Men Love to Eat, There's No Two Ways About it! Here are 10 Amazing Food Gifts for Men—from Foodies to Fitness Enthusiasts and Everyone in Between!

Whether someone is a food lover or not, everyone has food items or specific dishes that they love. Such things could turn out to be a great gift as they show how well you know them. They are not very complicated to organise yet they make for a welcoming gift. They also reduce the chances of offending or disappointing the other!

So, if you’re trying to find the perfect food gift for men in your life, read below as we have listed down everything you need to know.

Not only are food items a great gift to receive, but it might also be a saviour to all those who struggle with finding the right gift. It is easy to choose from and it matters less whether you know the person or not, which makes it less complicated and it definitely might save you from the struggle of finding a gift at the very last minute. Scroll below to read more.

You can easily tweak any food gift as you may, because of the vast variety of options out there ranging from snacks, mains to drinks and desserts.

If a person is not a food lover but loves to drink, you can gift him a bottle of wine or a bottle of champagne. It is also not a strain for your pocket as you can decide what to give, depending upon your budget or the occasion for which you’re buying the gift. Plus there are options for each and every food preference, whether someone is a vegan, vegetarian or a meat lover.

You also do not have to worry about how presentable your gift is going to be as a lot of different food baskets are available these days, from subtle to fancy ones - in different shapes and sizes, and you can pick the one which is best suited for your needs.

Be it a professional scenario, or a personal one, an anniversary or a birthday or even a festival, a food gifting option suits all celebrations. Everyone likes to get a food gift, they are quickly and easily consumed, and also shared by all.

For instance, You can gift a dry fruit basket on an occasion like Diwali, or chocolate boxes if you’re planning on giving it to a client.

You can also exclusively customise your own box using a gourmet box, where you can add the products you’d like depending on the food choices, occasions and budget.

A lot of people think that food gifting options are an easy escape and rarely customised. But that is not true anymore. You can be thoughtful and beautifully considerate while choosing a food gift for someone – you can make sure it has all the things they like, think about their present food choices or the ones that person is trying to transition into, it could be incorporated as a support for a better lifestyle etc.

It could be a food item a person consumes on an everyday basis or is their favourite binge food. You can also make the gift even more special by getting the packaging personalised depending upon the occasion or the person you’re gifting it to. For instance, you can get customised chocolate boxes, for a birthday or an anniversary, or even get the packaging customised, like a ‘Congratulations’ engraving on the box.

Because food items are perishable, they are usually delivered in a day for quick consumption. So if you’re someone who usually gets stuck in looking for a last minute gift option but also do not want to compromise on the gift itself, you can definitely choose food gifting options by quickly ordering that chocolate box, or pick up a bottle of wine and save yourself from a guilt trip, or some sarcastic taunts.

Now even though gifting food items is a great resort, but you need to be extra careful while curating such a gift for another person since it will be consumed directly by them. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before you choose what to gift.

No one would like to receive food items they do not like to eat or the ones which are not in the same direction as their food choices.

So, if you’re inclining towards food gifting options, make sure you’re aware of the food preferences of the person who you’ll be giving it to because otherwise it will serve no purpose and would be a waste.

Moreover, if you thoughtfully curate those food items which the person likes, it makes it even extra special showing how much you understand and care of the other person’s needs rather than getting any food items just for the sake of it.

You would not want your gifts to cause someone trouble and this is something you should be extremely careful with. Some food items contain substances which the other person could be allergic to and can cause an extreme reaction as resistance to those substances, which can sometimes also be life-threatening.

A person could be allergic to products like eggs, peanuts, milk, soy, fish etc. So, while gifting any food product to someone, make sure you are aware if that person is allergic to something specific, and check the ingredients making sure they do not contain any of the allergic items.

We know buying gifts for men can be a task and now that you know everything else you need to know about food gifting, we have curated some really good food items and boxes you can gift the men in your life, for those snack lovers as well as the fitness freaks.

Who doesn’t love chocolates or alcohol? Well, if your male counterpart loves his alcohol and alcohol-based food then this Whisky Flavoured Truffle could be a great option to indulge into as it offers a perfect blend of dark chocolate with a tinge whiskey, making it a one of a kind combination.

It’s a great addition to a home bar as well and with its decadent flavour, it could be a perfect gift, simple yet classy for any occasion. You can buy these Artisanal Handcrafted Chocolate Honey Truffles on Amazon global store at a Price of Rs. 1,700.

If your man is into an exquisite, offbeat tasting of flavours, you could gift him a Gourmet Cheese Platter with a variety of cheese options, especially adding those which are his favourites.

A Gourmet Cheese and Wine Combo is a great party starter and this cheese platter with a tri-cheese combo of Brie, Gouda and Adam, along with some fresh nibbles can be bought online from Nature’s Basket at a price of Rs. 2,299.

You can also make it a little more extravagant by pairing it with a great bottle of wine, giving it a more celebratory feel. Make sure you add only that wine which goes with the cheese options you’ve chosen. If you’re new to this then you can read all about pairing the right wine and cheese for the perfect Combo.

Wouldn’t you like some popcorn while watching your favourite movie? Well, the 4700 Gourmet Popcorn literally adds some sugar on top, with its milk and white chocolate coating along with some almonds to elevate the flavour.

This Mocha Walnut Chocolate Popcorn Tin is available on Amazon for Rs. 180. There are 18 flavours in all and you can choose the one which serves your taste buds.

If you’re looking for a bigger pack, you can take their combo pack with 3 tins priced at Rs. 449 or a customised option, you can reach out to them and they can customise it for you.

If your male counterpart is into binge snacking or loves his munchies, this Snack Attack gift hamper from Nature’s Basket is a great go-to option with sweet, savoury and midnight snack cravings, all in one box. Priced at RS. 1,397, it comes with Cranberry Oats Cookies, Creamy Crackers, Salted Cocktail Nuts, Waffle Biscuits and Chips. This all in one munchie can easily be his go-to basket whether for a quick bite of snack or a midnight craving.

If your man is into sweet cravings, there is no better gift than some delicious homemade gourmet brownies. This Abstract Box from Mrs Kaur Bakery is priced at Rs. 920 and comes with a wide range of cookies and brownies, making every penny worthwhile.

It comes with 2 Dark Chocolate Brownies, 2 Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownies, 2 Double Chocolate Cookies, 2 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and 2 Cocoa White Chocolate Cookies.

If you’re looking for other specifications, you can easily get them customised from them. Moreover, there are other packaging options also available that you can opt for depending on the occasion and the person you’re gifting this to.

If you are looking at a different budget range, then the brownies at Mrs Kaur starts with a price range of Rs. 520.

In today’s time when everyone is focusing on their health, it is also great to consider some healthy food gift options that you can gift the men in your life

Well, if you want to go extravagant with your gift, and yet want to remain within the realms of healthy eating, you can opt for a food basket with all things healthy and organic. This Healthy Gourmet Box is priced at Rs. 2,700, available at The Gourmet Box and contains a mix of different healthy food options from snacks to mains, which will allow your other half to binge guilt free. It contains Green Tea, Roasted Seed Mix Pack, Tricolor Quinoa, Coconut Sugar, Avocado Oil, Fitness Formula Granola Pack and All Natural Kokam/Chikoo Candy.

If you’re looking for a different version or want to add or remove some items, you can also get it customised by reaching out to The Gourmet Box.

A Health Box Subscription could be a great option for a foodie man, keeping those calories in check. Depending upon the diet he is following you can find the right Health Box. Here are a few options to get a Health Box subscription:

Protein Bars also acts as a replacement for meals and it could be a great gift option for any health-conscious man. These bars are also ideal pre and post workout so if your man is into gymming and working out, you could easily resort to protein bars by Yoga Bar. They have high protein, high fibre, low net carb, and are also soy and gluten free.

This box is priced at Rs. 629 with 6 bars of 60 g each. This one is toffee hazelnut flavour, but they also offer boxes with other flavours as well like chocolate cranberry, chocolate brownie or a variety pack.

If you’re looking at gifting a bigger box, their boxes offer up to 72 bars. You can check them all here.

That first tea in the morning could literally make or break your day, and it is a great gifting option for those food lovers who also are fitness freaks.

Tea Treats Hamper from Nature’s Basket is a great option, with different flavours of tea along with Biscotti as an additional and a must required accompaniment. Priced at Rs. 1,887, it contains a box of Tulsi Masala Tea (25 Tea Bags), Leaf Tea Infuser, Almond Biscotti(100 g), Moroccan Mint Tea (40 g), Organic Certified Honey (200 g), Cranberry and Oats Cookies (150 g).