OP here, with thanks. All of these looks great. I have one client in particular whom I know has a weakness for German chocolate cakes.... any idea of a reputable company that makes, packages and ships things like this cross country?

Lake Champlain Chocolates are delicious, IMO.

http://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/corporate-gifts/

Anonymous wrote:Firm sends John + Kiras. Nice because they use urban school garden stuffs to make their chocolates and one of the urban gardens is here in DC. Very nice packaging and products.

Not the OP, but those look delicious! I might have to try them out.

These are so delicious but I love dried cherries and chocolate. Chukar cherries.

http://www.chukar.com/category/fall-favorites-chocolate-assortment-boxes

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Firm sends John + Kiras. Nice because they use urban school garden stuffs to make their chocolates and one of the urban gardens is here in DC. Very nice packaging and products.

Cheryl's Cookies. One company sent us these and they got huge bonus points.

William Sonoma chocolate croissants. Package of 15 frozen ones. AMAZING!!!!!!

We send zingerman's to my ILs every year, and they love the stuff.

I need to send several groups of clients on the west coast gifts for the holidays. I would love to be able to find a reputable company that can do baked goods, particularly cakes, and pack and ship them. I won't see the gifts, of course, so need complete assurance that quality control in baking, packing and shipping is top notch. Please share your good experiences!