42 Bountiful Gift Baskets of Food We Actually Want to Eat

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Updated on December 16, 2025
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Gift baskets have a bad reputation as an impersonal gift. It’s too bad because gift baskets can make great gifts if they are made and selected thoughtfully. We searched the market to find the most quality gift baskets out there out of the thousands to choose from to make sure you don’t send a basket full of stale crackers and some kind of weird jam. No matter whether you’re shopping for your best friend or a random coworker, there’s a great gift basket on this list that is the perfect choice for this holiday season.

$100
Harry & David

Harry & David is our go-to for the ultimate holiday gift basket. This one is perfect for the whole family. It's filled with sweet and savory snacks to satisfy all the tastebuds.

$70
Harry & David

Need a toughtful coworker gift? This treat tower is just the thing. Packed up in keepsake boxes, this is sure to make any team member merry.

$39.99
1800baskets.com

Treat the chocolate lovers in your life to this Ghirardelli bin filled with hot chocolate, snacks and more. Plus, you'll love the affordable price tag.

$49.99
1800baskets.com

For those who focus on their health even during the holiday season, a fruit basket is the ideal gift, This one comes with an assortment of fresh, seasonal fruit, plus some extra goodies for those with a sweeter tooth.

$120
Murray's Cheese

Tinned fish has been a huge trend for awhile now, so why not dive right into this sea-worthy box of goods? This gift set offers six special selections, from trout to salmon and tuna and mackerel. A little bit of everything, even BonBon's sour Swedish fish to cleanse your palate!

$44.99
Wolferman's

Know someone who's entertaining out of town guests? This breakfast tote will be much appreciated when they have to feed a crowd on Christmas morning.

$64.99
Wolferman's

This abundant bakery basket is a thoughtful two-for-one. The baked goods and jam are sure to be a hit, and the cloth basket is the gift they can use for holidays to come.

$140
Last Crumb

Spoil your friends and family this year by gifting the most crave-worthy box of cookies! Last Crumb's seasonal box is decked out in holiday-themed cookies with even cuter names like Après Spice (Spiced Ginger Raspberry), Lump of Coal (Chocolate Lava) and many more festive options!

$85
Bean Box

Take a coffee tour of the world with this set that offers a handpicked selection of the globe's finest microlot coffees. With its expert curation, detailed tasting notes, and brewing advice, this gift provides an unmatched coffee-tasting experience, making it the ideal present for discerning coffee aficionados.

$85
Stonewall Kitchen

The best gift boxes deliver not just tasty treats, but a special experience as well. This box contains pancake and waffle mix, Maine maple syrup, blueberry jam, cinnamon bun mix, and a bag of ground coffee — basically everything you need for a decadent breakfast.

$88
Here Here Market

Whether your giftee left their heart in the Windy City or are just looking to take a taste vacation there, this box comes with some of Chicago’s best culinary exports. While it would be hart to put an Italian beef sandwich in a box, there are jars of hot giardiniera, sport peppers, and Chicago sauce, as well as spicy sopressata, Baye’s Mix popcorn, chocolate shortbread, and celery salt.

$99
Brightland Incorporated

Brightland has made big waves in the olive oil market for the artfully designed bottles that double as kitchen decor (and the olive oil inside isn’t too shabby either). This capsule has a few of this brand’s favorite items like a raw champagne vinegar, California orange blossom honey, and an Arbequina olive oil with a brushed gold spout for easy pouring.

$64.95
Brightland Incorporated

It can be so easy to get stuck in a cooking rut, using the same spices that are familiar and comfortable. A box of 12 mixed spices and rubs (each in convenient 1-ounce jars) can be just the thing to help open up your culinary world.

$79.95
King Arthur Baking Company

Even though nothing in this box is ready-to-eat as it comes, it can unlock a future of delicious, vanilla-scented flavor. This kit comes with almost everything you need to make delicious homemade vanilla extract, including premium Madagascar vanilla beans.

$100
Williams-Sonoma

A box of Christmas cookies is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, but who has time to bake and decorate all those confections? The holiday cookie box from Williams-Sonoma comes with 27 festive cookies in various merry shapes and colors.

$100
Williams-Sonoma

We all love to grab a nice matcha on the go, but that leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the ceremony of making the perfect matcha tea. This kit guides you through the time-honored method and includes the necessary tools: a bamboo whisk and measuring spoon and a handblown double-walled glass bowl.

$139
Boarderie

Gift boxes full of cheese, crackers, and charcuterie are nothing new but Boarderie’s appeal is that their boxes arrive fully assembled and ready to eat. The box is assembled by chefs and sealed for freshness with all cheeses and meats sliced for immediate snacking.

$99
Here Here Market

Some of the best chefs and culinary leaders around the world are women. Celebrate these fiercely creative culinarians with this food collection that contains things like the OG granola from Stellar Granola and a jar of green and yellow heirloom tomatoes from Tomato Bliss, a woman-owned company based in Michigan.

$110
Masienda

What’s the old adage about teaching a man to fish? Teach one of your friends how to make handmade tortillas with this awesome gift box that contains heirloom corn masa (one each of blue and white) as well as a cute tortilla press.

$30
Cost Plus World Market

The Brits are known for their love of tea, and no tea time would be complete without an accompanying snack. This snack box from World Market is full of the best snacks the UK has to offer, like shortbread and digestive biscuits.

$77
California Crafted

Who says a gift basket has to be in a basket? Why not a more useful and attractive tote? This gift basket offers tasty treats like coffee, nuts, and jerky (all made in California) wrapped up in a US-made canvas market tote that’s perfect for farmer’s market hauls.

$34
The Basketry

Louisiana-based gift basket company The Basketry has been crafting great gift baskets for years. This box is like a taste of New Orleans, including beignet mix from the famous Cafe Du Monde.

$135
Katz's Delicatessen

You don’t need to book a flight to New York City to enjoy a Reuben from this Manhattan landmark. With everything you need to make four full sandwiches (plus you’ll have some leftover ingredients to make your own creations).

$275
Lady and Larder

This gorgeous gift box comes with a bottle of bubbly, cheese, honey, crackers and fruit wrapped with seasonal flowers and greenery. Available for pick up in a basket or delivery in a box.

$85.99
Nueske's

Featuring five different types of bacon, plus a couple of bacon scones and a bacon cheddar spread, this bacon lover’s gift basket is good for bacon enthusiasts and casual admirers alike.

$160
Especially Puglia

For the person who has everything, consider this olive-centric gift box featuring a 3L jug of olive oil from a small family farm in Puglia, Italy, as well as a handmade ceramic refillable olive oil carafe. Along with this physical gift is also a symbolic adoption of an olive tree from the same grove as the jug and information about the farm and farmer. There's also an Adopt A Beehive and an Adopt A Cow gift box.

$98
Maker Wine

Wine gift baskets can feel dated, but this snack pack by Maker is full of tasty snacks by women-owned business to pair with the thoughtfully sourced wines. Each pack comes with 2 cans (about 2 glasses) each of sparkling sauvignon blanc, rosé, and zinfandel.

$135
Flamingo Estate

LA-based Flamingo Estate offers flowers, bath products, and ingredients all sourced directly from the property. The Chef’s Kiss gift box has winter-harvested extra virgin olive oil, biointensive wildflower honey, and dark chocolate studded with black mission fig, orchard rosemary, and ginger.

$90
Williams-Sonoma

The gorgeous gift tower from Williams-Sonoma is almost too pretty to eat. It features a tier of gift boxes filled with snacks like milk chocolate-covered pear, dried pineapple, lemon pepper corn nuts, and toffee pretzels.

$60
Milk Bar

Christina Tosi’s famous Milk Bar sells all their most popular treats in a sampler pack. It’s got all the good stuff from B’Day Cake Truffles to a slice of Milk Bar pie.

$57
FTD

Expert and novice bakers alike will love this quality gift box by Food52 has an assortment of essential baking tools and an apron with built-in pot holders.

$159.95
Goldbelly

It used to be that you had to travel to Maine to have a lobster roll from the famed McLoon’s Lobster Shack. Now, thanks to Goldbelly, you can send a gift basket with all the ingredients needed to recreate these legendary rolls at home.

$215
Blackberry Farm

If you’re lucky enough to be able to get away for a luxurious long weekend at Blackberry Farm, you’ll probably be sample most of these items during meals. If you can’t, you can get the next best thing with this pantry box featuring the best the property has to offer.

$75
Giften Market

If you can’t be there in person to serve breakfast in bed, you can do the next best thing and gift this brunch basket which features everything you need for a luxurious morning.

$100
Williams-Sonoma

The Movie Night gift basket from Williams Sonoma has everything you need for a fun movie night in with friends or family. It has both snacks and popcorn bowl, but the best part is the fun memories you’ll make.

$54.99
Cooking Gift Set

Great, artisanal, hand-pulled noodles can be hard to find. With this gift box, there’s everything you need to master this complex cooking technique.

$90
Tasty Ribbon

This pasta starter kit combines the authenticity of Italian culinary traditions with the delight of gourmet exploration, making it a great gift for food lovers. The set includes artisan dried pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and a few premium sauces, like tomato sauce with ricotta and pecorino cheese.

$100
Valerie Confections

The warmth and brightness of the holiday season is easily giftable with this gift box from Valerie Confections. The set includes the famous hot chocolate mix, a seasonal jam, assorted toffees, and chocolate bars.

$14
Big Picture Farm

Not all gift boxes have to break the bank. This affordable box could make a great addition to another gift, or stand on its own. The box is filled with the farm’s famous goat milk caramels, which won two awards at the Fancy Food Show.

$85
Lata

Tinned fish has been trending lately, but it can be hard to know which ones to try. This box comes with a tasty selection that begs you to sample. Inside you can find smoked salmon in extra virgin olive oil, freshwater smoked trout with juniper and lemon thyme, and hake in green sauce, among others.

$80
Kerber's Farm

A few luxurious handmade pantry ingredients can be the gift that keeps on giving as the recipient uses them throughout the year to add flavor to dishes of all kinds. This essential box from Kerber’s Farm features extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fig jam, and a sea alt blend from Kerber’s Farm on Long Island, New York.

$85
Laduree

A box of 20 macarons from Ladurée offers the elegance and sophistication of Parisian patisserie. Their delicate flavors, vibrant colors, and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them a delightful Christmas treat for anyone in your life.

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