The Best Gifts for Foodies of All Kinds

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Everyone has at least one foodie in their life. Whether they’re an impressive home cook, a restaurant devotee, or a professional working in the industry these are the people who make our lives more delicious — literally, by filling our lives with tasty bites and superior sips, but also figuratively, with their infectious enthusiasm for the pleasures of wining and dining.

But gifting a foodie can be intimidating. You don’t want to give them a kitchen tool they already have or guess at a luxury treat that winds up not being to their taste. You can always play it safe with a gift card to their favorite cookware brand or fancy restaurant, but an actual hand-selected pick always goes much further when it comes to making someone feel seen, understood and appreciated — which is the power of a great gift.

To get your appetite for gifting going, we’ve surveyed the big names and the up-and-comers for the best gifts for foodies, no matter the occasion. Shopping for other types of recipients? See more of The Hollywood Reporter‘s gift guides here, from finds under $100 to tech presents and more.

Yummly Smart Meat Thermometer

For the grillmasters, Yummly’s smart meat thermometer makes it easy for them to get the perfect results every time. The device can be controlled via a smartphone app, which features built-in timers and alerts, pre-sets for different types of foods and more.

Williams Sonoma Gift Crate European Cheese & Charcuterie

Williams Sonoma’s collection of European cheeses and charcuterie is the kind of “thank you” gift that will make your gourmand recipient feel truly appreciated. It’s packed with traditionally-made meats and cheese, eager for a loaf of bread or fancy crackers.

Areaware Wavy Serving Set

This set of wooden serving utensils by design-driven home goods brand Areaware brings a playful element to group dinners.

Bokksu Subscription Box

For the snack lover who can’t get enough of Japanese treats (think sesame seed crackers, mochi candies and steak-flavored Cheetos), Bokksu will make sure your or your recipient’s pantry is always in stock. The snack subscription box includes 20 to 24 snacks and teas based on a theme — such as Moon Festival or Summer Matsuri — that honors the country’s culture, and each subscription supports family-run businesses in Japan. You can subscribe to deliveries monthly or every three, six or 12 months. (If they’re not into snacks, check out more of the best subscription boxes for women and men.)

HyperChiller Beverage Cooler

Inexpensive but impactful, the HyperChiller cools liquids in just 60 seconds, turning hot coffee into iced, or bringing room-temperature beer to a crisp, drinkable status in just a minute.

Sophie Lou Jacobsen Wave Pitcher

Entertainers with a whimsical side will love anything from Sophie Lou Jacobsen, who employs playful color and just-unusual-enough details in her glassware. This brown wave pitcher is pretty enough to leave out — maybe with a long-stemmed flower peaking out — when not in use. And it’s dishwasher safe!

Lomi Kitchen Composter

Lomi’s countertop device makes composting easy, turning food waste — scraped directly from plates or chopping blocks — into dirt in as little as four hours. The nutrient-rich dirt can be used indoors for house plants or outdoors in the garden, and the process can reduce weekly garbage by up to 80 percent.

Fredricks and Mae Small Chopping Block

These colorful cutting boards are pretty enough to double as serveware. They’re made from leftover materials used in the production of solid color boards from food-safe plastic.

Ess-a-Bagel Brunch Kit for Six

Goldbelly has a selection of iconic restaurants across the US that ship their most famous dishes — think New York bagels, Chicago deep dish and Texas BBQ — to your door. It’s the perfect gifting resource for a foodie who has moved cities or has a special place in their heart for a certain travel destination.

On Vegetables Cookbook by Jeremy Fox

When in doubt, opt for a beautiful cookbook. Choose one written by a favorite chef or on a cuisine they’ve been trying to tackle, like Jeremy Fox’s On Vegetables. Or, something you secretly wish they cooked more of for you.

Flamingo Estate The Picnic Basket

This five-piece set from Los Angeles’ Flamingo Estate (the decadent home and garden oasis of artist Richard Christiansen), has everything your favorite foodie needs for an elevated picnic. The set includes a bottle of heritage EVOO, earthy chipotle salsa, wildflower honey and a bottle of rosé. (Oprah Winfrey and Chrissy Teigen are fans of the brand.)