Stort Valley Gifting

Stort Valley Gifting Personalised gifting - hampers - corporate gifting - handmade artisan drinks - everything local

Stort Valley Gifting is turning 6. And that means our annual Birthday Networking is back!It’s free to attend, open to al...
28/09/2026

Stort Valley Gifting is turning 6. And that means our annual Birthday Networking is back!

It’s free to attend, open to all, and last year we welcomed more than 70 local businesses. No pitches, no presentations, just genuine conversations over a drink and a chance to build relationships with others in the community.

And, if that isn’t enough, we may even have cake and special appearances from some of our Herts and Essex based producers.

📅 22nd October from 5.30pm
📍 The Hamper Hub, 5 West Place, Harlow, CM20 2GY

For more info or to RSVP drop us a message or email [email protected]

We are a 5!Last week we received a call from Harlow Council, and we’re thrilled to share that our food hygiene rating re...
21/09/2026

We are a 5!

Last week we received a call from Harlow Council, and we’re thrilled to share that our food hygiene rating remains as FIVE – the highest you can receive.

Our in person inspection when we moved into the Hamper Hub was rated outstanding, and after a follow up conversation with the Environmental Health Team to ensure all our procedures remain in place, they were happy to confirm that our standards are still exactly where they should be. Barring any changes, we won’t hear from them again for a few years.

We’re incredibly proud of the systems we have in place to maintain the highest levels of food safety at all times. We know Rob’s detailed, in depth processes keep everything running exactly as it should but it’s always reassuring when the relevant authorities agree!

Last week we did something big. Well, big for us anyway. After a meeting with Nick at the Essex Chambers of Commerce we...
14/09/2026

Last week we did something big. Well, big for us anyway. After a meeting with Nick at the Essex Chambers of Commerce we signed up to exhibit at Festival of Business being held at Braxted Park Estate on 11th November.

It wasn’t an easy decision. For some companies, just one or two new clients can cover the cost of an expo, but with a product‑based business like ours we need to convert a lot more leads to make it worthwhile.

We’ve attended the event as visitors for the past two years. In our first year we connected with Rose Builders and have since worked with their team on long service awards. Last year we had a great conversation with which led to both Christmas and Easter gifting projects.

We’re not pretending we aren’t a tad nervous but growth sometimes means stepping into the unknown. Exhibiting gives us the chance to build new relationships and connect with more Essex‑based organisations, something we are passionate about.

You’ll see us sharing more in the run‑up to the event, but if you’re attending and want to learn more about our local food and drink hampers with your own branded ribbon, come and chat with Emma and Elizabeth at our stand. And who knows… we might even be running a hamper giveaway.

Wow… what a weekend.After almost 40 years, the Harlow Town Show made its return and as a Harlow based business, we were...
01/09/2026

Wow… what a weekend.

After almost 40 years, the Harlow Town Show made its return and as a Harlow based business, we were there along a full range of our locally produced drinks for everyone to sample and enjoy.

For us, the weekend wasn’t just about getting sales. It was about supporting the town we call home and raising awareness of who we are and what we do: locally sourced food and drink, corporate gifting, bespoke hampers and personalised branded ribbon.

Across the two days we chatted to so many people, and the overwhelming support for small, local makers was incredible. To everyone who spoke with us, bought from us or picked up a leaflet a HUGE thank you.

A massive shoutout to the organisers and the whole team behind the event - Emma, Akvile and the staff at Harlow Council who worked around the clock, the crews keeping the site spotless, and the emergency services keeping everyone safe. You all absolutely smashed it and we’re proud to have been part of such an epic weekend.

If you missed us, why not come down and visit our Hamper Hub. Our fridge is stocked with local b**r, and the shelves are filled with artisan food and drink from small Herts and Essex producers. You’ll find us just off Edinburgh Way at 5 West Place, Harlow, CM20 2GY.

Thank you, Harlow. Now bring on 2027!

This weekend you can find us at the Harlow Town Show where we will be championing Essex with our Essex Spirits Co. loc...
28/08/2026

This weekend you can find us at the Harlow Town Show where we will be championing Essex with our Essex Spirits Co. locally produced spirits and b**rs from New River Brewery Datum Attitude Brewing Co and Radio City B**r Works We are so excited for this amazing, community focused event being held by Harlow Council in our home town.

We will be pitched up in the Market area with the full range of Essex Spirits Co alongside b**r, all available for you to take home to enjoy in full sized bottles and cans.

Even better, the lovely ladies from Betty's Bubbles will be on-site – the only bar onsite serving everything local from Glitterbugs and Passionfruit Martinis to pints of delicious b**r all produced just a few miles down the road.

Come along and say hi – try your favourites, buy a bottle and hear more about what we are doing to shout about how amazing Essex is!

Happy birthday to the glue that holds Stort Valley Gifting together. You don't see him every day but Rob is the one who ...
20/08/2026

Happy birthday to the glue that holds Stort Valley Gifting together. You don't see him every day but Rob is the one who manages our backend systems, finance, and so much more. Have a great day Rob!

Peak holiday season is in full swing, and this month we’ve already seen a surge in requests from our Travel Agent partne...
12/08/2026

Peak holiday season is in full swing, and this month we’ve already seen a surge in requests from our Travel Agent partners for welcome home gifts.

Many still send festive gifts at Christmas, but the trend is leaning towards tailored welcome home packages that arrive shortly after their clients return. One of our longest standing partners sends the thing we all miss most while travelling: proper tea and biscuits although naturally, ours are a little special. Locally blended tea in biodegradable bags paired with handmade shortbread. Simple, yet effective.

Others opt for personalised hampers filled with flavours that keep the memory of their holiday alive; sticky Asian sauces, chilli & pineapple jam, passion fruit curd or even spicy chorizo.

And, suited to both small and high volumes, our individually ribboned chocolate bars remain a favourite: cost effective, beautifully branded, and perhaps more importantly, very Instagram friendly.

Every gift we send includes branded ribbon and a personalised card, helping agents strengthen client relationships, boost visibility, and increase retention. One partner recently told us how much positive feedback she’s received and the impact has been “far greater than expected”.

If you’re exploring ways to elevate your post travel client experience, we’re always happy to share ideas. And, if you are local to us then why not pop in and join us for a cuppa. Accompanied of course by one of those yummy shortbread biscuits.

Weekly Gifting Round Up Someone asked us recently what we get up to each week, so we thought we would start sharing a fe...
07/08/2026

Weekly Gifting Round Up

Someone asked us recently what we get up to each week, so we thought we would start sharing a few round ups over the coming months. It is a great way to show the variety of businesses we partner with and some of the gifts heading out our door – who know, it might give some others inspiration!

This week’s highlights include:

• Work anniversary hampers for the team at Rose Builders
• A new home gift sent on behalf of a mortgage advisor
• An end of job thank you for a scaffolding company
• A box of sweet treats for a financial advisor
• Staff appreciation gifts for an automotive accessory company
• Thank you gifts for a town planner
• On boarding chocolates for an accountancy practice
• End of job gifts for a landscaping company

And, perhaps more importantly, end of day cold b**rs for a team out there in this heat!

Alongside all of that, we have also been busy putting together proposals for local charities, a virtual assistant and two travel agents. Plus we have had several exciting planning meetings with our producers and clients as we look ahead to Christmas.

We work with businesses of every size and in every sector. Gifting is not just for the big companies, and we firmly believe that getting your logo onto something should not mean ordering huge quantities or spending a fortune.

If you are thinking about gifting and wondering how it could benefit your business, come and have a chat with us. We love talking all things gifting, and if we do not have exactly what you need, we are always happy to recommend someone who does. There are so many amazing makers and suppliers out there.

Have a great weekend!

Sustainability is so important to us here at Stort Valley. We work closely with our producers to champion eco‑friendly p...
31/07/2026

Sustainability is so important to us here at Stort Valley.

We work closely with our producers to champion eco‑friendly packaging, and any boxes that arrive at the Hamper Hub are either saved for collection or shared via our socials so they can be reused.

Ribbon printing naturally creates offcuts, from reels running out mid-print to logo testing, even the occasional typo so we’re always looking for ways to ensure nothing goes to waste. Recently, we donated a large box of surplus ribbon to the lovely Tara at Roots to Wellbeing an incredible local charity supporting children and families.

Today we were thrilled to see those ribbons repurposed so creatively at one of their events at Moot House Harlow. The children (and adults!) made the most beautiful pieces, and it’s exactly the kind of sustainability we love to champion.

Thank you so much, Tara, for sharing these photos!

21/05/2026

Last night we were invited to the launch of by at It is always great smaller, artisan producers who share our values and, as many of you know, everything we include in our hampers and gifts are sourced locally from Herts and Essex..

We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, got to try not only the Spice Collections but also some delicious wines and cocktails from

Also great to chat with and hear about her local favourites.

We can't wait to see our customers trying the range and we are sure they will love everything as much as we did

Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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