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

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: Kits 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.

Customer Review

“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.

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.

Customer Review

"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.

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Bake

Monthly Baking Kit - Elevate Your Bake

From $53.00 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).

Club Cado

Club Cado

From $40.00 per box
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Shipping: Shipped with care via USPS or UPS. Boxes weigh ~5 lbs and include 4–8 avocados, each variety wrapped in colored tissue. Please allow 1–3 business days for handling before transit. Not available for Hawaii.

Box of Maine Subscription

Box of Maine Subscription

From $41.66 per box
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While famous for fresh-caught lobster, the Box of Maine subscription shows off some of the other culinary delights that hail from this seaside state. Get name-brand products like Humpty Dumpty snacks, Moxie sodas, and Marshmallow Fluff. Enjoy tasting fresh blueberry jams, real deal maple syrup, whoopie pies, coffees, teas and plenty more. With 7-10 handpicked items, the box is packed to delight!

Shipping: Estimated transit time is 2-6 business days. Ships in a branded Box of Maine. Invoice will not be included in box.

Customer Review

"Love this box. Everything has been delicious. Good mix of items & good quality too. Definitely a winner!" - Connie M.

Single Cup Club Membership

Single Cup Club Membership

From $19.99 per box
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Shipping: We ship all subscriptions the 1st WEEK of the month. Any orders placed on or after the 1st of the month are shipped within the 1st week of the following month. Coffee selections are chosen by our sponsored roasters. We do not allow or accept substitutions or special requests.

The Adults & Crafts Crate

The Adults & Crafts Crate

From $33.00 per box
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There’s no need to get bogged down in project planning when the pros behind the Adults & Crafts Crate have got it covered. Each monthly box sends at least 1 new Pinterest-worthy craft project, including all the supplies, tools, and illustrated step-by-steps to teach new crafting techniques while making one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

Shipping: New orders will ship within five business days! If you need a gift printout before we ship, just message us! Then, will ship around the 25th of each month. If you need a kit by a certain date (i.e. birthday), just message us after you order and we will get that set up for you! You can order now even if you want it to start in the future.

Customer Review

"I received the engraving kit and I love it! I practiced on an old glass weigh scale to get the hang of engraving. I then started the glass coasters using pictures off google. I am sooo happy with how they turned out! It’s very relaxing and is a great stress reliever. I have a few people now wanting me to make them sets of coasters :)" - Megan T.

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.