Business Details
23 Years
experience
Personalised Wooden Gifts & Engraving Services
Established in 2003, You Name It has built a reputation as a trusted provider of personalized gifts, combining over four decades of industry expertise with innovative craftsmanship. Founded by Colin Hurst, our business specialises in creating high-quality wooden products that celebrate individuality through customisation. With a heritage rooted in London's Covent Garden market, we have evolved from producing wooden light pulls in the 1970s to pioneering laser engraving personalisation since 2001. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by partnerships with prestigious retailers like Harrods and international brands across Japan, the US, and Singapore.We maintain full control over manufacturing to ensure every product meets our exacting standards. Recognised with a Platinum Service Award in 2024 and supported by positive Feefo reviews, our team combines technical mastery with creative flair. We remain at the forefront of giftware trends while preserving traditional woodworking techniques. Our online platform offers seamless personalisation options, making bespoke gifting accessible to customers worldwide. This dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has made us a preferred choice for unique presents since our inception.
Services
Anniversary Gifts
Birthday Gifts
Wedding Gifts
Corporate Gifts
Personalised Engraving
Wooden Keepsakes
Retirement Gifts
Father's Day Gifts
Memorial Gifts
Custom Stationery
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years' experience in giftware manufacturing and personalisation
- Our team pioneered laser engraving personalisation in the UK since 2001
- We maintain full quality control through in-house manufacturing
- Our products have been stocked by Harrods, Tower of London, and Saks Fifth Avenue
- We guarantee quality with Feefo-reviewed customer service
Associations and certifications
- The Giftware Association
- Platinum Service Award 2024
What people say
Excellent quality
Perfect personalisation
Timely delivery
Unique designs
Exceptional service
Services
Personalised Wooden Gifts
We create bespoke wooden items tailored to individual preferences through precision engraving and custom design options. Our expertise transforms natural materials into meaningful keepsakes for special occasions. Each piece combines traditional craftsmanship with modern personalisation technology to produce durable, high-quality gifts that stand out from mass-produced alternatives.
Laser Engraving
Our pioneering laser engraving service allows precise customisation of text, images, and intricate designs on various wooden surfaces. Developed since 2001, this technology ensures permanent, detailed personalisation while maintaining material integrity. Customers can add unique touches to gifts ranging from simple name engravings to complex commemorative designs.
Corporate Gifting
We provide tailored gifting solutions for businesses seeking branded items that combine professionalism with personal touch. Our corporate collection includes engraved awards, promotional products, and executive gifts that showcase both company identity and individual appreciation. Bulk ordering options maintain quality while offering value for business clients.
Memorial Keepsakes
Our memorial range offers dignified ways to preserve cherished memories through engraved wooden boxes, plaques, and remembrance items. Each piece is crafted to provide lasting tributes that honour special relationships, with careful attention to sensitive personalisation requirements and emotional significance.
Wedding Favours
We design custom wedding favours and bridal gifts that serve as lasting mementos of special celebrations. From engraved drinkware to decorative keepsakes, our wedding collection combines practicality with sentimental value, offering couples distinctive ways to thank their guests.
People
Colin Hurst
Founder
With over 40 years in giftware, Colin established You Name It in 2003 after starting his career in London's Covent Garden. He pioneered laser engraving personalisation in the UK and has supplied products to global retailers like Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Questions
How long has You Name It been in business?
We've been creating personalized gifts since 2003, with our founder Colin Hurst having over 40 years' experience in the giftware industry.
What materials do you specialise in?
We focus on wooden products, appreciating their natural beauty and versatility for creating unique, durable personalized gifts.
Can I customise any product?
Most items offer personalisation options through our laser engraving service, with some products allowing custom designs beyond standard text.
Do you supply corporate gifts?
Yes, we provide branded gifting solutions for businesses, including customised awards, promotional items, and executive gifts with bulk ordering options.
How do you ensure product quality?
We maintain full manufacturing control, with each order monitored for quality from production to dispatch.
What notable retailers stock your products?
Our products have been sold by Harrods, Tower of London, Argos, and international brands across Japan, the US, and Singapore.
Reviews (4)
Rebecca Oughtibridge
Jan 09, 2022
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Bought a personalised item that has arrived wonky and not as displayed on the website. Have emailed them 3 times about this but get no response.
Disappointed and poor quality of product delivery
Disappointed and poor quality of product delivery
Toyin
Nov 20, 2021
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Brilliant service. Easy to order, quality product and delivered on time. Would recommend and will use again.
Megan Taylor
Oct 06, 2020
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Wow awesome service and just love my memorial heart - it’s perfect. Can’t thank you enough 🙏🏼
Paula Ridley
Jun 07, 2020
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Lovely product, good delivery speed and an excellent follow up service when I had a query. Would highly recommend.
