How Many Door Gifts to Order & When: Planning Your Event Giveaway Singapore
You can pick the perfect door gift and still get it wrong — by ordering too few, too late, or with no plan to hand them out. The logistics of door gift ideas matter as much as the choice. Here’s how to work out how many to order, when to order, and how to distribute them smoothly.
The 30-second version: order to confirmed headcount plus a 5–10% buffer, lock your design 4–6 weeks ahead (more for festive peaks), and plan distribution (bagged, on seats, or at a collection point) before the day. Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, though it isn’t strict — smaller runs are often possible when items are in stock or the artwork is simplified.
How many to order
Start from your confirmed headcount, then add a 5–10% buffer for plus-ones, last-minute attendees, VIPs, organisers and a few spares/samples. Running out is far worse than a small surplus — an empty-handed guest remembers it. If RSVPs are still moving, order to the realistic ceiling, not the optimistic minimum.
When to order
| Scenario | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Standard gift, in stock | 3–4 weeks |
| Custom / complex deco | 4–6 weeks |
| Festive peak (CNY, year-end) | 6–8 weeks |
Plan the handout
Decide distribution before the day: bagged sets (pre-pack into a tote so guests grab one), placed on seats (great for seated dinners), or a collection counter (with a checklist to avoid doubles). Bagging into a branded tote is the tidiest for D&Ds — see our D&D gift-set bags guide. To choose the gift itself by budget, see our door gift ideas by budget.
Browse ideas
See options in our door gifts collection.
Planning an event giveaway?
Tell us your date and headcount and we’ll plan quantities and timing — costed in one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How many door gifts should I order?
Order to your confirmed headcount plus a 5–10% buffer for plus-ones, VIPs, organisers and spares. Running out is worse than a small surplus, so order to the realistic ceiling.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our default MOQ is 200 pieces, but it isn’t strict — smaller runs are often possible when items are in stock or the artwork is simplified.
