Host Gift Ideas in Singapore: What to Bring to a Dinner Party, Open House or Housewarming
We've all heard it before:
"Don't bring anything, just come!"
But when someone has opened up their home, planned the food and gathered everyone together, showing up completely empty-handed can feel a little strange.
As Singapore heads into the season of Deepavali and Christmas open houses, dinner parties and year-end get-togethers, a small host gift is an easy way to say, "Thanks for having me."
And no, it doesn't have to be another bottle of wine. Not every host drinks, and a bottle doesn't suit every gathering. Here are five ideas that work for most hosts, whether it's a dinner party, an open house or a housewarming.
1. Flowers — the classic host gift
You really can't go too wrong with flowers.
Go bright and cheerful for a casual gathering, soft and sweet for an afternoon visit, or choose deeper shades for a dinner party. Extra points if you already know their favourite colour.
A fresh bouquet is the most dependable host gift in Singapore, and a message card makes it personal. Browse our bouquets to find one that suits the occasion.
Vibrant Bloom of the Day, Bouquet
2. A Bloom Box — for the host who’s already busy
Hosting means there's already enough going on, with food arriving, guests coming in and drinks being poured.
A bloom box is ready to display, so your host doesn't have to hunt for a vase or arrange anything. Just find a nice spot and it's sorted. It's also easier to carry than a wrapped bouquet if you're getting there by MRT or taxi, and it sits nice and low on a dining table, so nobody has to talk to each other through a hydrangea. Have a look at our bloom boxes.
A quick note if your host has a cat: lilies are highly toxic to cats, so skip them. Roses, gerberas and orchids are considered pet-safe. Message us on WhatsApp +65 9828 3370 and we'll suggest pet-friendly picks.
3. Something scented: a candle
For the friend whose home always smells suspiciously good.
A scented candle is simple, useful and easy to enjoy long after everyone has gone home. We carry Ester & Erik candles, so you can add one to your flowers in the same order if you want your gift to feel a little more special.
4. Something sweet to share: a dessert box
Hosts are usually busy feeding everyone, so a little something sweet that the whole table can share always goes down well. A box of pastries, kueh or éclairs from a favourite bakery is easy to pick up on the way, and it doubles as dessert if the host hasn't planned one.
Want flowers too? Our bloom boxes with L'éclair Pâtisserie éclairs pair roses with mini éclairs, so you can bring flowers and dessert in one gift.
5. When you really have no idea...
Bring flowers.
They don't need to know someone's size, favourite scent or what's already sitting in their kitchen cupboard. Add a simple message card, "Thanks for having me!", and you're done. Every arrangement comes with a complimentary message card, so just key in your note at checkout.
Can't carry it there yourself? We deliver across Singapore, with same-day delivery on select designs when you order before 2pm, so your gift can be waiting for your host. You can also order ahead and collect from our studio inside Maison Garden at Dempsey Hill.
Browse our bouquets, bloom boxes and candles at theflorte.com, or WhatsApp us at +65 9828 3370 and we'll help you choose a host gift for any occasion.
