Having a foodie friend is beneficial for a few reasons: they know all the best restaurants, they love to cook for you, and they’re really easy to shop for.
When a food lover’s birthday rolls around, you know for a fact that something sweet or savory is going to be just what they need to brighten their day. However, if you know that a food-related gift will hit the spot but you’re not quite sure what to buy, here are a few ideas to get you going.
Kitchen Equipment
If your foodie friend is the cooking type rather than the dining-out type, then you can help them invest in their kitchen by gifting them some awesome equipment. A high-quality knife, a great knife sharpener, a wooden cutting board, or a gorgeous ceramic Dutch oven are some staples that could really elevate their cooking experience.
Nifty kitchen gadgets like mandolins, veggie choppers, garlic crushes, waffle irons, and pie presses are some examples of fun niche items to bring a change to their usual repertoire.
Gourmet Oils and Spices
High-quality oil is as valuable as gold to a food lover, and gifting them something special to cook with is a great idea. A luxurious olive oil for cooking or a flavorful infused oil to drizzle over salads are both great options.
Artisan spices and seasonings are another great idea to bring a burst of flavor to their cooking or offer them the opportunity to delve into new cuisines.
Popular Cookbooks
We all need a little inspiration from time to time, and your average foodie is probably sick of relying on viral social media recipes.
Carefully curated and artfully perfected recipes developed by one of their favorite chefs will help them bring new life to their kitchen. As an added bonus, many popular cookbooks are stunningly designed and will look great displayed in their kitchen!
Meal Kit Subscriptions
Perhaps your foodie friend wants to get a little more experimental in their kitchen but isn’t sure where to start – this is where meal kits can be super helpful.
Subscribe them to a meal kit that sends over recipes and ingredients that will push them out of their comfort zone and force them to try something new, but with a little extra helping hand and security from the ease of the meal kit.
A Snack Hamper
Some foodies just love to eat, and that’s okay too! Not everyone is a chef, but that doesn’t discount us from enjoying the finer things in life.
In this case, gift your foodie friend a food hamper featuring a selection of their absolute favorite snacks and treats. Some gourmet chocolates, candied nuts, and other tasty treats will be a hit. Throw in some interesting assortments they’ve never tried before, and you’ll have an awning present.
Dinner on You
There’s nothing quite like the gift of quality time. You can richly spoil the food lovers in your life by simply inviting them for a dinner out at their favorite place or an exciting new restaurant you know they’ve been wanting to try.
Treating them to a meal will be a lovely gift, and you’ll both enjoy the added bonus of spending an evening together.
