Best Food Gifts For Everyone Who Loves To Eat

Updated by Jordan White

Virginia Wolf once said, “ One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” We agree. Food isn’t just for survival. Sure, it tastes good, but it can teach you about different cultures, bring people together, and even improve your health. It’s no wonder so many of us call ourselves “foodies.” Food plays many different roles in our lives. But did you know it can also be a gift? Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, graduation, or anniversary, we recommend a food gift.

Best Food Gifts For Foodies

Cookie of the Month by Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop

Cookie of the Month by Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop

From $28.00 per box
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Honestly, who wouldn't love a monthly delivery of fresh cookies?! Each gift box includes either 12 freshly baked cookies or one 8" cookie pie, using seasonal flavors and ingredients! Past boxes have included cookie flavors like ginger molasses, double chocolate peppermint, and s'mores, while cookie pie flavors have included caramel snickerdoodle and kitchen sink cookie pie! They can also accommodate any food allergies or sensitivities! The perfect gift for any sweet tooth!

Shipping: Our February Box is our Chocolate Lovers Box. New subscriptions ship in 5-7 business days, renewals ship between the 20th and 30th of the month. Please include any allergies in the notes section. Boxes are shipped via UPS/Fedex and arrive within 1-3 Days. Canadian shipments take 5-7 days. Please reference our photos for our shipping policy.

"Omg! These are so delicious and fresh! Thank you!" - Angela P.

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.

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club

From $49.91 per box
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Mix things up by giving them a craft cocktail subscription box. Each month, subscribers will get three unique and tasty cocktail recipes, along with everything needed (minus the liquor) to whip up 12 delicious drinks. Every Shaker & Spoon box focuses on a specific liquor, so they’ll be able to make the most of their home bar. Whether they’re celebrating a special occasion, getting together with friends, or just building their bartender expertise, this monthly box will have subscribers raising a glass in delight.

Shipping: The Summer Scotch 3 Box is slated to ship the week of June 3rd. **IF YOU NEED A BOX SOONER, WRITE TO US by clicking the CONTACT SELLER button (bottom of the page) and we’ll hook you up with a different box from our vault!**

"Gave this as a gift and got to try some of the cocktails. The cachaca box was really fun! Really interesting combinations and usually some ingredients leftover for another batch of cocktails." - Leyna M.

DIY Cookie Kits by Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop

DIY Cookie Kits by Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop

From $30.00 per box
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Feel intimidated in the kitchen on your own, and even moreso when you add kids in the mix? Start with cookies! Cookies are one of the more forgiving homemade goodies, and with the help of DIY Cookie Kits from Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop, each step is laid out for you. Unbox pre-measured, mostly organic dry ingredients and a recipe card to make 2-3 dozen cookies. And, they're happy to make a gluten-free or vegan box as needed!

Shipping: Our December box is Double Chocolate Chip. New subscriptions ship in 5-7 business days. Renewals ship between the 15th and 30th of the month. Please let us know of any allergies when signing up, we can always swap out an ingredient! We ship all boxes with UPS or Fedex for 1-3Day Shipping.

“Worth every penny! Treat someone you love.” – Mike H.

Explore Local Box Every Other Month

Explore Local Box Every Other Month

From $45.00 per box
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Shipping: Your first box ships within 3 days of purchase. All subsequent boxes ship the first week of every other month. Order by the 14th to receive this month's box.

Hot Sauce of the Month Club - Monthly

Hot Sauce of the Month Club - Monthly

From $14.99 per box
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Aficionados at the Heat Hot Sauce Shop are bringing the heat to everyone who claims hot sauce as their favorite condiment with the Hot Sauce of the Month Club. The atomic-sauce experts put their skills to good use, selecting 1 or 3 full-size bottles of award-winning hot sauces in a preferred heat range.

Shipping: Orders placed now will ship January 1st. You can use our printable gift notes or send a gift email to notify the recipient. If you'd like to have your box shipped early, let us know by replying to the confirmation email.

"I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and so far it’s amazing! He loves putting hot sauce on his eggs in the morning and this subscription is such a fun way for him to try different kinds of hot sauce and so far he’s loving it!" - Emma P.

IndiFix - Your Indian Snack Fix

IndiFix - Your Indian Snack Fix

From $36.00 per box
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Adventurous snackers, desi ex-pats, and anyone else who's in love with food, IndiFix is the one-and-only Indian snack box that's ready and waiting to be your treat wallah, sending an assortment of full-sized premium Indian snacks to satisfy all your sweet, spicy and salty cravings. Shipping free to anywhere in the United States, each box brings a mix of traditional Indian desserts and popular tea biscuits, plus chips, noodles, and drinks!

Shipping: Your box ships before the 20th of the month. All IndiFix boxes ship via USPS or UPS and usually deliver within 1-3 business days. Gift/One-time orders ship out within 3-5 business days. Free US shipping.

“Indifix is the only Indian snack subscription box I know of. I love their curation because every time you get a box, they let you send them a message telling them which snacks you liked & didn’t like. I also can’t have caffeine so they make sure to not add any caffeinated items. Most of the snacks are very tasty & authentic. I love Indifix. I highly recommend!” – Amarie

My BBQ Box

My BBQ Box

From $22.50 per box
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Perfect for anyone who enjoys trying out new recipes and exploring the ins and outs of their barbecue grill, send them My BBQ Box, a monthly subscription that's all about indulging in some of the best barbecue the country has to offer. He'll head out on a month-to-month tour of regional BBQ styles and popular dishes with handcrafted rubs, pro recipes, and grilling accessories, like stainless steel tongs and a quality meat thermometer.

Shipping: Orders placed in May will ship June 4th-7th. Order by the last day of the month to get the next month's box. All subscription boxes will ship between the 4-7th of each month and should arrive 5-7 business days after that via USPS. Shipping charge is a flat rate $8 per box.

"The recipes and instructions are outstanding. I have never been able to barbecue this well and my first two boxes were exceptional." - Ralph D.

What Is A Good Food To Gift?

When we say “food gift,” we’re not referring to an In-N-Out Burger gift card (but that’s always an option). We’re talking about food-minded gifts, like a DIY cocktail kit or a monthly box of homemade cookies. Yum!

And while you can always mail food yourself, it does come with some risks. For one, there’s a chance it’ll get damaged en route. There’s also a chance the food will go bad, spoiling the gift altogether. Because of that, we recommend sending a curated food gift that’s shipped and delivered by experts. And luckily, we’ve curated a list of food gifts worth checking out:

The Cookie of the Month by Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop is ideal for anyone with a sweet tooth. Each month, you’ll receive a surprise box curated by the baker. One month could be a dozen chocolate chip cookies, and the next, a pie!

Do you know someone who’s a lover of cocktails? The Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club might be the perfect gift. This monthly cocktail box includes three recipes and everything you need to make at least four drinks (for each recipe).

The Global Kitchen Inspiration Box is another great food gift. Each box focuses on a different cuisine, highlighting recipes worldwide. In it, you’ll have the ingredients needed to create something yummy. The supplier also donates part of the cost of each box to a charity, so you can feel good about indulging those taste buds.

Everyone loves food, and that’s why it’s the perfect gift. Check out even more unique food gifts on Cratejoy.