Foodies: They’re always trying to get a reservation at the new, hot restaurant or spending hours aimlessly sorting through recipes online to create their next masterpiece meal.
Whether they love to cook or be fed — food is almost always top of mind.
Of course, scoring that oh-so-impossible reservation is probably one way to their heart this year — but it may be easier to gift them something a bit more attainable. Perhaps, a new Dutch oven, a cooking class or even a food tour voucher!
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Post Wanted has rounded up a unique edit of gifts that the self-proclaimed “foodie” in your life will definitely enjoy for any special occasion.
Ahead find a combination of yummy bites and awesome kitchen tools to help the culinary adventurer in your life create or enjoy their next fantastic meal.
Uncommon Goods Compact Swivel Cheese Board with Knives
Who doesn’t look a fabulous charcuterie board? This swivel cheese board comes with knives and compacts into a small triangle for easy storage.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Uncommon Goods gifts.
HelloFresh Gift Card
One of our favorite meal kits we’ve tried is HelloFresh and it’s ideal for any seasoned chef or beginner cook. With this ultimate gift, your recipient will have a ton of fun selecting their delectable meals to ship to their door — all fresh.
Brightland Artist Capsule Olive Oil Collection
Another Oprah’s Favorites Things is this Brightland olive oil that will bring your giftee’s meals to the next level. Not only is it one of the best olive oil brands but it’s a collection that’s a top-of-the-line bundle for any occasion.
Giadzy Giada’s Perfect Pasta Pomodoro Box
One of our favorite brands is Giadzy, and Giada’s Perfect Pasta Pomodoro Box is the cherry on top of any Italian lover’s gift box. Filled with Organic Nodi Marini Pasta, Datterini Tomatoes, Sicilian DOP Valle del Belice Extra Virgin Olive Oil and DOP Parmigiano Reggiano 24 Mon Aged Cheese, it’s a grouping we couldn’t recommend more.
Made in Cookware Dutch Oven
Made in Cookware is a one-stop-shop for any foodie in your life. We especially love the brand’s elite French-made dutch oven. It makes cooking soups and stews a breeze.
Carbone Spicy Vodka Pasta Gift Set
Carbone was made famous by its celebrity diners and spicy rigatoni dish, and now you can bring their iconic recipes to your own kitchen. The foodie in your life will be drooling over this delicious kit, which comes with two jars of the viral pasta sauce, DeCecco rigatoni dry pasta, and an authentic Italian, hand-painted oval rooster platter.
Fly by Zing By Jing Box
For the food connoisseur in your life who loves hot sauce and all things spice, consider buying them this Fly by Zing set that features chili crisps, spice mixes, sauces and more.
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
If they have a sweet tooth and have had their eye on the TikTok viral Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, surprise them on Christmas morning with their most desired item of 2023. Not convinced it’s worth the price tag? Check out our review on the ice cream machine here.
Ahoy New York Food Tours: The Original Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest
Food tours are a foodies’ paradise! Whether you gift them one in their home city or as a surprise for an upcoming vacation, you can’t go wrong.
This one in NYC for example has incredible TripAdvisor reviews and takes participants through Chinatown and Little Italy.
Uber Eats Gift Card
You can’t go wrong with an Uber Eats gift card. They can order just about any meal under the sun from their very favorite restaurant.
Two Tumbleweeds Foodie Dice
For an inexpensive gift that would make a fabulous stocking stuffer, consider Foodie Dice — the fun way to change things up in the kitchen!
Cuisinart Griddler FIVE
A foodie who likes to make their life easier? We’ve got the perfect gift! The Cuisinart Griddle Five will allow your loved one to grill all-year-long from the comfort of their own home.
The Caviar Company Intimate Caviar Cooler Gift Set
For the food-obsessed person in your life who enjoys tasting the finer things in life, you can’t go wrong with this caviar cooler kit that comes with three different caviars, mother of pearl spoons, crème fraîche, gourmet French cocktail blini and a reusable cooler.
Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Pizzas
If they love Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza then this six pie package from Lou Malnati’s will make an epic gift for any occasion.
Our Place Always Pan 2.0
Have your giftee braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve and store their favorite homemade meals all in just one pan — the Internet-loved Always Pan from Our Place. Not only are they truly non-stick but they come in a variety of colors to match their kitchen’s aesthetic, too.
TRUFF White Truffle Gift Set
This TRUFF pack is on the Oprah’s Favorite Things list this year so you know it has to be good! It features the brand’s popular white truffle hot sauce and the truffle olive oil.
Uncommon Goods Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit
For the lover of specialty wines, gift them the Uncommon Goods Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit. Original and an activity any foodie can enjoy, it includes everything you need for crafting your own vino: a glass carboy, funnel, racking cane, rubber stopper, transfer tubing, tubing clamp, airlock, “A Guide to Making Wine,” Cabernet Sauvignon juice with yeast, oak and additives, five cork stoppers and sanitizer.
The Chef & The Dish Virtual Cooking Class
If they love to eat and travel (who doesn’t?) then combine two of their passions in one gift with a gift card from The Chef & The Dish. This will give them the opportunity to have a group or one-on-one cooking experience with many different cuisines and chefs around the world to choose from.
KitchenAid Professional 5-Quart Stand Mixer
If the giftee you’re shopping for loves to bake and you’re looking to spoil them this year, consider buying them this beautiful KitchenAid Stand Mixer that will make all the difference in the kitchen.
Caraway Cookware Set
If they’re always complaining about their cookware not holding up, consider gifting them this Caraway cookware set that truly is non-stick and stands the test of time! Still not convinced? Check out our standalone review on the brand.
Vitamix 7500 Blender
Any true chef knows that Vitamix blenders are the best of the best. Not only can they whip up your favorite fruity smoothie in seconds but this baby can make hot soups, dough, nut butters, frozen desserts, dressings, sauces, juices, dips, baby food and so much more.
Sur La Table 8″ Molcajete
If they can’t get enough of guacamole (who can?) they’ll totally love this molcajete from Sur La Table to make their own authentic version.
Baked by Melissa 25-Pack Mini Cupcakes
For the foodie who has a major sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with Baked by Melissa’s teeny tiny cupcakes that will satisfy their cravings for sweets.
“True Comfort” Cookbook by Kristin Cavallari
Cookbooks are a foodie’s best friend! There are tons of amazing options on the market that you can easily cater to their meal preferences — vegan, gluten-free, desserts, meats — they’ve got them all. Kristin Cavallari’s second cookbook “True Comfort” is a great pick, too!
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
If they’re a no-fuss type of chef, they’ll definitely appreciate an Instant Pot. While these small appliances has a variety of features one of the best is the slow cooking option — all they need to do is throw a bunch of ingredients in and a few hours later they have a tasty, effortless, home-cooked meal.
Al Dente Crewneck
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore. Fit for pasta lovers, the Al Dente Crewneck is one of our favorite foodie gifts on this list. It comes in a wealth of colors and sizes to choose from and doubles as loungewear when your loved one is cooking up some fresh linguini.
Winc Wine Gift Card
If they love food, chances are they probably enjoy a glass of wine from time to time, too! If so, gift them a Winc wine subscription for one, two or three months.
“The Avocado Show” by Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal
Not only does this book make the perfect coffee table book to add to their collection but if they love any recipe that includes Avocado — they’ll be in guacamole heaven.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee Lovers Gift Pack
When in doubt, send your foodie the Stan’s Donuts & Coffee Lovers Gift Pack from Goldbelly. Hailing from Chicago, these donuts are the crème de la crème for any occasion.
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