Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Callie vs Hickory Farms
Where Callie and Hickory Farms differ
| Compare |  Callie |  Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £11 | $15.99 |
| Next-day delivery | No | YesHas it |
| Shipping fee | £4 | from $9.99 |
| Markets | GB, US, CA, FR, DE, AU, IT, NL, ES, IE, NO, FI, SE, PLCovers more | US, CA |
| Return window | 99 days | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Personalization (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- Hickory Farms scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Next-day delivery: only Hickory Farms.
- Support channels: only Callie offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Hickory Farms offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Hickory Farms: 1951 vs 2017.
- Callie is available in 12 more countries.
- Products: only Callie offers Gift boxes, Personalized, Photo gifts.
- Products: only Hickory Farms offers Meat, Cheese, Chocolate.
- Markets: only Callie offers GB, FR, DE.
Our verdict on each
Callie
Callie suits gift buyers who want a low entry price and personal touches on a gift box, and less anyone working to a hard delivery date. Its entry price is £11, delivery adds £4, and returns run 99 days across GB, US and CA.
Hickory Farms
Hickory Farms suits gift buyers who want a broad food box with next day delivery and personalization, not repeat meal planning. Entry price is $15.99, with shipping from from $9.99 on top. Trust scores 9.9 on our rating, the strongest part of 9.1.
Score breakdown
| Area | Callie | Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry price of £11 plus £4 delivery, with the cost part of the score at 9. | 8.8Entry price is $15.99 with shipping from from $9.99, and price from ranks 38 of 65 brands. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherPersonalization is available across gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts, and the offer part of the score is 9.2. | 9.0Range covers meat, cheese and chocolate, next day delivery is available and boxes can be personalized. |
| Trust | 8.3Returns run 99 days, the terms name INSPIRE X CREATIONS LIMITED, and trust scores 8.3. | 9.9HigherSupport runs on email, phone and help centre, backed by a company founded in 1951. |
Choosing between them
Pick Callie if markets matter most.
Pick Hickory Farms if next-day delivery matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Callie | Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United States |
Available in 2 countries for both. Additional countries for Callie: 12.
How they place
| Ranking | Callie | Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Hampers and gift boxes | 12 of 107 | 10 of 107 |
| Personalized gifts | 19 of 164 | 16 of 164 |
Where these facts come from
Callie
- uk.callie.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Hickory Farms
- hickoryfarms.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Callie | Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gift boxes, Personalized, Photo gifts, Cards | Meat, Cheese, Chocolate, Snacks, Gourmet, Grocery |
| Legal entity | INSPIRE X CREATIONS LIMITED | Hickory Farms, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | United States |
| Founded | 2017 | 1951Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Callie | Hickory Farms | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 99 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 14 days |
Median across 83 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Callie
Pros
- Personalization is available, and it runs through the whole range rather than a single product line.
- Callie charges £4 for delivery, a predictable add-on to any order.
- Returns run 99 days, wide enough to catch a misspelt name or a damaged box.
Cons
- Next day delivery is not offered, so a gift tied to a fixed date has to be ordered well ahead.
- Callie adds £4 delivery to every order, a heavy share of an item priced at £11.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line for urgent questions.
Hickory Farms
Pros
- Next day delivery is available, which 51.3% of the brands on the site can say
- Personalization is available, a feature 97.8% of the brands we cover
- Range covers meat, cheese and chocolate in one gift box
Cons
- Subscription is not available, so there is no recurring box to skip or pause
- Shipping is charged from from $9.99 on top of the $15.99 entry price
- No seafood in meat, cheese and chocolate, unlike Zingerman's Artisan Cheese and Donald Russell
Who each suits
Callie
Who it suits
- Buyers of personalized gifts and photo gifts who can order ahead of the date they need.
- Shoppers inside the GB, US and CA footprint who value a 99 day returns window.
- Gifting lists that mix a small add-on gift with a fuller hamper, since the delivery charge spreads over more items.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who need next day delivery, which Callie does not offer.
- Buyers who want a gift card inside the order, a line CEWE lists and Callie leaves out.
- Anyone after bourbon-led gift sets, an area Bourbon Concierge covers with gift boxes and personalized while Callie centres on gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts.
Hickory Farms
Who it suits
- Gift buyers who need a box sent quickly with next day delivery
- People who want a cheese, meat and chocolate hamper personalized for the recipient
- US and CA shoppers who want one-off orders rather than a subscription
Who should look elsewhere
- Meal kit planners who need a subscription, since Subscription is not available
- Seafood buyers, as meat, cheese and chocolate has no seafood line
- Readers outside US and CA who cannot be served
Country by country
| Country | Callie | Hickory Farms |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
8 of 14 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Callie
How much does a Callie gift cost?+
Callie's entry price is £11, and delivery adds £4 to the order. Personalization, the size of the box and the amount bought all move the final figure, so treat £11 as the floor of the range rather than a typical basket. The delivery charge is added to each order at the same rate.
Does Callie offer next day delivery?+
Next day delivery is not offered, so an order for a birthday or an event with a fixed call time has to be placed with room to spare. The 99 day returns window gives space to sort out a problem after the parcel lands, but it does not pull the delivery date earlier. Plan backwards from standard delivery rather than from next day.
Hickory Farms
How much does a Hickory Farms gift box cost?+
Boxes start at $15.99. That is an entry price for gift baskets rather than a per serving figure, so the cost depends on the size and contents you pick. Shipping is added on top from from $9.99.
Can I get a Hickory Farms box delivered the next day?+
Yes, next day delivery is available. Only 51.3% of the brands on the site can match that, which makes it the standout feature here. Delivery is limited to US and CA, so check your address is served before ordering a dated gift.