Hostess Gifts for the Chef
- Truffle Parmesan Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil infused with French white truffles and aged parmesan. Great to sprinkle on top of roasted veggies, drizzle on salad, or use as a dip for bread.
- Raw Honeycomb: Sweet, delicious, and in its most natural state – everyone loves a jar of honey! I like to gift raw/local honey to our neighbors each year. Just add a cute gift tag and it’s ready to go!
- Herbes de Provence: For the hostess who loves cooking, this classic blend of dried herbs from the South of France will be a hit! Add this to soups, pasta, poultry, or sauces.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Not only is this an award-winning olive oil, but the rainbow-striped jar makes it extra special! It’s definitely not an eyesore when left sitting on the table.
- Honey Straws: Filled with 100% pure Acacia Honey, these straws are a real treat! Whether you’re in need of a quick boost of energy during a long work day or you simply want an after-meal treat, these are delicious and free of any preservatives, dyes, etc.
- Red Clay Hot Sauce: This hot sauce is a favorite in our home as well as with many friends. The taste is superb and I love that it’s free of artificial flavors or preservatives.
- Black Truffle Popcorn Salt: This popcorn salt makes a wonderful gift for any home, because who doesn’t love popcorn? This takes a favorite snack to the next level!
- Balsamic Vinegar: Thanks to a quarter of a century of traditional aging, this balsamic vinegar is full of intense flavor. Wonderful for salads, toasts, and more!
- Mike’s Hot Honey: Another favorite in our home, Mike’s Hot Honey is so versatile and yummy. You can use this on everything from pizza to stirring it into dressings for an added kick!
- Yuzu Serano Simple Syrup: The hostess with the mostest certainly deserves a special cocktail for all of her hard work! This simple syrup is made from fresh produce and cooked slowly, resulting in a delightful flavor.
Gifts for the Hostess Who Loves Sweets
- Salted Peppermint Bark: Ohhh the sweet joy of peppermint bark, such a classic holiday treat! I love that this one comes in a fun little box.
- Levain Bakery: You don’t have to live in The Big Apple to enjoy New York City’s favorite cookies!
- Mexican Hot Chocolate: A new take on a classic! This Mexican hot chocolate is made from simple ingredients and comes in this fun pouch!
- Butter Toffee Peanuts: Even the thought of these has my mouth watering! The perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy.
- Daisie Salted Caramel Simple Syrup: A combination of organic sugar and organic honey, it doesn’t get much sweeter than that! Great to add to coffee or a cocktail.
- Chocolate Nutcracker: When in doubt, chocolate is always the answer – and this little nutcracker design is so cute!
- Chocolate Spoons: Such a fun way to add a little extra chocolate to your favorite drink, whether it’s hot chocolate or a warm glass of milk. The pack includes milk, dark, and white chocolate spoons.
- Mini Snowflake Marshmallows: Another adorable hot chocolate add-in, how fun are these? And I’m certainly not against eating them straight from the bag!
- Classic Hot Chocolate: Last, but certainly not least, a classic hot chocolate mix is always a wonderful hostess gift option!
Gifts for the Hostess Who Loves to Host
- Tea Towels: Holiday tea towels like these from Rifle Paper Co. are a great gift for a host, or go with a monogrammed option like this one from Mark & Graham which can be used year round.
- Christmas Tree Candle: Everyone loves a nice candle! This christmas tree candle is available from Anthropologie
- Botanica Flameless Lighter
- Decorative Guest Napkins: These are available for nearly every holiday and I feel like they add a pop of spirit, the Nutcracker Christmas tree napkins are from Rifle Paper Company
- Caspari Acrylic Crystal Lucite Guest Towel Holder: Perfect to accompany a set of decorate guest towels!
- State Flower Beaded Ornament: I absolutely love giving an ornament as a gift during the holidays and these are available for all 50 states!
- Tennis Bag Ornament: I love giving ornaments that coincide with someone’s accomplishments through the year, this Tennis ornament is one I gave to Margaret last year as she leaned into the sport
- Patterned Monogram Playing Cards: These are from Mark and Graham and come in a variety of patterns and can be customized with the letter of the last name of your recipient
- Blanket from ChappyWrap: The Harborview Herringbone Cornflower Blanket is perfect because it comes in a variety of colors, is reversible, and OH SO SOFT!
- Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit: I was gifted these one year and they were delicious and I highly recommend, for others or for yourself!
Holiday Gift Ideas
I hope these hostess gift ideas are helpful, not only during the holiday season but all year long! For additional gift ideas be sure to check out my list of cyber sales worth shopping and my LTK page.
