Industry
Gifting & Local Delivery
Get the gift there on the right day. Everything else is decoration.
MeetOnChai Studio builds gifting and local delivery stores where the delivery promise is the product. We built Giftkdiu, a Nepal gifting store for cakes, flowers, chocolates and combo hampers, mostly ordered by Nepalis abroad sending something home. City-based delivery zones, time slots, eSewa, Khalti and WhatsApp ordering are all part of it.
The problem
What gets in the way in gifting & local delivery.
- 01
The date is non-negotiable
A birthday cake that arrives a day late is a refund and a lost customer. Delivery date and time have to be clear before anyone pays.
- 02
Buyer and recipient are far apart
The person paying is often in another country, ordering for someone in Kathmandu or Dharan. Address, message and contact details for both have to be easy.
- 03
Coverage isn't everywhere
You deliver to some cities and not others, with different cut-offs for each. Customers need to know before they fill the cart.
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Budgets are tight
Gift shops run on thin margins. An expensive custom platform that needs a developer on call doesn't make sense.
What we build
Software built for how this industry works.
- 01
Delivery zones by city
Customers pick the delivery city up front and only see what can actually get there.
- 02
Date and time-slot checkout
Delivery date and slot are chosen at checkout, so your team knows exactly when each order is due.
- 03
Local and international payments
eSewa and Khalti for buyers in Nepal, with card options for diaspora buyers paying from abroad.
- 04
WhatsApp as a real order path
For customers who'd rather talk it through, WhatsApp ordering sits alongside checkout, not as a hidden afterthought.
- 05
Combo hamper builder
Cakes, flowers and chocolates bundled into combos that are easy to browse and easy to fulfil.
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Stores you can run yourself
Built on a proven platform like WooCommerce so day-to-day updates don't need a developer.
Features & integrations
The pieces we usually wire in.
- City-based delivery zones
- Delivery date and time slots
- Gift message and recipient details
- eSewa and Khalti payments
- Card payments for buyers abroad
- WhatsApp ordering
- Combo hampers
- Occasion-based collections
Trust & compliance
What we design around from day one.
Licensed local wallets
In Nepal we integrate wallets like eSewa and Khalti, which operate under Nepal Rastra Bank licensing, through their official merchant APIs.
Clear delivery and refund terms
Delivery areas, cut-off times and what happens if a delivery fails are stated before payment, which saves arguments later.
Services
Services that fit.
- E-commerce DevelopmentOnline stores with local payments, WhatsApp ordering and delivery logic built in.
- Payment Gateway & API IntegrationeSewa, Khalti, UPI, Razorpay and Stripe integrations with webhooks done right.
- Maintenance & SupportBug fixes, updates and small improvements after launch, on a plan that fits.
- Website RedesignModern, fast redesigns that keep your search rankings and existing enquiries.
Technologies we use here
FAQ
Gifting & Local Delivery questions.
What did you build for Giftkdiu?
An online gifting store for Nepal selling cakes, flowers, chocolates and combo hampers. It has city-based delivery across Kathmandu Valley, Itahari, Dharan, Biratnagar and Inaruwa, delivery date and time-slot selection, eSewa and Khalti payments, and WhatsApp ordering.
Why WooCommerce instead of a custom build?
The timeline and budget were both limited, and the store's needs fit a proven platform. That let the budget go into the flows that matter: delivery zones, time slots, local payments and WhatsApp. It's also simple to run without a developer on call.
Can customers abroad pay for delivery in Nepal?
Yes, that's who most gifting stores in Nepal serve. Local buyers pay with eSewa or Khalti, and we add card payments for diaspora customers. We'll help you pick a gateway that fits your business registration.
Can we limit delivery to certain cities and time slots?
Yes. Delivery cities and available slots are configured in the store, so customers only choose what you can actually fulfil. You can add a new city later without touching code.
Do you build delivery apps with live rider tracking?
We can, as a mobile app project, but most gift shops don't need it on day one. A clear delivery slot and a WhatsApp update usually do the job. We'd start there and add tracking when order volume justifies it.
Every project starts with a conversation
Got an idea? Let's talk over chai.
A free 15-minute call. No pitch deck, no obligation. You leave with an honest read on what to build first.
- We reply within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
- NDA signed before you share the details.
- Based in Kathmandu, working with Nepal, India and worldwide.