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36 Best Food Gifts Of 2023 To Impress Every Type Of Foodie In Your Life

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What's not to like about a good food gift? The recipient gets to eat what's under the wrapping paper, or at least be outfitted with something to help them enjoy food more.

The best food gifts do a few important things. First, they expand our love for what nourishes us. Second, they expose us to new food cultures and edible horizons. They can help us sharpen our skills and prepare meals better. And sometimes, they just scratch a primal itch (looking at you, box of chocolates).

That said, it's not always easy to appease the foodie in your life. With dietary restrictions, palate preferences, and overarching trends, it can be tough to keep up with what will be tasty and useful. Fear not, we've got you covered and just in time for the holidays.

What does a great food gift look like? Well, we're thinking clever trivets for the home chef and a bundle of edibles that reflect the flavors of the big city. Perhaps it's a modernist knife set for the friend with the cool kitchen. We've got some great options that reflect the broad and intriguing world of food.

Read on for the 36 best food gifts in 2023—all in-stock and ready to shop for your last-minute holiday gift-giving. Happy eating!

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Best Pizza Oven to Gift

Solo Stove Solo Stove Bonfire Pi Fire

Solo Stove Bonfire Pi Fire
Best Pizza Oven to Gift

Solo Stove Solo Stove Bonfire Pi Fire

$260 at Amazon$260 at Walmart

This clever attachment fits atop the Solo Stove Bonfire and allows users to make some great pizza at home. Featuring a compact oven and pizza stone, one can evenly cook some za up top while enjoying the flames and even roasting marshmallows down below. Now that's the makings of a good backyard meal.

Best Lesser-Known Snacks to Gift

Ziba Heirloom Shakhurbai Almonds

Heirloom Shakhurbai Almonds
Best Lesser-Known Snacks to Gift

Ziba Heirloom Shakhurbai Almonds

Ziba is behind some of the coolest snacks on the planet, sourced from Afghanistan. They're healthy and come in a bunch of lesser-known forms, like apricot kernels of these one-of-a-kind almonds.

Best Tailgater Bundle to Gift

KC Cattle Company Tailgater Bundle

Tailgater Bundle
Best Tailgater Bundle to Gift

KC Cattle Company Tailgater Bundle

Does your eater like to tailgate? Set them up properly with this amazing bundle. It's full of delicious proteins, just begging for the grill. And the beef is wagyu, so you know it's good.

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Best Trivet to Gift

Le Creuset Magnetic Wooden Trivet

Magnetic Wooden Trivet
Best Trivet to Gift

Le Creuset Magnetic Wooden Trivet

Finally, a trivet worth getting excited about. Featuring acacia wood and a magnetic core, this option is superior to the rest. The silicone rings help the magnet keeps that dish securely in place while the trivet itself can handle heat up to 482 F.

Best Food Composter to Gift

Lomi Smart Waste Electric Kitchen Composter

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Smart Waste Electric Kitchen Composter
Best Food Composter to Gift

Lomi Smart Waste Electric Kitchen Composter

Now 24% Off

Give the gift of food sustainability with this smart composter. Food waste is a big deal and this sophisticated machine will help cut down on what ends up in the landfill. Combine the powder with your organic refuse and you've got the makings for some great fertilizer for your garden.

Best Modern Cooking Tool to Gift

Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide

Joule Turbo Sous Vide
Best Modern Cooking Tool to Gift

Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide

Now 33% Off

For the foodie who likes the latest trending gadgets, here's a fine one. This sous vide setup utilizes an immersion calculator to cook proteins in about half the time of traditional methods and to absolute perfection.

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Best Wine Glasses to Gift

Riedel The O Cabernet Wine Tumbler - Set of 4

The O Cabernet Wine Tumbler - Set of 4
Best Wine Glasses to Gift

Riedel The O Cabernet Wine Tumbler - Set of 4

Riedel makes a stellar wine glass and this set of four lives up to the brand's reputation. Stemless, they'll bring your wine to temperature faster and be less likely to break, always a plus when you're hosting friends over some Pinot Gris.

Best City Food to Gift

Taste of New York Taste of New York Wanderer Box

 Taste of New York Wanderer Box
Best City Food to Gift

Taste of New York Taste of New York Wanderer Box

Give them a big bite of the Big Apple with this royal sampler from Taste of New York. One gets to chow down on all kinds of NYC staples, from bagels and hot dogs to pizza and cheesecake.

Best Tinned Fish to Gift

Fishwife Tinned Fish Lovers Full Collection

Tinned Fish Lovers Full Collection
Best Tinned Fish to Gift

Fishwife Tinned Fish Lovers Full Collection

Tinned fish is not just having a moment, it's having a full on renaissance. We love the options from Fishwife, featuring amazing proteins from the sea treated to just the right amount of oil and spices. Break out the crusty bread and get eating.

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Best Hydroponic Grower to Gift

Lettuce Grow THE FARMSTAND

THE FARMSTAND
Best Hydroponic Grower to Gift

Lettuce Grow THE FARMSTAND

Gardening season may be coming to a close but not indoors. This hydroponic device allows you to grow produce inside even during the colder months. And nothing beats some fresh greens, herbs or veggies.

Best New Cookbook to Gift

Clarkson Potter Simply West African: Easy, Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen

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Best New Cookbook to Gift

Clarkson Potter Simply West African: Easy, Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen

Now 39% Off

Expand their culinary horizons with this amazing cookbook featuring the vibrant food of West Africa. The giftee will surely gain a new favorite dish or two and learn how to make things like chicken yassa tacos and blackened salmon with moyo sauce.

Best Breakfast to Gift

Williams Sonoma Ham & Cheese Croissants - Set of 16

Ham & Cheese Croissants - Set of 16
Best Breakfast to Gift

Williams Sonoma Ham & Cheese Croissants - Set of 16

Breakfast is the preface to the day so do it right with a hearty savory pastry from Williams Sonoma. The flaky crust is worth salivating over and, when paired with a glass of juice or a cup of coffee, there's hardly a better morning routine.

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Best Knife Set to Gift

hast. Minimalist Knife Set

Minimalist Knife Set
Best Knife Set to Gift

hast. Minimalist Knife Set

We've all seen the wooden knife block (yawn). This setup is a little different, decidedly modern and great for the home chef looking for something chic and even a little showy. Best, the knives are of quality and come with a ceramic honing rod.

Best Coffee to Gift

Cometeer Cometeer Coffee Pods

Cometeer Coffee Pods
Best Coffee to Gift

Cometeer Cometeer Coffee Pods

Now 22% Off

There are a lot of instant coffee and pod options out there but none that taste as authentic as Cometeer. Collaborating with some of the best roasters in the U.S., the brand has established itself as top player in a crowded field. Not only does it taste like it came straight from your favorite coffee shop, the pods are also recyclable.

Best Canned Goods to Gift

Heyday Canning Co. Variety Pack

Variety Pack
Best Canned Goods to Gift

Heyday Canning Co. Variety Pack

With amazing flavors like apricot glazed baked beans and kimchi sesame navy beans, legumes just got way more interesting. These canned gems sport beautiful labels and can both accent great meal or -- with a little rice or veggies -- be the delicious main event.

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Best Snack Pack to Gift

Bokksu Market Discovery Pack

Discovery Pack
Best Snack Pack to Gift

Bokksu Market Discovery Pack

Now 14% Off

Expose your foodie friend or family member to some faraway treats with this Discovery Pack. They'll get to enjoy everything from mochi and ramen to candies and condiments, all hailing from Asia.

Best Healthy Cookbook to Gift

Harry N. Abrams Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession

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Best Healthy Cookbook to Gift

Harry N. Abrams Salad Freak: Recipes to Feed a Healthy Obsession

Now 47% Off

You'll never look at salad the same way after working with this excellent cookbook. It's a reminder that with a little creativity, salad can do just about anything, not to mention offer a supremely healthy meal. The book features 100 recipes.

Best DIY Food to Gift

Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit

Tortilla Starter Kit
Best DIY Food to Gift

Masienda Tortilla Starter Kit

You're probably doing tortillas all wrong. Elevate your game with this starter kit from the good folks at Masienda. It comes with a great press, plus two kinds of masa harina -- the makings for some truly flavorful and perfectly-cooked tortillas, a culinary staple.

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Best Dessert to Gift

Honey Cheesecakes Georgia Peach Crumble Cheesecake

Georgia Peach Crumble Cheesecake
Best Dessert to Gift

Honey Cheesecakes Georgia Peach Crumble Cheesecake

With Gold Belly, you can ship some of the best work of some of the best eateries right to your doorstep. Here, you can treat the sweet tooth in your life to some Georgia peach crumble cheesecake. It's the rich and fruit-forward taste of summer, even as the days get shorter.

Best Hot Sauce to Gift

Thoughtfully Hot Sauce Sampler Set

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Hot Sauce Sampler Set
Best Hot Sauce to Gift

Thoughtfully Hot Sauce Sampler Set

Now 17% Off

Hot sauce fans love not only the heat of hot sauce, but the flavor. And this hot sauce sampler set has more than 30 different flavors in mini bottles, including vegan and vegetarian options, so they can find their next favorite.

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Mark Stock

Mark Stock is a food, drink, and outdoors writer from Portland, Oregon. He spent years making, selling, and sipping Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills before a full return to his journalistic roots in 2016. In addition to Men's Health, he writes for SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, The Somm Journal, The Drake, Willamette Week, Travel Oregon, and more.  

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Christian Gollayan
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Christian Gollayan oversees e-commerce content for Men's Health and Women's Health. Previously, he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in Food & Wine, InStyle, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.

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