Hampers for 2021 Summer Events. (Virtual, Physical or Cancelled!)

We seem to be entering another season of uncertainty, making it incredibly difficult to plan summer parties and events.

Here at The British Hamper Company, we’re an active team that like to plan team races and activities. Frustratingly our next 10k race and slap-up meal has been postponed for the third time.

We’re hearing similar stories from our business customers, with events either being cancelled or adapted to meet government guidelines.

Over the pandemic, we’ve worked quickly to meet the changing needs of our business customers.

We’ve helped a huge number of companies with hampers, as either an alternative to a cancelled event, an enhancement to an online event, or as a feature of a scaled down event.

Many events went online, so we created a range of Virtual Event Hampers that are designed with snack-style food and portion sized drinks – perfect for an online event lasting up to a few hours.

Other events went ahead, albeit adapted to the current government guidelines, and so we increased our Alfresco Hamper selection. For example, some companies held socially distanced picnics with each team member enjoying their own little picnic hamper.

And some events were cancelled due to the sheer size, so we helped them to send hampers as a gesture to all their let-down attendees – some of which were in the thousands. We made sure we maintained our fast, reliable delivery lead times.

So how does a hamper enhance your summer event?

An addition to your online event.

A huge proportion of us spend the week staring at a computer screen. Many of us are still sitting at the kitchen table with the one screen, a seriously uncomfortable chair, and an overly loud washing machine (or child) in the background.

The thought of spending a few more hours on the computer for an online event then seems somewhat underwhelming, migraine inducing and all too digital.

So, the inclusion of something physical enhances the event in more than one way.

Firstly, it improves interaction. Viewers have something to chat about, something to enjoy and it distracts everyone from that all too familiar awkward silence.

Secondly, it puts everyone in great spirits. A surprise gift to the door, how exciting! Suddenly, they’re waiting for the event to start so that they can dig into the hamper and settle into the event.

Thirdly, it leaves an impression. You can add your company branding to the hamper to reinforce the quality of your event. Our hampers are presented in reusable boxes or wicker, so it’s likely they’ll keep it for future use and remember the event fondly.

What’s more memorable – an online event, or an online event with delicious, interesting, snacks to enjoy throughout?

Check out our Virtual Event Hamper Range for inspiration, and then get in touch to discuss your requirements.

An addition to your alfresco event.

Now that we can gather outside, outdoor events have become increasingly popular this summer.

But how to create an enjoyable event under the current restrictions and requires no indoor features?

Our Alfresco Hampers have been unsurprisingly popular throughout the pandemic, and increasingly so with our business customers this summer.

We have large picnic and afternoon tea hampers for joint grazing, or we have smaller hampers for individual enjoyment.

They provide structure to your event and impress attendees with the quality.

Fresh cheese, salmon, meats, Champagne and more – all from renowned artisan producers. You can host a high-end event with minimal fuss.

An alternative to a cancelled event.

Unfortunately it’s happening a lot. A huge number of our business customers are not holding a summer event this year, so we’ve been stepping in to help raise attendees’ spirits.

We can tailor hampers to your budget and content preferences and deliver them nationwide and internationally to every individual’s door.

It may not be what you initially envisaged for your summer event, but everyone appreciates a surprise delivery of food and drink to their door. Especially if it’s beautifully packaged and contains award-winning produce!

Rather than looking back sourly on a cancelled event, they’ll think of the effort and thought you’ve put into raising their spirits. And if you include your Company branding too, they’ll remember it for that little bit longer.

Head online for inspiration and then get in touch to discuss your requirements. We’d love to help with your summer event!

Alice & The Corporate Experience Team

[email protected]

01522 581581.