30 Adventurous Food Gift Ideas for Couples Who Love Trying New Things

If you're looking to celebrate your favorite lovebirds, what better way to show your appreciation than with a present that's unique and tasty? There are so many different routes you can take when it comes to food gift ideas for couples. From convenient meal kits for always on-the-go to duos to insanely delicious desserts inspired by their childhood favorites, there's something for everyone to love on our list. We've even found online cooking classes they can take together for their next date night. 

These food-themed gift ideas will also work for any occasion, whether you need an anniversary gift for your parents or you're shopping for the holidays. That said, you definitely don't need a reason to treat someone you love to one of these awesome (edible!) presents. Keep reading for 30 of our favorite food- and drink-inspired presents to give the hungry—er, we mean, happy—couple in your life.

1. Chef-Approved Spices

For the couple who prefer life with a bit of spice, this deluxe gift set is an unbeatable option. It includes all of The Spice House's most popular blends loved by chefs and home cooks alike, from classic ground cinnamon to unique maple garlic.

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The Spice House best sellers deluxe collection, $78, The Spice House  

2. Decadent Desserts

Foodie gifts for couples are easy to find once you know where to look. Milk Bar is the brainchild of talented pastry chef Christina Tosi, the ingenious creator of cereal-milk-flavored soft serve. Pretty much anything from the site's mouth-watering range of desserts is destined to be a hit. This gift set lets the couple try a little bit of everything, including two different types of truffles and six assorted cookies.

Milk Bar The Little Somethings, $95, Milk Bar 

3. Their Two Favorite Things in One Box 

There are so many directions you can go in with food and drink gifts for couples. For those who can't decide whether coffee or chocolate tops the list of their all-time favorite flavors, consider this clever tasting box. It includes eight artisanal coffees and four handcrafted artisan chocolates.

Bean Box Perfectly Paired coffee + chocolate tasting, $78, Bean Box 

4. At-Home Gourmet Cookies

Who doesn't love making chocolate chip cookies? Help elevate the couple's home baking experience with this cookie-making gift set by the one and only Jacques Torres. And who knows, maybe they'll even invite you over to try some—after all, you know they're going to nail it. 

Jacques Torres Chocolate cookie mix, $50, Goldbelly 

5. Award-Winning Cheeses

When it comes to food gift ideas for couples, cheese can be overdone. That's why we looked high and low to find (and taste) the best cheeses out there. This award-winning selection is lovingly made at Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont with milk from local cows. 

Jasper Hill Farm cheese tasting box, from $60, Food52

6. A Virtual Cooking Class

Think outside the box and gift your favorite couple an online cooking lesson they can do together. Sur la Table has a selection of classes on offer, including both seasonal and classic recipes. Think: gnocchi, tiramisu, cocktails, and more. It's a unique present they'll 100% appreciate—roll on date night.

Sur la Table online cooking classes, from $29, Sur la Table

7. Mouth-Watering Wagyu Beef

If they're more of a main course kind of couple, they'll appreciate pretty much anything from Snake River Farms. This restaurant-worthy gift set consists of three different cuts of melt-in-the-mouth Wagyu beef, including two whopping 8-ounce sirloins. To top it all off, there's a jar of Jacobsen garlic and black pepper-infused salt. We sense another romantic night in...

Snake River Farms Gift of Gold, $297, Snake River Farms

8. Classic Candies

Anyone would be excited to find a Candy Club delivery on their doorstep. Choose a gift set with some of the couple's childhood favorites, like caramel taffy or strawberry wheels. Or, if they're sweet enough already, go for a selection that's mostly sours.

Candy Club gift box subscription, from $30 per month, Candy Club

9. A Fresh Fruit Subscription

An organic fruit delivery is the perfect present for the couple too busy to make it to the farmer's market. Frog Hollow Farm will send a variety of delicious seasonal goodies, from peaches and plums to pears and pomegranates. 

Frog Hollow Farm Fruit of the Month Club, $211 for 3 months, Food52

10. A Delicious (Gluten-Free) Layer Cake

Just because one or both of them can't eat gluten doesn't mean delicious desserts are off limits. Here's a gluten-free foodie gift for the couple with a sweet tooth. This showstopping sweet treat has layers of rich brownie cake, complete with chocolate chips and plenty of smooth chocolate frosting. Now that's what we call a celebration cake. 

Erin McKenna's Bakery vegan and gluten free brownie chocolate cake, $110, Goldbelly

11. Chrissy Teigen-Approved Cookie Dough

Loved by celebrity (and everyone's favorite home cook) Chrissy Teigen and her team at Cravings, Doughp makes real, delicious cookie dough that's safe to eat. Gift them a monthly subscription and let them choose from fun flavors like Cookie Monsta, Santa's Doughp, Peanut Butter Kiss, and more.

Doughp monthly cookie dough subscription, from $60, Doughp

12. An Exciting New Recipe

Here's another excellent food gift idea for the couple who loves to cook together. With a Hello Fresh gift card, they can order a delivery of fresh, seasonal ingredients with a recipe for a delicious new meal. It's a great way to expand their horizons, work on their cooking skills, and spend quality time with each other in the kitchen.

Hello Fresh gift card, from $75, Hello Fresh

13. Wine Delivered to Their Door

A bottle of wine is always a welcome gift for couples who like to drink a glass or two with their dinner. If it's a special occasion, take it up a notch by treating them to a gift card for a monthly subscription. Once they receive their gift card and complete a short quiz, the experts at Winc can begin curating the perfect wines for their first delivery.  

Winc gift card, from $60, Winc

14. DIY Challah Bread

Challah is one of our favorite cooking and dining gifts for couples celebrating Hanukkah. This DIY gift includes all the necessary ingredients (pre-measured for extra convenience) and instructions to make one large or two small challah loaves.

Rulla Pulla DIY challah bread baking kit, $25, Etsy

15. Gourmet Hot Sauce

They've never tasted hot sauce like this. Any couple who appreciates a meal with a kick will adore TRUFF's luxurious truffle-infused hot sauces. Plus, the elegant black and gold packaging will look right at home under a Christmas tree, making it an excellent holiday food gift for couples. 

TRUFF variety pack, $68, TRUFF

16. Thoughtful Cookie Gift Card

Last-minute gifters rejoice! With Sugarwish, the recipient gets to choose exactly which treats they want delivered. All you need to do is email them the gift card.   

Sugarwish cookie delivery, from $25, Sugarwish

17. Celebratory Cocktail Kit

This cocktail-making set is one of the best drinking gifts for couples who like to celebrate with a signature beverage. It includes a selection of juices and syrups for mixing over 50 different types of cocktails. It's a must for any duo whose bar cart is the heart of their home.

Cheeky Cocktails 8 bottle kit, $81, Cheeky Cocktails

18. A Foodie's Dream Subscription

SnackSack is a surefire winner when it comes to foodie gifts for couples. With this one-of-a-kind subscription, they'll receive a selection of unique items to sample each month. Expect to find things like sea salt kettle chips, dark chocolate cookie bars, and the occasional candy or two.

SnackSack classic subscription box, from $28 per month, Cratejoy

19. Creative Ice Cream Collection

Still not sold? We've got plenty more great food gift ideas for couples, like this delicious selection of ice cream inspired by their favorite alcoholic beverages. Flavors include Mango Margarita Sorbet, Vanilla Bean Bourbon, and Spiked Hazelnut Coffee.

Tipsy Scoop ice cream, $130 for a set of 6, Williams Sonoma

20. Small-Batch Marinara Sauces

A selection of homemade Italian sauces is the perfect food gift for couples who love to recreate classic dishes at home. Each unique flavor is made from premium Italian olive oil and fresh basil, garlic, and onions.

Yo Mama's Foods classic pasta sauce gift set, $32, Yo Mama's Foods

21. Food From Around the World

For the couple with major wanderlust, bring the excitement of travel to them with a subscription box chock-full of delicious goodies from around the globe. Past examples include tapas from Spain, Korean seaweed, and dried fruit from Ecuador. 

Try The World gift subscription, from $25, Try The World

22. Romantic Rose-Themed Cake

Searching for a unique wedding gift for foodies? Or maybe you're on the lookout for an edible anniversary gift? Whatever the occasion, this rich chocolate cake is just the ticket. Layers of rich chocolate cake and chocolate cream cheese frosting make up the inside, finished with vibrant red buttercream iced in the romantic form of roses. Just imagine how amazing it would look as the centerpiece of their dinner table.

We Take the Cake red rose chocolate cake, $90, Goldbelly

23. A Hands-On Cocktail Subscription

Does the couple love making their own cocktails? If so, they'll really appreciate a subscription to Shaker & Spoon. Each month, they'll receive a box of goodies for making tasty craft cocktails from the comfort of their home. Each box is curated around a specific type of liquor. All they have to do is pick up a bottle and they're good to go. Looking for a one-off gift box? You can do that too.

Shaker & Spoon gift subscription, from $59 for 1 month, Shaker & Spoon

24. Mochi They'll Want More Of

Next on our list of gift ideas for people who love food: this seriously fancy selection of mochi. Mochidoki's mochi ice cream is super giftable, thanks to the unique selection of flavors and sleek presentation. There are eight different flavors in the box and four of each flavor, so they won't have to fight over their favorites.

Mochidoki signature box set, $100, Mochidoki

25. Luxury Vegan Chocolates

Vegan chocolates? Yes, please. Vosges are known for their tasty truffles, and the vegan variation does not disappoint. They're a lovely token of appreciation or congratulations, making them a sweet holiday or anniversary food gift to give your favorite couple. 

Vosges Chocolate vegan truffle collection, $36, Vosges Truffles

26. Artisanal Crepe Cake

We'd wager they'd be happy to receive any kind of cake, but a mille crepe cake makes an extra-unique statement. This tasty creation by the iconic Lady M contains 20 handmade cocoa crepes topped with pastry cream featuring Amedei’s Toscano Black 65 chocolate from Tuscany. Decorative chocolate shavings and chocolate ganache add a dramatic finishing touch.

Lady M Confections Amedei chocolate mille crepes cake, $118, Goldbelly

27. Fancy Edible Glitter

This TikTok-famous treat is meant to be placed in liquid (hello, champagne) to transform your cocktail into a sparkly masterpiece. Trust us, the only thing better than a glass of bubbly is a glass of gold, glittery bubbly. The couple can toast to whatever it is they're celebrating with this romantic food-themed gift.

Fancy Sprinkles Opulust edible glitter packets, $25 for a pack of 10, Fancy Sprinkles

28. Luxury Hot Chocolate

A gift that the couple can drink is also a nice gesture, especially if it's a gourmet version of something they already love. This delicious hot cocoa will seriously elevate their next cozy evenings on the couch. It includes three finely ground blends, including Classic, Dark and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Sur La Table hot chocolate trio, $25, Sur La Table

29. A Crate of Steak Night Essentials

Shopping for a couple who love to mix it up in the kitchen? If experimenting with food is their bread and butter, they'll enjoy this steak night crate featuring eight different steak rubs—think Rosemary & Herb, Lime Chipotle, and Jalapeño. Bonus: you can personalize the included steak plates. 

Man Crates Steak Night crate, $130, Man Crates

30. Extra-Fancy Food Basket

A gourmet food basket is a great gift for any occasion, from Christmas food gifts for couples to presents for Chinese New Year. This one is filled with savory treats including pears, mixed nuts, cheese, and crackers. If you're feeling extra generous, you can add a nice bottle of wine to the mix.

Harry & David classic signature gift basket, $60, Harry & David