The 42 Best Food Gifts That You Can Order Online Right Now
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What's the best kind of present? If you ask me, it's one you can eat. Whether it's an over-the-top cake kit for your baker sister, a set of premium steaks for your favorite grillmaster or an Ina Garten-approved dessert for the Barefoot Contessa stan in your life, sending someone a delicious surprise (psst: Mother's Day is May 10 and Father's Day is June 21!) is always a good idea. But figuring out what to order? That's the hard part.
Lucky for you, I'm here to guide you through the absolute best food gifts of 2026 that anyone would be happy to receive, from baked treats to charcuterie spreads to subscription boxes. They're no-brainers for the foodies in your life, but I wouldn't blame you for treating yourself to something, too.
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The Top 10 Best Food Gifts, at a Glance
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Best Food Gift Overall
Levain Bakery Signature Cookie Assortment Gift Box
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Best for Steak Stans
Chicago Steak Company Best Seller Assortment
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Best Group Gift
1-800-Baskets Ready-to-Serve Charcuterie Board
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4

Best for Home Cooks
Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra-Virgin Olive Oils
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Best for Wine Lovers
Avaline The Brunch Better Set
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Most Iconic
Magnolia Bakery "Best of Magnolia Bakery" Baked Fresh Sampler Pack
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Best for Cheese Connoisseurs
Murray’s Cheeses of the World Sampler
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Most Comforting
Spoonful of Comfort Get Well Soon Gift Package
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Best Chocolate Gift
Compartés 20-Piece Signature Truffles Gift Box
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Best for Date Night
Luke's Lobster Surf & Turf Pack
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How I Chose the Best Food Gifts
Our food team tests food delivery services year-round, so I started with the staff's top recommendations, based on things they've personally tried. I then asked PureWow editors for their recommendations and scoured the internet for highly reviewed products that are both special enough to gift and tasty enough to be worth the spend.
The Best Food Gifts of 2026
Best Food Gift Overall
Levain Bakery
Almost anyone with a sweet tooth will appreciate this food gift. "I love sending Levain cookie bundles for birthdays, Mother's Day, really anything," PureWow executive managing editor Catrina Yohay adds. "They have locations all over the country now, but the bakery's roots are in New York, so to me, there's nothing more iconic—it's like sending someone a little slice of home."
Whether you go with a four-, eight- or 12-pack, your friend will get a taste of Levain Bakery's best-selling cookie flavors: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, dark chocolate peanut butter chip and oatmeal raisin. The cookies come neatly packed in cellophane bags tied with blue ribbons.
Best for Steak Stans
Chicago Steak Company
I'm predicting a barbecue in someone’s future. With top sirloin, filet mignon, ribeye and boneless strip steaks, there’s a cut in this box for every carnivore on your list.
"The filet mignon was outrageously tender," PureWow VP of editorial Candace Davison says. "It rivaled some of the best steakhouses I've ever been to, making me truly understand the appeal of special-ordering a steak over going to your local butcher. The marbling, the quality—I was blown away."
All the steaks are aged for four to six weeks and graded top one-third USDA Choice or higher. Your family’s resident grillmaster will be psyched.
Best Group Gift
1-800-Baskets
As part of the 1-800-Flowers family, 1-800-Baskets has delivery and easy ordering down to a science. You can easily choose your shipping date, add a gift message and specify exactly where the gift is headed—including hospitals, schools and churches—so there's no confusion upon delivery.
But that means little if the food itself isn't great. Thankfully, the brand's Ready-to-Serve Charcuterie Boards overdeliver on that front, too. Each platter comes presliced and fully assembled to Instagram-worthy status, so there's little work on the giftee's part. (That makes it particularly lovely as a long-distance gift, especially as a sympathy or postpartum gift.) The boards also feature a wide range of meats, cheeses and accoutrements—including sea salt caramels, dried and fresh fruit and a sour cherry spread you'll want to slather on everything. Depending on the size you order, a single board can feed up to 14 people too!
Graza's nutrient-dense oils are the result of cofounder Andrew Benin's three-year-long stay in Spain, where he admired the region's treatment of the ingredient. He set out to create a product that was on par with what he tasted. Drizzle is a finishing oil meant to be used in raw applications, while Sizzle is an all-purpose oil designed for cooking.
Both are delicious, irresistibly fresh and ideal for your foodie BFF looking to experiment with new pantry staples. "It's simple, sleek and fun to open," says Hepworth. "I also think it's worth the splurge for protected shipping (if your bottles are damaged before arrival, they’ll send a replacement), just to be safe."
Best for Wine Lovers
Avaline
Our food team's been consistently impressed with the quality of Cameron Diaz's wine brand, Avaline, and its Brunch Better Set is a great introduction to its white and rosé lineup. You can choose between six and nine bottles of the brand's organic wine, including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, a sparkling white wine, sparkling rosé, rosé and white wine. Each is crisp and refreshing in its own right, though I'm partial to the citrusy notes and clean finish of the white wine blend.
Most Iconic
Magnolia Bakery
Want to spice up your upcoming date night? Surprise your special someone with this best-selling variety set from the beloved Magnolia Bakery. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be happy to indulge in a brownie and blondie combo, as well as a variety of the bakery's infamous banana puddings, including classic, red velvet and chocolate hazelnut.
"Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding travels beautifully and holds up remarkably well in the fridge," Davison attests. "I thought that it'd get icy or lose its signature fluffiness upon delivery, but I can confirm it's just as good as buying it in the store! The blondies and brownies are also fudgy and dense, with a light, crackly top. It's pretty much a guaranteed crowd-pleaser."
Best for Cheese Connoisseurs
Murray's Cheese
OK, maybe you can't afford to take them on a multi-country tour of Europe, but you can give them a taste of the good life with this expertly curated selection of cheeses from famed NYC institution Murray's. We've never been disappointed by a pick from this brand—no matter how funky the blue—and what's particularly cool about this selection is that it blends girl dinner with an experience, right from the comfort of your home.
You'll get a cave-aged gruyère, a milky gouda, Mitica Drunken goat cheese, high plains cheddar and Brebirousse D'Argental, a nutty, grassy soft cheese. All that's missing is some crackers, fruit and a great bottle of wine (all of which you can also find in this roundup).
Most Comforting
Spoonful of Comfort
Know someone who needs a comforting pick-me-up? You'll get to choose between soup and mac and cheese for them. If you go with soup, there are four flavors to choose from, like chicken noodle and garden vegetable. It also comes with rolls and cookies for good measure. Spoonful of Comfort's soups come in FDA-approved, food-safe plastic tubs with washable bonnets that double as microwaveable splatter covers.
"My dad missed Thanksgiving last year because he had COVID," former PureWow director of audience development Mary Rogers explains, "so my husband and I sent him a soup care package. He absolutely loved it; it was the perfect thing for him while he was resting and getting better, and it also made me feel better that I could do something for him while being far away."
Best Chocolate Gift
Compartés
Of all the stellar treats this gourmet chocolate company offers, this is the best-selling overall. An array of colors and designs awaits in the box, which is filled with ten to 20 flavors of chocolate ganache-filled truffles.
There are also artisanal chocolate bars worth considering. "The innovative chocolates and unique flavor profiles will always be some of my favorites," former PureWow assistant editor Delia Curtis says. "It's a bit pricey, which is why it's a good gift. I wouldn't always splurge on bars for myself, but if someone gifts them to me, I'm the happiest of campers. I'm a sucker for the Donuts and Coffee chocolate bar. I don't know how they did it, but it's replicated so perfectly."
Best for Date Night
Luke's Lobster
We all know someone who lives for seafood—shrimp, salmon and lobster are their favorite things to eat. For them, I suggest this surf and turf kit. Luke's Lobster partnered with Maine's Pineland Farms to curate the assortment, which includes two of the brand's sustainably sourced four- to five-ounce lobster tails and two of Pineland's six-ounce tenderloin steaks.
Best for Dinner Parties
Barefoot Contessa
Admit it: You've wanted to taste the Barefoot Contessa's confections for years. Now you can, thanks to her partnership with Goldbelly. This crowd-pleaser boasts layers of rich chocolate cake spiked with coffee and decadent chocolate buttercream frosting.
I got to try it myself. The moment I took the cake out of the box, a roasty, bittersweet aroma coaxed me to cut it open. The bitterness of the coffee and semisweet chocolate shone through. The crumb was a bit dense, but I really loved the frosting. It was adorned with rounded, shallow swoops, and was plentiful without being excessive. There's also a coconut cake on the menu, if that's more your speed.
Best for Ice Cream Lovers
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is famous for its next-level, unconventional ice cream flavors. With this three-, six- or 12-month subscription, the scoop stan in your life will be hooked up with the brand's newest pints, from fresh berry flavors in July to holiday-inspired classics in December. Best of all, if your ice cream doesn't arrive in tip-top condition, Salt & Straw will send you a new shipment on the house.
Best for Trendsetters
Fishwife
Tinned fish is having a major moment, and if you ask me, it's about damn time. I'm thinking this is just the ticket for that one friend who's always noshing on the latest food trend. Savor rainbow trout, salmon and mackerel (that one gets chili flake, too!), all brined in sea salt, EVOO and garlic, then smoked in small batches and hand-packed. It comes in a gift-worthy tin, too.
"This multi-pack is a great gift for tinned fish newbies," says former PureWow wellness director Sarah Stiefvater. "The fish is super tasty, but not so adventurous that it won't delight pickier eaters. And don't even get me started on Fishwife's branding—I would live inside these chic boxes if I could."
Most Affordable Food Gift
Tony's Chocolonely
You can't go wrong with this six-pack of Belgian chocolate bars, which are just as pretty on the outside as they are tasty on the inside. "The colorful packaging stands out and the quality of the chocolate is really good for the price," says former PureWow assistant editor Nakeisha Campbell. "Also, the fact that they're a sustainable brand is a huge bonus."
The giftee will get to sink their teeth into Tony's plain milk chocolate, milk chocolate caramel sea salt, milk chocolate nougat, dark chocolate almond sea salt, milk chocolate hazelnut and 70 percent dark chocolate varieties. Let's hope they're in a sharing mood.
Best for Meat Connoisseurs
Butcher Box
Whether they're all about steak or love cooking salmon, they'll be happy to receive Butcher Box in the mail. The delivery subscription service sources meat and seafood from top-tier partners to create curated boxes for individuals and families to enjoy. Inside, they'll find eight to 11 pounds of meat, which makes 24 meals.
"I gave Butcher Box to my husband for his birthday one year and honestly, it was kind of a gift to myself," PureWow editor-in-chief Jillian Quint raves. "The quality of the meat was superb and we loved having meals arrive monthly that we just didn't have to think about; [we could] throw the steaks on the grill and go about our day." Choose from 100 percent grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, humanely raised pork and wild-caught seafood.
Best for Birthdays
Milk Bar
This variety pack from Milk Bar comes with a dozen B’Day Truffles, six creative cookies (from oatmeal cream to cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow) and the famous Milk Bar Pie. I'm pretty sure anyone would be happy to receive this in the mail, but it’s especially fitting for birthdays or a celebration you won’t be able to attend in person.
Best Dinner Party Gift
Flamingo Estate
Whether you're the hostess or the guest, no one will mind if this assortment makes an appearance at the dinner party. Flamingo Estate is known for its elevated, artisanal takes on pantry staples, and this kit serves as an excellent introduction to the brand. It includes a bottle of California extra-virgin olive oil, persimmon vinegar and their Fridays from the Garden cookbook, all packaged in a stunning gift box with a grosgrain bow, so no wrapping is needed on your part.
Healthiest Soup Gift
Brodo
I love broccoli cheddar just as much as the next soup girl, but when you aren't feeling well, broth-based soups (or just broth alone) are what the doctor ordered. This 12-cup assortment includes seven varieties of savory sipping broth to heal the giftee from the inside out.
"All of the flavors are so delicious," Stiefvater asserts. "They're so easy to heat up in the microwave, they're really good for you and they make an incredible get-well-soon gift for someone who's feeling under the weather. Just last week I gave a few bags I had in my pantry to a friend who was sick."
For the Hostess with the Mostest
Brightland
If your pal loves hosting and cooking for guests, they'll love a selection of olive oils and vinegars from Brightland. Crafted in California, the products are high-quality and deliciously multipurpose. And they're worth the hype, says senior commerce editor Stephanie Maida. "I actually bought this set as a gift, then snagged one for myself. I couldn't resist trying the oil and vinegar offerings, which are as flavorful as everyone says."
Choose from their menu of fruit-forward, custom-blended vinegars that will have your buddy's kitchen stocked with products they'll want to use for every meal, or go with my rec, The Essential Capsule, which includes two olive oils, raw balsamic vinegar and raw Champagne vinegar.
Best for Cinephiles
cheryl's cookies
Cheryl's is known for its buttercream-topped, soft-yet-chewy cookies, and if you haven't tried them, you should probably order an extra-large pack (and hope whoever you're giving them to will share). Each cookie is individually wrapped, and in this set, you'll find an array of the brand's bestsellers, from unexpected flavors (like peanut butter Buckeye cookies and orange citrus) to classics (hello, chocolate-chocolate and butter pecan).
Our editors raved that there wasn't a bad flavor in the mix—though I'll note that the salted caramel was the first to disappear—and I love that they're easy to freeze and thaw, so you can savor them over time.
For the Grill Master
Crowd Cow
If your friend likes the meat freezer stocked, this subscription box is going to be their favorite food gift of all time. Fill it with their top picks, whether it's hickory smoked bacon, sirloin steak or wild caught shrimp, or select one of Crowd Cow's curated sets instead. They'll be delighted to slip on their "kiss the cook" apron for you.
"Crowd Cow's Wagyu steaks made me realize just how little I knew about true Wagyu," Davison suggests. "I'd heard that many steaks are mislabeled, but wow—Crowd Cow's A5 Wagyu is buttery and so tender that I could practically cut it with a fork. I've been so conditioned to think thin steaks are tough that I was truly blown away by these. It's the ultimate treat for an anniversary, milestone birthday or special occasion."
For the Spice Lover
Fly by Jing
If you can always count on your brother to ask for extra hot sauce on his food, this Fly By Jing's bundle is his match made in heaven. The kit comes with some of the brand's tastiest (and spiciest) best-sellers, including the cult-favorite original Sichuan chili crisp, which can be used on everything (even ice cream), plus extra-spicy, extra-crunchy and sweet and spicy iterations. Your bro is sure to get a kick out of tasting each heat-filled treat.
Best for Full-Fledged Fruit Fans
Harry & David
If you live in an area where produce is limited to whatever's at your supermarket, you may be missing out on some trendy fruits. Think Cushman's HoneyBells (aka a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit), cara cara oranges and the freshest pineapple you've ever tasted. With this subscription (whether you choose three, six, nine or 12 months), you can savor top-tier produce on the regular without even needing to hit the grocery store.
For the World Traveler
Uncommon Goods
Take your friend on a trip around the world without them ever leaving the comfort of their own kitchen. This set comes with a variety of herbs and spices that’ll delight their senses and make them feel like they’re sitting at a Parisian cafe or in the Italian countryside. Stocked with herbs de Provence from France, Italian oregano, smoked paprika from Spain and more, each tin comes with recipes and bread pairings so they can get the full tasting experience. Just add extra-virgin olive oil to the food gift and they'll be good to go.
Best for Noodle Lovers
Momofuku
David Chang's brand is beloved by tons of foodies, whether they're flocking to the Momofuku online store for chili crisp, soy sauce or noodles. With this bundle, you can gift someone all three and then some. The set includes four packs each of three types of dried noodles (Tingly Chili, Spicy Soy and Sesame Miso), two types of chili crunch, soy sauce and three types of BBQ sauce.
Best for Busy Schedules
Snap Kitchen
So many of us want to eat healthier but don’t have the time to cook tasty dinners every day. Enter Snap Kitchen, a meal delivery service that makes it as easy as opening a box and popping your food in the microwave. There are tons of dietary preferences to choose from, too (Paleo! low-carb! Whole30!). Chicken butternut macaroni, anyone?
Best for Celebrity-Endorsed Food Gift
Bateel
Another find that made Oprah's Favorite Things list last year, Bateel's gourmet dates are revered for their sticky-sweet goodness. They come stuffed with an assortment of roasted or caramelized nuts, like pecans, pistachios and almonds, as well as candied lemon, orange and ginger, creating a flavor profile that's prime for noshing. They'd make a stellar addition to any charcuterie board recipe, but they're indulgent enough to serve as a standalone dessert, too.
Best for Casual Parties
Nancy Silverton's Nancy's Fancy
If I'm being honest, I think this might be the one food gift that any person on your list would appreciate (including the gifter). The box comes with nine different four-ounce containers of gelato and sorbetto. As for the flavor selection, there's everything from Butterscotch Budino with a Caramel Rosemary Swirl to Coconut Stracciatella with Bittersweet Chocolate Strands, so you're bound to find something your friend will love.
Best for Budding Mixologists
Shaker & Spoon
You know that one friend who loves playing bartender every time you come over? Get them a Shaker & Spoon subscription and they'll be thanking you at every happy hour they ever host. It's one of the most reviewed cocktail boxes on Cratejoy and makes hosting a breeze. Each month's box focuses on a different liquor (not included) and everything you need to make 12 drinks from three unique recipes.
Best for PB Lovers
Uncommon Goods
If your best friend's favorite snack is peanut butter straight from the jar, they're going to love this assortment of their creamy treat of choice. With six options they can test out, including toffee, snickerdoodle and pretzel mix-ins, they're going to be delighted digging into each jar and spreading it on bread for a PB&J (or just spooning it straight into their mouth).
Best for Families
Williams Sonoma
You've seen this viral rainbow surprise cake all over your timeline. Now, you can take a crack at it yourself. It's the real deal, too—New York City’s Flour Shop was involved in crafting the kit, from the cake mix to the color gels to the frosting. It also includes polka dot and rainbow explosion sprinkles, but feel free to go rogue with whatever treats you find in your pantry.
Best for Charcuterie Lovers
Boarderie
Anything edible on Oprah's Favorite Things list is likely a solid food gift idea, no? Boarderie is famous for its artisanal cheese boards that are chef-made and pre-assembled, so all your giftee will need to do is unwrap and dig in. This pick is arranged with a whopping 37 ingredients (meat! cheese! nuts! chocolates! spreads!) for up to ten people. The order also includes three boxes of crackers, a chic wooden serving board and bamboo cutlery kits for serving.
"It makes for a thoughtful housewarming, bereavement or celebratory gift too, particularly if you're miles away from the giftee," Davison explains.
Best for Ex-New Yorkers
Liebman's Kosher Deli
Nothing says NYC like a traditional deli dinner with classic dishes like pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, matzoh ball soup, knishes and house-made sour pickles. You won't need to worry about dessert, either—the kit also includes rugelach (cinnamon-raisin, chocolate or raspberry) for good measure.
Best for Avid Cooks
Burlap & Barrel
I'll let you in on a secret: I'm kind of obsessed with Burlap & Barrel’s single-origin spices, probably because they’re some the most flavorful seasonings you'll ever taste. Any foodie will appreciate the chef's collection, which includes black urfa chili, wild mountain cumin, sun-dried tomato powder, ground black lime, purple shallot and herbs de Provence.
Best Cut-and-Serve Snack Assortment
Harry & David
Featuring three types of Italian salami and three types of cheese, this Harry & David delivery will make your #girldinner queen very happy. Just make sure she has crackers on hand when it arrives, since she'll probably want to start cutting into it right away.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t want to be surprised with chocolate, so this pick likely works for everyone on your list. When in doubt, gift them this extravagant 15-piece box of assorted Godiva truffles. Don’t worry: There are milk, dark and white varieties to please any recipient (and all sorts of fillings, too).
For the Milk Tea Lover
Uncommon Goods
If your bud would rather go on a bubble tea run than grab coffee, this kit is for them. In addition to the chewy tapioca pearls, it comes with two different flavors of tea (classic black and rooibos chai), so your friend can make their favorite Taiwanese-inspired drinks at home. In case fruit tea is more their speed, opt for peachy black and mango green teas with strawberry popping boba instead. The kit also includes two reusable straws that are the perfect size to suck up the boba. All they need to do is add their favorite kind of milk.
Best for Kids
Uncommon Goods
This kit is a collaboration between entrepreneur and foodie Carley Sheehy and chef Masaharu Morimoto, so you know it's a step above the rest. Kids will have a blast decorating all 18 of these chewy, fluffy baked donuts, which are naturally gluten free. Glazes include earthy matcha, decadent chocolate and sweet strawberry.
Best for Homesick Midwesterners
Portillo's
If you've spent any time in Chicago, you know Portillo's is the place to go for an Italian beef sandwich. Now, you can play out your The Bear fantasies IRL, thanks to this kit that includes Portillo's beef, gravy, Italian rolls, sweet peppers and hot giardiniera. You can even add a deep-dish pizza to your order, if you feel so inclined.
Best for Sandwich Stans
Official Carnegie Deli
Lunch for eight with little to no effort? Don't mind if I do. This all-inclusive meal kit from Carnegie Deli includes three heaping pounds total of pastrami and corned beef, a 12-ounce bottle of mustard, a loaf of rye bread and a 32-ounce jar of sour pickles. Once the package arrives, all you'll need to do is heat the meat and assemble your sandwiches. Simple enough, no?
Best for Pasta Lovers
Giadzy
Wanna host pasta night, Giada De Laurentiis-style? This kit includes the best of the best components to recreate the Food Network star's viral sheet pan lasagna. You can choose between gluten-free and traditional pasta, and you'll also receive Giadzy's nickel-free tomato passata, extra-virgin olive oil, spicy seasoned salt and a recipe card for making the dish. It provides all of the flavor of a classic lasagna, only with less effort and crispy, ultra-cheesy bites your giftee will be raving about for weeks afterward. Trust.
Most Foolproof Grocery Subscription
HelloFresh
If you have a friend who loves to cook but doesn't have the time to on a weeknight, make her life easier with a meal kit from HelloFresh. She can choose from plans that include meat and veggies, just veggies, low-calorie meals or family-friendly options, then select the meals she wants to make based on the recipes offered that week. Whatever she decides, each HelloFresh recipe is tested 45 times before hitting the menu to ensure that anyone can tackle it.
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