Sending Savannah Scones as a Holiday Gift on Goldbelly

Savannah Scone Company ships scones nationwide on Goldbelly, so you can send a box from Savannah to anyone on your holiday list. Pick a package, enter the recipient's address and choose a delivery date from the ones Goldbelly shows at checkout. The scones arrive ready to eat, keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and freeze for up to three months. This guide covers how to order, when to order, how to choose a box and how to tell the recipient to store and warm them. If you're in Savannah, you can also pick up gifts from our weekly menu or place a special order.

How do I send Savannah scones as a holiday gift?

Order through our Goldbelly shop. The process takes three steps:

1. Choose a package. Each listing shows what is in the box before you order.
2. Enter the recipient's shipping address.
3. Pick a delivery date from the open dates at checkout.

Goldbelly handles the shipping, so the box goes straight to the person you're sending it to. You don't need to be in Savannah. It does help to tell the recipient a box is on the way, so they can refrigerate it when it arrives. For the details of how a box travels from our Midtown Bakeshop to a doorstep, see how our scones ship nationwide.

When should I order holiday scone gifts?

Order as soon as you know who is on your list. Goldbelly lists the open delivery dates at checkout, and the dates closest to the holidays are the first to fill. Ordering in November or early December gives you the widest choice of dates.

Pick a delivery date with the recipient's schedule in mind, not only the holiday on the calendar. The scones should go in the refrigerator when they arrive, so the best day is one when someone will be home to bring the box inside. Avoid a date when the recipient is traveling, and skip the day of a big gathering if they'll be too busy to open the door. A box that lands two or three days before the holiday gives them time to put it away and plan when to serve it.

How do I choose the right scone box?

Start with the person, then read the listing. Most of our Goldbelly packages hold eight scones, and each listing shows the flavor, what is in the box and the full ingredient list before you order.

A few ways to narrow it down:

• For a household or a family gathering: Goldbelly lists each eight-scone package as serving eight people, enough for a holiday breakfast. For a big family, send two boxes in different flavors so everyone has a choice.
• For someone who prefers savory: we bake savory scones as well as sweet ones. Our guide to savory scones explains the difference if you're deciding between the two.
• For someone who eats gluten-free: we offer gluten-free scones on Goldbelly. Check the current listings for what is available.
• For anyone with a food allergy: read the ingredient list on the listing before you order. Each listing spells out what the scones contain.

If you're unsure what someone likes, a classic is the safe choice. A plain, buttery scone with butter and jam suits almost everyone.

What should I tell the recipient when the box arrives?

Tell them to put the scones in the refrigerator. The scones arrive ready to eat and keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. That is what makes scones a practical holiday gift: a busy household can eat a few right away and save the rest for a quiet morning after the guests leave.

A short note in your gift message covers it, something like "Scones from Savannah. Pop them in the fridge, and warm one up with your coffee." Each Goldbelly listing includes the full storage and warming instructions. Our guide to how our scones ship nationwide walks through thawing and warming step by step, so you can send the recipient that link.

How do I send scones to a list of clients or employees?

Treat each person as a separate gift. Each box goes to one address, so plan one package and one delivery date per recipient. A few things make a long list easier:

• Order everything at once, early in the season, while the most delivery dates are open.
• Pick a delivery date that suits each recipient. For a business address, choose a weekday when the office is open, not a day it closes early for the holidays.
• Keep the box size consistent so every client gets the same gift, unless you're sending a larger box to a whole team.
• Ship to the office for a team gift. One box of eight on the break room counter reaches a whole department.

If your clients or staff are here in Savannah, you can skip shipping entirely. Order scones through special orders and pick them up for an office breakfast or client visit.

What should I serve with scones?

Scones are made for coffee or a pot of tea. For a holiday morning, warm them and set them out with butter, jam and something hot to drink. Our guide to pairing coffee and scones has ideas for matching sweet and savory scones to a cup.

If the recipient loves a proper afternoon tea, a box of scones is the start of a cream tea at home: scones, clotted cream, jam and tea. Our guide to what a cream tea is explains the tradition and how it's served. You could include that link in your gift note.

Who is a box of scones a good gift for?

Scones suit almost anyone on a holiday list, because they're easy to receive and easy to share. Some of the people they work best for:

• Friends who visited Savannah and still talk about the trip. A box brings a piece of the city back to them.
• Family who can't come home this year. Scones on the counter make a holiday morning feel closer to home.
• Clients and colleagues who deserve more than a card. A box can go to a home or an office, and the whole team can share it.
• Hosts. If you're staying with someone over the holidays, a box timed to arrive before you do covers breakfast during your visit. Our hostess gift guide has more on what to bring a host.

Why send scones from Savannah?

Scones are our specialty. Savannah Scone Company started in a home kitchen and grew into a bakery with more than 200 scone flavors, all baked at our Midtown Bakeshop. Sending a box shares something we love with the people you love, and it sends a little of Savannah along with it. For more ideas from around the city, see our Savannah gift guide.

Can I buy scone gifts in person in Savannah?

Yes. Stop by our Midtown Bakeshop at 713 E 65th St or the Downtown Coffee Shop & Scone Shop at 31 W Congress St and choose from this week's menu. The flavors change each week, so check the menu before you come in.

For a larger order, like scones for an office, a client gift or a holiday party, see special orders. You pick the scones from the weekly menu. If you want a flavor that isn't on this week's menu, order 8 or more of one flavor by 10 a.m. the day before and we'll bake a batch for you.