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Everyone knows the holiday season is all about indulging. From sweet treats and delicious dinners served on fancy tablescapes to bar carts stacked with a plethora of booze, the holidays are where foodies really thrive. It’s that time of year where everyone comes together—we’re talking food lovers, fitness enthusiasts, beauty queens, your Gen Z cousins, and more to laugh, be merry, and, of course, break bread at the dinner table. Each weekend through the New Year, eating and drinking feels like the main event.
Amid peak entertaining season comes peak gifting season, and if we’re being honest, food connoisseurs can be quite difficult to please. It’s not because they have a chip on their shoulder, but due to the fact that they’re always adventurous in trying new flavors, their standards naturally become higher. If you’re up for the challenge of impressing a foodie with a foodie-worthy gift (it’s only fitting), we have some pointers.
Since shopping for said food aficionado is no easy feat, we scoured the internet to find the absolute best foodie gifts of 2022. From top-tier seasonings to Michelin chef-assembled snack boxes, innovative kitchen gadgets, and even the best hostess gifts, you’ll find a great present for the foodie in your life at every price point in the list ahead. Whether they are a self-proclaimed foodie, an influencer with a food account, or a true professional chef, these ELLE-approved food-focused items will surely impress. (Trust us, we’ve done the research!)
A Stylish Apron
Dusen Dusen
Stripe Cotton Apron
Pretty Serveware
Maison Balzac
Carafe Set Glass
A Bougie Gift Box
Flamingo Estate
The Chef’s Kiss
A Party Trick
Rabbit
Champagne Saber & Stand
A Flavor Bomb
Duck Phat
Holiday Sampler
Festive Napkins
La Double J
Set of 6 Large Linen Napkins
An Amazing Stocking Stuffer
Greenomic
Good Hair Day Pasta
Foodie Ornaments
Cody Foster
Vintage-Inspired Food Ornaments
A Pizza Oven
Ooni
Fyra Outdoor Home Pizza Oven
A Super-Size Bottle of Wine
Bondle
Orange by Les Terres Promises
Best Knife Set for Small Spaces
Kilne
The Knife Set
A Really Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Baroncini
Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
An Edible Serving Tray
Williams Sonoma
Himalayan Salt Plank with Holder
Chic Frying Pans
GreenPan
Reserve Set of 3 Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pans
Seafood in a Tin
Fishwife x Fly By Jing
Smoked Salmon with Sichuan Chili Crisp
Iconic Wall Art
Sonic Editions
Anthony Bourdain
A Foodie Splurge
The Caviar Co.
12 Days of Caviar
A Hydroponic Herb Garden
Lettuce Grow
The Farmstand
A Family Classic
Santa Barbara Designs
S’mores Roasting Set
A Nut Milk Maker
Nutr
Nutr Machine
A José Andrés Apertivo
Chef José Andrés
Snack Like a Spaniard
Most Unique Kitchen Gadget
LĒVO II
Flavor Infuser
Fun and Fancy Popcorn Seasonings
Spiceology
Set of 6 Popcorn Seasonings
A Foodie Favorite
Momofuku
Tingly Chili Noodles
A Colorful Air Fryer
Dash
Tasti-Crisp™ 6-Quart Air Fryer
A Gift-Worthy Pantry Item
Williams Sonoma x POM
Chicken Simmer Sauce
The Best Asian Sauces
Omsom
Best Seller Starter
A Vegan Charcuterie Board
Plant Belly
Charcuterie Board Gift Bundle
The Perfect Pairing
818 x Compartes
Compartes Toffee and 818 Tequila Chocolate Bar
A Culture Celebration
Traditionware™
Shabbat Set
Editor’s Pick
Brightland
The Duo
8 Days of Jams
Bonne Maman
Assorted Preserves
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