the quote request with the quantity, the delivery address and the occasion, the quote comes back within one working day with the price and the delivery shown as separate lines, and she approves the send from there.
FAQ
How much does it cost to send a client gift box in the UK?
From £21.07/box for a curated box such as The Plant Based Indulgence Box. A one-off send is quoted rather than taken from a listing, and delivery is shown as its own line.
What is included in the listed gift box price?
The box contents, the co-branded sleeve, the double sided message insert and decorative voidfill. Set-up fees, delivery and VAT are charged in addition.
Can I order just one gift box?
Yes. A single send is quoted rather than listed, and a quote request is answered within one working day. Co-branded runs start from 10 pieces on most products.
Is UK delivery next day?
Delivery runs next day in the UK once an order is ready to despatch, and 5 to 7 working days in Europe. Lead times run from artwork approval where artwork is involved.
Does a single gift box need artwork approval?
Only where the order carries artwork. A co-branded sleeve starts production after the digital proof is approved, which is the 15 working day clock.
How does the price change with quantity?
The per-unit figure improves at higher volumes. The bulk cost guide sets out the full ladder.
One last thing
The question to settle before the quote is what the recipient will do with the box. Two boxes at the same unit price can cost the same and do different work: one is eaten in an afternoon, the other carries items that stay on a desk. The price does not tell you which send you are buying, so decide the outcome first and let it pick the tier.
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If a single client gift send is being costed, list the quantity, the delivery address and whether the box should carry artwork. Send those details through the contact page and the team at the ethical gift box can confirm the price, the delivery options and the despatch date before the order is placed.