Bring the party to them: Gift employees kitchen promo items

By Stephanie Lamie

If you haven’t started to think about what to buy your employees for the holidays, there’s no time like the present to find the right present. According to an annual survey, 75% of employees opens in new window hope to receive a gift from their company over the holidays. Company-branded kitchen promo items spread cheer from you to your employees and on to the guests they welcome into their homes. Along with that cheer, you’ll also raise awareness of your brand—and guests will associate your organization with all the happy memories that occurred around your gift. Let’s explore employee holiday gift ideas that inspire home entertaining.

Serve up an opportunity for a memorable display

When it comes to a party, few things take precedence over a delicious spread of tasty hors d'oeuvres. Help each employee be the host with the most by surprising them with a 12-piece cheese set or Bamboo Portable Wine and Cheese Table. Both set the stage for an eye-catching and appetizing presentation. Toss in a collection of their favorite cheeses and some tasty crackers and let the snacking commence.

For another display idea, use a hot beverage station as a centerpiece. Your recipient will get charge out of the coffee press and glass set. If you add an assortment of baked goods or finger foods, you’ll be the hero of the holidays.

Offer glassware worthy of a toast

Drinkware is a gift likely to be used during the holidays. At the company dinner party, present Double Old-Fashioned Glass Sets to a select group—managers or a board of directors, perhaps—and pair with a favorite beverage.

A larger group will appreciate a set of wine glasses or Moscow mule mugs, whether gifted on their own or as part of a larger gift basket. If assembling a basket, round it out with a vacuum chiller or stone coasters. Add a bottle of something to sip and maybe a selection of snacks and your basket will be talked about until next year’s gift-giving season.

Inspire recipients to mix it up

Whether burgeoning mixologists or just friendly party hosts, your employees will be thrilled to find a cocktail shaker in their stocking. Better yet, surprise them with a seven-piece cocktail set before the holiday break to make their spirits bright.

For a personalized gift, ask around and figure out the preferred drink of a star employee. Maybe they’ll light up when they find a nutribullet^® blender or whiskey stone set on their doorstep, courtesy of the company.

Help them set the mood

Food and drinks are just part of the fun of hosting a party. Another important element is music. Reward employees for a successful 2024 by gifting a Bose^® micro speaker or light-up speaker so they can really set the mood at their holiday gatherings. Build a custom holiday playlist to share with employees as a soundtrack to take them into the new year.

Go with a game-day theme

If your employees are more interested in football and basketball games than the other holiday festivities, the combination of a glass pitcher and a Snack Helmet could make your brand the GOAT. Partner each with the recipient’s favorite pitcher-filling beverage and salty snack to complete the setup. If assembling a sports-themed gift box, toss Pallet Coasters, ballpark peanuts and a piece of merch from their favorite team into the collection to seal the win.

Kitchen promo items employees will love

As the year winds down, the time for planning and hosting holiday gatherings heats up. By giving employees kitchen promo items, you’ll supply something new and fun for their next at-home get-together. You’ll also have them feeling warmth and appreciation through the holiday season.

Stephanie Lamie

Stephanie Lamie is a senior merchandising category manager who has been with 4imprint for 28 years, including 21 years in her current role. She oversees several product categories, with her largest areas of focus being writing instruments and tradeshow displays. Stephanie enjoys discovering new products, tracking industry and retail trends, partnering with suppliers and learning more about sustainability. She began her 4imprint career as an expediter before moving into sales, claims and corporate programs—experience that gives her a broad understanding of the business. As an expert in all things pens, she uses her deep knowledge of 4imprint’s departments and customer needs to bring the very best writing utensils and tradeshow products to the market.

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