Shopping for a food lover this holiday season? If you’re looking for a gift they’ll truly appreciate, here are some unique ideas to inspire you:
Books
If your friend or family member loves reading, you should get them food-related books. You should note that the book gift works if they love reading. If they don’t like reading, they most likely won’t appreciate your gift and they might toss it the moment they receive it. You don’t want this, do you?
When selecting the books, choose one word that either characterizes the recipient or conveys the experience you want them to have. The book can be easy, fun, escapism, thriftiness, curiosity, etc.
Gifting a book is a great way to improve the recipient’s knowledge and a great opportunity to support what you enjoy.
If you have small bookstores in your area, you should know that they generate a large portion of their revenue during the holiday season, and purchasing from them helps to keep them open.
So, buy from there if your desired book can be found in these stores.
Consumable gifts
A great physical presence is one that people can use and enjoy. Such a gift is ideal for people who enjoy cooking and exploring various flavors and people who want a ‘thing’ to open but don’t have a lot of space to store items for the long term.
Spices, high-quality oils, vinegars and preservatives (consider buying them from local makers), and drinks are excellent edible gifts.
There is also the Santa’s Favorites Gift Pack by Two Rivers Coffee Company that you can try out. Two Rivers Coffee Company offers Santa’s Favorites Gift Pack, a limited-edition sampler pack that embodies the warmth and joy of the Christmas season.
This flavored coffee and hot chocolate sampler is perfect for adding a festive touch to any occasion. Each cup encapsulates the season’s essence, ranging from minty refreshing to spicy sweetness.
Beautifully wrapped in a festive Christmas box, Santa’s Favourites Gift Pack is ideal for stockings, gift exchanges, or as a seasonal treat for yourself.
If you are wondering where to find a consumable gift, there are plenty of places to scour. Local farmers’ markets, herb shops, cooking, coffee and gourmet shops, and health food stores are excellent locations to look at.
Virtual cooking classes
Virtual gifts have become the go-to for many people and there is no reason you shouldn’t gift your loved one.
After all, we live in a time where we have access to a wealth of experiences, which allows us to share them with anyone, anywhere.
The beauty of virtual classes for gifts is that you can gift them to anyone from anywhere.
For your gift to be appreciated, ensure that you give it to someone eager and excited to try new things. They also should have time to attend the virtual classes.
As you choose the virtual classes, think about the kinds of experiences that the recipient enjoys, and what they hope to learn or do in the near future. And most importantly, what you want them to gain from the gift.
For example, do you want to help them start a new business? Do I want them to have the opportunity to unplug and relax while learning a new cooking style? Or to delve deeply into a special recipe, or to stretch their creative mind in new ways?
There are many online courses and experiences to pick from. You only need to find the one you feel will be ideal for your recipient.
Newsletter subscriptions
Newsletter subscriptions are an excellent way to let your loved ones go deeper into an area of their interest. Membership in various food-related organizations also provides a consistent rotation of new delicacies to taste.
If you want to offer someone (or yourself) a premium subscription to a newsletter, you should take your time to research and ensure that the newsletter is worth it.
In addition to the regular emails, paid customers should receive significant discounts on all online classes and priority booking for individual sessions.
If the newsletter owner has books, as a paid member you should be able to get the books for free or at discounted prices.
If you plan to get a newsletter subscription for a loved one, you should get them a subscription for a person they adore. As a food lover, this is most likely a chef. They don’t need to be a celebrity chef, but they should be a hero in the recipient’s eyes.
Cookware
Any food enthusiast needs high-quality kitchen tools and cookware. Consider goods like a professional chef’s knife or a multifunctional cast-iron skillet.
Like with the other gifts, you should know more about the recipient’s needs to buy them a gift they will appreciate. This is because if you buy them something they already have or don’t need, they most likely won’t enjoy it that much, and your efforts will all be in vain.
This calls for you to take your time and determine what your loved one needs. If you have been to their home and you have evidence of them struggling or complaining about their old kettle, you can get them a new one.
When making the purchase, also consider the size of their family. You don’t want to buy an appliance that is too large or too small for their family that they are unable to use it. Ensure that the cookware item is a good fit for them.
Parting shot
These are some gift ideas you can consider when considering gifting a foodie this Christmas. As we have been saying, the key to getting the best gift is to research your loved one and find out their personality and needs.
This way, you not only get to gift them a gift that they cherish, but you also get to touch their pain points, which means that they appreciate you, and your relationship lasts for a long time.
Who wouldn’t want this?
