Corporate holiday gifting is about the impression you want to leave at the end of the year. For clients, partners, executives, and teams, a box from andSons Chocolatiers can carry appreciation in a way that feels polished and thoughtful.
At andSons Chocolatiers, branded holiday gifting brings your company’s message together with our Beverly Hills history, chef-led craft, and modern approach to fine chocolate. Our corporate clients have included Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Ritz-Carlton, Warby Parker, Gulfstream, Gagosian, LACMA, Capital Group, and the Oscars gifting program. These organizations understand that a gift is part of the relationship it represents.
A custom-printed box, branded ribbon, or gift card can reflect your brand while the chocolate inside creates the sense of occasion people remember. For 2026 holiday programs, the best place to begin is with the impression you want the gift to make. From there, our team can help shape the details: the level of customization, artwork needs, recipient list, preferred ship week, and whether the program is best suited for custom packaging or signature boxes.
This guide walks through how branded holiday chocolate gifting works, when to start the conversation, and what to know before placing an order.
What “branded” means for holiday chocolate gifts
A branded holiday chocolate gift can be simple or fully custom. It depends on how much of your company’s identity you want to include in the gift. For some orders, branding may mean a custom gift card with your company’s message, the recipient’s name, or a holiday note from your team. For others, it may mean branded ribbon, a custom insert, or a box designed with your company’s logo, colors, and overall look.
Customization can include:
- Custom-printed boxes: Your logo or artwork on our Signature box.
- Insert cards and gift notes: Personalized messages placed inside each box.
- Curated configurations: Box sizes and piece counts tailored to your holiday program.
- Design support: Our design team can help if you do not have print-ready artwork.
- Large-scale programs: We support boutique runs as well as larger corporate orders.
A custom gift card is usually the lightest branded touch. Branded ribbon adds more visual presence. A fully custom box creates the strongest branded impression because the packaging is designed around your company from the start.
At andSons Chocolatiers, branded gifts often include both your company’s branding and our name. Your brand carries the message and the relationship. Our name carries the chocolate, Beverly Hills history, and craft behind the gift. Learn more about our corporate gifting program.
What custom holiday packaging needs
Custom holiday packaging works best when the design details are ready before production begins. The box may be the first thing a recipient sees, but the process starts earlier with artwork files, color references, packaging choices, and time for review.
- Color matching is one of the details to prepare in advance. If your brand has specific color standards, Pantone references help the finished packaging stay aligned with your visual identity. Logo files matter as well. Print-ready vector files, such as AI or EPS files, help keep the design clean on boxes, ribbon, and insert cards.
- Packaging also needs to support the way the gift travels. Chocolate is delicate, and holiday orders often move through busy shipping networks before they reach the recipient. A custom box should present the brand beautifully while also helping protect the gift in transit.
- Timing is part of the process too. Artwork review, revisions, internal approvals, and recipient lists can each add time before production begins. Most custom projects follow a two-to-three-week production window after artwork approval, but that timeline usually starts once the box design is approved, order details are confirmed, and the program is ready to move forward.
Our team supports the artwork review process and helps confirm what is needed before production begins. For shipping, we use insulated packaging and cold packs when conditions call for them. If a shipment arrives less than perfect, our make-good policy applies.
How andSons Chocolatiers handle holiday corporate orders
Most holiday corporate orders begin with our corporate inquiry form. From there, our team helps confirm the collection, quantity, customization needs, recipient details, and preferred shipping window.
- Custom-printed packaging: Standard turnaround is usually two to three weeks from artwork approval to shipment. This begins once the design is approved, order details are confirmed, and the program is ready for production.
- ~100 custom box minimums: Custom-printed box programs generally begin at 100 units. Signature boxes with custom gift cards or branded inserts may have lower minimums and faster turnaround, depending on the season, order size, and customization needs.
- Multi-address shipping: We can coordinate shipments to multiple recipients through a single corporate order. You provide the recipient list with names, addresses, and delivery notes, and our team helps organize the shipments.
- National shipping & LA-area hand delivery: Local orders may be eligible for hand delivery, depending on the program and timing.
Shipping chocolate during the holidays
Chocolate is a beautiful holiday gift, but it still needs to travel like chocolate. We ship through FedEx and plan delivery around the needs of the product. For national orders, timing and packaging matter because the gift has to arrive looking as good as it did when it left our kitchen. Even in cooler months, holiday carrier networks can be busy, and delays are easier to avoid when the shipping plan is built early.
For warm-weather destinations or unexpected heat, the andSons Chocolatiers warm-weather shipping policy uses insulated packaging and cold packs when conditions call for them. The goal is for the recipient to open the box and see the chocolate exactly as it was intended. The recipient does not see the shipping plan. They only see what arrives.
We have been shipping chocolate nationwide since 2003, and that experience shapes how we think about every corporate gifting program. The logistics should feel calm on the sender’s side and invisible to the recipient.
Why companies choose to work with andSons Chocolatiers
Companies choose andSons Chocolatiers because the gift comes with a story already built in. Our history began in 1983, when our mom opened a Swiss chocolate shop in Beverly Hills. What started as a small family business grew into a modern luxury chocolate brand, shaped by the same sense of care, hospitality, and attention to detail that made the original shop memorable.
That history matters in corporate gifting because a branded gift should feel like it came from somewhere. When a company sends andSons Chocolatiers, the recipient receives more than a box with a name on it. They receive chocolate with Beverly Hills origin, chef-led craft, and a family story behind it. Your brand carries the relationship and the reason for sending. Our name adds the craftsmanship, recognition, and experience inside the box.
For holiday programs, that combination helps the gift feel more complete. A custom-printed box, branded ribbon, or gift card can reflect your company’s message, while the chocolate itself brings the warmth and pleasure people remember. It is a gift that feels considered from both sides: the company that sent it and the people who made it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should we start planning branded holiday chocolate gifts?
For larger holiday programs or custom packaging, we recommend starting the conversation between June and August or in Q3. This gives your team time to estimate quantities, define customization needs, gather artwork, and think through the impression you want the gift to make. September is ideal for finalizing custom orders and packaging details.
What is the minimum order for branded holiday chocolate gifts from andSons Chocolatiers?
Custom-printed box programs generally begin at 100 units. Signature boxes with custom gift cards or branded inserts may have lower minimums and faster turnaround, depending on the season, order size, and customization needs.
How long does a custom-branded holiday chocolate order take?
Most custom packaging projects take two to three weeks from artwork approval to shipment. That timeline begins once the design is approved, order details are confirmed, and the program is ready for production. If artwork is still being revised or recipient details are still being finalized, production has not fully started.
What artwork files are needed for custom-printed chocolate boxes?
Print-ready vector files, such as AI or EPS files, are usually best for custom-printed packaging. Pantone references are also helpful when color matching is important. Our team can review available files and confirm what is needed before production begins.
Can andSons Chocolatiers ship branded holiday chocolate gifts to multiple addresses?
Yes. We can coordinate shipments to multiple recipients through a single corporate order. You provide the recipient list with names, addresses, and delivery notes, and our team helps organize the shipments so the process stays clear on your side.
Can we order standard holiday boxes if we do not have time for custom packaging?
Yes. Signature boxes can often move faster than fully custom packaging because they do not require the same custom box production timeline. Depending on timing and order details, signature boxes may still include custom gift cards, branded inserts, or ribbon options.
Does andSons Chocolatiers use FedEx for holiday chocolate delivery?
Yes. We ship through FedEx and plan delivery around the needs of fine chocolate. For warm-weather destinations or unexpected heat, we use insulated packaging and cold packs when conditions call for them. LA-area orders may also be eligible for hand delivery, depending on the program and timing.
What happens if a holiday chocolate gift arrives damaged or in poor condition?
We stand behind the condition of every order. If a shipment arrives less than perfect, our make-good policy applies.