Food lovers are notoriously difficult to shop for because gifting a perishable offers its fair share of limitations. However, if you have a food lover as your loved one or best friend, you need to have a stock of amazing food gift ideas to sustain you through birthdays, holidays, and all manner of special occasions. Here are some tips on choosing a unique food gift that will show how much you care.
1. The Power of Gift Cards
Gift cards may seem reminiscent of the early 2000s but they can still pack a punch especially if you secure a reservation or get your friend or loved one a substantial discount or free meal at a restaurant they adore or had been dying to check out. They say there is no such thing as a free lunch but it makes for a great present particularly if gifted during the holiday season or weekend so the receiver can make the most of it. Consider buying a gift card to a black-owned restaurant, especially during black restaurant week.
2. A Basket Of Culinary Delight
A gourmet food basket that has small but amazing portions of wonderfully made food to try can be a brilliant gift to give someone who lives for new experiences and exploration through cuisine. You can also choose a themed food basket that goes with a certain cuisine that you know your friend likes. Many food baskets and bouquets are completely dessert-oriented and can be a lot of fun for those of your loved ones who have a sweet tooth. A nice handwritten note thrown in and plenty of ribbons are all that is needed to make someone’s day!
3. A Cooking Class For An Enthusiast
Food lovers are usually people who love to cook or dabble in preparing meals, and they are often chefs too! Gifting someone a registration to a much-sought-after cooking class can really set them up for months. Research cooking classes available in your area and sign up a loved one to pay all the fees in advance. You can set the caveat that they need to invite you over for a meal to cook what they have learned!
4. A Gadget To Change The Game
New kitchen gadgets are coming out all the time that promise convenience, better results, and major time savings. If you know of a kitchen device that is new on the market that can really change the game in the kitchen for your friend or loved one, consider getting it and surprising them with it. Many websites now offer cash-back savings, discounts as well as installment payment methods if you think you’ll be taking a financial blow with regard to your budget.
5. Chocolate Or Sweets To Delight
A fine selection of chocolate or artisanal sweets or even a cookie tin filled with gorgeous themed cookies is always welcome because a food lover can offer them to guests at their home and slowly devour them over a period of time. They also make an excellent choice for Passover gift baskets. Your food lover friend would love to treat themselves to a few sweets or a piece of chocolate with their evening tea after a hard day’s work!
