The best holiday gifts for foodies in 2022
Nothing is as celebratory as gathering around a festive table. This holiday season, we’ve sought out a grand sampling of gifts sure to delight the fussiest epicures and bring joy to harried hosts.
From whimsical Italian glass water pitchers to glittery caviar servers and gourmet vegan ice cream, our selections will feed a crowd — with style.
Count on it
Austin chocolatier Nicole Patel’s advent calendar includes handmade truffles in flavors ranging from the traditional (gingerbread) to highly unexpected (wheatgrass and collard greens and bacon).
“Chocolatier” Advent Calendar, $80 at Delysia Getty Images/iStockphoto
Go fish
Add a touch of coastal Italian whimsy while you hydrate your guests with this charming carafe.
Ichendorf Milano “Fantastic Fish” pitcher, $85 at Food52 Getty Images/iStockphoto
In season
Channel the Middle East via Brooklyn with this delectable set, which includes zippy condiments like harissa with preserved lemon and spices such as sumac and za’atar, along with crackers.
New York Shuk pantry set, $149 at New York Shuk Getty Images/iStockphoto
Gilded Age
Give your roe a glamorous perch with artisan Tracy Glover’s hand-blown glass set, with a serving bowl and plates for blini and crème fraîche.
“Gold Twist” caviar service, $564 at Houses & Parties Getty Images/iStockphoto
Sugar rush
Now through Dec. 18, this limited-edition, vegan kit of Brooklyn chocolate and Los Angeles ice cream brings the bicoastal best of both worlds.
“Dear Bella x Fine & Raw” gift box, $65 at Dear Bella Cremery Getty Images/iStockphoto
Free spirit
All the aperitivo, none of the regret: This alcohol-free tipple makes for a very merry cocktail hour.
“Phony Negroni” 12-bottle pack, $60 at St. Agrestis Getty Images/iStockphoto
Eye candy
Hand-blown, lead-free and so very pretty, these jewel-toned vessels from Italy elevate any meal.
IVV gelato bowls (set of two), $120 at Food52 Getty Images/iStockphoto
Say cheese
Inspired by nature, this serving piece adds a welcome dose of spring and an elegant presentation to tables on even the chilliest evenings.
Michael Aram “Butterfly Ginkgo” cheese board with knife, $160 at Bloomingdale’s Getty Images/iStockphoto
Seeing red
Selected by Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated sommeliers, this gift offers serious sipping, including a trio of rare and robust bottles, plus a tote and corkscrew.
Cote Wine Club “Reserve Cuts (Red Only)” three-bottle wine set, $450 at Convive Getty Images/iStockphoto
Pan out
Give the gift of the ultimate chef’s brag: a limited-edition fish pan, authenticated by Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert and hand-seasoned in his kitchen at Le Bernardin.
“La Poissonnière” pan, $575 at Short Order Getty Images/iStockphoto
Drink up
A nod to the Jazz Age, these sensational mismatched glasses — in lilac/amber and lilac/evergreen — come with a set of stainless-steel garnish skewers.
Sophie Lou Jacobsen “Piano” martini glasses (set of two) and skewers (set of two), $100 at Design Within Reach Getty Images/iStockphoto
Wild kingdom
Flowers and tigers and fans, oh my! Wow your guests and gussy up your cocktails with these reclaimed fabric napkins.
She She x Atelier Saucier “Jungle Book” cocktail napkins (set of four), $36 at Atelier Saucier Getty Images/iStockphoto
Rainbow connection
Make any meal a feast for the eyes with this colorful set of French tempered-glass plates and bowls.
Luminarc “Arty” French glass dinnerware (12-piece set), $100 at Food52 Getty Images/iStockphoto
Looking sharp
Designed in California and produced in Germany, this pro-level pack comes in a
gorgeous acacia magnet block.
“Oliva Elite” six-piece knife set, $700 at Messermeister Getty Images/iStockphoto
Pick me
This bountiful box comes from the Lake Erie boutique vegetable purveyor who supplies chefs like José Andrés and Daniel Boulud.
“Gourmet Vegetable Box,” $200 at Farmer Jones Farm Getty Images/iStockphoto
In good spirits
Treat your guests like royalty with a wow-worthy bottle of this award-winning gin, created with botanicals harvested from Highclere Castle — the ancient English estate where “Downton Abbey” was filmed.
Highclere Castle gin, $40 at Highclere Castle Gin Getty Images/iStockphoto
Nothing is as celebratory as gathering around a festive table. This holiday season, we’ve sought out a grand sampling of gifts sure to delight the fussiest epicures and bring joy to harried hosts.
From whimsical Italian glass water pitchers to glittery caviar servers and gourmet vegan ice cream, our selections will feed a crowd — with style.
Count on it
Austin chocolatier Nicole Patel’s advent calendar includes handmade truffles in flavors ranging from the traditional (gingerbread) to highly unexpected (wheatgrass and collard greens and bacon).
Go fish
Add a touch of coastal Italian whimsy while you hydrate your guests with this charming carafe.
In season
Channel the Middle East via Brooklyn with this delectable set, which includes zippy condiments like harissa with preserved lemon and spices such as sumac and za’atar, along with crackers.
Gilded Age
Give your roe a glamorous perch with artisan Tracy Glover’s hand-blown glass set, with a serving bowl and plates for blini and crème fraîche.
Sugar rush
Now through Dec. 18, this limited-edition, vegan kit of Brooklyn chocolate and Los Angeles ice cream brings the bicoastal best of both worlds.
Free spirit
All the aperitivo, none of the regret: This alcohol-free tipple makes for a very merry cocktail hour.
Eye candy
Hand-blown, lead-free and so very pretty, these jewel-toned vessels from Italy elevate any meal.
Say cheese
Inspired by nature, this serving piece adds a welcome dose of spring and an elegant presentation to tables on even the chilliest evenings.
Seeing red
Selected by Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated sommeliers, this gift offers serious sipping, including a trio of rare and robust bottles, plus a tote and corkscrew.
Pan out
Give the gift of the ultimate chef’s brag: a limited-edition fish pan, authenticated by Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert and hand-seasoned in his kitchen at Le Bernardin.
Drink up
A nod to the Jazz Age, these sensational mismatched glasses — in lilac/amber and lilac/evergreen — come with a set of stainless-steel garnish skewers.
Wild kingdom
Flowers and tigers and fans, oh my! Wow your guests and gussy up your cocktails with these reclaimed fabric napkins.
Rainbow connection
Make any meal a feast for the eyes with this colorful set of French tempered-glass plates and bowls.
Looking sharp
Designed in California and produced in Germany, this pro-level pack comes in a
gorgeous acacia magnet block.
Pick me
This bountiful box comes from the Lake Erie boutique vegetable purveyor who supplies chefs like José Andrés and Daniel Boulud.
In good spirits
Treat your guests like royalty with a wow-worthy bottle of this award-winning gin, created with botanicals harvested from Highclere Castle — the ancient English estate where “Downton Abbey” was filmed.
