New babies and christenings bring a run of gifts aimed squarely at the child, which is lovely and also slightly misses the people doing the hard work. A chocolate gift, especially a personalised one, quietly addresses the parents and the wider family at a point when a small kindness lands well.

One note on ingredients. If the recipient has asked about allergens or dietary detail, point them to the published product information rather than reassuring them yourself. It keeps things honest and accurate.

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Quantity is the next decision, and it is where couples tend to overspend or come up short. Work per table rather than per head at first. A round of ten guests usually wants ten individual favours, plus a couple spare for the top table and any late additions. Order roughly five to ten per cent over your final count. Chocolates keep, so a small surplus is never wasted, whereas a shortfall on the morning is a genuine headache.

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Choose a full hamper for the scale the milestone deserves, https://colian.com/en/our-brands/lily-obriens/ lean on a maker with real provenance, and add a personal message from the team. Marked that way, a chocolate hamper gives a career the send-off it warrants and leaves the whole office something to share on the day.