Holiday Gifts For Richmond Foodies

Holiday Gift Ideas For Richmond Foodies

With the holidays around the corner, people everywhere are pulling their hair out trying to figure out what to gift their friends and family. The best gifts are well-thought out and provide happy experiences for the recipient. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the following list of gift ideas for foodies in Richmond, VA, with an emphasis on experiences over things.

PastryBase Baking Kits

Looking for something delicious to gift that you can also (totally not selfishly) reap the benefits from? Check out PastryBase, a woman-owned, Richmond-based business that offers Baking Mixes and Kits that make baking fun and easy for the whole family! All of the baking mixes are vegan and come with vegan and non-vegan preparation instructions, and there’s also an entire line of gluten free kits! We love the Unicorn Cupcake Kit Gift Box for some deliciously fun desserts! only buys ingredients directly from farmers, nearly every one of them local.

Join The Pint Club At SCOOP

Have you ever checked out SCOOP, a small-batch ice cream shop in the Fan with unique signature and seasonal flavors?Not to worry if you haven’t because you can still join the Pint Club! You can choose between a 3-, 6-, or 12-month option, in which you get three pints per month, including a seasonal and signature flavor, and one flavor specially-made for Pint Club members! If ice cream is high on the must-have-food-list like it is for us, this seems like an easy gift idea to pass along or treat yourself to!

Give The Gift Of Chocolate

When it comes to foodies, you can’t (almost) ever go wrong with chocolate! Check out For the Love of Chocolate in Carytown, or Chocolates By Kelly in Short Pump Town Center for fun gift boxes of chocolates, be it dark, milk, white, or simply unusual! You’ll find something fun no matter who you’re shopping for. 

Cooking Skills Class

Cooking classes are a great way to learn new recipes and improve your skills in the kitchen. In Richmond, there are two great options, each with an extensive lineup of classes and each with gift certificate options: Locally-owned Mise En Place and national brand Sur La Table. From “Steakhouse Dinner,” to “Paleo from appetizers to desserts,” to “Knife Skills,” there is definitely a class for everyone!

Richmond’s Beverages

Whatever your drink preference, Richmond has something for you. Beer lovers will enjoy a unique 4-pack from The Veil or large bottles of Hardywood Gingerbread Stout. If cocktails are more your speed, Belle Isle Moonshine’s Honey Habanero or Cold Brew Coffee moonshines make a great gift. Or for something really different, Texas Beach Bloody Mary Mix is the way to go.

804ork Cookbooks

Have you ever finished a meal at a restaurant and thought, “Wow, I want to try to make that at home?” Now Richmonders can with 804ork, a book of recipes from some of Richmond’s most notable chefs and restaurants. Included in Volume 2 are Brittanny Anderson of Metzger, Adam Hall of Saison, and many more. These books haven’t been published in over a year, so finding one can be tricky – but well worth the hunt if you’re successful!

Tickets To Dinner In The Field

What started as a series of summer, outdoor dining experiences has morphed into less frequent, year-round seasonal events, all featuring a five-course Italian meal by Chefs Gregorio and Paige. In 2018, Dinner in the Field offered a Fall Harvest Celebration and a New Year’s Eve Dinner, plus a 9-day culinary adventure in Italy. Tickets sell out quickly though, so you’ll need to be on top of things to grab a spot!

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