If asked, you’d know exactly which clients deserve the extra thank you. They are the ones who make your partnership sing—they trust your judgment and you trust theirs. Maybe they send the best people your way or consistently go beyond the status quo.
Either way, these are the people who go the extra step, and in return, you’d like to do the same.
The best client gifts are not flashy or super expensive, what they are is deliberate. Luxury chocolate works especially well because it’s personal (but not awkwardly so), universally enjoyable, and gone before it becomes another thing someone has to store.
Here’s how to think about what to send, how much to spend, when to send it, and where andSons Chocolatiers can help:
Why luxury chocolate works for strategic clients
There’s a difference between sending chocolate and sending memorable chocolate.
Mass-market brands are perfectly fine, but they can read as exactly what they are: the easy option. Luxury chocolate feels more intentional. The ingredients are better, the presentation is elevated, and the whole thing feels thoughtful rather than pulled from a generic gifting list.
While your work relationship may be transactional, a good client gift feels like a moment of pause. You’re saying thank you for the business, of course, but also for the trust, the referrals, the patience, the good work, or whatever it is that makes this particular relationship worth maintaining.
Chocolate also has the advantage of being special without veering into awkwardly personal territory. It can be shared with a team, taken home, served after dinner, or kept out of sight, to be presented when everyone else leaves the formal dinner.
The point isn’t to impress someone with how much you spent but rather to commemorate the relationship with something equally special.
Common price ranges based on the value of the account? (How much should you spend on a client gift?)
The short answer is that there’s no single right amount; it may be easier to make the spend feel appropriate to the relationship.
For an important client or strong referral source, $75–$100 is a useful range; substantial without tipping into over-the-top. andSons Chocolatiers’ 24-Piece Signature Box costs $79 and is the most popular corporate size.
For a major account, executive relationship, important milestone, or client who has had an outsized impact on your business, $150–$300 can make sense. The 54-Piece Signature Box is $179, while the $289 Rodeo Drive Collection includes a larger assortment plus several of andSons Chocolatiers’ most popular extras.
For a longer client list, you don’t have to send everyone the same thing. Tiering gifts by relationship can be a smarter way to make your budget work for you.
Finally, don’t overthink the note. In fact, do the opposite: Skip the generic “thank you for your continued partnership” language and say what you actually appreciate in a short, specific message.
Getting the timing right so the gift arrives when it matters (How do you time a client gift right?)
Timing does more work than people give it credit for, here, a few rules of thumb:
- If you’re sending a gift for a renewal, anniversary, closing, launch, promotion, or project wrap, aim to have it arrive right around the moment itself. That’s when it feels connected to something real rather than like a random nice gesture.
- andSons Chocolatiers can coordinate requested arrival dates for corporate orders, along with tracking and temperature-controlled shipping, which matters when you’re sending chocolate across the country.
- Some of the best client gifts arrive when there isn’t a date attached. Maybe someone referred a great piece of business your way. Maybe they made a difficult project much easier. Maybe you simply like them. That kind of unexpected thank-you tends to stick because it doesn’t feel automated.
- If you’re planning custom packaging or branded elements, give yourself more lead time. andSons Chocolatiers recommends roughly three to four weeks for custom projects.
Why trust andSons Chocolatiers for clients you plan to keep (Why choose andSons Chocolatiers for the clients you want to keep?)
If you’re putting your name behind a gift, you want the gift to be good. andSons Chocolatiers makes chocolates by hand in Beverly Hills using ethically sourced Valrhona cacao, California dairy, and seasonal ingredients. The kitchen is led by Sandy Tran, a former Executive Pastry Chef at The French Laundry. In other words, what’s inside the box lives up to how good the box looks.
For the person actually placing the order, the logistics matter just as much as the chocolate itself. andSons Chocolatiers can handle individual shipping to multiple addresses, personalized gift notes, custom packaging and inserts, temperature-controlled delivery, and tiered gifting programs.
Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co. have all used andSons Chocolatiers for gifting programs, ranging from single boxes to large-scale custom orders.
This is important because with andSons Chocolatiers, you can make the gift feel personal without personally managing every last shipping label.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is chocolate an appropriate gift for a professional-services client relationship?
Yes. High-quality chocolate feels generous and celebratory without being overly personal. It’s also easy to share with a team or family and won’t become another branded object taking up space.
What is a good client appreciation gift for a top account?
Look for something that feels elevated in both quality and presentation. A larger handcrafted chocolate assortment works especially well for a top account because it feels substantial.
When should you send a client gift to help retain the account?
Renewals, anniversaries, referrals, project completions, promotions, and major milestones are all good moments. Though an unexpected thank-you can work just as well, especially when a client has recently gone above and beyond.
How much should a company spend on a gift for a key client?
For many key clients, $75–$100 is a thoughtful range. For larger accounts or important milestones, $150–$300 may be more appropriate. The spend should feel proportionate to the relationship, not inflated for the sake of it.
What are the minimums if I’m looking to place a personalized order for a particularly special account?
andSons Chocolatiers does not require a minimum order for its standard Signature boxes, so you can send a single gift with a personal note. For larger programs, andSons Chocolatiers also offers custom boxes, inserts, gift notes, and design support.