11 Delectable Gifts for the Food Lover on Your List

The holidays are the perfect time to gift friends and family something they would never buy for themselves. Nothing says indulgence quite like a lavish culinary treat that might not otherwise be on the top of one’s day-to-day shopping. Best of all, the recipient doesn’t need to be a gourmand to appreciate this array of delectables meant to be savored—just a willingness to relish life’s greatest indulgences.

1. Peter Callahan Hot Dog Tray

Peter Callahan made his name as a caterer extraordinaire giving people the food they want in the most elegant version of itself. He brought pigs in a blanket, mini grilled cheese, and tiny sliders to the black-tie gala crowd. His line of serving pieces embodies that ethos perfectly, especially this gleaming hot dog wrapper serving tray.

2. Marcella’s Favorites Basket Gift from Gustiamo

When it comes to Italian cooking, Marcella Hazan is the ultimate icon who can do no wrong. Her special connection with the high-quality Italian products from Gustiamo prompted this special collection, which brings together her personal pantry favorites. Piennolo tomatoes, borlotti beans, and Valpolicella red wine vinegar are just a few of the classics that come assembled in a wooden box, repurposed from crates sourced at a produce market in the Bronx.

3. Amuse-Bouche by Melanie Dunea

Beloved for her extraordinary photography of celebrities and celebrity chefs alike, artist Melanie Dunea turns her lens on the art of food with this limited-edition tome titled Amuse-Bouche. With two cover options and limited to just 500 copies, this stunning book is truly something to savor, with models wearing ensembles cleverly constructed out of food.

4. Blackberry Farm—Farmstand Pantry Box

Epicureans flock to Blackberry Farm in Tennessee as the ultimate getaway for people who want to be as close as possible to their source of food. It’s possible to bring home some of that delectable joy with this Farmstead Pantry box, a delicious mix of jams, apple butter, pickled okra, and more.

5. Veuve Clicquot x Simon-Porte Jacquemus

Fashion and Champagne have long gone hand in hand. Now, the beloved designer Simon-Porte Jacquemus has fashioned his own breezy South of France limited-edition packaging for Veuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame 2018.

6. Christofle Caviar Service

Nothing looks quite as glamorous on a holiday buffet as caviar service. Christofle ups the ante with its quintessential silver-plated piece designed to keep all that deliciousness at just the right temperature.

7. Cochon Butcher Bacon

While food gifts typically come in elaborate, assorted boxes and abundant crates, there’s something to be said for simple, pure delicacies. Insiders know that no one does pork quite like New Orleans foodie mecca Cochon Butcher. Their house-cured bacon, seasoned with just salt, sugar, and brown sugar, and cut super thick, is simply beyond compare.

8. Ginori 1735 Cake Stand

Elegant gatherings become even more elevated when Ginori’s iconic Oriente Italiano is on the table. This season, any dessert buffet looks ever-so stylish with the addition of one of the new three-tier serving or cake stands. Anyone who loves to bake will simply adore receiving one of these pieces to show off their latest works of edible art.

9. Feast of the Seven Tinned Fishes

The Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes tradition has gained increased popularity over the last few years, with home chefs loving taking on the challenges of whipping up so many dishes to showcase the bounty of the sea. Saltie Girl, known for their premium tinned products, has captured that enthusiasm and put it together in a special gift basket featuring seven tinned fish. True aficionados will appreciate the high level of canning here, including sardines from France, mussels from Spain, and Branzino from Italy.

10. Chef Daniel Boloud’s Gourmet Holiday Collection

When it comes to French gastronomy in New York City, no one does it better than Daniel Boulud. This special gourmet collection highlights the best of seasonal sweet and savory treats from his Épicerie Boulud, including cannelés de Bordeaux, lemon madeleines, and charcuterie.

11. Marky’s Caviar

There’s caviar, and then there’s caviar. This extraordinary offering from Marky’s Caviar definitely falls into the latter. A leader in dedication to conservation and ethical practices, the company offers this Deluxe Experience, which includes Beluga caviar, a handmade box made using 100-percent vegan leather, a mother-of-pearl spoon, and a gold-plated tin opener. Connoisseurs will enjoy this American-farmed Huso Huso caviar’s creamy, buttery taste.