Best Gift Baskets 2026

Shipping: $24, 4 to 7 business days | Highlights: 8 pears, 2 seasonal apples, Gouda and white cheddar cheeses, Busseto Milano Italia dry salami, wood crate with hand-tied bow

Harry & David is well known for its bountiful gift baskets that delight on any occasion, and if you’re looking for a present that hits all the right notes, the Grand Signature bundle is loaded with everything from juicy pears and apples to Gouda cheese, dry salami and mixed nuts. Senior features and special projects editor Jennifer Ferrise, who oversees gifts content at Forbes Vetted, has also tried the brand’s Meat and Cheese basket and one of its pear fruit gift baskets and was impressed by the quality and beautiful presentation of the bundles. “Harry & David gift baskets are consistently delicious, and the fruit included always manages to be flavorful any time of year,” she says. “It’s a thoughtful choice to send to the host of a housewarming or any special occasion.”

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Shipping: $15, 3 to 5 business days | Highlights: Artisanal tarallini with fennel seeds, Umbrian truffle potato chips, Taggiasca olives, breadsticks with EVOO, premium magnetic gift box 

This elegant snack box from Tasty Ribbon will instantly elevate your recipient’s next park picnic or patio gathering. It’s packed with authentic Italian treats, including savory favorites like Umbrian truffle potato chips, rich Taggiasca olives and traditional fennel tarallini. Plus, this sophisticated gift comes in a high-quality, magnetic box and is ready to enjoy immediately.

Shipping: Free, 3 to 5 business days | Highlights: Embossed gift box with bow, sourced from local California farms, handwritten note, recyclable pumps

Give your recipient a taste of the Flamingo Estate, a lifestyle company based in a lush villa that sits atop the hills of Los Angeles. This beautiful, garden-inspired gift set includes the company’s “greatest hits”—the result of a collaboration with hundreds of local farmers: sage-infused body wash and hand soap, honey from California hives, olive oil hand-harvested from 150-year-old trees and more. “Flamingo Estate gift sets have become my go-to present for friends and family who appreciate farm-to-table food and home items,” says Ferrise, who has recently gifted both the brand’s Seasonal Subscription Box and the heritage extra-virgin olive oil featured in the Garden Tour Gift Box. 

Shipping: $17, 3 to 6 business days | Highlights: Handcrafted wooden crate, mixed nuts, premium salami, artisanal cheeses, sea salt crackers, gourmet popcorn, sweet confections 

For a truly high-end gift that stands out at a summer housewarming or elevated backyard gathering, we recommend this gourmet snack collection from Olive & Cocoa. The presentation alone makes a statement: The rustic, handcrafted wooden crate is tied with a ribbon and hot-stamped with the brand’s signature logo. Inside, your recipient will find an abundant, meticulously curated spread of artisanal cheeses, premium salami, sea salt crackers and all manner of sweet confections. It’s a particularly great summer host or hostess gift—it doubles as a centerpiece and a graze-ready food spread.

Shipping: Free overnight delivery | Highlights: Merlot pecorino, black truffle salami, tangerine and chili–marinated green olives, acacia wood serving board, bamboo cutlery kit for serving

Designed, packaged and delivered directly by Boarderie, this premade charcuterie bundle comes packed with artisan cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, olives and more. You can choose among three sizes, starting at $139 for a two- to three-person board. Every order has free overnight delivery, or you can send it as an e-gift (your recipient can pick the delivery date) if you’re short on time. “Boarderie makes the most gorgeous cheese boards for any occasion—they are truly a work of art,” says Kim Peiffer, Forbes Vetted features and special projects director. One of her favorites is Boarderie’s large board and baked Brie bundle, which comes with ready-to-bake Brie en croûte pastries. 

Shipping: $25, 5 business days | Highlights: Prosciutto crudo Italiano, salame rustico, jamón serrano, cravet, crémeux des cîteaux, marinated artichokes, pitted Taggiasca olives, tuna-stuffed red chili peppers

Williams Sonoma’s tasteful collection of meats and cheeses is practically picnic-ready, courtesy of the handled wicker hamper that everything arrives in. The selection of delicacies—which includes Spanish ham, Italian salami and French cheese—arrives chilled at your recipient’s doorstep. These cured meats and cheeses are accompanied by marinated artichokes, tuna-stuffed red chili peppers and Taggiasca olives for a well-rounded culinary experience.

Shipping: Free, 2 to 5 business days | Highlights: Decorative gift tin, 2 red and 2 white wines, customizable satin ribbon

Wine lovers will delight in the delicious quartet found in this gift basket, which consists of a pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay sourced from Wine Basket’s diverse and well-stocked California wine selection. They’re accompanied by tasty gourmet treats like butter crunch popcorn, roasted pistachios, dark chocolate blueberries and crunchy cabernet wine raisins. Our favorite part? The satin ribbon that you can personalize with your color of choice and text.

Shipping: $23, 3 to 6 business days | Highlights: Viu Manent cabernet, Hanover smokehouse garlic sausage, greeting card, instant email notification

Whether they love elevating their picnics or hosting summer gatherings, the red wine lover in your life will be delighted by this wine and food assortment from Gourmet Gift Baskets. It includes a bottle of cabernet from Viu Manent alongside savory treats like crisp artisan crackers, cheese straws, garlic cheese and Hanover Smokehouse sausage, plus sweet hazelnut wafer rolls and cinnamon pecan straws.

Shipping: Free, 1 to 3 business days | Highlights: John’s of Bleecker Street pizza, Junior’s cheesecake, heat-resistant packaging with dry ice

New York City has a vibrant food scene, and this creative gift box delivers some of the Big Apple’s most iconic dishes nationwide. Serving eight to 12 people, its highlights include a pastrami sandwich kit from Eli Zabar, a coal-fired pizza from John’s of Bleecker Street, an assortment of pre-baked bagels from Zucker’s and a cheesecake from Junior’s. The bundle ships quickly (you can choose your preferred date of delivery) and is a fun surprise for any foodie. “I sent the Taste of New York box to my dad for his birthday a few years ago, and it was a hit,” says Ferrise, who notes that the pizza and bagels tasted fresh once they were warmed (instructions for storing and heating are included). “It’s the closest thing you can get to a mini NYC food tour when you’re miles away.”

Shipping: Free, local carrier–dependent | Highlights: 8 servings, choice of add-ons like sausage links, spicy barbecue sauce, Franklin tees and aprons

The true barbecue aficionados in your life have probably sung the praises of Texas barbecue joints. Thankfully, Franklin Barbecue, one of the most lauded brisket makers (pitmaster Aaron Franklin is a James Beard Award–winning chef), offers its 4- to 5-pound whole barbecued brisket, along with a bottle of its Texas Original BBQ sauce, in the form of a mail-order package that can be shipped nationwide. 

Levain Cookie Gift Tin Bundle

Shipping: Free, local carrier–dependent | Highlights: Gift tin, hand-tied blue ribbon, choice of assortment type (e.g., Signature, Chocolate Lovers, Decadent)

These New York City originals are known by loyalists as the best chocolate chip cookies (and we agree, given its top spot on our best cookie delivery service list that’s based on taste tests). Now, your recipient can sample their signature sweets without waiting in a queue. Levain bakes to order and ships an assortment of its eight signature (and most popular) cookies, including chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip and dark chocolate peanut butter chip. Editorial director Brinda Ayer describes these decadent treats as “supremely fudgy and gooey, and gingerly toe the line of being underdone.” 

Shipping: Free (Prime), 1 to 3 business days | Highlights: Specialty coffee from Costa Rica, Kenya and other countries; tasting info; postcards

The coffee lover in your life may have heard of Atlas Coffee Club’s diverse selection of coffee from around the world. (It garnered a spot on our best coffee subscriptions list because of it.) If not, gift them the company’s World of Coffee sampler, a “tour” through specialty flavors hailing from eight countries including Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Uganda. The gift box includes colorful postcards from each country and helpful note cards with tasting info so they can discover the differences between sips. “Not only was the coffee fresh and flavorful, but I looked forward to reading each tasting card so I could learn more about the flavor profile of the beans,” says Ferrise, who has both tested the sampler basket and given an Atlas Coffee Club subscription as a gift.

Shipping: $20, 4 to 7 business days  | Highlights: Moose Munch, cheddar cheese snack mix, sesame sticks, mixed nuts, yogurt-covered pretzels 

This snack-filled basket from Harry & David is an all-around great gift option for anyone, from friends to coworkers to neighbors. It comes with a variety of Harry & David’s signature snacks, including three flavors of the brand’s popular Moose Munch popcorn. Whether your recipient’s taste leans salty or sweet, there’s something in here to please any palette, from yogurt-covered pretzels to a cheddar cheese snack mix. Everything comes nestled inside a woven basket that can be reused long after the snacks have been devoured.

Shipping: Free on orders over $50, 3 to 7 business days | Highlights: Smoked salmon with Sichuan chili crisp, smoked rainbow trout, reusable limited-edition Fishwife gift tin 

Tinned fish remains a summer picnic staple, and this chic bundle from female-founded Fishwife has been a standout among foodies—including those of us here at Forbes Vetted. Inside the vibrant (and reusable) gift tin, you’ll find three of the brand’s most popular tinned seafoods: smoked salmon with Sichuan chili crisp, classic smoked Atlantic salmon and smoked rainbow trout. The best part about gifting this collection in the summer is that it’s completely shelf-stable, so you won’t have to worry about anything getting damaged in transit due to high heat.

Shipping: $7 and up, 1 to 7 business days | Highlights: Graza Drizzle EVOO, farfalle, wooden spoon

Fresh Sends, one of our favorite flower delivery services thanks to its viral The Send bouquet, also makes a cute, date night–ready gift set with all the tasty ingredients you need for an Italian dinner. Deputy editor Jane Sung, who tested the Pasta Night gift box, says, “The flowers come in excellent condition and stay that way with proper care, and the colorful pasta is a fun touch to incorporate into your menu. I’m planning to send this to newlywed friends.”

Shipping: Free, 2 to 5 business days | Highlights: Diaper caddy, nursing cover, wooden scalp-massaging brush, plush socks, ice roller

For the new moms in your life, this gift basket is an incredibly thoughtful gesture—it contains over a dozen curated items for both her and her baby. Nipple balm, hair oil, a scalp-massaging brush and slipper socks enhance her postpartum self-care rituals, while a teether, stuffed bear and board book keep her little one occupied. Everything comes in a spacious, stylish diaper caddy that she can tote around in the months to come.