The best holiday gifts for foodies in 2022

December 13, 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 — “Chocolatier” Advent Calendar, $80 at Delysia

Go fish

Add a touch of coastal Italian whimsy while you hydrate your guests with this charming carafe.

Ichendorf Milano “Fantastic Fish” pitcher — Ichendorf Milano “Fantastic Fish” pitcher, $85 at Food52

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 — New York Shuk pantry set, $149 at New York Shuk

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 — “Gold Twist” caviar service, $564 at Houses & Parties

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 — “Dear Bella x Fine & Raw” gift box, $65 at Dear Bella Cremery

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 — “Phony Negroni” 12-bottle pack, $60 at St. Agrestis

Eye candy

Hand-blown, lead-free and so very pretty, these jewel-toned vessels from Italy elevate any meal.

IVV gelato bowls — IVV gelato bowls (set of two), $120 at Food52

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. — Michael Aram “Butterfly Ginkgo” cheese board with knife, $160 at Bloomingdale’s

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. — Cote Wine Club “Reserve Cuts (Red Only)” three-bottle wine set, $450 at Convive

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. — “La Poissonnière” pan, $575 at Short Order

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. — Sophie Lou Jacobsen “Piano” martini glasses (set of two) and skewers (set of two), $100 at Design Within Reach

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. — She She x Atelier Saucier “Jungle Book” cocktail napkins (set of four), $36 at Atelier Saucier

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. — Luminarc “Arty” French glass dinnerware (12-piece set), $100 at Food52

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. — “Oliva Elite” six-piece knife set, $700 at Messermeister

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.” — “Gourmet Vegetable Box,” $200 at Farmer Jones Farm

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.

A purple bottle of Highclere Castle Gin. — Highclere Castle gin, $40 at Highclere Castle Gin

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