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    Top 20 Unique Foodie Gifts Ideas

    Published on December 12, 2024 ᛫ Updated on December 12, 2024 by Bianca Kuchar

    A collection of 20 foodie gifts featuring many products from US small businesses. Get the perfect gift idea for anyone who loves to cook or enjoys good food.

    The holidays are approaching—or maybe you're just looking for a thoughtful gift any time of year. If you’ve got a foodie in your life, you know the way to their heart is through their stomach and their kitchen!

    This collection of unique foodie gift ideas highlights products from small U.S. businesses, including everything from homemade fudge and mead-making kits to gourmet seasonings and beeswax food wraps.

    Whether it's a quirky crab-shaped utensil rest or a timeless charcuterie board, these unique foodie gifts are sure to please anyone who loves cooking, baking, or simply savoring great food.

    If you have someone with a green thumb on your gift shopping list, check out our Gift Guide for Gardeners as well!

    Unique Foodie Gifts Ideas - homemade fudge, mead making kit, gourmet seasoning, Red the crab silicone utensil rest, cheese / charcuterie board, bake ware, beeswax food wraps

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    Table of Contents

    • Foodie Gifts - Delicatessens and Ingredients
    • Cookbook and Recipe Stand - Great Foodie Gifts
    • A Fun & Unique Foodie Gifts
    • Kitchen Equipment Ideas for Foodie Gifts
    • Gift Certificate

    Foodie Gifts - Delicatessens and Ingredients

    Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup – Grade A Amber
    Crafted in the USA by Lincoln County Reserve, a family business with over 100 years of tradition.

    Harvested from 2,000 acres of Wisconsin maple trees and made by local producers. This premium maple syrup is aged to perfection in Northern Oak bourbon barrels.

    The result is a rich, spirited flavor experience for true connoisseurs.
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    Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup 24oz Glass Bottle, Made in USA by Lincoln County Reserve
    Essential Grill Variety Pack
    Crafted by Fire & Smoke Society, a small business based in Austin US.

    This Ultimate BBQ Variety Pack is the perfect gift for the grill maestro in your family, or anyone who loves to barbecue. It is the ultimate spice set for flavor-packed grilling!

    This set of rubs and seasonings has everything you need for smoking and grilling pork, chicken, beef, fish, steak, and vegetables.
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    Fire & Smoke Society Essential Grill Variety Pack
    Handmade Bourbon Maple Pecan Artisan Fudge
    Handcrafted creamy vanilla fudge infused with barrel-aged local maple syrup and packed with crunchy pecans.

    Made in small batches with 100% Wisconsin butter, this one-pound sweet melts in your mouth.

    Freshly made by Valley Fudge in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, it's the perfect treat or gift for any foodie.
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    Bottle of Bourbon, loose Maple Pecan and Fresh Artisan Fudge, Real Butter, Gourmet Candy by Valley Fudge
    Honey Mead Making Kit
    Why gift wine when you can surprise your loved one with something truly unique—a bottle of mead!

    Made by Jigger N' Dash, a US-based company, this mead-making kit is the perfect way to introduce someone to the art of brewing their own honey wine.

    Mead pairs wonderfully with charcuterie, oysters, sharp cheeses, salted nuts, and especially PEI lobster, making it the ideal drink for any food lover.
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    Jigger N' Dash Honey Mead Making Kit
    Beer Home Brewing Starter Set
    The perfect gift for foodies and aspiring beer brewers, the Northern Brewer "Brew. Share. Enjoy." starter kit has everything you need to start brewing beer at home.

    This all-in-one kit includes Hank's Hefeweizen recipe, a brew kettle, and foolproof instructions. Brew a hazy, golden ale with hints of clove and ripe banana - a true Bavarian classic.

    The kit includes all needed brewing equipment and yields 5 gallons of beer—enough to fill 50 bottles. Have fun brewing today and share your homemade creations with family and friends!
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    Home Brewing Starter Set by Northern Brewer - Equipment and Recipe for 5 Gallon Batches (Hank's Hefeweizen)
    Gourmet Salts Seasonings & Spices of the World
    Add some exotic flavors to your cooking with this premium collection of handcrafted, small-batch seasonings and spices from Gustus Vitae.

    Made in the USA with sustainably sourced, all-natural ingredients, each blend is free from MSG, GMOs, and irradiation.

    The magnetic tins keep your spices within reach - a touch of sophistication for your kitchen. Perfect for turning everyday meals into gourmet dishes!
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    Six magnetic tins of Gourmet Finishing Salts Seasonings & Spices of the World Collection by Gustus Vitae
    Homemade Candied Nuts
    For something more personal and DIY, these homemade candied nuts are a delicious and fun food gift to make at home.

    Tried and tested recipe by your's truly, candied or glazed nuts are a great gift, stocking stuffer or party treat.
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    German Candied almonds
    The Ultimate Cheese Making Kit
    Create your own delicious cheeses at home in less than an hour with The Ultimate Cheese Making Kit!

    Packed with everything you need to make 10 different cheeses, including mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, and more, this kit includes molds, herbs, spices, and a step-by-step recipe book.

    Perfect for beginners, it’s as easy as mixing, pressing, and enjoying your fresh homemade cheeses—no fancy equipment required. A perfect gift for foodies, cheese lovers, or anyone eager to try their hand at cheese making!
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    The Ultimate Cheese Making Kit - DIY Cheese Maker - 10 Different Cheese Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Feta, Ricotta Cheese - Cheese Making Supplies Include Rennet for Cheese Making & Booklet

    Cookbook and Recipe Stand - Great Foodie Gifts

    The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook
    Sit back and let the oven do the work for you.

    Collection of delicious, convenient meals - just pop all the ingredients on a pan, slide it in the oven, and you’ve got dinner in no time! Plus, the counters stay clean and the sink doesn’t fill up with dishes.

    Easy to follow cookbook by Julia Konovalova, Canada based author.
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    The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook: Complete Meals Using Just Your Sheet Pan, Dutch Oven, Roasting Pan and More by Julia Konovalova
    Cutting Board Style Cookbook/Tablet Stand
    A stylish kitchen-themed stand for cookbook or tablet.

    Easy to read and follow the recipe as you go, from book or online.
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    A Fun & Unique Foodie Gifts

    Foodie Dice Set by Two Tumbleweeds
    Never get stuck for meal ideas with this fun and interactive set of 9 dice. With over 400,000 possible meal combinations, it is endless inspiration for creative cooking.

    This set suggests simple, whole-ingredient meals for all diets, including vegetarian and gluten-free. Each die includes easy-to-read text and covers categories like protein (meat & vegetarian), carbs, herbs, and seasonal veggies.

    Perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift for any cooking enthusiast, it’s a great way to make meal planning both creative and fun!
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    Set of 9 Dice to Inspire Creative, Seasonal Meals - Foodie Dice Set by Two Tumbleweeds
    Red Crab Silicone Utensil Rest
    Meet Red, the Crab, the fun and functional utensil rest that’s ready to lend a claw in the kitchen!

    Designed by the award-winning OTOTO Studio, this heat-resistant silicone crab holds spoons, tongs, ladles, and more while you cook, bake, or grill—no mess, no stress.

    Made from 100% food-grade silicone, Red is BPA-free, durable, and easy to clean.

    Perfect as a quirky gift for home cooks, foodies, and anyone who loves unique kitchen gadgets. With Red by your side, meal prep just got a whole lot more fun!
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    red silicone crab sitting on the black pot holding wooden spoon - Red the Crab Silicone Utensil Rest

    Kitchen Equipment Ideas for Foodie Gifts

    Charcuterie Boards Gift Set
    Beautiful charcuterie cheese board set. Versatile large board with side trays and fruit tray. Comes with cheese knife set, sauce bowls and dessert forks.

    Perfect for both intimate gatherings and large parties, this set has all the essentials to create an impressive spread.
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    SMIRLY Charcuterie Bamboo Cheese Boards and knife Gift Set includes bowls, cheese knives, and all essentials
    Blue and Orange Flower Vintage Style Ceramic Bakeware
    Add charm to your kitchen with beautiful, vintage-style ceramic casseroles.

    Perfect for lasagna, casseroles, cakes, and more. Crafted from high-fired, food-safe ceramic. The stunning hand-painted floral design will brighten any dining table.

    With easy-hold handles for a secure grip, this bakeware is dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer safe.

    Available in multiple patterns, build your own set as needed!
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    Blue and Orange Flower Vintage Style Ceramic Bakeware
    Reusable Organic Cotton Beeswax Food Wraps
    Bee's Wrap organic cotton wraps are the perfect gift for anyone looking to reduce their ecological footprint.

    Made in the USA, these reusable beeswax wraps securely cover fruits, vegetables, bowls, and other containers to keep food fresh for longer!
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    Bee's Wrap Reusable Organic Cotton Beeswax Food Wraps Made in The USA,
    Parchment Paper Baking Sheets
    Protect your sheet pans and reduce waste with these convenient, pre-cut parchment paper sheets. They lie flat—no curling!

    Made from 100% natural wood pulp, these environmentally friendly sheets are waterproof, oil-proof, and heat-resistant up to 450°F.

    Great to bake bread, cookies, and meats. Versatile enough for use in air fryers, steamers, and microwaves. A must-have for everyday baking!
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    Versatile 200 Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, great for wrapping food, food placing, baking, cookies, air fryer liners
    Reusable Silicone Baking Mat
    Used by professional bakers around the world, Silpat sheets provide a wonderfully re-useable, non-stick surface to any pan.

    Environmentally friendly option for any baking that calls for parchment paper!
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    Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer 6 in 1
    Air fryers are becoming more and more popular.

    The Instant Pot vortex combines 6 functions into one appliance letting you roast, broil, bake, reheat and dehydrate.

    Perfect for those that simply NEED the latest cooking gadgets! 100+ In-App Recipes included.
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    Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer 6 in 1
    Wüsthof Three Piece Cook’s Knife Set
    Set of professional chef's knives, perfect for a chef or culinary student.

    This 3 piece German made knife set will literally last you a lifetime. Solingen steel stays sharp for longer. The three knife set can handle pretty well any cooking task in the kitchen.

    This is the ultimate dream foodie gift for any chef.
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    Gift Certificate

    Instant Amazon.com eGift Card
    Stuck for the gift idea? Not sure what your foodie friend might already have? Give the gift of endless possibilities - an Amazon.com eGift card?

    Instant delivery via email or text. A variety of designs and denominations, redeemable on millions of items store-wide. No expiration date and no fees. Cards can also be scheduled for future delivery, up to one year in advance.

    The ultimate hassle-free choice for any foodie on your list.
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    Unique Foodie Gifts Ideas - homemade fudge, mead making kit, gourmet seasoning, Red the crab silicone utensil rest, cheese / charcuterie board, bake ware, beeswax food wraps

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