So you’re looking to buy a gift for the foodie in your life, but have no idea where to start. This list has got you covered! These foodie gift ideas are your ultimate guide to gifting success. It includes practical kitchen tools, like a milk frother or winter-themed spatula duo. There are also some playful picks, like a Christmas ornament that looks like a bagel with lox. And to enhance their cooking experience, why not gift a rosemary plant or gourmet truffle salt in a ceramic jar?
Ice Cream Sundae Socks, Main and Local
Got cold feet? Pick up a pair of these cheeky unisex socks, which comes in a custom ice cream pint. Other fun food-themed socks include Dill Pickles, Pizza and more.
$16.99
Ruby Wine Tumblers, Fellow
These beautiful wine tumblers have a ceramic lining and smooth internal geometry for optimal sensory sipping. It comes in four different colourways and you can personalize it with an engraved message for an extra $10.
$23.96
Red the Crab, OTOTO
This non-slip and heat-resistant silicone utensil rest and spoon holder is designed to hold spoon, tongs, ladles, and other kitchen utensils.
$17.95
VINTERFINT Candlestick, IKEA
This statement candleholder comes in a festive red colour and funky organic shape. It can hold four candles at a time, making it perfect for every style of holiday tablescape.
$24.99
Milk Frother, Blume
Blume’s colourful milk frothers make a pretty and useful gift for the home barista. Each frother comes with two heads: one for frothing and one for whisking salad dressings. The frother also has 3 speeds and is USB-chargeable.
$25.00
Reusable Baguette Bag,
Dans Le Sac
Dans Le Sac’s bread bags are the pinnacle of eco chic. They are handmade in Quebec from 100% natural cotton, allowing the bread to ‘breathe.’ This version boasts a strap so the bag can be taken on a bakery run and swung over your shoulder when filled.
$17.00
Oven Mitten Pair, FIKA
FIKA is mostly known for their Swedish-inspired cookware, and their oven mitts are similarly versatile and stylish. It comes in three colours: light pink, beige or dark gray. The pair includes a classic full-size oven mitt, and a smaller one to use for lifting hot lids.
$24.99
Gold-Finished Standing Whisk, Maison Pretty Living
This pretty whisk has ‘stocking stuffer’ written all over it. It’s made with gold-finished stainless steel, guaranteed to glitz up any utensil holder. The flat base allows you to stand it upright, keeping your kitchen clean and tidy.
$19.50
Holiday Homecoming Cloth Napkins, CANVAS
Crafted from an recycled cotton, these elegant 16″ square napkins have a decorative scalloped rolled edge. Tie up the set with green velvet ribbon to present as a hostess gift!
$16.99
Sandwich Bag, Stasher
We can’t get enough of Stasher’s reusable silicone bags, and an ever-changing lineup of colours makes them worthy of gifting. Their shade offerings now include fun polka dots, a rainbow swirl and pink/purple stripes.
$14.00
Summer Black Truffle Salt Cellar, Kanel Spices
This best-selling truffle salt blend is decadent and luxurious, made from Italian truffles and sea salt. For a limited time only, it comes in a totally giftable premium ceramic jar with a cork lid.
$24.00
Vermouth Spritz 4-Pack, Wild Folk
Wild Folk’s zero-proof cocktails are housed in packaging as beautiful as its contents. The Vermouth Spritz has notes of ginger, chamomile, hops, coriander, cinnamon and basil, for a satisfying botanical sip.
$24.00
The Everything Chocolate Bar, Compartés
These gourmet chocolate bars more than live up to the hype. There is a variety of wild flavour combinations to choose from, like this Everything Bar that features three types of chocolate, sprinkles, potato chips and more.
$14.00
2-Pack Wine Glass Holders, OIIKI
This acrylic wine holder has high-grade suction that sticks to a variety of surface types. It’s a convenient and hazard-free way to keep drinks handy while having a soak (or shower; no one’s judging).
$21.99
Bagel with Lox Ornament, Cody Foster
Cody Foster is famed for their playful charm. Pick from an array of whimsical food-themed ornaments that best reflect the tastes of your loved ones. Fun options include Oysters with Caviar and a PB & J Sandwich.
$24.95
Silicone and Wood Mini Spatulas Set of 2, Crate & Barrel
Every cook, everywhere, could use some more spatulas. This mini duo from Crate & Barrel is available in a range of wintery prints. Their diminutive sizes are useful for tricky tasks like scraping the edges of cake tins.
$13.99
Pie Bird, Lee Valley
Cute and practical is a winning combination for cookware. The pie bird helps release steam from your pie, ensure the filling and top crust stays in place and prevents your bottom crust from becoming soggy.
$10.50
Mateus Mini Rosé, Mateus
This jewel-like bottle of Mateus Rosé is a diminutive version of the brand’s iconic flask-shaped bottle. It is dry, lightly sparkling with a soft finish. The perfect stocking stuffer for any wine lovers in your life.
$5.45
Sushi Kit, Candylabs
Montreal’s artisanal Candylabs are known for their handmade candies made in irresistibly unique flavours and shapes. This candy ‘sushi roll’ kit tastes like strawberry-kiwi and even comes with a pair of mini chopsticks.
$10.95
Traditional Maple Syrup, Wabanaki
Located on Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), Wabanaki is an Indigenous and female-owned company preserving the art of maple syrup-making. This maple syrup is warm and earthy, with notes of vanilla and caramel.
$15.95
Holiday Mix 6-Pack, Craig’s Cookies
Toronto’s cookie king has done it again. Their holiday flavours this year include Peppermint Patty, Toblerone and Holiday M&M’s. Try your best to resist eating them all, and save some for a special Christmas nighttime visitor.
$19.00
Gingerbread Caramel & Cornflake Clusters, Caramunchies
Cornflake clusters are a holiday fave for many, but these Gingerbread Caramel Caramunchies are pure seasonal decadence. Shiny packaging holds your giftee’s new favourite sweet and spiced treat.
$9.50
Rosemary Plant, JOMO Studio
Gourmands with green thumbs will appreciate growing their own indoor herbs in the winter months. Shear off a branch to use fresh in dishes like this Rosemary Chickpea Flatbread or dry it for later. It’s a practical gift that also brightens up a room.
$15.00
Katakuchi Matcha Bowl, Utsuwa-no-Yakata
‘Katakuchi’ refers to a bowl with a one-sided spout, like this one, which is perfect for whisking your matcha and then pouring into a glass with ice. The beautiful sakura colourway makes this piece display-worthy.
$18.00 for one
Need more holiday gifting ideas?
- Check out our made-in-Canada foodie gift guide, with stellar options like a recipe-engraved cutting board and maple-wood oyster shucker.
- We also asked gifting expert Sara La Fond of Jacaranda Tree & Co. for some tips. Read her top picks for thoughtful hostess gifts, like a festive candle paired with decorative matches.
