31 Best Gift Baskets to Send (and Receive!) No Matter the Occasion

Treat friends and family to a no-fail gift! Find gift baskets to send for holidays. birthdays or just because.

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What’s more personal than a gift card but takes the same amount of time to order? A good ol’ gift basket.

Premade gift boxes, baskets and crates bring together bestsellers and delicious surprises in one delightful package. Typically, they combine pretty and sleek packaging with gourmet finds, fun trinkets or other hand-selected goodies. The best gift basket ideas deliver tailored delicacies right to your giftee’s front door. No trip to the store required!

Celebrating holidays, birthdays and other occasions has never been better (or easier) than with these high-end cocktail kits, R&R accessories and gourmet desserts. Because they’re already packaged up and ready to ship out, these clever and memorable gifts save so much time. And the best part? There’s a gift basket for everyone out there—it just takes a bit of searching to find the right fit.

We explored countless gift baskets and boxes to round up our favorites for every occasion and personality. Each gift box is so tempting, you may end up sending out a few more to friends “just because.” If you need us, we’ll be munching on our favorite finds. Don’t judge—we know you’re snagging one for yourself!

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For the Big-Time Grazer

Meat and Cheese Gift Box

Meat and cheese is a classic combo, and this meat and cheese gift box has everybody’s favorites. Send one of these gift baskets along to celebrate any milestone, and you’ll be happy knowing it’s a gift that gives back. About $5 of every purchase goes toward the nonprofit No Kid Hungry! With summer sausages, cheddar cheese, smoked Gouda and two different types of mustard, gift baskets like this have something for every taste.

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For the Celebrant

Champagne and Truffles Gift Basket

Life is full of celebratory moments. Raise a glass to an engagement, new home, promotion or other special moment with this champagne and truffles gift basket. Treats galore—like French truffles, key lime cookies and chocolate caramel grahams—complement a bottle of the good stuff. A sleek leather basket adds to the luxe feel. Cheers!

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For the Budding Barista

Coffee Collection Box

They no longer have to go to their local coffee shop to try new blends. This collection box from Onyx Coffee Lab includes eight bags of freshly roasted beans. The bags span a range of flavors and countries, and they come in a gift box with detailed information about how to prepare the beans and the backstory of the coffee. You can also gift them coffee subscription boxes for a longer-term treat.

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For the Carb Lover

Pasta Kit

Enter: The tastiest way to tell your favorite food lover that you’re thinking of them. This pasta kit has everything they need for tasty, creative pasta nights, with goodies sourced from around Italy. They’ll receive bucatini pasta, along with Calabrian chili paste, spices and tomatoes. There’s even a cookie tin for a sweet treat!

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For the Social Conscious

Feed Your Soul Cookie Box

We love a gift that gives back. And the Feed Your Soul Bakery mission is as simple as a good ol’ fashioned cookie: one item purchased = one meal donated. This favorite assortment cookie box is a sweet way to share the love, featuring a dozen individually wrapped treats. Dig into flavors like cocoa loco, show me the honey and nutty by nature. Feed Your Soul also offers one of our favorite cookie clubs.

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For the Vegan

Sweet Vegan Box

Know a vegan that deserves a little something special? This sweet vegan box brings together six cruelty-free snacks, including marshmallows, organic gummy bears, coconut brittle, dark chocolate ginger pecans, peanut butter and black sesame bars and a raw chocolate hazelnut bar. There may be zero animal ingredients, but that doesn’t mean there’s zero flavor!

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For the Reader

Blind Date with a Book

Any bibliophile will appreciate this curated book box. Pick their preferred genre from a list that even includes manga, graphic novels and queer lit. From there, they’ll receive a box every month for three months that’s bursting with two surprise reads, a bookmark and accompanying snacks. Our editors received a mystery that takes place in a cannabis bakery in their mystery gift basket—what will you get?

If they love to journal or need a little support achieving calm, this therapy care package infuses zen into their day. Each box is a surprise, but past boxes encourage finding inspiration on mindfulness cards, satisfying bellies with cookies and tea and journaling for reflection. This gift basket for women also makes a comforting gift for a loved one going through a hard time.

Give the gift of a full belly with this brunch box. Bursting with breakfast delights, this cheerful yellow hatbox is the perfect start to a weekend morning. They’ll indulge in all sorts of goodies, from Wolferman’s famous super-thick English muffins to heart-shaped waffles with real maple syrup and Tiffin blend ground coffee.

Ghirardelli makes some of the most coveted chocolate around, and this Ghirardelli gift basket arrives overflowing with chocolatey cheer. Each reusable, embossed silver basket is brimming with cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels, sweet drizzled popcorn, hot cocoa mix and tons of other cacao-inspired goodies. It’s one of our fave chocolate gift baskets.

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For the Health Nut

Organic Fruit and Treats Gift Basket

Mrs. Fields may not have a healthy reputation, but this cookie-lover’s gift site offers a few non-cookie items, too. This organic fruit and treat basket is comprised of totally organic products, including fruit, nuts, blood orange and honey hard candies, blueberry lavender preserves, cheese and elderberry apple cider. Plus, the reusable basket functions as additional storage when the goodies are gone.

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For the Gourmand

Cast-Iron Cooking Crate

Any home cook worth their salt has a cast-iron pan. Start sizzling with this cast-iron cooking crate. Not only does it come with a three-in-one cast-iron pan that moonlights as a skillet and deep-dish cooker, but it also includes several delicious entrees to get started. Enjoy rigatoni with sauce along with cornbread and chili over the flame or on the stovetop—cast iron is capable of either!

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For the Carnivore

World Tour Jerky Crate

Travel around the world with this flavorful jerky crate. From Thailand sriracha-style to Baja Vida street taco beef jerky, each of these savory gift baskets arrive with an assortment of flavors that will add a little spice to their snack rotation.

For the Traditionalist

Classic Gift Box

Consider your next hostess gift secured. This classic gift box from Harry & David offers a sampling of the company’s featured products for any occasion. These include six juicy pears, cheese, summer sausage, nuts, crackers and caramel popcorn for a sweet finish.

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For the Francophile

French Food Crate

No international flight is needed to savor French delicacies, thanks to this gift crate. For friends and family who can’t stop talking about what they ate on their last European vacay, this curated box includes smoked salmon, pork pâté, triple-cream Brie and trout roe from Western France. It’s an elegant, epicurean assortment for every foodie.

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For the Luxe

Caviar Gift Set

Okay, we get it. You have nice tastes. Indulge your love of the finer things with this caviar gift set, which provides everything you need to have a very sophisticated meal. You can select from eight different types of caviar, paired with crème fraîche and gourmet blini, along with two caviar spoons. Keep it on hand for a classy happy hour or picnic, or surprise your friend who has the most gourmet tastes.

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For the Midwesterner

Bloody Mary Gift Box

Go big or go home—with your Bloody Mary’s, at least. This cocktail kit comes with a spicy Bloody Mary mixture and a savory selection to serve alongside it, including three types of cheese and dry-cured salami. Our pro tip? Do Wisconsinites proud and make an elaborate Bloody Mary with sausage, cheese and your other favorite pairings as tasty garnishes.

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For the Nibbler

Farmhouse Gourmet Food Crate

You can’t go wrong with gourmet food gift baskets. This farmhouse pantry crate includes salami, crackers, cheese, popcorn and trail mix. It comes in three different sizes with other add-ons, such as pistachios, pesto and granola. You can choose to have it delivered in a wooden crate or a cute canvas tote.

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For the Friend Who Likes It Hot

Spice Collection

Are they always hunting down new additions to their spice cabinet or asking for grilling-themed gifts? Feed their cravings with this collection of spices, a compelling array of cardamom, ground black lime and sun-dried tomato powder. So they can learn more about each spice, the labels include background information, and cooking tips and recipes can be found online. Burlap & Barrel sources directly from farmers to ensure that you’re getting the freshest, highest-quality spices.

Some gift baskets set your favorite giftee up for a relaxing morning. This lovely tea gift basket is dressed up in a rustic metal bucket and includes a stoneware mug, green tea, jasmine tea and rock candy sticks, as well as two different types of cookies. This is a great gift basket for her!

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For the Snowbird

Cocktail Gift Set

Craft cocktails have never been easier, thanks to this Casamigos cocktail gift set. The boozy box includes two cocktail mixers—blackberry basil and signature margaritas—and accompanying cocktail rimmers. All you have to do is combine, shake and sip. Note: Liquor is not included.

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For the One Who Likes to Level-Up the Basics

Market-Inspired Gift Box

These artisan goods are a gift box filled with all the trappings you’d expect from a gourmet market. There’s crunchy granola and almond butter to top your morning yogurt or oatmeal, along with pantry staples like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sweet pepper pesto and fig jam to add some extra pizazz to your meals. The almonds and Arbequina olives are great to snack on while you’re preparing dinner.

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For the Sweet Tooth

Savory, Salty and Sweet Gift Crate

No matter the occasion, you can’t go wrong in satisfying a sweet tooth. Better yet, add salty and savory treats to the mix with this all-in-one gift crate from Olive & Cocoa. Gift baskets like these include peanut brittle, trail mix, cookies, Bavarian pretzels and chocolate-covered raisins, to name a few.

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For the Home Cook

Gourmet Olive Oil

The power of high-quality olive oil cannot be overstated, and this oil and vinegar collection from Instagram-worthy Brightland offers some of the best. The olive oil, from a family-run California farm, is robust and an ideal gift for the bread baker in your life. Drizzle the accompanying Champagne vinegar on your salads or even in your cocktail. This kit also includes honey and a spout for smooth, controlled pours.

Few things are as comforting as a big bowl of soup. Let your pal know you’re thinking of them with this Harry & David soup gift basket. The darling fabric basket is stocked with mixes for potato corn chowder, chicken noodle soup and chicken chili soup, along with crackers. Discover more cozy soup gift baskets.

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For the Feminist

Female Founders Food Collection

Celebrate the female rockstars in your life with this gift box of food from female founders. This collection of gourmet treats will keep you satiated from morning to night, with granola and sourdough for energizing breakfasts and different types of pasta for your post-work Netflix. There are also plenty of snacks and some banana bread mix. All of the treats are from food creators who are running emerging brands, so you’ll be enjoying tasty treats and supporting tomorrow’s foodie leaders.

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For the Hungry Globetrotter

Japanese Snack Box

Sweet and savory surprises await within the Bokksu gift box, which features more than 20 gourmet Japanese desserts, snacks and sips. The treats arrive with a tea pairing, as well as a comprehensive guide to each snack and its origin so that recipients can learn more about Japanese culture and geography. It’s one of our favorite snack subscriptions!

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For the Chocoholic

Sunshine Chocolate Gift Set

Brighten your friend or family member’s day with something sweet. This chocolate gift set from Seattle Chocolate includes a chocolate bar, chocolate truffles, a chocolate lollipop and tea—all packaged in a sunny, uplifting box.

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For the Fancy Friend

Gelato Gift Box

This bougie gelato gift box features nine seasonal gelato flavors, including Butterscotch Budino, Amarena Cherry with Amaretti and Chocolate Fondante with Dark Rum and Valrhona Chocolate Chips. It’s ideal for your friend with high standards when it comes to sweets and self-indulgence. Most flavors are gluten-free, and there are some vegan options, too. Your pal with dietary restrictions will love these gluten-free gift baskets.

This tea gift set is sure to put a smile on their face. The assortment includes a teacup and tea tray, along with five different tea blends to dive into. This care package is arranged in a vibrant, sunny box for a beautiful presentation. It’s a present that’s steeped in thoughtfulness.

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For the Instagrammer

Mushroom Lattes

Let us introduce you to Clevr, the colorful, adaptogenic mushroom lattes that are all over social media. This variety pack is ideal for your wellness-oriented friend or someone who loves mushroom coffee. There’s matcha to get them started, chai to keep them going and a sleepytime blend to ease them into restfulness. It also includes a frother and scoop.

Additional research contributed by Molly Allen, Taste of Home contributing writer

Kim Bussing
Kim is a writer and creative consultant with more than a decade of experience publishing content about food and drink. She has told food and wine stories for top brands with household names, including Hilton and Marriott. Kim also writes about health and wellness topics, home decor and baking. For Taste of Home, she’s tackled stories about canned wines, cocktail kits, wine Advent calendars and much more. Kim’s passion is bringing together nutrition and joy in every meal and she’s always on the hunt for the perfect gluten-free cinnamon roll.