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20 Best Food Gift Baskets That Your Foodie Friends Will Love

Say goodbye to mismatched snack baskets.

By Elisabeth Narine, Amber Joglar and Danielle St. Pierre
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In the past, there have been a fair share of uninspired food baskets out there, composed of cardboard-flavored crackers and fruit that has likely seen better days. Luckily, times have changed and there's so many brands offering unique and customizable options now, you'll be spoilt for choice. The best food hampers out there combine delectable treats with giftworthy packaging and presentation to delight your recipient.

We’ve done the legwork for you and found the very best food gift baskets that are beautiful, and more importantly, don’t fall short on taste. Whether they enjoy a kick of heat with their meal, can’t start their day without an amazing cup of coffee, or can’t have enough gourmet snacks, there’s no shortage of unique food gift baskets to give. We’ve found food gift baskets that’ll impress even the pickiest recipients including a basket full of breakfast goodies, a pasta gift box from a New York-based brand for carb lovers, and a jerky-filled crate for the carnivores.

From under-$100 gifts to cheese baskets for their charcuterie board to boxes filled with chocolate for the serious sweet tooth, you’re bound to find the perfect tasty gift for every foodie in your life. No assembly required: Just order, set your recipient, and be prepared for an enthusiastic thank-you note.

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Satisfy Their Sweet Tooth

Elegant Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Gift Box

Elegant Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Gift Box
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Satisfy Their Sweet Tooth

Elegant Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Gift Box

$37 at Amazon

Make them a hero among their coworkers by sending these gourmet cookies to their office around snack time. This “basket” is stocked with 20 different chocolate-covered cookies in a variety of delectable flavors and toppings combinations such as almond crunch, cookie crumbs and dried cranberries.

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For the Party Host

2023 Ultimate Party Collection

2023 Ultimate Party Collection
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For the Party Host

2023 Ultimate Party Collection

If you’re shopping for a friend who usually hosts dinner parties and wine nights, this gift basket is exactly what they need to level up their next gathering.

The Party Collection has an incredible assortment of gourmet treats, including different flavors of cheese and crackers to cover all of their snack needs, plus cookies and maple pumpkin seeds for dessert.

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For Living La Dolce Vita

Burrata Lover's Collection

Burrata Lover's Collection
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For Living La Dolce Vita

Burrata Lover's Collection

If you’re gifting someone who loves gooey, delicious burrata, look no further. Curated by the clever foodies at Murray’s Cheese, this Burrata Lover’s Collection includes Murray’s burrata, gorgeous ribbons of Prosciutto di Parma, and Castelvetrano olives, all packaged in a rustic Murray’s signature gift box.

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For the Grill Master

Grill Masters Club Food Gift Basket

Grill Masters Club Food Gift Basket
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For the Grill Master

Grill Masters Club Food Gift Basket

We can't think of a better present for the pitmaster or barbecue guru in your life than this all-inclusive Grill Masters Club food gift box from Cratejoy.

Packed with four curated barbecue gifts per box, each monthly delivery includes delicious spice rubs, sauces, wood chips, and other grilling accessories, along with recipes, grilling tips, and more.

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For the Caffeine Fiend

World Coffee Tour Box

World Coffee Tour Box
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For the Caffeine Fiend

World Coffee Tour Box

This box allows you to gift the experience of coffee from all around the world, right in the comfort of their home. From fruity African blends to Latin American chocolatey coffee, you can enjoy flavors from a variety of regions for your customizable gift box. The box includes 16 different coffees, tasting notes, brewing tips, and the option to add a personal note.

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For Jam Fans

4 Piece Favorite Jam Collection

4 Piece Favorite Jam Collection
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For Jam Fans

4 Piece Favorite Jam Collection

We love the classic and homey New England harvest flavors packed inside this jam collection from Stonewall Kitchen, including their classic strawberry and wild Maine blueberry flavors.

Whether you’re looking for a foodie gift basket to bring to your in-laws’ home or gifting someone who just really loves jam, this gourmet assortment is sure to impress.

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For the Biscotti Aficionado

Gourmet Biscotti Cookie Gift Basket

Gourmet Biscotti Cookie Gift Basket
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For the Biscotti Aficionado

Gourmet Biscotti Cookie Gift Basket

Ditch those stale shortbread cookies from yesteryear and indulge in this gourmet Biscotti Cookie Gift Basket instead.

Drenched in decadent dark chocolate and decorated with various toppings like crushed peppermint, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips, these crunchy biscotti cookies are almost too pretty to eat. We said almost.

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For the Meat-and-Cheese Enthusiasts

Cheese & Sausage Lover's Gift Box

Cheese & Sausage Lover's Gift Box
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For the Meat-and-Cheese Enthusiasts

Cheese & Sausage Lover's Gift Box

Now 11% Off

Some of the best parts of a charcuterie board are the meat and cheese combinations, but it can be a challenge to find a good pairing.

So why not a gift basket compiled of a variety of cheese and sausages, packaged and ready to go? Your gift recipient will get to experience a range of flavors and expand your taste palette, making it a true win-win in our book.

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Unique Flavors and Locally-Sourced

Seasonal Pasta Subscription

Seasonal Pasta Subscription
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Unique Flavors and Locally-Sourced

Seasonal Pasta Subscription

If you're as pasta-obsessed as we are, there's no better gift to receive than a pasta subscription box, which ensures a constant carb flow to your front door.

This genius pasta subscription from New York-based pasta brand Sfoglini lets you choose between 3- or 6-month increments, and each month's box includes two 16-ounce boxes of seasonal handmade noodles.

For serious pasta fans, this just might be the best riff on a food gift basket ever created.

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For a Decadent Date Night

Chocolate Treasure Box with Wine

Chocolate Treasure Box with Wine
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For a Decadent Date Night

Chocolate Treasure Box with Wine

Now 50% Off

OK, it’s basically impossible not to salivate over just the image of this gift basket, right? Harry & David’s classic food gift basket has tons of treats, from their beloved Moose Munch chocolate-covered popcorn to signature truffles. It also comes with a red blend wine pairing to bring out all the hidden accents of the chocolate.

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A Mini Fiesta

Chippin' Dippin' And Margarita Sippin' The Day Away

Chippin' Dippin' And Margarita Sippin' The Day Away
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A Mini Fiesta

Chippin' Dippin' And Margarita Sippin' The Day Away

This gift is a party in a basket. It has everything your recipient will need to sip and dip their stress away including grain-free tortilla chips, queso cheese, and Baja lime margarita mix.

It’s also packed with fresh ingredients to whip up a delicious guacamole and Mexican chocolate cha-chas made with a hint of cinnamon and cayenne to end on a sweet and spicy note.

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For Breakfast in Bed

New England Breakfast Gift

New England Breakfast Gift
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For Breakfast in Bed

New England Breakfast Gift

Treat your recipient to a traditional New England breakfast with this Stonewall Kitchen food gift basket. It’s filled with six delicious products all beautifully packaged in a Nantucket-style basket. With goods like medium roast ground coffee, farmhouse pancake and waffle mix, cinnamon bun mix, and Maine maple syrup, they’ll enjoy staying in on the weekends.

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For the Caveman Cravings

Primal Hunger Crate

Primal Hunger Crate
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For the Caveman Cravings

Primal Hunger Crate

This food gift basket offering from Man Crates is packed with delicious jerky and seasoned nuts to satisfy any primal craving. It includes butter toffee almonds, chili citrus cashews, and jerky of different meats — bison, venison, beef, and turkey.

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For Late-Night Munchies

The Salt Fix

The Salt Fix
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For Late-Night Munchies

The Salt Fix

If your recipient prefers savory treats over sweet ones, this is the food basket for them. It’s filled with a collection of small-batch salty snacks including seasoned nuts, artisanal popcorn, and potato chips.

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Best Snack Assortment

Artisan Medley® Gift Box

Artisan Medley® Gift Box
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Best Snack Assortment

Artisan Medley® Gift Box

Now 67% Off

This fruit, cheese, and snack-centric Artisan Medley Gift Box from the artisans at Harry & David has a little something for every foodie on your list. It includes sweet and savory snacks such as crunchy Moose Munch popcorn, fresh Royal Riviera Pears, sharp white cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked summer sausage, smoked salmon, and dark chocolate-covered pretzels.

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For a Memorable Dinner Party

Butcher's Classic Assortment

Butcher's Classic Assortment
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For a Memorable Dinner Party

Butcher's Classic Assortment

Now 51% Off

If you’re looking to give the gift of an epic spread for a dinner party, this food gift basket from Omaha Steaks will have their dining table set. The box includes an assortment of meats curated by the butcher and sides to match including butcher’s cut filet mignons to individual scalloped potatoes to chocolate molten lava cakes for dessert.

Plus, it comes with a jar of their delicious signature seasoning to prepare all your meats.

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For the Charcuterie-Obsessed

Salami Bouquet

Salami Bouquet
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For the Charcuterie-Obsessed

Salami Bouquet

What’s even better than a bouquet of roses? A bouquet of gourmet salami sourced from Portland, Oregon-based Olympia Provisions, obviously! Choose from a three- or six-sausage arrangement based on how hungry your recipient is.

The bouquet comes wrapped in rustic butcher’s paper, all tied up with a festive red ribbon for good measure. Their charcuterie board will be thanking you.

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For Family Pizza Night

Harry & David Pizza Kit

Harry & David Pizza Kit
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For Family Pizza Night

Harry & David Pizza Kit

Gift the pizza afficionados in your life this food basket that comes complete with everything they'll need to make a homemade pie — organic artisan pizza crusts, colby jack and Sicilian jack cheese, organic heirloom tomato marinara sauce, roasted bell peppers, and traditional sliced pepperoni. The kit makes two 10-inch pizzas.

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Spice Up Their Life

Tame to Insane Hot Sauce Box

Tame to Insane Hot Sauce Box
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Spice Up Their Life

Tame to Insane Hot Sauce Box

Think your pal is ready to tame the flame? Consider gifting them this gift box from Food52. It comes complete with 11 different sauces, ranging from mild to maybe-this-was-a-mistake hot. Use them to spice up a classic dish or try a hot sauce challenge, if you're feeling brave enough.

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For the Health Nut

Oh! Nuts Dried Fruit and Nuts Gift Basket

Oh! Nuts Dried Fruit and Nuts Gift Basket
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For the Health Nut

Oh! Nuts Dried Fruit and Nuts Gift Basket

Whether you're hosting a charcuterie night at home or gifting to your favorite foodie, this best-seller is most certainly not your average fruit basket.

Filled with gourmet goodies and snacks, including dried nectarines, diced pineapple, Turkish apricots, and an assortment of crunchy nuts, this food gift basket makes the perfect gift for a friend who is health-conscious.

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Elisabeth Narine

Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.  

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Amber is the Digital Content Producer for Popular Mechanics, Runner's World and Bicycling, where she covers a range of tasks for the commerce team. She also writes fashion and beauty content for Best Products. Her work has been featured across all of the Enthusiast Group sites. In her free time you can likely find her watching horror movies, reading a good thriller book, or listening to a comedy podcast.

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Senior Food & Drink Editor

Danielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish. Prior to joining BestProducts.com in 2016, she was slinging fancy cocktails in Brooklyn, reporting on the best bars and restaurants in the country for Food & Wine magazine, and drinking all the whiskey New York has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her catching the end of happy hour at her favorite bars in New York or dreaming up pretty new drink recipes.

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