Delicious Gourmet Food Gifts For Gourmands

Updated by Jordan White

The best gift you can get a self-proclaimed “foodie” is food! Shocker, huh? It’s no secret that foodies love eating, but it’s more than that. They like the production of it all, whether that’s the ambiance of a restaurant or how their meal is plated. Foodies love having their taste buds satisfied. And while you can gift them a meal at their favorite restaurant, why not do something different? And don’t worry; this won’t require too much work on your end. We went ahead and did the heavy lifting for you and curated some of the best items for the foodie in your life. From a charcuterie board to artisanal desserts, these gourmet food gifts will surely impress.

Gourmet Food Gifts

Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box

Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box

From $50.95 per box
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Treat your special someone to a themed gift basket of fresh-baked desserts with the Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box. If you're looking for a delivery service to send them seasonal treats made from only the finest ingredients, like ginger cookies, deconstructed strawberry shortcake and even gourmet coffees, this is the box for you! They'll indulge in sweet tooth-satisfying goodies every month.

Shipping: First box ships during the fourth week of the month. Following boxes ship every 4-5 weeks. Please let us know if you need it by a certain date.

"I bought this for my bf for xmas and he loves it! truly the gift that keeps on giving!" - Lindsay B.

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience

From $66.58 per box
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They'll become a charcuterie artist with this fun snack subscription box. They'll receive everything they need to build a drool-worthy charcuterie board, including an instructional worksheet and video for assembling the board. Each box includes a variety of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, and accompaniments.

Shipping: We ship all orders on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. We ship all orders UPS and FedEx 2 Day Express. with insulation & ice packs to ensure freshness!

“Nice selection of assorted cheeses, including soft, hard, and spreadable options. Additional items I don't usually think of like olives, honey, and fig spread. Fun to have small bowls and spreaders included.” — Cassandra A.

Monthly Mercantile Box

Monthly Mercantile Box

From $45.00 per box
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Celebrate all things Appalachian with this thoughtfully curated gift box filled with Appalachian foods, crafts, and home goods. Your gift receiver will enjoy a collection of six to seven high-quality, full-sized products each month (or quarterly if you select the Seasonal Mercantile Box), along with a recipe and information about the products’ makers.

Shipping: We aim to ship our subscription boxes within 3 business days of your order. Your box will renew on the 15th of the following month, or season. Order by December 15th for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

“Great box! I gave it as a Christmas present to my sister and her boyfriend. They both loved the variety of products in it. Everything was unique and high quality!” – Courtney

Explore Local Box Monthly

Explore Local Box Monthly

From $45.00 per box
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Take a tasty trip to a new town without leaving the house, thanks to the Explore Local box. Each month, this subscription service spotlights a different U.S. city. They’ll receive a curated selection of artisanal snacks and locally-made treats from that region, along with a beautiful watercolor map and fun facts. It’s a neat way to discover small businesses and local artisans, and it’s the perfect spring subscription box for people who love to travel. With the Explore Local Box, they can sample a little taste of a whole new place.

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

"GREAT GIFT, GREAT BOX. They support small businesses all around the country and choose the very best locally made items for each month. 10/10 reommend!" - Gene E.

Tinned Fish Club

Tinned Fish Club

From $29.99 per box
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Tinned fish is having a moment in the culinary world—and with good reason. Not only is tinned fish a versatile ingredient or snack on its own, it’s also just downright delicious. Not to mention fish comes packed with Omega-3s and other nutritional benefits. From cod to salmon to sardines, with this subscription, they’ll fill their pantry with self-stable fish from around the world.

Shipping: We try our best to send out first time orders within 5 business days. We can also take some special requests if you just email us. Thank you for your support of our small business!

“Excellent product and service. Bought this as a gift and they couldn’t be happier with this box. I am getting my own subscription after seeing the gift.” – Travis 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.

What Should You Gift Gourmands?

Sure, the person you’re shopping for may indulge in the occasional McDonald’s hamburger. But if they’re a true foodie, they have a multifaceted palate and would appreciate something more elite. And good news: Cratejoy has several gourmet food gift baskets available.

For example, the Appalachian Mercantile Monthly subscription box. This 2023 Editor’s Pick monthly basket consists of carefully curated Appalachian foods, crafts, and home goods. Each package also includes a recipe and a card about each maker.

Do you know a foodie with a sweet tooth? Check out the Phivi Artisanal Desserts Box . Each month, they’ll receive a delivery of freshly baked artisanal desserts. Oh, and did we mention each month has a theme?

Or maybe you’re shopping for a foodie that likes hosting other foodies? The Platterful: A Charcuterie Experience is perfectly curated with everything needed to build a delicious-looking and tasting spread. Think of this subscription as an all-in-one kit. Each month, you’ll receive the ingredients and tailored instructional worksheets and videos going over how to place everything so it’s aesthetically pleasing.

For more food gifting ideas, check out our entire food category.