Everyone knows a foodie; they're always trying out the newest restaurants in town, snapping professionally taken photos of their meals, and cooking up exotic dishes in their kitchens. So what do you gift a foodie if they're culinary expectations are through the roof?
A food subscription box is the perfect gift to keep any foodie on their toes. From boxes packed full of useful tools for the home cook to international candy for those who prefer to get straight to the eating, we've rounded up some truly unique foodie gifts below.
For any foodie who thinks avocado toast is so last year the following gift ideas are sure to celebrate your favorite foodie’s love of all things gastronomy.
1. SaloonBox DIY Cocktail Kit
Price: Starts at $54.99/month
What You’ll Get: What better to pair with delicious food than an equally scrumptious cocktail? SaloonBox DIY Cocktail Kit is here to make at-home mixologists. Delivering everything required to craft 4 servings of a tasty cocktail, unbox supplies, recipes, ingredients and booze every month.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. once per week after receipt of order
2. Stick in a Box
Price: Starts at $15.00/month
What You’ll Get: Stick in a Box is the perfect subscription for anyone who loves to snack on some gourmet jerky. With 3 different subscription levels sending anywhere from 2 bags of jerky up to 21 jerky products, enough to feed the whole crew, there’s a box of small-batch artisanal dried meat that’ll work with any budget.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. on the 15th of the month
3. Red Velvet NYC
Price: Starts at $49.00/month
What You’ll Get: Red Velvet NYC is a premiere baking subscription box, perfect for those who need a little guidance in the baking department. Delivering pre-measured whole food ingredients to bake up restaurant-quality treats “from scratch” by following simple, straightforward step-by-step instructions and learning new tips and tricks, this subscription makes baking fun and easy every month.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. and will arrive by the 1st Thursday of each month
4. Spice Madam
Price: Starts at $20.00/month
What You’ll Get: Lovers of global cuisine and adventurous diners alike will enjoy the flavors brought in the Spice Madam box. Experience a different culture and cuisine each month with 10-15 items including the highest quality vegetarian-friendly spices, seeds, recipes, and music playlist from the featured country.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. the 2nd week of the month following your order
5. Gusto di Roma
Price: Starts at $59.99/month
What You’ll Get: Gusto di Roma is the ticket to an exclusive culinary journey to the sunny Mediterranean, allowing anyone to indulge in the luxurious tastes of Italy. Sending a curated mix of 5-6 Italian appetizers and sweets, from artisanal meats and olives to honey nougats and almond biscotti, unpack and taste a delicious assortment in every box.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. on the 4th of each month
6. Bar & Cocoa
Price: Starts at $45.00/month
What You’ll Get: For all those foodies waiting to get the meal wrapped up to get a taste of the sweet life, there’s Bar & Cocoa. Each month’s box delivers 4 bars of bean-to-bar chocolates from only the finest chocolate makers in the world. To ensure the best chocolate eating experience possible, an email highlighting the chocolate artisan and tasting notes of each bar is sent with every box.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. on the 1st Monday of every month
7. Farm to People
Price: Starts at $29.95/month
What You’ll Get: Farm to People’s monthly Tasting Box delivers gourmet flavors to step up anyone’s home-cooked creations. Featuring artisanally crafted fresh foods and sauces sourced from across the country and sent with delectable recipes, each box delivers delicious meals while supporting small-batch producers.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. sometime near mid-month
8. Explore Local Box
Price: Starts at $39.99/month
What You’ll Get: Delve into the uniqueness of the cities throughout the States with the Explore Local Box. Showcasing one U.S. city every month, this subscription box delivers artisanal local treats and well-crafted products highlighting the best of the best from the featured locale.
Shipping: Ships to select countries from the U.S. on the 1st business day of the month
9. Olive A' Sudden
Price: Starts at $45.00/month
What You’ll Get: Every home knows the value of having this pair of high-quality staples in their pantry: olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Olive A’ Sudden delivers 1 bottle of flavored first-press extra virgin olive oil, 1 bottle of balsamic vinegar and a special surprise gift in each month’s box.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. on the 15th of every month
10. Exploration Crate
Price: Starts at $14.00/month
What You’ll Get: Thoughtfully curated with all the munchie-obsessed people in mind, Exploration Crate helps unravel the mystery of what the world is snacking on. With a variety of subscriptions, sized to meet any budget, each month’s box includes delicious sweet and savory treats from across the globe.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. around the 25th of each month
11. All Things Cake
Price: Starts at $24.99/month
What You’ll Get: Cake really is the answer to all of life’s great questions, and Cake Life by All Things Cake is here to deliver the goods. From cake decorating supplies and tools to edibles, decor and wearables, each month’s box delivers everything but an actual slice of cake.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. in the 1st week of the month
12. Cajun Crate
Price: Starts at $39.00/month
What You’ll Get: For those who enjoy well-spiced food, bow down to the holy trinity of Louisiana cuisine with the Cajun Crate. Experience the bold flavors that hail from the Gulf Coast with recipes and 7 or more full-sized food products, including spice mixes, sauces and roux, all direct from the state.
Shipping: Only ships within the U.S. on the 15th of every month
13. Louisville Vegan Jerky Of The Month Club
Price: Starts at $19.99/month
What You’ll Get: For all those who have chosen to lead a vegan lifestyle, but still want to eat bold, flavorful jerky, the Louisville Vegan Jerky of the Month Club delivers the goods. Each month, unbox 3 bags of delicious vegan jerky, including a special surprise flavor in every box, and a Louisville themed postcard.
Shipping: Ships worldwide from the U.S. on the 3rd Thursday of every month
