Holiday Gift Kits for Remote Employees in the Bay Area
The best holiday gift kits for remote employees give people something to do, not just something to keep. Our DIY cake decorating kits and DIY cookie decorating kits include everything needed for a short creative break at home, and they can carry your company colors and logo.
Every December, people teams and executive assistants face the same puzzle: how do you thank employees who rarely come into the office without sending another mug that ends up in a drawer? Here is how our kits work for Bay Area teams, from branding to timing.
Planner Summary
Best for: remote and hybrid teams in San Francisco and the Bay Area, holiday thank you gifts, end of year virtual gatherings.
Formats: DIY cake decorating kits or DIY cookie decorating kits.
Minimum order: ten kits of either type.
Branding: custom frosting colors and logo labels on cake kits, custom colors and logo cookies on cookie kits.
Dietary: vegan, egg free and gluten free options when requested at least seven days before your date.
Pricing: based on quantity, kit type, customization and how the kits reach your team. We send a custom quote.
Why a Kit Works Better Than a Generic Holiday Gift
Most corporate holiday gifts are things. A kit is an activity. When an employee opens a box with a mini cake, frosting, piping bags and sprinkles, there is a reason to sit down with family or roommates for half an hour and make something together.
That small moment is what people remember, and a finished cake is an easy thing to share in a team chat channel, which gives remote coworkers something to react to together. Some teams turn it into a scheduled video call where everyone decorates at the same time. Others let people open the kit whenever they like.
What Is Inside Each Kit
Our DIY cake decorating kit includes a mini cake, frosting, piping bags, a decorating tip, sprinkles and simple written instructions. Nobody needs baking or decorating experience. The instructions walk through filling a piping bag, holding it at the right angle and building a simple border and top design.
Our DIY cookie decorating kit includes cookies, icing, sprinkles and packaging. Cookie kits are a nice option when you want something lighter, or when you want a second item for a larger gift box.
If you are deciding between the two, we wrote a fuller comparison of how teams use each format in our posts on DIY cake decorating kits for remote and hybrid teams and DIY cookie decorating kits for corporate teams.
Branding Your Holiday Gift Kits
Holiday kits are one of the easiest places to add company branding without it feeling like swag. We can match frosting colors to your brand palette, so the cake your team decorates looks like it belongs to your company. Cake kits can carry logo labels, and cookie kits can include logo cookies.
Some planners choose classic holiday colors instead of brand colors, especially when the gift is meant to feel personal rather than corporate. Both work. Tell us which feeling you want and we will suggest a palette.
When to Order Holiday Gift Kits for Remote Employees
The minimum is ten kits, which suits a small department or a leadership team. For a whole company, we plan the quantity around your headcount and any extra kits you want on hand for new hires or late additions.
December is a busy month for corporate events, so we suggest sending your inquiry as soon as you know your approximate headcount. The final count and remaining payment are due seven days before your date. Because the kits contain fresh cake and frosting, we plan the hand off close to the day your team will use them rather than weeks ahead.
Getting the Kits to Your Team
Kits are prepared in our San Francisco studio. For Bay Area teams, we confirm the hand off details with you when we build your quote, whether that means collecting kits for an office distribution day or another arrangement that fits your schedule. If some employees live outside the Bay Area, mention it in your inquiry so we can talk through what is realistic before you commit.
Many hybrid companies combine the two approaches. Employees near the office pick up a kit at a holiday gathering, while the team runs a short decorating call the same week so everyone shares the moment.
Planning for Dietary Needs
Holiday gifts reach people with very different needs, so it helps to ask before you order. Vegan, egg free and gluten free options can be requested at least seven days before your date. A quick form question in your gift survey usually covers it.
How Booking Works
You send an inquiry with your approximate quantity, kit type, date and branding ideas. Olesia confirms availability and package details, usually within 24 hours for corporate inquiries. A 50 percent deposit secures your date, and the final count and remaining payment are due seven days before. From there, our team coordinates preparation and the hand off with you.
FAQ
What is the minimum order for holiday gift kits?
The minimum is ten kits for either the cake decorating kit or the cookie decorating kit.
Can you add our logo to the kits?
Yes. Cake kits can include logo labels and custom frosting colors, and cookie kits can include logo cookies and custom colors.
Do employees need any decorating experience?
No. Each kit includes simple instructions, and the designs are made for complete beginners.
Are dietary options available?
Vegan, egg free and gluten free options are available when requested at least seven days before your date.
How much do holiday gift kits cost?
Pricing depends on the number of kits, the kit type, branding and how the kits reach your team. Send us your details and we will prepare a custom quote.
If you are planning holiday gifts for a remote or hybrid team in San Francisco or the Bay Area, send us your headcount, timing and branding ideas, and we will put together a custom quote for your kits.
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