They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach - so Valentine’s Day is the perfect way to treat the foodie in your life.
Whether you’re scouting for the perfect gift for your partner, best friend, first date, or for those who don’t choose labels, you really can’t go wrong with food (especially if chocolate’s involved).
From cheese and chocolates to booze and cooking accessories, there’s something for everyone in our foodie gift guide.
Struggling for inspiration? Check out our 15 best Valentine’s Day gifts for foodies which they’re bound to love (and devour).
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15 best Valentine's Day gifts for foodies 2022
1. The Chocolate & Fizz Collection
Best Valentine's Day hamper
Even though it’s a little cliche, you really can’t go wrong with chocolate on Valentine’s Day - especially when paired with booze. Hotel Chocolat has an amazing selection of Valentine’s goodies but this one definitely takes the prize when it comes to variety and price.
Featuring some of the brand's most scrumptious chocolate creations and a tasty bottle of Prosecco, this collection is the perfect way to make them smile this year.
Buy here now from Hotel Chocolat, £29.50
2. The Ottolenghi SIMPLE Cookbook
Best gift for cooking
If you’ve got a creative chef on your hands, chances are they’ve heard of Yotam Ottolenghi's award-winning recipes - so Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat them to the Ottolenghi SIMPLE cookbook.
The cookbook features 140 brand-new dishes that contain all the inventive elements and flavour combinations that Ottolenghi is loved for, but with minimal hassle for a less stressful experience in the kitchen - making it the perfect activity for you and your partner to whip up a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day.
Buy here now from Amazon, £17.99 (was £28)
3. Lola's Cupcakes Variety Brownie Box
Best sweet treats
What better way to say 'I love you' than with a box of six indulgent brownies to tuck into.
Featuring Lola's chocolate orange, mint choc chip, millionaire shortbread, chocolate heaven, cookies & cream, and Coconut & raspberry brownies all delivered in a cute pink box - what more could you wish for?
Plus, all of Lola's brownies are now gluten-free - so everyone can tuck in (or keep them all to yourself).
Buy here now from Lola's Cupcakes, £16.99
4. Grind Gift Subscription
Best gift for coffee fans
Can’t wake up without your morning cuppa? If this sounds like you and your loved one, this is the perfect gift which you can both benefit from. Give the gift of Grind coffee every month for up to a year to avoid the dreaded ‘we’ve run out of pods’ conversation.
On a date of your choosing, Grind will send your loved one a personalised email with instructions on how to easily redeem their coffee, plus a personalised message from you to make it extra special.
Buy here now from Grind, from £27
5. Abel and Cole Monthly Cheese Club
Best gift for cheese lovers
Step up the cheese factor this year with the ultimate monthly subscription from organic food delivery experts Abel and Cole.
From grass-fed cheddar to punchy blue cheese from The Ethical Dairy, all cheeses are organic and can be checked in advance on their website - perfect if you’re looking to prepare a specific cheesy dish for Valentine’s Day.
Buy here now from Abel and Cole, from £16.50
6. Cartwright & Butler Date Night Delights Food Selection
Best for date night in
Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you have to go out to a fancy restaurant and spend hundreds to impress your other half. Why not opt for the perfect date night in with this delicious hamper.
This tasty selection offers several savoury treats including Godminster Vintage Organic Cheddar Cheese Biscuits, Cheese Flatbread, Fig Chutney and a jar of the brand’s Baked Sweet Chilli nuts . On the sweet side, a carton of their delicious Butter Fudge is accompanied by a bottle of Cielo del Sur wine for the ultimate celebration.
Buy here now from Cartwright & Butler, £55
7. Ealing Gin
Best boozy gift
If gin and tonic is their drink of choice, they’ll love this elegantly packaged Ealing Gin. Bursting with orange and floral notes and finished with a gentle spice to hotten things up, this spirit is perfect for making the ultimate Valentine’s Day gin cocktail for your date night.
Buy here now from Master of Malt, £44.95
8. Le Creuset Cast Iron Heart-Shaped Casserole Dish
Best luxury gift
A cast-iron casserole dish shaped like a heart - I mean, what could be better? Perfect for one-pot cooking, this dish comes with a tight-fitting lid and easy grip handles.
Buy here now from John Lewis, £190
9. Personalised Retro Sweet Jar
Best gift for sweet lovers
Jam-packed full of confectionery classics, from popping candy to cola bottles, this is the ultimate gift for the sweetheart in your life.
Buy here now from gettingpersonal.co.uk, from £14.99
10. Pizza My Heart Board
Best personalised gift
There’s nothing quite like pizza, our mouths are literally watering thinking about it… If you’ve got someone who loves pizza as much as they love you, then this personalised 12” acacia cutting board is the perfect gift - especially if you’re going for an Italian themed date night this year.
Buy here now from Not on The High Street, from £14.99
11. Three Month Date Night Spice Subscription
Best gift subscription
This spice subscription is the perfect way to discover, and experiment with new flavours and dishes. From Malaysia and the Caribbean to New Orleans and Bali - each month you'll receive a box of spices and recipes through the letterbox to create a romantic meal for two, from a different destination around the world - ideal if you're a couple who love travelling.
Buy here now from Not on The High Street, £26
12. Wine Tasting Masterclass and Three Course Supper for Two
Best wine tasting experience
Get on your way to becoming a pair of wine tasting masters after an evening sampling some of the finest wines around.
You’ll be in expert hands as you’re guided through six to eight wines at one of Davy’s London locations. Every wine you’ll try has been selected, shipped and stored by Davy’s themselves.
Along with your wine tasting extravaganza you can both fill up on a light supper of three courses, with each course especially paired with a small glass of wine to bring out the flavours and keep your tasting skills sharp.
Buy here now from Virgin Experience Days, £140
13. Lindt Lindor Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Truffles Box
Best budget gift
They say all good things come in small packages, and these Lindt Lindor Strawberries and Cream Truffles are guaranteed to melt your loved one’s heart this Valentine’s Day. Best of all, they're made to share with 16 chocolate balls inside (that's if they don't want them all to themselves).
Buy here now from Amazon, £5
14. The 'Cadbury Variety' Chocolate Bouquet
Best romantic gift
Instead of surprising your loved one with a bouquet of flowers this year, why not switch it up and opt for a bouquet of chocolate instead - we know which one we'd prefer.
This bouquet is full of Cadbury classics from Double Deckers & Crunchies to Wispas and Twirl - not to mention the large bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk at the centre - who knew flowers could taste so good.
Buy here now from Celebrate Gifts, £23.95
15. Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Best gift for bakers
Now this one may be a little pricey, but this stand mixer is the ultimate gift for cooking pros. Not only is it an excellent tool for baking (bread, cakes, and cookies, galore!) but KitchenAid offers attachments for pasta making, spiralising and juicing – it's basically the ultimate multitasker.
Best of all? The stand mixer is currently on sale at AO.com - now £269 instead of £349, saving you a whopping £80.
Buy here now from AO.com, £269
16. Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine
Best gift for cocktail enthusiasts
What better way for the budding bartender to mix up the perfect tipples at home?
Bartesian is the intelligent at-home cocktail machine that makes lounge-quality drinks with just the push of a button (think Nespresso for cocktails).
Making perfectly mixed mai tais, old fashioned's, espresso martinis and over 40 other premium cocktails at home is made simple. Simply stock the machine with any of your favourite vodka, whisky etc and drop in the recyclable capsule, select your drink strength and Bartesian will do the rest for you.
Buy here now from Ebay, from £250, Buy here now from Amazon, from £250
