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Gifts For The Foodie in Your Life

For some people, food is the best gift they could receive. Whether it’s a bottle of olive oil imported from Italy, a jar of fresh locally made jam, or a box of freshly made cookies, food is a gift that goes straight to the heart (and the stomach).

Food gift baskets offer a combination of presentation, taste, and thoughtfulness that can be appreciated by any special person in your life. The term “food gift basket” can often bring to mind a mix of stale crackers, somewhat fresh fruit, and cookies that were kept on the shelves for a little but too long. Thankfully, these foodie gift basket ideas are not that. Instead, these thoughtfully curated gifts are delicious, fresh, and guaranteed to be eaten as soon as they’re unwrapped. No more regifting.

This list of the best food gift baskets includes options to impress any foodie in your life including the wine lovers, cheese lovers, and those people who always want to try something new.

Christmas Gift Basket - Foodie Adventure with blurry lights and christmas tree background
Celebrate the flavors of British Columbia with this locally inspired selection.

 

Wine O’Clock Gift Box

This is the ultimate gift for wine lovers in your life and is sure to put a smile on their face. Instead of simply gifting a bottle of wine this gift box is sure to impress with a wide selection of gourmet goodies and a beautiful wooden crate box. Perfect for cozy evenings, this box pairs a carefully selected wine with an array of gourmet accompaniments:

  • Wine Selections: Open, serve and enjoy good vibes and everything gourmet! Select one or two  bottles of BC wine to pair with some of our favourite nibbles. Choose between a red or white blend from Okanagan Crush Pad or internationally acclaimed options from California or Spain.

  • Gourmet Nibbles: Enjoy the savory delight of rosemary garlic olives, crispy crackers, and cheese-stuffed sweet peppers alongside indulgent chocolate truffles and butter biscuits. This gift box features Sable & Rosenfeld Tipsy Tapas Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers and Leslie Stowe Raincoast Crisp along with a wide selection of sweet and savoury treats.

Note: Available for delivery within British Columbia.

2 Wine Bottles one is in darker shade with colorful label and the other has yellow shade wine in a transparent bottle
Many Hands by Okanagen Crush Pad Red Blend – BC and Menage a Trois Chardonnay – California

 

2 Wine Bottles one is a lighter shade with colorful label and the other has darker shade bottle with white label.
Many Hands by Okanagan Crush Pad White Bland – BC and Real de Aragon Garnacha – Spain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meinhardt Collecton Gift Box

A signature collection showcasing the best of Meinhardt Fine Foods. Ideal for surprising foodies who live outside of Vancouver or as a unique office gift for coworkers.

  • Highlights: Premium tortilla chips, rich vegetable antipasto, cold-pressed olive oil, and sweet treats like Meinhardt Candies in a Jar and fruit jam. This gift box features Meinhardt’s Classic Salsa and Meinhardt Cocoa Dusted Truffles.

  • Perfect For: Those who love exploring new flavors and supporting local quality.

Meinhardt Golden Logo in a black packaging with image of chocolate truffles
Meinhardt’s Delectable Cocoa Dusted Truffles

 

Salsa in a glass jar with a chili pepper on top surrounded by red & green pepper and slices of lime and tomato
Meinhardt’s Classic Salsa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foodie Adventure Gift Box

For the adventurous foodie, this gift box takes taste buds on a global journey.

  • Savor International Flavors: Discover mini breadsticks, premium pasta, and authentic Italian pasta sauce. 

  • Sweet Surprises: Enjoy European-inspired desserts like peaches in syrup, buttery puff pastries, and hazelnut chocolates. This gift box features Cachet Christmas Chocolate box with Hazelnut and Ore Liete Perugia Panettone.

If you are wanting to give a  gift to a foodie who loves to try new products and brands, this is the one for you! The Foodie Adventure gift basket feaures a variety of curated products from around the world.

 

Cachet Christmas Chocolates with Hazelnut Pyramid
What a sweet surprise! This cascading treat is a perfect balance of decoration and
deliciousness.
Green packaging showcasing Ore Liete Panettone with Pistachio cream filling
Ore Liete Perugia Panettone – Pistachio Cream Filling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Of The West Gift Box

Ranked Meinhardt’s Customers’ number one choice year after year, this gift basket is sure to impress. It’s local British Columbia gourmet at its best. 

  • Local Favorites: Features salsa, tortilla chips, vegetable chips, and BC-made chocolate bars. This gift box features vegan ​​Good Chocolatier Chocolate Bars – Matcha Creamsicle, THE healthy alternative to conventional white chocolate, and BC Meridian Smokehouse Beef Jerky made with 100% grass fed and finished beef. 

  • Great For: Showcasing the beauty and taste of the west coast, making it perfect for anyone who loves local delights.

The Good Chocolatier Chocolate Bar
Bring the healing of chocolate home for the christmas holidays with Good Chocolatier chocolate.
Pink Packaging with a black cow illustrutation and in writing "100% grass-fed Beef Jerky"
Meridian Smokehouse’s wood smoked and handcrafted beef jerky, made from pasture-raised beef with no added hormones or steroids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Deluxe Gift Box

For those who believe in going all out, this over-the-top gift box impresses with its luxurious selection of fine foods.

  • Gourmet Staples: Includes a Spanish paella kit, artisanal pasta, and exquisite balsamic vinegar.

  • Sweet Elegance: Features festive delights like panettone, Christmas chocolate boxes, and buttery puff pastries.

  • Sophisticated Drinks: Comes with non-alcoholic gin and elderflower concentrate for a unique beverage experience.

This gift basket features a Holdsworth Christmas Chocolate Box and Valentino Panettone along with 19 other showstopping gourmet food selections in a beautiful dark stained wooden crate.

Beautiful blurred interior of a living room decorated for Christmas in warm cozy brown tones. Christmas tree, lights and gifts out of focus.

 

Why Choose Meinhardt Fine Foods?

Whether you’re looking for Vancouver gift baskets, holiday gift boxes, or unique office gifts for coworkers, our carefully curated options are perfect for every occasion. With Canada-wide delivery and an unmatched selection of gourmet treats, we make gifting effortless and memorable.

Explore our collection online or visit our gift basket store to find the perfect holiday gift. Don’t settle for ordinary when you can gift extraordinary.

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