Best Cooking Gifts for Foodies

Updated by Jordan White

Are you looking for the perfect cooking gift for your foodie friend or family member? Look no further than Cratejoy's numerous cooking subscription boxes and gift sets. From recipes to gadgets, these boxes have everything novice (and experienced) chefs need to create their masterpieces. They can even be delivered monthly! Sounds like a great cooking gift, doesn’t it? We agree. Keep reading to learn what’s available.

Cooking Gifts for Foodies

Global Kitchen Inspiration Meal Kit Box • Roaming Radish

Global Kitchen Inspiration Meal Kit Box • Roaming Radish

From $44.00 per box
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Each month includes a different cuisine inspiration with pantry staples, spices, and recipes. They'll only need to bring their own produce and protein to the party to start cooking. This box also donates 5% of the cost of each box to a charity or organization that helps producers in that part of the world.

Shipping: All new orders ship via UPS or USPS within 1-3 business days. Your boxes will ship on or around the same day each month!

“I got this for my daughter and she loved it so much that I got another subscription for myself. It is a wonderful way to try different foods from around the world. Absolutely worth every penny!” – Shannon W.

Monthly Baking Kit - Learn to Bake Like a Pro

Monthly Baking Kit - Learn to Bake Like a Pro

From $45.65 per box
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Bake Eat Love is more than a gorgeous box on your doorstep each month. The deliciously delightful packaging reflects the joy in the recipe inside. The monthly baking kits feature a handcrafted recipe with specialty ingredients, a new kitchen tool, non-perishable ingredients you need, and video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.

Shipping: Your first box will ship between the 21st and 24th. Orders placed after that ship right away! Subsequent boxes ship around the 21 of each month. **If you need a box sooner, please select our Welcome box which ships within 1-2 business days.

“We purchased a subscription for our daughter who is obsessed with the Kids Baking Championship tv show! She absolutely loved the desserts and was excited to make things she has heard about on the show - strawberry coulis, pate a choux dough, etc.! Directions are easy to follow and all the desserts we had were delicious!” – Addision U.

eat2explore explorer subscription box - a family educational food & culture box

eat2explore explorer subscription box - a family educational food & culture box

From $26.50 per box
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What do you get when you combine global cuisine with cultural education? You get the chance to diversify that kid-friendly meal plan, while teaching kids all about how others are eating. Whether you're chowing down on Mexican tacos or Singaporean chicken satay, eat2explore takes your kiddos to 17 different countries. Grab that passport, cook with essential spices and hard-to-find ingredients, eat and learn!

Shipping: Your first box will ship within 2-3 business days. Please order by the end of each month to get the current box. For existing subscribers, we ship on the 11th of every month. *Please order by December 13th, 2023 to receive your shipment by December 24th, 2023*

“This has been great for teaching young kids to cook and exploring different countries. They take much of the longer/harder tasks out making this great for weeknight meal.” – Annemarie V.

Junior Whisks-  Kids Cooking/Baking Subscription Box

Junior Whisks- Kids Cooking/Baking Subscription Box

From $33.00 per box
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It doesn't matter whether you're looking for a one-off kit, or a full 12-month subscription, because Junior Whisks is on a mission to get kids cooking and baking! This subscription box is the product of a teacher and a pro baker, so they know how to both simplify and get great results. Delivering pre-measured dry ingredients, a recipe card and a kid-safe kitchen tool, just add any necessary perishables to the shopping list and get baking!

Shipping: Subscriptions placed between the 10th-26th will ship out w/in the week & will include the current month's box. Then, following boxes will ship on the 10th each month. Orders placed btw 27th-9th will be shipped w/ our regular shipments on the 10th & will be the newest month's box.

“We loved our first Junior Whisks box! The directions were easy to follow, the ingredients were portioned correctly, and the recipe tasted great. My daughter could do everything with very little help. It was a fun experience.” – Stephanie W.

Nuevo Box (2024)

Nuevo Box (2024)

From $47.99 per box
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With influence from New Mexico fused into each item, whether it’s fluffy sopapillas or tangy salsa verde, Nuevo packs in the bold flavors of New Mexican cuisine. Handpicked to deliver only the best, each box brings 4-5 products, including sauces, salsas, soup, dip and spice mixes, dried chiles and more, showcasing the unique and varied flavors of the Southwest.

Shipping: Your box will ship by the 7th of every month. Please order by the last day of the month to get the current month's box. For example; Order by October 31st to get the November box and it will ship out by November 7th. If you order November 1st, you will get the December Box shipped out by December 7th.

"I absolutely love all the different things I get in my box every month. I was so happy my sister Mollie Bean told me about Nuevo. It’s like getting a present every month. Thank you Nuevo." - Gloria M.

VegArabian Meal Subscription Box

VegArabian Meal Subscription Box

From $25.00 per box
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Shipping: Ships mid-month, every month!

The Ultimate BBQ Experience

The Ultimate BBQ Experience

From $40.99 per box
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Have a grill master in your life? This subscription box delivers premium BBQ sauces, dry rubs, and grilling surprises monthly, plus pitmaster-approved recipes and exclusive deals from award-winning suppliers.

Shipping: Your first box ships within 72 hours. Subsequent shipments will ship on or before the 9th of each month. Please allow 5-7 business days for your order to arrive. Free U.S. shipping! International shipping is $19.99/box. IMPORTANT: Giving a subscription as a gift? Remember to print or email our gift notification cards if you need one.

"Love these boxes! Always a great surprise as we grill a lot and what’s inside are products we are trying out for the first time." — Susan T.

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Baking Skills

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Baking Skills

From $44.75 per box
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Shipping: Order by the last day of the month to be included in the next month's shipment. First Box ships by the 7th of the following month. Subsequent boxes ship by the 7th of each subsequent month. FREE SHIPPING via UPS (Ground) or USPS (Priority).

MasterChef Junior Kids Cooking Kit by Kidstir

MasterChef Junior Kids Cooking Kit by Kidstir

From $19.99 per box
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If your budding chef is busy planning the menu for your family’s lunch—or just wants to start packing their own for school—then Kidstir Cooking Kit is a perfect gift. This subscription box shares a love of cooking with your kids while building confidence in the kitchen together, with high-quality kitchen tools in each box, easy step-by-step instructions with beautiful photography, and the ability to build a cookbook that can be used forever.

Shipping: Please allow 5-10 business days for shipping.

“My kids love Kidstir. June’s theme was camping. There were burgers, grilled veggies, and the dessert was banana splits in the peel. My son had so much fun making the meal for us. It was perfect for my nine year old.” — R.T.

Bacon of the Month Club

Bacon of the Month Club

From $41.25 per box
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What You’ll Get: Pulled pork, pork chops, ribs and more––the Pig-of-the-Month-BBQ makes it as easy as ever to enjoy top-quality meats. No DIY necessary here! Simply go through the checkout process, select the best option for your needs and send the gift of delicious pre-cooked meats. All they'll need to do is open the securely packed cooler, unpack organic, all-natural meats, reheat and enjoy.

Shipping: Items will ship with a cooler and enough dry ice to reach you safely.

"The unique bacon selections were excellent - nothing like them can be found at the local grocery stores, so getting surprise flavors was a nice treat! Highly recommended!!" - Jason B.

Monthly Raw Honey

Monthly Raw Honey

From $27.49 per box
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It’s the sweetest complement to your tea lover’s daily cup. Honeycomber Club delivers premium raw honey from family-owned and operated bee farms. And, each box includes informational leaflets describing each honey in the monthly curation.

Shipping: For orders placed within the first two weeks of the month, we make every effort to ship those orders that month. However, sometimes due to staffing and supply chain, orders may be shipped in next month's batch. We apologize for any inconvenience.

“Love the variety and information on these honeys! Jars are nice sizes, not just samples, and subscription is a very reasonable cost. One of my favorite subscriptions!” -Linda C.

Fikabröd Subscription

Fikabröd Subscription

From $49.95 per box
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No ordinary baking box, this subscription box sends you gourmet goodies and themed self-care items to inspire a new baking repertoire at home! Fikabröd specializes in unique, hard-to-find products like jams, spices, kitchenware, and more. Try something new with Fikabröd!

Shipping: We ship our boxes during the last week of each month. To receive the current month's box, sign up by the 23rd of the month. If you subscribe on the 24th of the month or later, you’ll receive the next box.

“I love the Fikabrod! As someone who isn't an expert baker, it's been a great way to experiment with new ingredients and 'up my game', and it's been very helpful that they always include a few recipes to make it easy to get started with trying something new. My friends have certainly appreciated the increased number of sweets I bake too!” – David N.

For The Experienced BBQ Master

Whether you’re a fan of barbecuing or just eating barbecued foods, consider signing up for the Ultimate BBQ Experience subscription. Each box comes filled with an assortment of spice rubs, sauces, marinades, and smoking chips. You’ll also have access to an online community to find tips from other grillers and recipes.

For The Fish Lover

One of the first meals I ever mastered was smoked salmon with white rice. And to this day, salmon is my favorite dish. If you agree, the Tinned Fish Box is worth checking out. Or maybe you hate fish, but your mother-in-law is obsessed. This subscription box would make a great cooking gift for her. Each delivery comes with a curated selection of tinned fish that can be eaten immediately or saved for later.

For The Busy Foodie

Maybe you love cooking, but your busy schedule doesn’t make it easy. Have you heard of meal subscriptions? These boxes come with the ingredients you need to make the meal, like spices and other pantry staples, so you don’t have to spend time at the grocery store. All you have to do is follow the recipe and enjoy your creation. Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not.

There are so many meal subscriptions available. But there’s one that triumphs over the others: the Global Kitchen Inspiration Box . Unlike other boxes that primarily have American recipes, each box focuses on a new country, like the Philippines. This is a great way to explore all the different cuisines worldwide, without leaving your own kitchen.

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or buy someone a present, these cooking subscriptions sound as good as they’ll taste.