19 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves food
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For a partner who loves food, the best Christmas gifts are meant to be tasted: chocolate, a tea set, a cooking class or a tasting dinner, and, if time is short, a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) that is usually emailed within an hour.
19 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves food
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Artisan chocolate
A box from a local chocolatier. Around $15-40.
A tea set
A teapot with a selection of loose teas. Around $30-70.
A cooking class
A regional cuisine or pasta-making afternoon for two. Around $50-120.
A tasting dinner
A tasting menu at a restaurant they have wanted to try. Book early. Around $80-200 per person.
Pajamas
A cotton set for long lazy brunches. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or a card game. Around $15-35.
A photo book
Pictures of the best meals you shared. Order by early December. Around $30-60.
A coffee subscription
Three months of specialty beans. Around $30-60.
A chef’s knife
A quality steel knife they will actually use. Around $50-130.
A hot sauce set
A tasting box with a few small-batch sauces. Around $25-50.
A gourmet hamper
Cheese, chutney, chocolate and wine. Around $40-120.
A cast-iron pan
A Lodge skillet that lasts a lifetime. Around $30-60.
A tasting flight
Wine or craft beer for two. Around $30-70.
A cookbook
A book from a chef they follow. Around $25-45.
Olive oil and vinegar
A first-press oil and aged balsamic. Around $20-50.
A linen apron
With pockets. Around $20-50.
A market morning
A booked morning at a food market with lunch. Around $30-80.
A handwritten note
Write the best meal you have shared. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a foodie
People who love food usually have favourites. Look at what they cook and buy, avoid generic hampers, and check allergies or diets before giving anything edible.
Order dates
Seasonal food and equipment should be ordered in early December. Restaurant bookings, subscriptions and a personalized game can be sorted much later.
What should I get my partner who loves food for Christmas?
Something to taste, like chocolate, a tea set, a cooking class or a tasting dinner, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A tasting dinner, a cooking class or a pixel game in which they are the main character and the quiz is about your meals.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com