We work directly with approximately 50 suppliers across all regions of Portugal, with about 30 local producers actively engaged in our collections. Every producer must have a meaningful story, and we personally evaluate each product for taste, quality, and packaging. We visit producers, understand their craftsmanship methods, and only select items that truly represent Portuguese heritage and authentic flavours.

Absolutely! Custom gift box creation is one of our specialties. Share your preferences, budget, dietary requirements, or theme ideas, and we'll curate a personalised selection from our network of Portuguese producers. This typically takes 4 to 7 days to be ready.

Our curated boxes feature authentic Portuguese artisanal products, including premium olive oils, handcrafted chocolates and sweets, local wines, specialty coffees and teas, artisan preserves and honey, plus natural home and lifestyle items. Each product comes from small and medium Portuguese producers we've personally selected for quality and authenticity.

While our standard delivery is 7-14 days for EU/UK, contact us at meet@thelocalstory.eu if you have urgent timing needs. We'll do our best to accommodate special requests, though expedited options may involve additional costs.

We focus exclusively on small and medium Portuguese producers, ensuring each product has a meaningful story that matters to both the giver and receiver. Our founder personally tastes and evaluates every product, and we maintain relationships across all Portuguese regions to bring you truly unique items you won't find in regular stores.

Delivery typically takes 7-14 days to all EU countries and the UK, while Continental Portugal receives orders within 3-5 business days. We're continuously optimising our shipping processes as we expand across European markets.