What are the realistic costs and recommended suppliers for producing gift packs at scale?

Gift pack production costs vary significantly depending on complexity and order volume. Members have received quotes ranging from £0.25 to £2 per unit, with pricing heavily influenced by the design (foil finishes and multiple colours increase cost).

**Recommended suppliers:**

- **HCC Canning** — quoted £0.25 for 4-pack cans with colour printing; contact mc@hccanning.com. Members suggest checking with them even for card-based packs as they may offer competitive rates on simpler designs. - **Trinity Connections** — recommended for gift pack work; contact Sarah at sarah@trinityconnections.co.uk.

**Price guidance from recent quotes:**

- £6 per unit for 3,000 units (with foil and multiple colours) - £2.50 per unit for 10,000 units (similar spec) - £2 per unit for 35,000 units (baseline complex pack) - £0.25 per unit for 4-pack cans (simple colour print, high volume)

**Tip:** If your design is relatively simple (colours on card without extensive foil work), HCC may undercut traditional gift pack specialists. Complexity and order size are the primary cost drivers, so getting multiple quotes at your target volume is essential.