The Best Gift Ideas for Foodies

They say the best gifts are food gifts!

Buying gifts for people who love food and drink is in theory an easy task but there are so many food gift baskets and wine gift hampers available that the choice can be quite daunting. A ‘foodie’ describes a person who has a special interest in or knowledge of food and who no doubt would have a thing or two to say if you presented them with any old food hamper. Selecting the perfect food gift basket comes down to budget, taste and content as well as what your loved one enjoys tucking into.

If you’re not sure what food and drink your loved one enjoys or if you are looking for a food gift basket for someone who is hard to buy for then check out our guide to the best gift ideas for food lovers below…

Food Gift Ideas for Gourmet Lovers

Food gift hampers are an excellent gift for any occasion including Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries as they always contain something for everyone. Gourmet food gift baskets range from the moderately priced Sherwood Gift Hamper which contains a delicious mix of pate, cheese, shortbread and biscuits – all with a distinct Scottish theme.  At the other end of the scale the deluxe food gift basket All Seasons Luxury Hamper features 12 delicious items. The treats in this food hamper include everything from delicious drinks such as Twinings Luxury Chocolate Drink and Montana Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, to indulgent gourmet snacks such as cookies, rich fruit cake and chocolates.  Not only will it please all food lovers but the faux leather storage box will make a fantastic everlasting gift and is great for a wedding gift or a new home gift.

If your budget is tight but you still want to treat your foodie friend then a wine gift hamper is a great way to give them a taste of luxury at a fraction of the price. There is a wine for every occasion and every accompaniment from chocolate to cheese so whatever your loved one likes you can give them a sensationally tasty gift. The popular Wine, Cheese and Biscuits Hamper costs just over £20 and contains exactly what it says – a bottle of Cotes du Rhone wine, a selection of cheese and sesame seed biscuits.  It's guaranteed to be thoroughly enjoyed by food lovers and is also the perfect pick me up for new parents or get well occasion. 

Food Gift Ideas for any Occasion

It’s not just foodies who enjoy tucking into a hamper of lovely nibbles as a food gift basket makes the perfect gift for every occasion. If you know someone who is poorly then there’s nothing like a Cookies and Muffins Gift to cheer them up and keep them entertained, some of the cookies and muffin gift boxes even come with ‘Get Well Soon’ balloons to really put a smile on your loved one’s face.  Anniversary gifts can often be difficult to buy, especially if a couple is celebrating 30 or more years together but a food hamper is a great way to celebrate milestone anniversaries, especially a party hamper such as the Ashton Hamper which includes a bottle of bubbly.  For the man who has everything what better gift than a beer or lager hamper, hugely popular as a standalone gift or you could team it with popular retro sweets such as  the retro sweet sensations hamper for the perfect birthday gift.

Whether you are shopping for a gourmet enthusiast or if you’re looking for a unique and delicious gifts for a special occasion, Smart Gift Solutions have plenty of food hampers for every occasion.