If you tend to procrastinate, it is probably too late to order gifts online. The good news is you can find last minute gifts for foodies in regular supermarkets and grocery stores.
When buying gifts for someone you care about, it is good to put a bit of thought to get something that is special to them. If you don’t know them well, you can always ask their family or people who know them better in order to find out what their interests are.
Foodies are a tricky bunch. Some are very particular about their taste, so it pays to do some research beforehand.
Last minute gifts for foodies
While many people won’t complain about receiving a box of chocolates, some people might not get super excited about it. For example, if the recipient of your gift is a foodie, they might prefer a less common gift. Likewise, if they are trying to eat healthier, a box of chocolates won’t help them much.
The list below has several ideas you can find at most supermarkets and grocery stores (or bought online with no shipping required). You can buy a single item or a few of them and make a hamper.
For people who love to cook
- Fancy extra virgin olive oil
- Fancy vinegars
- A recipe and the shelf-stable ingredients for a special dish (e.g. Christmas pudding, biriyani, cassoulet, tiramisu)
For people who love spicy food
- Interesting hot sauces
- Chilli oils or chilli crisp
- Spicy seasonings or condiments (e.g. shichimi togarashi, tajin, harissa)
For coffee lovers
- A gift card from your loved one’s favourite coffee shop
- A voucher for a coffee cupping session
For wine, spirit or cocktail lovers
- A voucher for a wine or spirit tasting session
- Ingredients and/or garnishes for their favourite cocktail
For people who want to cut down on drinking
- Non-alcoholic wine, beer, spirit/cocktail alternatives
- A selection of premium teas
For people who like to nibble
- Homemade, relatively shelf-stable foods (e.g. preserves, spiced nuts, preserved lemons)
- A picnic starter containing shelf-stable components for a picnic or grazing table (e.g. olives, relishes, mustards, cornichons, crackers, nuts, dried fruit)
For people who would like to start cooking and/or eating healthier
- A voucher for a meal kit or meal delivery service
- A voucher for a cooking class (in person or online)
For foodies with dietary requirements
- A hamper with shelf-stable items that meet their requirements (e.g. gluten-free, vegan, low FODMAP, sugar-free)
For athletic foodies
- A supplement hamper (e.g. protein powder, creatine, protein shaker)
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