The box looks right. Then someone asks whether the contents match the recipient list, whether a card is included and who will deliver the gifts to three different locations.
For Farmley gifting, settle those details before approving a bulk order. The presentation matters, but it is only one line in the brief.
Start with the people receiving it
Separate employee gifts, client gifts and event handouts if their budgets or formats differ. Count the actual gifts required and keep an explicit reserve for late additions. Do not put recipient personal details into a general supplier enquiry before they are needed.
Decide whether delivery is to one office or several addresses. That changes packing and logistics even when every recipient gets the same contents. Choose a required arrival date, not just an event date.
List the contents in writing
Farmley has an official Date Bites gift-box listing. A seasonal listing is a useful reference, not proof that the same box, decoration or assortment is available for your occasion.
Ask for the current proposed contents, net quantities and count of each item. Confirm the box, outer protection, card and any requested branding separately. Do not assume personalisation or corporate quantities are offered until the supplier confirms them.
| Gift brief field | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Recipient group | Client, employee or event use |
| Quantity | Confirmed count plus chosen reserve |
| Contents | Exact SKU, quantity and acceptable alternatives |
| Presentation | Box, card and any confirmed custom work |
| Dates | Approval deadline and required arrival |
| Delivery | One location or confirmed dispatch groups |
Work backwards from a delivered budget
Here is a hypothetical costing example dated 22 October 2026, not a Farmley offer. Assume product contents cost ₹500, additional packing costs ₹50 and allocated delivery costs ₹40 per gift, all excluding GST. That totals ₹590 per gift before GST.
At fifty gifts the example subtotal is ₹29,500. Custom design, sample charges, individual dispatch, returns handling and other services are excluded unless stated in the actual quotation. Ask the supplier to show GST treatment rather than applying an assumed rate across every line.
Review a sample against the brief
Check the actual contents and packaging together. A sample photograph can be useful for approval, but confirm whether it represents the exact proposed production items or only a style reference.
Retain current ingredient and allergen information for each food item. Do not describe the assortment as suitable for every recipient or as a medical or dietary gift. Product names and packaging alone do not answer those questions.
Agree what happens if an item changes
For an event order, a last-minute substitution can change more than the appearance. Ask which changes need your approval and what happens if the proposed stock is unavailable by the agreed date.
Confirm printed product dates, the remaining shelf life at delivery and the applicable return or replacement terms. Do not treat a manufacturer's general shelf-life statement as a guarantee of remaining life on the goods you receive.
Explore Farmley Date Bites and send a gift-order brief. Include quantity, budget basis, destination and arrival date so the response can be specific.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pictured gift box available for any season?
Not necessarily. Confirm the current contents and format for your occasion.
Can we add a logo or personalised card?
Request it, but treat it as unconfirmed until the supplier quotes the exact service and timeline.
Does ₹590 include GST?
No. The invented example excludes GST and the additional services listed above.
Should we approve substitutions in advance?
Agree acceptable alternatives and which changes require a new approval before ordering.
Does a standard shelf life guarantee remaining life at delivery?
No. Ask about the actual batch dates and the remaining life of the proposed goods.