Match hampers to clients, share bag chocolates bags to teams, order in good time, and keep the look consistent. Handled that way, corporate chocolate does its quiet job of maintaining a relationship without asking much of you.

A photo box leans sentimental. It suits occasions where the image itself is the gift: a new baby, a milestone birthday, a first anniversary, or a long-distance thank you where a familiar face lands better than words. Choose a photograph with a clear subject and a bit of breathing room around it, since busy images crop awkwardly onto a small lid. A bright, well-lit shot reproduces far better than a dark one.

Used well, a personalised box says you thought about the person, not just the occasion. For most givers, that is exactly the impression worth making.

Give yourself time. Personalised print adds a step to the order, so build in a buffer rather than ordering the night before you need it, and allow longer in the busy run-up to Christmas.

A few practical points make personalisation go smoothly. Check the character limit before writing your message, and read the spelling back carefully, since a printed name is permanent and a misspelt one is worse than none. If you are working from an image, use a clear, bright one. Allow extra time in the order, because personalised print adds a step, and longer still if the christening falls near Christmas.

One honest note. If the leaver or anyone sharing the hamper asks about ingredients or dietary suitability, point them to the published product information rather than vouching for it yourself.