Best Food Gifts For Everyone Who Loves To Eat

Posted 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 December box is our Holiday Cookie 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.

Gourmet Food Club - Eat & Relax

Gourmet Food Club - Eat & Relax

From $79.90 per box
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Shipping: FREE SHIPPING ON ALL US ORDERS!

Cocktail Crate monthly plan

Cocktail Crate monthly plan

From $57.17 per box
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Shipping: - Please order by the 20th to qualify for the current monthly box. - All orders are shipped via Royal Mail priority services (24 hours). - Only ships within the UK - Subscriptions automatically renew - cancel anytime

Around-the-World Subscription 2019

Around-the-World Subscription 2019

From $35.99 per box
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Try your hand at bold global flavors by cooking up some of the world’s finest dishes with International Meal Kits from Takeout Kit. From India, to Poland or Italy, each meal kit features a dish from a different country, delivering all the necessary ingredients, pre-measured for ease, to prepare some restaurant favorites in under an hour.

Shipping: FREE SHIPPING! You'll receive your first box in 1-4 business days (we ship from CA). After that, renewals ship on the 1st of every month. We'll be sending you (or your gift recipient) an email to choose your next kit on the 15th of each month.

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: All Eyes on Rye is slated to ship the week of December 4th! **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.

Box on the Rocks™ Cocktail Kits

Box on the Rocks™ Cocktail Kits

From $52.00 per box
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There’s no better way to impress party guests than with a unique but delicious cocktail. With the Box on the Rocks Cocktail Kit, you’ll receive three awesome cocktail recipes that were created by a team of expert mixologists and a Bar Tool that usually can’t be found at your local grocery store.

Shipping: Orders placed by the 6th of the month will ship on the 10th of the same month. Orders placed after the 6th will ship on the 10th of the next month. Following boxes ship around the 10th of each month.

"I absolutely loved the box. From packaging to the items inside. I loved the minis of Blue Curacao, practical to take with you anywhere and be able to be hostess with the mostess. I think the packaging color scheme is super fun and it arrived at my location in perfect condition. Also, great option for gifting from far away." - Vanessa L.

All-In-One Indian Spice Blends + Recipes - Make a Different Dish Every Month!

All-In-One Indian Spice Blends + Recipes - Make a Different Dish Every Month!

From $24.95 per box
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Shipping: We ship out immediately, within 3 days of your first order! Subsequent boxes will ship out mid-month!

BBQ Grill Lovers Box

BBQ Grill Lovers Box

From $54.99 per box
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Shipping: Your box will ship on the 14th of every month. Please order by the 7th of the month to get the current box.

Cajun Crate

Cajun Crate

From $34.00 per box
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For those who enjoy well-spiced food, bow down to the holy trinity of Louisiana cuisine with the Cajun Crate. Head down to the bayou to experience the bold flavors that hail from the Gulf Coast with recipes and 7 or more full-size food products, including spice mixes, sauces and roux, all direct from the state. An informative product guide details the products and the companies behind them.

Shipping: Sign up by The 10. Boxes ship mid month.

"We ordered this as a gift for friends who miss living in New Orleans and love Cajun food products. They have positively loved the boxes they've received. I think this may be a report gift for them. Thank you!" - Mary K.

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 June box is S'mores. 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 within the next week. You can use our printable gift notes or send a gift email to notify the recipient.

"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 $32.00 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 November will ship December 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.