From Big Ben to charming castles, the UK has breathtaking sights to enjoy. With centuries of history and international influence, the UK has built a culture that has inspired artists of all kinds for ages. The people of this country have well-engrained traditions to follow and customs that may be less obvious to those just visiting.
Navigating these customs can be vital to sending a successful gift! From just-because gifts to thank-you gifts, our catalogs are full of popular gifts in the UK — making selection a breeze! But if you want help on when to surprise your friends, family, and colleagues in the UK with gifts, we’ve got tips for that too. Below you’ll find answers to some of the questions we are most commonly asked, but if you need a little bit more help, our customer service team would be happy to assist you 24/7.
The UK Gift Basket Service
Earliest Delivery Time In The UK
in 1 business day
Delivery Days: We are able to deliver on all working days, however the following are
delivery rules for weekends in the UK: Saturday: delivery is NOT available. Sunday: delivery is NOT available.
What our Customers Say about our Service in the UK and Worldwide
I am very pleased with the entire process of ordering gift baskets for our customers!Huge selection, easy ordering and payment process.Special thanks for the great organization also go to Mrs. Katherine Moore for her incredible commitment and support, she helped with everything. I am so grateful! And we will definitely be back:)
Karolina N.
(Poland)
February 01, 2024
This is the 2nd time I let this company deliver my international clients gifts and they are awesome! They keep in contact and follow up with all deliveries. My representative Diana provides me with great and very polite service and makes sure my customer received the baskets on time! Thank you so much!
Barbara M.
(FL, US)
February 08, 2023
The basket was a BIG HIT! The nice touch was the card in Hungarian.
Jo Ann S.
(MD, US)
May 05, 2023
Great customer service. I was kept informed of the delivery status and the customer service follow-up with me when the local office was not able to deliver the product because the recipient was not at the location. The product was successfully delivered shortly.
Sending a gift to friends and family in the UK is all about spoiling them. Surprises are welcome and encouraged. However, if you aren’t that close, or you want to surprise business partners, it may be wiser to wait to surprise them during a holiday or special occasion. Below you’ll find a list of holidays celebrated in the UK to help inspire your next gift to the UK.
What Unique Holiday Traditions in the UK Should I Know About?
The UK is one of the more culturally diverse areas of the world, especially in big cities. Be prepared to see holidays that are a mix of many traditions. Christmas with notes of India, Celtic Culture, Japanese Flare, and, yes, old English pastries! This makes the area a huge tourist destination, especially during the holidays.
Hogamanay — this is basically an extended New Year lasting from December 31st until January 2nd. Many of the celebrations are similar to the rest of New Year’s Eve, but there is a tradition in Scotland and England of bringing luck to one’s home. If a man is the first to enter on New Year’s Day, luck is said to follow. If a woman enters first, the opposite. Either way, it’s kind to bring a small gift.
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) — celebrated the day before Lent; this is a day of indulgence before people give up things for weeks. One of the most unusual parts of the whole day is the Pancake Race, where people move across a course flipping a pancake the entire way and must finish without burning their treat.
How Are Birthdays Celebrated in the UK?
Birthday celebrations in the UK are very intuitive. In most areas, birthdays are celebrated up until 18 and 21 years of age, and after that, it’s only significant milestones: 30, 40, 50, and everything after 100 years old. But it’s still appreciated to receive small birthday gifts or a card every year.
Birthday parties are, of course, a huge hit. It’s a great time to get friends and family together to share food, cake, drinks, and laughs. However, you may want to eat your cake carefully. Most popular in England, but shared all over the UK, some people place coins inside of a birthday cake as a symbol of wealth for the future. Getting the piece with a coin in it is actually known to be lucky.
What Are the Rules for Sending Business Gifts to the UK?
The rules for sending gifts to the UK are usually intuitive — particularly if you know the recipient well. However, when it comes to sending corporate gifts, there’s actually a lot of nuances to sending gifts that you should know.
First, sending gifts like wine, or a good bottle of scotch, is usually okay. Even to the office! However, double-checking each office policy is still best as some international corporate stores, or larger chains, tend to be more strict.
If you’re sending gifts to one person in a small company, it’s best to send a gift to everyone. Unless they are the owner or someone equally high up, it can hurt your business relationship to show favoritism. Small gifts or a gourmet gift that is meant to share is absolutely fine. It’s just best to include everyone in the office or team.
Sending holiday gifts to business partners is kind of expected. But you’ll want to be mindful that you send the holiday gifts early. Many offices in the UK shut down for extended periods, especially around Christmas, so sending an office gift early is best. This way, they are sure to get it and get to extend their holiday a bit.
What Romantic Gifts Should I Send to My Partner in the UK?
When sending romantic gifts to the UK, it’s less about the country and more about the individual. While flowers and chocolate gifts are some of the most purchased in the UK, you should be sure your recipient enjoys these things. Even if they do, there are dozens of types to choose from. When in doubt, stick to the classics. A bouquet of roses and an assortment of gourmet chocolates will always be well received.
Jewelry is also appreciated, as well as a tasteful perfume. Nothing too strong or overpowering, and certainly nothing generic or cheap.
You’ll also want to remember that sending for Valentine’s and your anniversary is absolutely mandatory. But if you want to make them smile, send them a sweet treat for no reason. A box of chocolates in the middle of their workweek is an excellent example of this!
What Are the Most Popular Gifts to Send to the UK?
At the end of the day, the most popular gifts to send to the UK for any occasion are gourmet gifts. Perfect for birthdays, business gifts, holiday gifts, or just because, a gourmet hamper is always welcome across the UK. What should be in that hamper can vary from region to region. But a good bottle of wine, a bold cheese, and yes, a robust tea will open doors everywhere.
How to Write the Address for Delivery to the UK
Addressing a package for delivery to the UK is as structured as one would expect. Below is the list of information needed to write a complete UK address:
Recipient’s name
Business name (if applicable)
Suite or apartment number, and floor (if applicable)
House number and street name
Locality (if applicable)
City or country name, and postal code
Country
A complete address for the UK would look something like this:
Susan Green
Apartment 4
345 Rose Street
London SW1A 1AA
UK
Other Gift-Giving Etiquette You Should Know
Red roses should only be given to your romantic partner.
Chrysanthemums and White Lilies should be avoided as these blooms signify mourning and funerals.
Champagne is always an appreciated gift when surprising someone in the UK.
Spirits are a matter of taste; you should pick a bottle your recipient will enjoy.
Having your gifts arrive on time is vital. Make sure you send them early, just in case.
We deliver to all locations in the UK.
Our regional centers we may ship from are shown on the map below.
Make sure you receive our newsletters and future offers by taking a moment to add our email address
[email protected] to your safe sender list. You can always unsubscribe easily and
securely by clicking on the link at the bottom of any of our emails.
You might be wondering if your information will be secure. Rest assured, we value your privacy and
strive to protect your personal information.
Learn more about our privacy policy here.