35 Best Food Gifts That Are Truly Chef’s Kiss

“Recently my friends had a tinned fish night where we tried a bunch of delicious tinned foods like salmon, anchovies, tuna, octopus, oysters—you name it. Fishwife reigned supreme in flavor, so if your giftee is a fan of smoky salmon, this is one they’ll love,” says Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle. And if they already have all the tinned foods they can eat, gift them these cute tinned fish tongs.

I switched out my generic grocery store olive oil for this best-selling Graza extra-virgin olive oil option years ago and haven't looked back. Home chefs will appreciate the easy-to-use squeeze bottles with the twist-open top, which help reduce mess.

An Amazon gift always comes in handy when you need something quick. This 12-piece Godiva chocolate gift box includes fun flavors like French vanilla, chocolate souffle, and chocolate lava cake. It's also housed in an attractive gift box with a satin ribbon, so you don't have to worry about scrounging around for wrapping paper.

Snagging a reservation at NYC’s Carbone is no easy feat, but thanks to this pasta sauce set, they can enjoy the tastes of the famous Italian restaurant right at home. Each variety pack has four flavors, including tomato basil and roasted garlic. Yum!

From DIY cocktails to homemade cheesecakes, these Italian wild cherries offer a bright, fruity edge to whatever recipe your foodie friend adds them to. A plus? After the cherries are used up, they can wash out the jar and repurpose it as a cute vase.

Stock up your giftee with tasty spreads—such as strawberry jam, red pepper jelly, or blue cheese herb mustard—that give toast, sandwiches, burgers, and more an instant flavor boost. Bonus: This sampler set comes nearly arranged in a vibrantly printed gift box.

This unique gift is an excellent idea for the aspiring home chef who keeps saving online recipes but never gets around to making them. With a Bon Appétit gift box subscription, they’ll get exclusive recipes and specialty ingredients delivered right to their door.

Don’t go through the headache of trying to create a charcuterie board from scratch for your loved one—I’ve been there, done that, and won’t do it again. Instead, order this gourmet option that boasts mixed nuts, meats, cheeses, and a pull-out drawer complete with serving utensils.

Transport them back to childhood with this red-and-white tin filled with bite-size Mrs. Fields cookies. Each comes with five of the brand’s iconic flavors, including chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin.

This pleasantly pink BonBon gift box has become my default present for friends and family. From birthdays to engagement announcements, if you have a reason to celebrate, you’re most likely getting one of these candy shipments from me. There are various mixes to choose from, but my go-to is the sweet-and-sour option.

Speaking of birthdays, here’s a birthday present that can be delivered to your door (depending on your location). “I ordered this for my boyfriend’s birthday and he absolutely loved it,” says Glamour’s Calle.

If you're looking for an elevated dark chocolate gift, check out this best-selling Raaka set that will satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. They'll savor every bite of these plant-based bars, which include flavors like coconut milk with notes of berries and cream and pink sea salt with a cherry maple edge.

If you’re unsure what to get them, order this mega-size gift basket packed with chocolate-covered pretzels, caramel-drizzled popcorn, and peanut brittle. It has a little something for everyone.

If the coffee lover in your life likes to have a little sweet treat with their cup of joe, this is a nice way to bring baked goods to their home. You can skip the hour or so spent baking in the kitchen and order this gourmet gift basket featuring two dozen individually wrapped brownies. Each batch is made with dark Callebaut Belgian chocolate, farm-fresh eggs, and pure butter.

Bookmark this gourmet food basket for when you need a last-minute gift for the snack enthusiast in your life. From deluxe Lindt chocolate truffles to honey mustard sourdough pretzels, it has everything they’ll need for the ultimate snack spread.

Show them you care with these towering boxes of dried fruits and nuts, which include sweet dried pineapple rings, roasted salted cashews, and California-grown Turkish apricots.

Blow the ice cream lover in your life's mind with this tasty gift from Jeni’s, the famous Ohio-founded ice cream company that’s been churning out delectable frozen treats since 2002. This box includes the brand’s best-selling flavors, including brambleberry crisp, salty caramel, and brown butter almond brittle.

For a gift that looks as good as it tastes, order this picture-perfect Brightland option they’ll always want to keep out on their countertop. The four-piece set comes with an earthy cold-press olive oil ideal for dipping bread and a zingy champagne-orange vinegar suited for salads.

Give them a taste of the English countryside with this wicker gift basket filled with Earl Grey tea, shortbread cookies, black cherry preserves, and more. I recently received a version of this hamper from one of my best friends across the pond, and I can’t stop raving about it—I even repurposed the basket as bedroom storage.

Packed with Castelvetrano olives, cave-aged Gruyére, and olive oil crackers, this impressively curated charcuterie board is a no-brainer for the cheese enthusiast in your life.

Help them throw a Bridgerton-inspired tea time with this petits fours gift box. These handheld treats are made with moist vanilla pound cake, vanilla mascarpone, house-made strawberry preserves, and white chocolate fondant. Is your mouth watering yet?

This Italian-themed gift crate has everything they’ll need for a cozy pasta night in. They can expect sweet butternut squash ravioli, four-cheese Italian tortelloni, a hunk of pecorino romano, and more.

This Rubirosa kit helps them recreate the New York spot’s penne ala vodka and marinara pasta dishes in the comfort of their own kitchen. The brand’s shell-shaped lumache pasta is also available to buy online for the full effect.

A dash here, a dash there—this truffle oil and hot sauce set livens up any dish it’s added to. Not to mention, their miniature size is ideal for toting around or storing in tiny apartment kitchens.

This unique truffle set, crafted by Chicago-based chocolate maker Vosges, is a must-buy for the adventurous chocolate lover in your life. These truffles incorporate deliciously unexpected ingredients like balsamic vinegar, freshly grated wasabi, and tart Michigan cherries.

This adorable best-selling pan set by popular cookware brand Our Place is a must-have for any budding or experienced cook. They’ll love sautéing, frying, and simmering in this pint-sized pick, which is a dream to store thanks to its compact footprint (8¹/₂ inches across) and comes with a beechwood spatula that nests on the integrated spoon rest.

Bring the ice cream shop to them with this übercool machine, which whips up homemade ice cream—as well as milkshakes, sorbets, and gelato—in minutes. You’ll get extra points if you send it with rainbow sprinkles, maraschino cherries, and whipped cream.

This colorful duo is a good fit for the friend who keeps trying their hand at viral TikTok recipes but hasn’t bought themselves proper cookware yet. It comes with two ceramic dishes, great for making casseroles, roasts, and desserts.

How many times have you had an impromptu picnic at the park with friends only to realize you have nothing to sit on? This ingenious tote unzips into a water-resistant outdoor blanket that’s big enough to accommodate large snack spreads. Your foodie friend will especially love its cheery red-and-white pattern and adjustable carrying strap.

Upgrade their dingy old bakeware with this four-piece baking set, which includes muffin pan, loaf pan, and round and square cake pans. This colorful kit is nonstick, meaning your baker’s wares will come out of the pan without damage, and they won’t waste time at the sink trying to scrape off the stuck-on bits.

Fashion-forward foodies will love this apron, oven mitt, and pot holder bundle that will keep them stain-free and stylish as they whip up their favorite meals.