Congratulations and Graduation Gifts

A new job, a graduation or a piece of good news deserves a proper marker, and a basket is an easy way to give one from a distance. The hard part is matching the gift to the person: do they like to graze, sip, snack or sweeten? This page walks through the styles on offer so you can pick one that suits them.

Charcuterie and antipasto boxes

These are the savoury, sharing-style gifts. The Classic Charcuterie Collection is described as a curated congratulations collection, so it suits someone who likes to set out a board and invite people round. The Italian antipasto boxes add wine to cheese, salami and sweets. They suit a couple, a household or a friend you would happily toast with.

Italian wine and antipasto

Two boxes pair Italian wine with cheese, salami and sweets in a decorative gift box. Buona Vita comes with red wine. Mangia Con Gusto comes with white. Choose by what the recipient usually pours. If you know they lean towards reds, go with Buona Vita. If they prefer something lighter, the white is the easier pick. Both are good for a promotion or a new job, when you want the gift to feel grown up.

Champagne and truffles

The Great Graduate box is the most celebratory of the set. It pairs champagne with truffles in a decorative gift box, and the name points it squarely at graduates. It is a small, neat gift rather than a spread, so it suits someone who will open it that evening. Check that the graduate is of legal drinking age where they live before you order.

Fruit and cheese boxes

The Italian Pride Of The Farm box is packed with fresh fruit and cheese, crackers, bruschetta, chocolates and biscotti. It is a good middle path when you want something fresh and a little indulgent, without alcohol. It suits a mixed group, an office, or a family home where not everyone drinks.

Baked goods

The Bakery Basket is a woven, two-handled basket filled with baked goods. It has a homely feel and works well for a household or a team. It is also a friendly choice for someone who would rather have a treat with coffee than a bottle. The basket itself is part of the gift.

How to choose

• Think about alcohol first. Champagne and the Italian wine boxes include it. The charcuterie, fruit and bakery options are built around food.
• Think about who will eat it. Boxes with cheese, salami, crackers and sweets are made for sharing. The champagne and truffles box is more personal.
• Match the mood. Antipasto and wine feel dressed up. A bakery basket feels warm and casual.
• Read the contents. Each description lists what is inside, so check for anything the recipient avoids.
• Consider the presentation. Most are in a decorative gift box, while the bakery gift arrives in a woven basket.

Questions people ask

What suits a graduate?

The Great Graduate Champagne Gift Box is made for the occasion. For a graduate who does not drink, the fruit box or bakery basket is an easier fit.

What works for a new job?

The wine and antipasto boxes feel polished and celebratory. A charcuterie box is a good choice if they might share it with a partner or housemates.

Is there a gift without alcohol?

Yes. The charcuterie collection, the fruit and cheese box and the bakery basket are all food gifts.

Should I send to an office or a home?

Think about who will enjoy it. A bakery basket or fruit box is easy to share at work. A wine or champagne box is usually better at home.