The Holiday Grand Gathering Gourmet Collection

An Exceptional Gift for the Season

Some gifts are chosen simply to acknowledge the season. Others become part of the celebration itself.

The Holiday Grand Gathering Gourmet Collection represents the finest expression of holiday gourmet gifting from Gift Baskets By Design. Created for occasions when presentation, quality, and generosity all matter, this impressive collection brings together artisan cheeses, savoury accompaniments, premium pantry specialties, coffee, tea, chocolates, and gourmet treats in one beautifully presented seasonal gift.

Whether recognizing an important client, thanking a valued team, celebrating Christmas with family and friends, or sending something exceptional to mark the end of the year, The Holiday Grand Gathering creates an experience that feels generous, polished, and memorable.

Thoughtfully Chosen For

The Holiday Grand Gathering has been created for seasonal occasions where generosity, presentation, and exceptional quality matter most. It is especially suited to:

• Prestigious client and executive holiday gifts
• Corporate Christmas and year-end gifting
• Law firms, professional offices, and corporate teams
• Employee and leadership recognition
• Important business relationships
• Generous family and household gifts
• Holiday entertaining and seasonal gatherings
• Christmas celebrations
• Year-end thank-you gifts
• Those occasions when you'd simply like to send something exceptional

Choose Your Collection

Each collection has been thoughtfully assembled to create a complete gourmet entertaining experience, with every tier building upon the last through additional artisan foods, premium confections, and entertaining favourites.

Signature

Every collection includes:

• Castello Danish Brie Cheese
• Canada Select Smoked Salmon
• Francisco Gomez Olive Oil
• Favuzzi Champagne Vinegar
• Wildly Delicious Sour Cherry Jam
• Catherine’s Handmade Red Pepper Jelly
• Artisan Gourmet Rustic Rosemary Crackers
• Cherrington’s Water Crackers
• Eclipse Coffee Roasters ¾ lb Coffee
• Davidson’s Organics Black Tea Variety Box (8-count)
• Cookie It Up Chocolate Shortbread Box
• Annie’s Premium Chocolates (24-piece box)
• Chocolat Classique Large Chocolate Truffle Collection
• Annie’s Chocolates White Chocolate Caramel Popcorn
• Gourmet Snack Mix
• Handfuel Everything Bagel Cashews
• Snacktales Pretzels

The Signature Collection offers an abundant assortment of savoury favourites, artisan accompaniments, specialty coffee and tea, and premium confections, creating an impressive holiday gift for families, clients, teams, and professional relationships.

Premium

Everything included in the Signature Collection, plus:

• Glacier Ridge Farms Smoked Gouda
• SolFarmers Inc. Spanish Manchego Sausage
• Wildly Delicious Fig, Apple & Walnut Compote
• Kitchen of Love Pistachio Almond Biscotti
• Fraser Valley Gourmet Almond Butter Crunch

Building upon Signature, the Premium Collection introduces another artisan cheese, savoury sausage, a rich fruit compote, and elegant sweets that complement the assortment beautifully, creating an even more generous experience for holiday entertaining and seasonal gifting.

Elite

Everything included in the Premium Collection, plus:

• Glacier Ridge Farms White Cheddar Cheese Wedges
• Canada Select Salmon & Lobster Pâté
• Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Mustard Canadian Maple Mustard
• Favuzzi Lemon & Black Olive Tapenade
• Dolcetto Tuscan Cheese Crackers
• Cedar Valley Garlic & Herb Pita Chips
• Annie’s Chocolates Sea Salted Caramels
• Galerie au Chocolat Dark Chocolate Bar

The Elite Collection expands the entertaining experience even further with additional artisan cheese, savoury accompaniments, premium crackers, and Canadian confections. It is especially well suited to executive holiday gifting, valued business relationships, larger households, and occasions when an especially generous seasonal gift is called for.

Prestige

Everything included in the Elite Collection, plus:

• Laminated cheese board, handmade in Calgary
• Set of three bamboo-handled cheese knives
• Garlic & Herb Cheese
• Rummo Penne Rigate
• Drizzle Raw Honey
• Wildly Delicious Caramelized Onion & Maple Confit
• Sable & Rosenfeld Cheese Stuffed Peppers
• Artisan Breadsticks
• Bliss Gourmet Hazelnut Florentines
• Dolcetto Wafers
• Galerie au Chocolat Milk Chocolate Almond Bar
• Laura Secord Fudge
• Handfuel Sweet Chili Mixed Nuts
• Handfuel Raw Nuts with Berries
• Hardbite Chips
• Handfuel Pistachios
• Annie’s Chocolates Milk Chocolate Covered Oreos

Created for your most important relationships, the Prestige Collection is the definitive expression of The Holiday Grand Gathering. Its extensive gourmet assortment is complemented by a Calgary-made cheese board and a set of three bamboo-handled cheese knives, leaving the recipient with a beautiful keepsake for gatherings well beyond the holiday season.

Beautifully Presented for the Holiday Season

Every Holiday Grand Gathering is arranged in a wooden gift box handmade in Calgary and professionally finished for an elegant seasonal presentation.

Natural wood and carefully chosen holiday details create a warm, sophisticated look suited to executive offices, luxury residences, family celebrations, professional settings, and festive gatherings.

The Prestige Collection also includes its Calgary-made cheese board and bamboo-handled cheese knives, beautifully incorporated into the presentation.

For corporate holiday orders, branded cards and company materials may also be incorporated, creating a polished year-end gift that represents your organization beautifully.

Delivered with Care

Every gift is made to order, professionally presented, and accompanied by a personalized handwritten card message.

We provide local hand delivery throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Delivery to other destinations may also be arranged by courier when suitable.

Advance ordering is strongly recommended during the Christmas and holiday season, particularly for Grand Gathering collections, multiple-recipient orders, and larger corporate gifting programs.

Please visit our Delivery Information page for delivery areas, timelines, recipient availability, and other important details.

Add a Personal Touch

Enhance The Holiday Grand Gathering with premium wine or Champagne, an elegant candle, additional gourmet chocolates, specialty coffee or tea, or another thoughtfully chosen keepsake available in our Gift Basket Add-Ons.

A Generous Way to Celebrate the Season

The Holiday Grand Gathering Gourmet Collection brings together exceptional food, local craftsmanship, and an unmistakable sense of abundance.

Whether you're recognizing an important client, thanking the people who contributed to a successful year, celebrating Christmas with family and friends, or sending something extraordinary to mark the holiday season, The Holiday Grand Gathering offers the confidence of knowing your gift will arrive beautifully presented, generously filled, and remembered long after the season has passed.