Host & Hostess Gifts

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The best host or hostess gift is something the host can enjoy later, not something they have to serve that night: a chocolate tin, a jar of good jam or honey, an olive oil set or a box of tea. Every product on this page is tagged as a host gift, in stock and has an option at $50 or less, from independent makers. Health and body-care products are excluded.

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How to choose a host gift

  • Bring something that keeps: shelf-stable gifts (chocolate, honey, jam, oil, tea) put no pressure on the host to serve them that night.
  • Spend $15 to $50: enough to feel generous without outshining the dinner.
  • Match the occasion: a cheese-pairing jam for a dinner party, a tea sampler for a brunch, an olive oil set for a cook.
  • Thanksgiving host: see Thanksgiving Table for pralines and seasonal picks.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good hostess gift to bring to a dinner party? A small, shelf-stable treat the host can keep, such as a chocolate tin, honey, jam or a bottle of olive oil.

How much should a host gift cost? Most people spend $15 to $50. Every product on this page has an option at $50 or less.

Is food a good host gift? Yes. A consumable gift adds no clutter, and the host can enjoy it on their own schedule.

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