The 27 best gifts to give foodies for Christmas 2023

Foodies: Theyre always trying to get a reservation at the new, hot restaurant or spending hours aimlessly sorting through recipes online to create their next masterpiece meal. Whether they love to cook or be fed food is almost always top of mind.

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Foodies: They’re always trying to get a reservation at the new, hot restaurant or spending hours aimlessly sorting through recipes online to create their next masterpiece meal.

Whether they love to cook or be fed — food is almost always top of mind.

Of course, scoring that oh-so-impossible reservation is probably one way to their heart this Christmas or Hanukkah — but it may be easier to gift them something a bit more attainable. Perhaps, a new dutch oven, a cooking class or even a food tour voucher!

The Post shopping team has rounded up two dozen gifts the self-proclaimed “foodie” in your life will definitely enjoy for any special occasion.

Ahead find a combination of yummy bites and awesome kitchen tools to help the culinary adventurer in your life create or enjoy their next fantastic meal. 

Who doesn’t look a fabulous charcuterie board? This swivel cheese board comes with knives and compacts into a small triangle for easy storage.

Another Oprah’s Favorites Things pick for the year is this Brightland olive oil that will bring your giftee’s meals to the next level.

Made in Cookware is a one-stop-shop for any foodie in your life. We especially love the brand’s elite French-made dutch oven. It makes cooking soups and stews a breeze.

Carbone was made famous by its celebrity diners and spicy rigatoni dish, and now you can bring their iconic recipes to your own kitchen. The foodie in your life will be drooling over this delicious kit, which comes with two jars of the viral pasta sauce, DeCecco rigatoni dry pasta, and an authentic Italian, hand-painted oval rooster platter.

For the food connoisseur in your life who loves hot sauce and all things spice, consider buying them this Fly by Zing set that features chili crisps, spice mixes, sauces and more.

If they have a sweet tooth and have had their eye on the TikTok viral Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, surprise them on Christmas morning with their most desired item of 2023. Not convinced it’s worth the price tag? Check out our review on the ice cream machine here.

Food tours are a foodies’ paradise! Whether you gift them one in their home city or as a surprise for an upcoming vacation, you can’t go wrong.

This one in NYC for example has incredible TripAdvisor reviews and takes participants through Chinatown and Little Italy.

You can’t go wrong with an Uber Eats gift card. They can order just about any meal under the sun from their very favorite restaurant.

For an inexpensive gift that would make a fabulous stocking stuffer, consider Foodie Dice — the fun way to change things up in the kitchen!

A foodie who likes to make their life easier? We’ve got the perfect gift! The Cuisinart Griddle Five will allow your loved one to grill all-year-long from the comfort of their own home.

For the food-obsessed person in your life who enjoys tasting the finer things in life, you can’t go wrong with this caviar cooler kit that comes with three different caviars, mother of pearl spoons, crème fraîche, gourmet French cocktail blini and a reusable cooler.

If they love Chicago’s famous deep dish pizza then this six pie package from Lou Malnati’s will make an epic gift for any occasion.

Have your giftee braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, serve and store their favorite homemade meals all in just one pan — the Internet-loved Always Pan from Our Place. Not only are they truly non-stick but they come in a variety of colors to match their kitchen’s aesthetic, too.

This TRUFF pack is on the Oprah’s Favorite Things list this year so you know it has to be good! It features the brand’s popular white truffle hot sauce and the truffle olive oil.

For the aspiring mixologist or happy hour enthusiast, consider this simple cocktail making kit. They will love testing out different recipes with cola, ginger, honey sour, spritz, and tonic varieties. Instructions and drink recipes included on the back of the box and each bottle.

If they love to eat and travel (who doesn’t?) then combine two of their passions in one gift with a gift card from The Chef & The Dish. This will give them the opportunity to have a group or one-on-one cooking experience with many different cuisines and chefs around the world to choose from.

If the giftee you’re shopping for loves to bake and you’re looking to spoil them this year, consider buying them this beautiful KitchenAid Stand Mixer that will make all the difference in the kitchen.

If they’re always complaining about their cookware not holding up, consider gifting them this Caraway cookware set that truly is non-stick and stands the test of time! Still not convinced? Check out our standalone review on the brand.

Any true chef knows that Vitamix blenders are the best of the best. Not only can they whip up your favorite fruity smoothie in seconds but this baby can make hot soups, dough, nut butters, frozen desserts, dressings, sauces, juices, dips, baby food and so much more.

If they can’t get enough of guacamole (who can?) they’ll totally love this molcajete from Sur La Table to make their own authentic version.

For the foodie who has a major sweet tooth, you can’t go wrong with Baked by Melissa’s teeny tiny cupcakes that will satisfy their cravings for sweets.

Cookbooks are a foodie’s best friend! There are tons of amazing options on the market that you can easily cater to their meal preferences — vegan, gluten-free, desserts, meats — they’ve got them all. Kristin Cavallari’s second cookbook “True Comfort” is a great pick, too!

If they’re a no-fuss type of chef, they’ll definitely appreciate an Instant Pot. While this small appliances has a variety of features one of the best is the slow cooking option — all they need to do is throw a bunch of ingredients in and a few hours laters they have a tasty, effortless, home cooked meal.

Anyone with good taste can spot a beautiful charcuterie board. Boarderie really knows best when it comes to curating a fresh, hand-selected board that feeds two to three hungry foodies. This board features artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates and olives and comes served on an acacia wood serving board with bamboo cutlery. We’re hungry just looking at it.

If they love food, chances are they probably enjoy a glass of wine from time to time, too! If so, gift them a Winc wine subscription for 1, 2 or 3 months.

Not only does this book make the perfect coffee table book to add to their collection but if they love any recipe that includes Avocado — they’ll be in guacamole heaven.

When in doubt, send your foodie a gift basket filled with tasty treats. We promise, they won’t be disappointed!

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