Corporate Gifting for Employees: What to Order Based on Your Role

If you’re in charge of corporate gifting for employees, your inbox probably looks like this:

“Can you handle treats for training?”
“We should send something to the new hires.”
“Any way we can thank the remote team?”

And just like that, you’re responsible for the snacks, the vibes, and the first impression.

The good news? You don’t have to guess. Whether you’re in HR, managing the office, leading a team, running sales, supporting an executive, or wearing the founder hat, this guide shows you exactly what to order, how much, and when—using Southern Roots Vegan Bakery as your corporate gifting cheat code.

Why corporate gifting for employees is easier when you shop by role

Different roles have different goals:

  • HR cares about inclusion, clear labels, and fairness.
  • Office Managers care about speed, simplicity, and cleanup.
  • Team Leads want connection and morale, not just sugar.
  • Sales and Account Managers want gifts that feel personal and keep relationships warm.
  • Executive Assistants care about timing, polish, and intention.
  • Founders and Execs want high impact, low friction, and a brand that reflects their values.

The right dessert or corporate gifting move changes how people feel in the room—calmer, appreciated, seen. We’ve seen it at scale: one corporate client trusted us with over 1,000 treats for employees, and we frequently ship gifts for large companies with remote teams that want to treat individual employees at home.

Here’s how to pick your move based on who you are at work.

The HR Pro: Inclusivity and clarity first

You might be this person if:
You’re thinking about dietary restrictions before anyone else is. Your brain runs on onboarding schedules, benefits, and making sure no one is left out.

Your priorities:

  • Inclusive ingredients for a diverse team
  • Clear labels so employees feel safe and informed
  • Smooth ordering and enough lead time

What to order:

How to do it:

  • Order at least a week ahead for big company moments
  • Stick to 2–3 flavors (for example: Vanilla, Red Velvet, and Lemon donuts) so labels and communication stay simple
  • Plan 1–2 pieces per person

When HR sends Southern Roots, the message is: “We thought about you”—including your dietary needs.

The Office Manager: One hero item, zero headaches

You might be this person if:
You’re the unofficial “mayor” of the office. You know where the lightbulbs are, who likes sparkling water, and which conference room door sticks.

Your priorities:

  • One simple order that feeds everyone
  • Easy setup and minimal cleanup
  • A buffer so you’re never short

What to order:

  • All donuts, all day. Choose the Corporate Bundle (8 dozen donuts) as your base.
  • For smaller offices or one department, go with Party Bundles and add extra dozens of donuts for a per-dozen price.

How to do it:

  • Choose one hero item: donuts. They stack, travel, and display easily.
  • Add a +15% buffer for surprise guests and second rounds.
  • Keep flavors balanced: one classic (Vanilla) + one fun (Red Velvet or Lemon).

You’ll look like you spent hours planning, but really, you just chose the office-friendly, box-to-table option.

The Team Lead: Nostalgia + variety for real connection

You might be this person if:
You run standups, 1:1s, and know everyone’s favorite coffee order. You want your team to feel like a team—not just people sharing a calendar.

Your priorities:

  • Moments that feel special, not generic
  • A mix of items so people can choose
  • Something a little nostalgic

What to order:

  • A pie + donuts combo for in-person gatherings
  • Party Bundle for birthdays, project launches, and wins:
    • 1 dozen donuts
    • 1 dozen cookies
    • 1 Naked Cake

How to do it:

  • Choose a Sweet Potato or Apple (oat crumble) Pie for that cozy, “grandma made this” feeling (local only if you’re in San Antonio).
  • Pair with Vanilla + Lemon or Red Velvet donuts for easy sharing.
  • Add a short note: “Proud of this team,” “We did that,” or “Thanks for pushing with me.”

You’re not just feeding people—you’re giving them something to gather around.

The Sales Leader / Account Manager: Client gifts that feel personal

You might be this person if:
Your relationships are the business. You think in touchpoints, renewals, and “how do we stay top of mind?”

Your priorities:

  • Gifts that feel thoughtful, not generic
  • Easy to send to multiple clients or remote employees
  • On-brand quality that reflects well on you

What to order:

  • Bestseller boxes or assorted dozen donut bundles for key accounts
  • Multiple Corporate Bundles for in-office client events or regional meetings
  • Individual boxes shipped to remote employees or clients at home

How to do it:

  • Match the gift to the relationship:
    • Everyday appreciation: assorted donuts or cookies
    • Big renewal or milestone: include a Naked Cake or larger bundle
  • Add a tight, intentional note:
    • “Thank you for trusting us this year.”
    • “Couldn’t have done this launch without you.”

We frequently ship for companies with remote teams who want to treat individual employees. You give us the list; we handle the logistics.

The Executive Assistant: Timing, polish, and intention

You might be this person if:
You’re three steps ahead of everyone else. Your calendar is the master document that runs the company.

Your priorities:

  • Deliveries that hit the right day and time
  • Polished presentation that matches the executive’s standard
  • Gifts that feel intentional, not last-minute

What to order:

  • Corporate Bundle when the executive is hosting a large meeting or offsite
  • Party Bundle for leadership team birthdays or smaller strategy sessions
  • Individual donut or cookie boxes as welcome gifts for new exec-level hires

How to do it:

  • Ship to the conference room date, not just the event date—build in a little buffer so you’re not watching tracking numbers mid-meeting.
  • Add a short, well-written note on behalf of your exec:
    • “Thank you for leading this project.”
    • “We appreciate your partnership.”

Everything arrives individually wrapped in custom branded boxes with your message on top, so it feels planned—not thrown together.

The Founder / Exec: High impact, low friction

You might be this person if:
Your brain is on vision, numbers, and people. You want your team to feel appreciated, but you don’t want to get lost in the details.

Your priorities:

  • A gifting strategy you can set and trust
  • Quality that aligns with your brand
  • Ability to scale from one team to the entire company

What to order:

  • Corporate Bundles in multiples when you’re feeding large groups (if you need more than 96 donuts, it’s usually better to order multiple Corporate Bundles—each with 8 dozen at a flat $549, shipped to one location free).
  • Party Bundles for team leads to manage their own celebrations, with the option to add extra dozens for a per-dozen price.
  • Custom options via a quick quote when you want something tailored.

How to do it:

  • Point your HR or Ops lead to the Corporate Gifting page (where they can fill out a form for a quick quote and talk through custom options).
  • Decide on a cadence: quarterly treats, launch celebrations, appreciation days.
  • Let your leaders “own” the experience while you approve the overall budget and direction.

You get the credit for thoughtful culture moments without having to micromanage menu choices.

Ready to make corporate gifting for employees your easiest win?

However you show up at work—HR Pro, Office Manager, Team Lead, Sales Leader, Executive Assistant, or Founder—there’s a simple, clear path:

  1. Identify your persona.
  2. Match it to the bundle and flavors that fit your moment.
  3. Use Southern Roots Vegan Bakery to handle the baking, packing, and shipping.

We’ll bring individually wrapped, allergen-conscious donuts, cookies, cakes, and pies that make your team feel seen and celebrated—whether they’re all in one conference room or spread across the country.

Start your corporate gifting plan today: visit our corporate gifting page to request a quick quote, explore the Corporate Bundle and Party Bundle, and let us help you design office treats that make you look like the hero.

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