Do you know a lady that lives for throwing epic parties? Does she cater to the needs of all of her guests, never sitting down for longer than it takes to ask if anyone needs anything from the kitchen? Some women were born to be hostesses, and it’s only fair for you, as an appreciative party guest, to peruse gifts for hostesses to express your gratitude. Many of the following hostess gift ideas are, of course, food-related, because that’s what most parties revolve around. Who doesn’t love delicious food at a neighborhood BBQ or formal get-together? Pick the present that best suits her party-planning personality
Charcuterie Food Markers
Have you ever walked up to a charcuterie board and realized you have no idea what half of the cheeses are? These food markers eliminate those problems. It’s a 5-pack of wooden food markers with custom cheese names, like cheddar, gouda, and brie
Trivets
What’s a trivet? Your favorite hostess would know! Trivets are like potholders, but for the table. There are two trivets in this set, and they go on the table first to make sure guests and materials are protected from hot pots
Macrame Table Runner
Macrame is an art form – kinda bohemian and a little old-fashioned. Or vintage if you’d prefer that term. This table runner boasts neutral tones in a tight, woven macrame design. It’d look beautiful on a deck picnic table or in a beach house
Dinner Napkins
First off – we love the wordplay from this company, Candy Cottons. It’s as cute and clever as their products, like these dinner napkins. Soft and reusable in your choice of bright, rich colors
Coaster Set
These coasters are unique with their handcraftsmanship and green marbled centers. There are four per set, each with a place in a coaster holder for when guests leave for the night.
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Indoor Herb Garden Jars
Does your favorite hostess serve up homecooked meals from fresh ingredients? This indoor herb garden would look beautiful on the kitchen windowsill, where she can pick the best homegrown herbs for whatever she prepares.
Linen Napkins
These hemstitched napkins are made from linen and handcrafted to be perfect for weddings, dinner parties, cocktail hours, and casual get-togethers. Hostesses will love the delicate stitching but also the durable, long-lasting quality of each napkin
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Ceramic Bowl Set
Not all parties are formal or casual. Some are simply thrown together at the last minute, which is where a set of ceramic bowls would come in handy for impromptu table snacks, like chips, popcorn, and pretzels.
Spoon Rest
Have you ever finished stirring a pot of spaghetti sauce only to have to lay the spoon down on the countertop afterwards? It can make a mess. This spoon rest catches whatever mess you may make – easy to clean and a godsend to your countertop
Condiment Tubes
Hostesses don’t have to fit into formal cookie-cutter molds. In fact, many parties are imbued with the crazy, cool personalities of the ones throwing the bash. These condiment tubes, for instance, are decked out in pop art, featuring intense, flavored sauces in each one
Himalayan Salt Plank
For the next neighborhood BBQ, gift your hostess with a plank made from Himalayan salt. It can be chilled or heated, both serving the purpose to infuse veggies and meats with the perfect amount of sea salt flavor
Woven Placemats
Woven placemats are traditional and classic, like dining room wares from a farmhouse in the 1950s. These are beautifully rounded and handcrafted, capable of holding a full-sized dinner plate. Six in a set!
Glass Tumblers
Artsy and parties go hand-in-hand, so regale guests with Buddha glass tumblers. There are four in a set, each made from green glass with deity expressions to oversee a relaxing dinner party.
Around the World Spicy Nut Collection
Nuts and spices are two of the world’s oldest snack combinations. This set features five compartments of nuts, each coated with spices from different parts of the world. We love coconut curry Thai, but you may be partial to Caribbean Jerk or Mexican spiced cocoa.
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Recycled Placemats
Heat resistance in placemats is important because you don’t want to singe your guests or leave a hot spot on the dining room table. These placemats are heat-resistant and made from recycled rubber in a wide range of colors, like sand, gris, and blue.
Rose Gold Charger Plate
Charger plates are heavy-duty dining ware to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to servings of snacks. Each plate measures six inches across, perfect for serving up appetizers or desserts in a line-up of dinner courses
Salt & Pepper Tray
Salt and pepper are essentials, but these aren’t your typical shakers. This tray set features two bowls, both for your favorite seasonings, with miniature spoons for doling out sea salt or ground pepper to your tastes
Thank You Basket
Gratitude is the greatest gift you can give a hostess. This “thank you” basket shows graciousness and heart with dreamer’s soap, bottles of lavender bath salts, and a relaxing spa experience in a box
Bread Warmer
Few things are better than the fragrance and taste of fresh-baked, still-warm bread. Unfortunately, bread loses its heat quickly… until now. The warmer basket has a terra cotta base and a woven lid, perfect for keeping bread warm and soft from kitchen to table
Personalized Cheese Knives
Did you know that there are different cheese knives for different kinds of cheeses? Some are better for softer cheeses, while others cut through and spread harder cheese without an issue. This collection of five cheese knives can be personalized and engraved for your hostess
Tierra Striped Mug Set
We love how much these striped mugs remind us of Beetlejuice or Tim Burton movies. Just a little darker than your average hostess gift, but not every hostess is created equal. We could see breaking out this four-piece mug collection for an intimate dinner party near Halloween.
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Handmade Hot Chocolate Mug
Nothing says warm and cozy like a mug of hot cocoa. This handmade jug is a traditional Mexican kitchen tool, crafted from red clay and dried in a kiln. Add milk and chocolate, heat over an open fire, then stir and pour. Great for soups, ciders, and coffees too
Napkin Rings
Napkin rings add elegance and beauty to a formal dinner table. Decked out in your best formal wear, it’s easy to admire these rings while you’re waiting on the first course.
Mini Food Chopper
Trust us, we were as impressed by this portable food processor as you are. Your hostess can take it anywhere for an impromptu dinner party wherever she goes. It chops, dices, and slices veggies and fruits at high speeds. We love using it to prepare veggies for soups or stir-fry!
Flavor Grinder
Flavor grinders are simple to use but it has an important, essential job in cooking prep. Grind seasonings and spices with the slow back-and-forth turn of the handle. Then shake out the spices into a jar for later use, or directly into the pot of cooking food.
Rowing Boat Bowl with Serving Spoons
Shaped like a boat, this bowl would be perfect for appetizers, like mixed salads or pastas. The food goes into the boat and the “paddles” or “rowers” are actually wooden serving spoons.
Swivel and Cheese Board
Some charcuterie boards are flat, while others, like this one, are multi-platformed for easier serving of snacks. There are four platforms, like risers or flat-top stairs, as well as an insertable tray of cheese knives for cuts and spreads.
Personalized Casserole Dish
Is your hostess the nurturing type? Gift her a personalized casserole dish with her name and a sweet message. Handcrafted from stoneware, it’s as made with love as whatever she cooks to put inside and serve to guests
Granite Coasters
Coasters are important for keeping drink rings off of your furniture because they can be a pain to wash away. These coasters are made from granite, and each can be chilled in the freezer before use to help keep drinks cold from the bottom up
Personalized Appetizer Trays
This set of four appetizer trays can be personalized with your hostess’s initials. Stoneware and easy to clean, each tray is lightweight but sturdy and durable. Ideal for small get-togethers or family evenings at home.
Culinary Herb Wreath
Culinary herb wreaths are hangable, edible rounds of seasonings that your hostess can use to spice up her recipes. Each wreath is handmade and organic with seasonings that are appropriate for one of four seasons. We love autumn the best!
Set of Plates and Bowls
Henri Matisse was a famous artist and one of the greats, especially when it came to colors and abstract concepts. This stoneware 16-piece set of plates and bowls is dedicated to his artworks. Durable, easy to clean, and holds heat well
Gold Apron
We love the retro look of this gold apron! It has a grid style with a classic over-the-neck and tie-behind closure. Kinda 1950s housewife coupled with pop art. The simplicity is pleasant in a world of high-tech kitchen gadgets!
Cookbook and iPad Holder
Some hostesses love their collections of cookbooks, while others use their iPads or smartphones to pull up recipe websites. Either way, this holder keeps their “cookbook” in place, so they can follow any recipe with ease
Small Tea Set
Teatime is the best time for a hostess to take a quiet moment to talk intimately with a good friend. This small tea set is peaceful in coral pink with a wooden tray table, two curved cups, and a miniature teapot. Made from new bone China!
