Products

Generally, we ask for a minimum order of 24 units for all branded or customised items. This allows us to dedicate the right level of care and attention to each project, ensuring a premium finish and beautifully considered final product.

At Gilded Bee, we offer a wide range of premium branding and personalisation services to help create thoughtful, memorable gifting experiences. Many of our core branding methods are completed in-house, allowing for quick turnarounds, flexibility and exceptional attention to detail.

In-House Branding Services

• Laser engraving – ideal for drinkware, wooden items, notebooks, keyrings and premium keepsakes
• Hot foil embossing – beautiful debossed or foil-finished branding for boxes, notebooks, luggage tags, wallets and more
• Branded ribbon printing – a simple but elegant way to elevate packaging and create a luxury unboxing experience

Bespoke Branding Through Trusted Production Partners

We also work with a carefully selected network of experienced specialist partners, allowing us to offer almost limitless customisation options, including:

• Embroidery
• Digital fabric printing
• Bespoke gift box production
• Pad printing on products
• Woven labels and patches
• Custom ceramics and mugs
• Apparel branding
• Sustainable branded merchandise
• Packaging design and production

Whether you’re looking for subtle premium branding or fully bespoke creations, we can guide you through the best options for your budget, timelines and brand aesthetic.

From small personalised runs to large-scale corporate gifting campaigns, we pride ourselves on finding creative solutions and producing gifts that feel considered, high quality and genuinely memorable.

If you can imagine it, we can help make it happen.

Our lead times vary depending on the products selected, quantities required and the level of customisation involved. As many of our pieces are handcrafted or made to order, some bespoke projects may take a little longer.

In general, we can supply:

• Branded notebooks
• Pens
• Coasters
• Much of our custom corporate gifting range

within approximately 2 weeks from confirmed order and final artwork sign-off.

We also hold stock of selected items and, depending on our current production schedule, we can sometimes produce branded pieces within just a few working days.

If you have an urgent request, please email hello@gildedbee.co.uk with:

• The item(s) you’re interested in
• Estimated quantities
• Your required delivery date

and we’ll confirm the fastest possible turnaround for your project.

Yes — sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Gilded Bee. We carefully curate and supply products that we believe are genuinely appropriate, thoughtful and more sustainable choices for both people and planet.

We prioritise:

• Planet-friendly materials
• Low-waste production methods
• Responsible customisation techniques
• Products designed for long-term use rather than short-term novelty

We also recognise that no business is perfectly sustainable, and we believe in being honest and transparent about that. To help offset our impact, we are proud members of:

• 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of our turnover to environmental charities
• Ecologi, helping offset the footprint of our studio and operations

All of our gifts are packaged plastic-free wherever possible, using recyclable or biodegradable packaging materials.

Our approach is slightly different from many traditional merchandise suppliers. Rather than encouraging disposable branded products, we focus on sourcing items that recipients will genuinely value, keep and continue to use. We also advise clients on thoughtful logo placement and branding techniques to ensure products feel elevated, stylish and wearable or usable long after the gifting moment.

We believe the most sustainable gift is one that someone truly treasures.

Yes — event gifting is one of our specialities.

Our founder, Emily Stone, worked in the events industry before launching Gilded Bee, with roles at organisations including Forrester Research, Informa and Grass Roots. This background gives us a strong understanding of the fast-paced nature of events and the importance of reliability, creativity and attention to detail.

We partner closely with event agencies, venues and in-house teams to make gifting simple, seamless and impactful — helping bring events, conferences, launches and hospitality experiences to life.

Our Event Gifting Services Include:

• Delegate and VIP gift bags
• Speaker and sponsor gifts
• Hospitality gifting
• Conference welcome packs
• Branded merchandise and swag
• Onsite gifting experiences
• Fully bespoke event gifting concepts

We can also provide interactive onsite activations, including:

• Personalised bauble stations
• Live custom gifting stations
• Branded gifting experiences for guests and VIPs

We understand that events often come with demanding timelines and changing requirements, and we pride ourselves on being flexible, responsive and solutions-focused.

In fact, we’ve previously turned around over 1,000 bespoke gin and tonic gift boxes in just 8 days for a client.

Our can-do, collaborative approach makes us an ideal gifting partner for event professionals. We work as an extension of your team, helping you create thoughtful experiences while delivering maximum value for your clients and attendees.