Corporate Gifting That Stands Out:
How an NYC Catering Company Wins Clients with Gratitude
“We want to send our clients an authentic and personal note of gratitude for their continued trust in us,” said Claudine Revere, owner of Relish Catering + Hospitality. “Since we are a company that specializes in creating curated event experiences, we wanted our gratitude gift to be a hospitable experience as well.”
In a city where first impressions matter, Relish Catering + Hospitality has created a memorable and meaningful way to express gratitude to their top clients each year. The goal is to create gifts that reflect their culinary creativity and attention to detail, while creating an unexpected gesture of gratitude.
Recognizing the importance of lasting relationships, Relish Catering + Hospitality ensures that their corporate gifting symbolizes appreciation, fostering long-term relationships and positive associations with the brand.
“Each year, we aim to create gifts that center around a theme that can be expressed through food, in a playful, delicious way. Past themes have included “Have your Cake and Eat It Three”, “Spread The Love + Gratitude”, “A Recipe of Gratitude”, and our most recent “Sweet & Buzzy” Box Of Gratitude. Each box contains a hand-written personal note and is carefully packed with beautiful void fill. We’ve found that consumables are great gifts because they create an experience that can be shared at home or with colleagues.
Claudine’s team has embraced custom-printed boxes as part of their client appreciation strategy. What started as a practical solution during the pandemic has evolved into a powerful brand touchpoint—delighting recipients while reinforcing the company’s identity and values. Not to mention, the sturdy packaging can keep delicate chocolates and jarred honey safe in transport.
With the help of Pratt.com, Relish Catering + Hospitality developed a line of themed, custom-designed boxes tailored for corporate gifting. Boxes are visually aligned with the brand (botanical, culinary motifs and signature colors) as well as personalized functional containers. Claudine goes on, “Each year our gift has been different, and the box size and shape has changed, but I’m able to apply my branding to it and they continue to look fresh and receive great feedback from our clients.”

What are the Relish Outcomes of this Gratitude Program?
- High Engagement: Clients routinely mention the gifts and continue to use branded items, reinforcing brand recall.
- Increased Perceived Value: Handwritten notes and high-quality consumables elevate the perceived value of the gifts, showing care and consideration.
- Efficiency in Distribution: Lightweight, non-breakable packaging ensures smooth NYC delivery logistics.
How Can You Apply Relish’s Insights for Your Corporate Gifting Program?
Claudine offers several takeaways for businesses considering a corporate gratitude gifting program featuring custom-printed boxes:
- Keep gifts authentic and brand-aligned
- Establish a budget to determine how much to spend on each gift
- Use consumable or functional items to avoid waste and cater to individual tastes
- Personalization, even at scale, makes a lasting impact
- Tools like Pratt.com help simplify the design process and offer customizable options