Custom Projects
Custom Projects
For larger orders, create a meaningful gift that tells your story.
Your story deserves to be told.
Some stories can't be put in a box.
Our custom gifts are designed from the ground up to reflect your organization's unique mission, celebrate specific communities, or honor particular moments.
These aren't just gift boxes; they're edible narratives that create lasting connections while giving back to causes that matter.
Examples of Custom Projects
Honoring Heritage & Leadership
For participants in Genentech's Asian Leadership Academy, we sourced products exclusively from small-batch AAPI vendors, creating a gift that celebrated both the program participants and their community. Plus each box included a significant donation supporting a AAPI-led nonprofit, making the gift a vehicle for both recognition and ongoing impact.
Celebrating Small Business Success
We curated an extraordinary end-of-year gift for Accion Opportunity Fund employees and board members, featuring products exclusively from the small business clients they work so hard to support. The staff was delighted to open gifts featuring companies they had personally worked with—turning their gifting moment into a celebration of the meaningful impact they create every day.
Words That Resonate
Inspired by Louisa May Alcott's words — "Salt is like good humour, and nearly everything is better for a pinch of it" — we created an elegant salt-themed gift for the clients of a wealth management firm. This custom collection featured sustainably-harvested Slack Tide sea salt, an artisanal salt cellar, and complementary small-batch products that brought their story to life.
What Makes a Custom Gift Box Special
When your gift needs to tell a specific story that connects to your mission or values—and create meaningful impact beyond the recipient—that's when custom curation makes the difference.
Custom Gift Opportunities
Our custom boxes tell your story:
- Company mission and values
- Cultural celebrations
- Literary or thematic inspiration
- Milestone moments
- Tailoring to specific groups, interests, or backgrounds
Each custom project includes dedicated research to source products that authentically connect to your story.
Making the Difference
Perfect for:
- Executive & board-level recognition
- Major milestones, events, & anniversaries
- Heritage month & inclusion programs
- Donor, partner, & client stewardship
- New hire & employee appreciation throughout the year
Customized Collateral
Every box includes:
- Personalized message cards with your story
- Product story cards about each maker
- Nonprofit impact spotlight highlighting your cause
- Add your own materials or swag to each box
Packaging for the Planet
Our signature eco-friendly presentation creates an unforgettable unboxing experience with custom-printed boxes, coordinating tissue paper, and sustainable materials—all recyclable or compostable. Every box includes free, carbon-neutral shipping.
Gifts That Give Back
Use your gifting dollars to support small-scale makers and strengthen local food systems. We believe that gifts should build community — not just relationships — so we give back 2% of sales to nonprofits changing the world.
How It Works
Discovery & Inspiration
We begin with an in-depth conversation about your goals, inspiration, and the story you want to tell.
Research & Development
After approving our proposal, we source products and develop all custom materials for your project.
Production & Delivery
Sit back and relax. Our team will produce and deliver your boxes on your schedule.
Investment & Timeline
We generally require an investment of $2,500+. For example:
- $50/box for 50+ boxes
- $100/box for 25+ boxes
- Includes all research, sourcing, design, and production.
- For $3500+, we offer a 50% deposit to confirm your order and the remaining 50% due 3 weeks before your ship date.
Lead times may vary. Get in touch with as much notice as possible:
- 4-8 weeks for development and delivery.
- Rush options available for additional investment.
- Reserve your shipping dates in advance.
- Boxes can be deployed all-at-once, over time, or by order after the initial project is completed.
Your Gifting Concierge
After your first box, we know your style. Faster lead times, easy reorders, and seamless service for everything from quarterly board gifts to new hire welcomes and last-minute client appreciation.
Ready to tell your story?
Custom gift boxes require thoughtful planning and dedicated attention. If you have a specific story to tell, community to celebrate, or moment to commemorate, let's explore how food can bring your narrative to life.
Tell us about your gifting needs for a custom quote at your budget.
Looking for faster turnaround or smaller quantities?
Try our Build-Your-Own For Good Boxes. Each box is made with your selection of gifts from our For Good collection along with a customizable card and a $3 donation to one of our nonprofit beneficiaries.
Build your box now. Available for 20+ boxes.
FAQs
Build-Your-Own Boxes lets you select from a collection of our products. Custom boxes involve research, sourcing, and narrative development specifically for your project—like finding AAPI vendors or developing literary themes.
We recommend 6-8 weeks for full custom development. Rush options may be available for 4-week delivery with an additional investment.
Absolutely! We can incorporate your preferred vendors or research new makers that align with your theme.
Yes, many of our projects are designed for C-suite appreciation, board presentations, and executive recognition programs.
This is exactly what we specialize in! We research and source products that authentically reflect your specific narrative, whether it's sustainability, cultural heritage, or company milestones.
