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What’s the best kind of present? One you can eat, if you ask us. Whether it’s a limited-edition cake kit for your sister, a gourmet popcorn tin for your cinephile coworker or a pack of your best friend’s favorite cookies, sending someone a tasty surprise (be it for Christmas, Hanukkah, a birthday or a housewarming party) is always a good idea. But figuring out what to order? That’s another level of tough.

Fear not: We’re here to guide you through the 57 absolute best food gifts—from baked treats to cheese spreads to subscription boxes—that anyone would be happy to receive.

The 63 Best Subscription Boxes to Gift for Every Interest


What Food Is Good for Gifting?

Nowadays, you can ship just about anything to anyone anywhere; the perfect gift all depends on what the giftee likes. For foodies, we love artisanal olive oils, spice sets and meal kits that will inspire them in the kitchen. Desserts, like giant cookies or Insta-worthy cupcakes, are an easy win for birthdays, potlucks and picky kids. For date night, we love extravagant steak deliveries, gourmet chocolates or even a surf-and-turf dinner. And there's no shortage of wine subscriptions, craft beer clubs and cocktail kits out there for amateur mixologists and sommeliers.

How We Chose the Best Food Gifts

We pooled our food team's expertise to round up some of the tastiest food and drink brands across all categories. We then asked our editors for their personal recommendations and scoured the internet for highly reviewed products that are both special enough to gift and tasty enough that they're worth the spend.

Almost anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this cookie gift box, including our editor Abby Hepworth. "They make [ordering] incredibly easy and everything was packaged so beautifully. None of the cookies were crumbled or broken upon arrival."

Whether you go with a four-, eight- or 12-pack, your friend will get a taste of Levain Bakery's best-selling cookie flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip and oatmeal raisin. The cookies come neatly packed in cellophane bags tied with blue ribbons.

Fast Facts

  • Known For: giant chocolate chip-walnut cookies of NYC fame
  • Delivery: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: from $12

We’re predicting a barbecue in someone’s future. With top sirloin, filet mignon, lobster tail, ribeye and boneless strip steaks, there’s a cut for every carnivore on your list in this box. All the steaks are aged for four to six weeks and graded top one-third USDA Choice or higher. Your family’s resident cookout host will be psyched.

Fast Facts

  • Known For: high quality steaks, frozen and shipped to your door
  • Delivery: all 50 states
  • Shipping Cost: from $20

Best for Charcuterie Lovers

3. Boarderie Arte Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Anything on Oprah's Favorite Things list is likely a solid gift idea, no? Boarderie is famous for its artisanal cheese boards that are chef-made and pre-assembled, so all your giftee will need to do is unwrap it and dig in. This pick is arranged with a whopping 37 ingredients (meat! cheese! nuts! chocolates! spreads!) for up to 10 people. The order also includes three boxes of crackers, a chic wooden serving board and bamboo cutlery kits for serving.

Fast Facts

  • Known For: pre-assembled charcuterie boards
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free

Graza's nutrient-dense oils are the result of cofounder Andrew Benin's three-year-long stay in Spain, where he admired the region's adoration for the ingredient. He then set out to create a product that was on par with what he tasted. Drizzle is a finishing oil meant to be used in raw applications. Sizzle is an all-purpose cooking oil designed to be implemented in recipes.

Both are delicious, irresistibly fresh and ideal for your foodie BFF looking to experiment with new pantry staples. "It's simple, sleek and fun to open. I also think it's worth the splurge for protected shipping (if your bottles are damaged before arrival, they’ll send a replacement), just to be safe," says editor Abby Hepworth.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Insta-worthy extra-virgin olive oil
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $8

Want to spice up your upcoming date night? Surprise your special someone with this best-selling sampler set from the beloved Magnolia Bakery. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be happy to indulge in a brownie and blondie combo, as well as a variety of the bakery's infamous banana puddings, including classic, red velvet and chocolate hazelnut. If you want to take things up a notch, pair it with a bottle of bubbly and toast to a beautiful night.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: cupcakes and banana pudding of NYC fame
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: $19

Best for Cheese Lovers

6. Murray’s Holiday Feast Deluxe

Murray's Cheese

Grazing board, anyone? Bust out the fancy cheese plate and dig into this mouthwatering spread. It includes three cheeses—Aged English Cheddar, Gruyère and Selles-Sur-Cher—plus tart cranberry orange preserves, sopressata, prosciutto, dried cherries, two types of crackers and Castelvetrano olives (whew!). Sure, it’s ideal for an aspiring cheesemonger, but also for a hostess who's ready to feast on some delicious fromage.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: artisanal cheeses and accoutrements
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $7

Best for Date Night

7. Luke's Lobster Surf & Turf Pack

Luke's Lobster

We all know that one person who lives for seafood—shrimp, salmon and lobster are their favorite things to eat. For them, we suggest this surf and turf kit. Luke's Lobster partnered with Maine's Pineland Farms to curate the assortment, which includes two of the brand's sustainably sourced 5- to 6-ounce lobster tails and Pineland Farms' 6-ounce tenderloin steaks.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: lobster rolls and clam chowder
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free on all orders

Best for Dinner Parties

8. Beatty's Chocolate Cake by Ina Garten

Barefoot Contessa

Admit it: You've wanted to taste the Barefoot Contessa's confections for years. Now you can, thanks to her partnership with Goldbelly. This crowd-pleaser boasts layers of rich chocolate cake spiked with coffee and decadent chocolate buttercream frosting, but there's also a coconut cake on the menu if that's more your speed.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for this item, varies by product

Best for Ice Cream Lovers

9. Salt & Straw Pints Club: Seasonal Flavors

Salt & Straw

Salt & Straw is famous for its next-level, unconventional ice cream flavors. With this three-, six- or 12-month subscription, the scoop stan in your life will be hooked up with the brand's newest pints, from fresh berry flavors in July to holiday-inspired classics in December. Best of all, if your ice cream doesn't arrive in tip-top condition, Salt & Straw will send you a new shipment on the house.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: unexpected, boutique ice cream pints
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies, five-pint minimum

Best for Trendsetters

10. Fishwife The Smoky Trio

Tinned fish is having a major moment, and if you ask us, it's about damn time. We're thinking this is just the ticket for that one friend who's always noshing on the latest food trend. Savor rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and albacore tuna, all brined in sea salt, EVOO, brown sugar and garlic salt, then smoked in small batches and hand-packed.

"This multi-pack is a great gift for tinned fish newbies," says wellness director Sarah Stiefvater. "The tuna, salmon and trout are super tasty, but not so adventurous that they won't delight pickier eaters. And don't even get me started on Fishwife's branding—I would live inside these chic boxes if I could."

Fast Facts

  • Known for: tinned seafood
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders over $100

Most Affordable Food Gift

11. Tony's Chocolonely Rainbow Tasting Pack

Tony's Chocolonely

You can't go wrong with this six-pack of Belgian chocolate bars, which are just as pretty on the outside as they are tasty on the inside. "The colorful packaging stands out and the quality of the chocolate is really good for the price," says assistant editor Nakeisha Campbell. "Also, the fact that they're a sustainable brand is a huge bonus."

The giftee will get to sink their teeth into Tony's plain milk chocolate, milk chocolate caramel sea salt, milk chocolate nougat, dark chocolate almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut and 70 percent dark chocolate varieties. Let's hope they're in a sharing mood.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Fair Trade Belgian chocolate
  • Delivery: all U.S. states through Target
  • Shipping Cost: free Target shipping on orders $35 and up

Best Food Gift for Newbie Cooks

12. HelloFresh Subscription

HelloFresh

If you have a friend who loves to cook but doesn't have the time to on a weeknight, make her life easier with a meal kit from HelloFresh. She can choose from plans that include meat and veggies, just veggies, low-calorie and family-friendly options, then select the meals she wants to make based on the recipes offered that week. Whatever she decides, each HelloFresh recipe is tested 45 times before hitting the menu to ensure that anyone can tackle it.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: portioned meal kits that are easy enough for cooks of all skill levels to prepare
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $8

Best for Cookie Dough Lovers

13. Deux Best Sellers Pack

Deux

Does your friend secretly buy cookie dough just to eat it straight from the pack? If so, they'll love receiving a Deux delivery. We recommend going with this variety pack. It comes with four jars of the brand's best-selling cookie dough flavors: birthday cake, chocolate chip, brownie batter and space brownie. They'll have the option to eat them all straight from the jar or bake at 350°F.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: functional cookie doughs that can be baked or eaten raw
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on purchases $38 and up

Best for Meat Connoisseurs

14. Butcher Box

Butcher Box

Whether they're all about steak or love cooking salmon, they'll be happy to receive Butcher Box in the mail. The delivery subscription service sources meats and seafood from top-tier partners to create curated boxes for individuals and families to enjoy. Inside, they'll find eight to 11 pounds of meat (which makes 24 meals), so they'll have enough to last them almost an entire month. Choose from 100 percent grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, humanely raised pork and wild-caught seafood.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: quality beef, poultry and seafood
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping

Best for Birthdays

15. Milk Bar’s The Sweet Spot

Milk Bar

This variety pack from Milk Bar comes with a dozen B’Day Truffles, six creative cookies (from blueberry cream to cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow) and the famous Milk Bar Pie. We’re pretty sure anyone would be happy to receive this in the mail, but it’s especially fitting for birthdays or a celebration you won’t be able to attend in person.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: bakeries founded by chef Christina Tosi and unique confections, like Milk Bar Pie
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $18 to $30

Best Dinner Party Gift

16. Flamingo Estate The Picnic Basket

Flamingo Estate

Whether you're the hostess or the guest, no one will mind if this assortment makes an appearance at the dinner party. It includes a bottle of Night Bloom dessert wine, California extra-virgin olive oil, Mediterranean herb cocktail nuts, mini salsa macha and mini wildflower honey sourced from Southern California bees. All that's missing is a gingham blanket.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: L.A.-based candles and lifestyle products made with locally sourced ingredients
  • Delivery: select U.S. states (due to wine being in the package)
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $150 and up

Best for Wine Lovers

17. Sampl Wine Tasting Kit

Sampl

Your giftee can sip her way through a white blend, Grenache rosé, orange gewürztraminer, zinfandel, two red blends and a petite syrah without having to commit to a whole bottle that she may not enjoy. The wines also come with a coaster that allows the sipper to unlock digital notes with your smartphone that will guide her through each glass, sort of like a DIY wine tasting. It's a stellar addition to book club, girls' night or dinner.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: wine vial tasting kits
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $20; free for subscribers

Best for Midnight Snackers

18. Mouth’s All The Snacks Gift Box

Made by Mouth

Here’s a present for the serious snacker in your life, whether it’s your popcorn-obsessed partner or that one friend who always has a few munchies in her purse. It includes a whopping selection of 17 snacks, ranging from beer and caramel pretzel nuggets to sour cream and wild onion potato chips.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: small-batch snacks, drinks and gifts for foodies
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for this product

For the Hostess with the Mostest

19. Brightland The Essential Capsule

Brightland

If your pal loves hosting and cooking for guests, they'll love a selection of olive oils and vinegars from Brightland. Crafted in California, the products are high quality and deliciously multipurpose. And they're worth the hype, says senior commerce editor Stephanie Maida. "I actually bought this set as a gift and then snagged one for myself. I couldn't resist trying the brand's oil and vinegar offerings, which are as flavorful as everyone says, and I love showing off the fancy bottles on my kitchen counter."

Choose from their menu of fruit-forward, custom-blended vinegars that will have your buddy's kitchen well stocked with products they'll want to use for every meal, or go with The Essentials Capsule, which includes two olive oils, raw balsamic vinegar and raw Champagne vinegar.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet olive oils and vinegars from California
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $100 and up

For the Vegan Who Loves Mexican Food

20. Somos Plant-Based Mexican Food

Somos Foods

Taco Tuesday is a fail-safe way of keeping both adults' and kiddos' bellies full and happy. But if you subscribe to a meat-free diet, a night of Mexican food might mean resigning yourself to only munching on chips and salsa. Within Somos' products, however, you'll find plenty of vegan entrees and sides—including tacos and tostadas. Oh, and the dishes are also gluten-free and made in Mexico.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: vegan, plant-based Mexican sides and mains
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $40 and up

Best for Cinephiles

21. People's Choice Gourmet Popcorn Tin

You're about to upgrade your BFF's movie night, big time. While watching her favorite rom-com or thriller, she'll get to dig into a delicious assortment of flavors, from options like sweet caramel, cheesy cheddar and traditional kettle corn. She's going to be so excited to snuggle up on the couch and munch away. (All she'll need is a glass of wine and some fuzzy jammies, in case you feel like assembling a gift basket.)

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet gift baskets for every occasion
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

Best for Breakfast Lovers

22. Magic Spoon More Magic Mix

Magic Spoon

This grain-free, high-protein, low-sugar cereal has a serious cult following—and for good reason. Magic Spoon's flavors are like grown-up versions of your favorite childhood cereals, and the nostalgia got even stronger when they launched crispy cereal treats this year. This bundle includes three boxes of cereal (Fruity, Peanut Butter and Cocoa) and two types of cereal treats (Marshmallow and Chocolatey Peanut Butter), which are sure to make waking up a little easier for your giftee.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: nostalgic, low-sugar cereals and cereal treats
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: from $6

For the Grill Master

23. Crowd Cow Box

Crowd Cow

If your friend likes the meat freezer stocked, this subscription box is going to be their favorite gift of all time. Fill it with their favorite options, whether it's hickory smoked bacon, sirloin steak or wild caught shrimp, or select one of Crowd Cow's pre-planned sets instead. They'll be delighted to slip on their "kiss the cook" apron for you.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: meat, poultry and seafood subscriptions
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping for orders $149 and up

Best for Tough-to-Shop-For Giftees

24. Sugarwish Snack Box

Sugarwish

Not sure what to buy your boss, MIL or work wife? With Sugarwish, the gifter chooses the category and sets the giftee up with a personalized gift card. Once they have it, they choose their favorite item in that category (options include candy, popcorn, coffee and even candles; we're partial to the snacks). Then, it shows up in a cute gift box with a note from the gifter.

"I love that this company lets the giftee choose the food they actually want to receive," says commerce director Nicole Briese. "It still feels like you're receiving a gift and not a gift card, which feel be impersonal."

Fast Facts

  • Known for: personalized food gifts where the giftee decides what they get
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free

For the Spice Lover

25. Fly By Jing Core Four

Fly by Jing

If you can always count on your brother asking for extra hot sauce on his food, Fly By Jing's Core Four is his tastebud's match made in heaven. The kit comes with some of Fly By Jing's tastiest (and spiciest) best-sellers, including the brand's mala spice mix and its cult-favorite Sichuan chili crisp, which can be used on *everything* (even ice cream). Your bro is sure to get a kick out of testing out each heat-filled treat.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: cult-beloved chili crisp and Sichuan pantry staples
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $7, free shipping on orders $65 and up

Most Unexpected

26. Mouth’s Peck Of Pickles

Made by Mouth

We all have that one pickle-obsessed friend, right? (If you don’t, you probably are that friend.) Lucky for them, this basket is fully loaded with five jars of artisanal, small-batch pickles. They’ll love snacking on sweet pickle chips, the unfiltered hoppy pickles, the classic garlic dills and more. All that’s missing? A sandwich.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: small-batch snacks, drinks and gifts for foodies
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

Best for Full-Fledged Fruit Fans

27. Harry & David 3-Month Fruit of the Month Club

If you live in an area where produce is limited to whatever's at your supermarket, you may miss out on some trendy fruits. Think Cushman's HoneyBells (which are a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit), cara cara oranges and the freshest pineapple you've ever tasted. With this subscription (whether you choose three, six, nine or 12 months), you can savor top-tier produce on the regular without even needing to leave the house.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies

For the World Traveler

28. Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit

Uncommon Goods

Take your friend on a trip around the world without them ever leaving the comfort of their own kitchen. This set comes with a variety of herbs and spices that’ll delight their senses and make them feel like they’re sitting at a Parisian cafe or in the Italian countryside. Stocked with herbs de Provence from France, Italian oregano, smoked paprika from Spain and more, each tin comes with recipes and bread pairings so they can get the full tasting experience. Just add extra-virgin olive oil to the gift box and they’re good to go.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

For Those with a Sweet Tooth

29. Candy Club Gift Box

Candy Club

Candy fanatics often belong to one of two camps: sweet or sour. This brand caters to both teams with rotating gift boxes (choose from Mostly Sweets or Mostly Sours) packed with six signature candies each. That can includes everything from Gummi Unicorns to Sour Pink Cadillacs to stackable cupcake gummies.

"I love sweets, so this is right up my alley," says operations director of branded content Rachel Gulmi. "The packaging is super cute and the candy is actually good, but it's kind of a lot, so it's good to share with other people….or hoard for yourself." If you have a sweet tooth that just won't quit, we wouldn't blame you for signing yourself up for a tailor-made subscription box.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: sweet and sour candy subscriptions
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: $10, free shipping on orders $30 and up

Best for Noodle Lovers

30. Momofuku Bestseller Pack

Momofuku

David Chang's brand is beloved by tons of foodies, whether they're flocking to the Momofuku online store for chili crisp, soy sauce or noodles. With this bundle, you can gift someone all three and then some. The set includes all three types of dried noodles (Soy & Scallion, Tingly Chili and Spicy Soy), soy sauce, chili crunch and savory seasoned salt.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: dried noodles and Asian pantry staples
  • Delivery: all states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $45 and up

Best for Busy Schedules

31. Snap Kitchen Meal Delivery Service

Snap Kitchen

So many of us want to eat healthier but don’t have the time to cook tasty dinners every day. Enter Snap Kitchen, a meal delivery service that makes it as easy as opening a box and popping your food in the microwave. There are tons of dietary preferences to choose from, too (Paleo! low-carb! Whole30!). Chicken butternut macaroni, anyone?

Fast Facts

  • Known for: dietician-approved, heat-and-eat meal subscriptions
  • Delivery: select U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free for weekly meal subscriptions

Best for Celebrity-Endorsed Food Gift

32. Bateel Midas Filled Dates

Bateel

If it's on Oprah's Favorite Things list, you know it's good. Bateel's gourmet dates are revered for their sticky-sweet goodness, and these come stuffed with an assortment of roasted or caramelized nuts (pecans! pistachios! almonds!), as well as candied lemon, orange and ginger, creating a flavor profile that's prime for winter noshing. They'd make a stellar addition to any charcuterie board, but they're indulgent enough to serve as a standalone dessert, too.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: organic dates and gourmet gifts
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: 30 Euro

Best DIY Food Gift

33. Williams Sonoma The Chili Lab Homemade Hot Sauce Kit

The Chili Lab

Help your spice-loving work wife go from a hot sauce collector to a sauce boss with this easy project. It comes with two distinct spice blends—one smoky and one citrusy—and all the tools she needs to ferment her own spicy blends. She brings the peppers, this kit will bring the heat.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: kitchenware and nonperishable foods for the discerning gourmand
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Best for Kids' Parties

34. Capannari Ice Cream Ice Cream Party-in-a-Box

Capannari

If we’re being honest, we think this might be the one gift that any person on your list would appreciate (including the gifter). The box comes with four different pints of your favorite creamy concoctions, plus hot fudge, sprinkles, Oreos, nuts and M&Ms. As for the flavor selection, we’re talking everything from malted butter fudge to vegan black raspberry, so you're bound to find something your friend will love.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on this product

Best for Budding Mixologists

35. Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Subscription Box

Shaker & Spoon

You know that one friend who loves playing bartender every time you come over? Get them a Shaker & Spoon subscription and they'll be thanking you at every happy hour they host. It's one of the most reviewed cocktail boxes on Cratejoy and makes hosting a breeze. Each month's box focuses on a different liquor (not included) and everything you need to make 12 drinks from three unique recipes.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Cratejoy is known for its wide range of monthly subscription boxes for all interests
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies

Best for Whiskey Lovers

36. WhistlePig Custom Engraved Small-Batch Rye

WhistlePig

There's no better gift for a rye lover than this primo bottle of whiskey, which was aged for 10 years before being bottled. (Plus, the custom engraving makes it feel more personalized than a standard bottle of booze, no?) The aroma is perfect for winter, with hints of allspice, anise, orange peel, char and caramel in it. On the palate, your giftee will taste sweet notes of caramel and vanilla with a butterscotch finish. (P.S. If you're feeling extra generous, gift the 21-year-aged single malt instead.)

Fast Facts

  • Known for: small-batch whiskey
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free on orders $50 and up

Best for PB Lovers

37. Peanut Butter Sampler

Uncommon Goods

If your best friend's favorite snack is peanut butter straight from the jar, they're going to love this assortment of their creamy treat of choice. With six options they can test out, including toffee, snickerdoodle and pretzel mix-ins, they're going to be delighted digging into each jar and spreading it on bread for a PB&J (or just spooning it straight into their mouth).

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

You've seen this viral rainbow surprise cake all over your timeline. Now, you can take a crack at it yourself. It's the real deal, too—New York City’s Flour Shop was involved in crafting the kit, from the cake mix to the color gels to the frosting. It also includes polka dot and rainbow explosion sprinkles, but feel free to go rogue with whatever treats you find in your pantry.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: kitchenware and nonperishable foods for the discerning gourmand
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Best for Brunch Babes

39. Stone Hollow Farmstead Farm-to-Table Bloody Mary Mix

Stone Hollow Farmstead

It’s time to upgrade their cocktail game from boring canned tomato juice. Each of these gourmet Bloody Mary mixes are prepared using fresh, local ingredients by a family-run farm outside Birmingham, Alabama. Choose from seven varieties (like spicy Scary Mary and peach-based Sweet Mary) and pair it with a bottle of vodka.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Food52 is known for curated cookware, home decor, kitchen appliances and unique foods
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $199 and up

Best for Ex-New Yorkers

40. Liebman's Kosher Deli Complete Deli Dinner

Liebman's Kosher Deli

Nothing says NYC like a traditional deli dinner with classic dishes like pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, matzoh ball soup, knishes and house-made sour pickles. You won't need to worry about dessert, either—the kit also includes rugelach (cinnamon-raisin, chocolate or raspberry) for good measure.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Goldbelly is a curator of shippable foods, meal kits and snacks from all over the country
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on this product

Best for Avid Cooks

41. Burlap & Barrel Chef’s Choice Spice Collection

Burlap & Barrel

We’ll let you in on a secret: We’re kind of obsessed with Burlap & Barrel’s single-origin spices, probably because they’re some the most flavorful seasonings we’ve ever tasted. Any foodie will appreciate the chef’s collection, which includes cobanero chili, wild mountain cumin, sun-dried tomato powder, ground black lime, cloud forest cardamom and Euphrates mint leaves.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: artisanal, single-origin spices
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $45 and up

Best for Aspiring Pastry Chefs

42. Williams Sonoma Pie Baker’s Dream Set

Williams Sonoma

This gift set will elevate anyone’s pastry game to new heights. It includes an Emile Henry ruffle-edged pie dish, a rolling pin, pastry cutter, pastry blender, pastry mat and pie weights (aka everything they’ll need to whip up a pro-level dessert). Gift it with a copy of Erin McDowell’s The Book on Pie for major bonus points.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: kitchenware and nonperishable foods for the discerning gourmand
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

A chic shortcut for your favorite sweet tooth? Sounds like an ingenious idea to us. These cake mixes—from New Zealand-based cake company The Caker—arrive with everything you need to create a gorgeous confection from, well…you can just say it’s from scratch because it looks and tastes that good. The included gold leaf accent is just the cherry on top.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: cake kits and cookbooks crafted by The Caker, aka Jordan Rondel
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $80 and up

Best for Charcuterie Stans

44. Harry & David Charcuterie and Cheese Assortment

Harry & David

Featuring three types of Italian salami and three types of cheese, this Harry & David delivery will make your girl dinner queen a very happy camper. Just make sure she has crackers on hand when it arrives, since she'll probably want to start cutting into it right away.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by item

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t want to be surprised with a little chocolate, so this pick likely works for everyone on your list. Gift them more than a little with this extravagant 36-piece box of assorted Godiva chocolates. Don’t worry: There are milk, dark and white varieties to please any recipient (and all sorts of fillings, too).

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet boxes of chocolate truffles
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free 2-hour delivery on orders $150 and up with Prime

Best for Beer Nerds

46. Craft Beer Club Subscription

Craft Beer Club

Whether they’re always ordering IPAs or “really into sour beer right now,” a Craft Beer Club subscription is sure to please the brew-lover in your life. Each box contains four different styles from two different small-production breweries across the U.S., and the offerings change each month. It also includes tasting notes for each beer, as well as beer trivia (because why the heck not?).

Fast Facts

  • Known for: monthly craft beer subscriptions
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free

For the Milk Tea Lover

47. Bubble Tea Kit

Uncommon Goods

If your bud would rather go on a bubble tea run instead of grabbing coffee, this kit is for them. In addition to the chewy tapioca pearls, it comes with two different flavors of tea (classic black and rooibos chai), so your friend can make their favorite Taiwanese-inspired drinks at home. It even includes two reusable straws that are the perfect size to suck up the boba. All they need to do is add their favorite kind of milk.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Best for Kids

48. DIY Mochi Donut Kit

Uncommon Goods

This kit is a collaboration between entrepreneur and foodie Carley Sheehy and chef Masaharu Morimoto, so you know it's a step above the rest. Kids will have a blast decorating all 18 of these chewy, fluffy baked donuts, which are naturally gluten free. Glazes include earthy matcha, decadent chocolate and sweet strawberry.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Uncommon Goods is known for unexpected gifts for kids and grown-ups alike
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

For Those Who Prefer Sweet over Salty

49. Harry & David Truffles and Red Wine

Harry & David

Gift your mom this delectable collection of treats just because and finally secure your spot as her favorite child. The dark, white and milk chocolates are creamy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness that will make your taste buds sing. And because all good things come in twos, this assortment arrives with Harry & David's Royal Crest red blend.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: gourmet food baskets and gift deliveries
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: varies by product

Best for Adventurous Home Cooks

50. Omsom’s The Omsom Bundle

Omsom

Gift your fave cook one the most flavorful meals of their gosh darn life, courtesy of Omsom. Founded by sisters Kim and Vanessa Pham, the company is all about making flavorful, authentic meal starters for home cooks to use when preparing Asian meals. It's great for those who might not have Eastern spices on hand or access to harder-to-source ingredients. This bundle includes the full East Asian (Japanese Yuzu Miso Glaze, Korean Spicy Bulgogi and Chinese Spicy Mala Sauce) and Southeast Asian lines (Vietnamese Lemongrass BBQ, Thai Larb and Filipino Sisig).

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Asian-inspired meal starters and pantry ingredients
  • Delivery: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $49 and up

Best for Homesick Midwesterners

51. Portillo's Italian Beef Kit

Portillo's

If you've spent any time in Chicago, you know Portillo's is the place to go for an Italian beef sandwich. Now, you can play out your The Bear fantasies IRL, thanks to this kit that includes Portillo's beef, gravy, Italian rolls, sweet peppers and hot giardiniera. You can even add Lou's deep-dish pizza to your order if you feel so inclined.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Chicago delicacies, shipped to your door
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: included for this product

Best for Sandwich Stans

52. Carnegie Deli New York Pastrami & Corned Beef Sandwich Kit

Official Carnegie Deli

Lunch for eight with little to no effort? Don't mind if we do. This all-inclusive meal kit from Carnegie Deli includes three heaping pounds total of pastrami and corned beef, a 12-ounce bottle of mustard, a loaf of rye bread and a 32-ounce jar of sour pickles. Once the package arrives, all you'll need to do is heat the meat and assemble your sandwiches. How easy is that?

Fast Facts

  • Known for: massive corned beef sandwiches and Jewish deli staples
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: included for this product

Best for Pasta Lovers

53. Giadzy's Perfect Pasta Pomodoro Box

Giadzy

Wanna host pasta night, Giada De Laurentiis-style? This kit includes the best of the best components, from tomatoes picked near the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to deliciously sharp parmigiano reggiano. The star is the Giadzy Pasta, which is air-dried and cut on 100-year-old bronze dies to give the noodles a rough texture that holds sauce like a charm.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: Italian pastas, sauces, olive oils and pantry staples
  • Delivery: all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii
  • Shipping Cost: $9.95, free for orders $85 and up

Best for Red- or White-Wine Purists

54. Vinebox 24 Nights of Wine

Vinebox

Sip on a range of wines with this carefully curated gift from Vinebox. Sourced from Italy, Spain, France and American wine country, the wines come in 12- and 24-packs. Choose from the Cozy Collection of full-bodied reds that are prime for fireside hangs or the Chill Collection of whites, reds and rosés for a giftee that likes it all.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: wine subscription of high-quality vintages in easy-to-sample vials
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free standard shipping

Most Unconventional Food Gift

55. The Pizza Cupcake

The Pizza Cupcake

No picky eater would be disappointed to receive a box of these cupcake-shaped mini pizzas on their doorstep. Packed with real mozzarella cheese, these dough bites are packed with Italian flavor. They arrive frozen in an insulated box, so they'll survive the journey to your giftee without issue. Choose between a two- and three-box shipment of margherita, pepperoni or both varieties.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: cupcake-like pizza bites
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: $13

Best for Your Meat-Loving S.O.

56. Olympia Provisions Salami Bouquet

Olympia Provisions

While a bouquet of flowers is certainly thoughtful, your partner might just appreciate this kind of bouquet more. Choose from a bundle of three or six “stems” of pork, all wrapped in butcher paper and a bow. The bouquets feature a variety of meats, ranging from chorizo rioja to saucisson d'alsace. Even better, salami is technically shelf stable, so none of it will go to waste.

Fast Facts

  • Known for: cured meats, pickles, deli meats and accoutrements
  • Delivery: all U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on orders $50 and up

Best for Newbie Cooks

57. Sunbasket Subscription

Sun Basket

Inspire a home cook with wholesome, chef-crafted meal kits from Sunbasket (or give a general gift card, so they can pick what they'd like). If the person you want to surprise would love nothing more than not having to make dinner, go the route of ready-to-heat dishes and snacks instead. FYI, $200 will cover two weeks of Sunbasket for two people (that's three recipes per week).

Fast Facts

  • Known for: organic meal kits and oven-ready dishes
  • Delivery: most U.S. states
  • Shipping Cost: free shipping on first delivery

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Food Editor

Taryn Pire is PureWow’s food editor and has been writing about all things delicious since 2016. She’s developed recipes, reviewed restaurants and investigated food trends at...

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