Los Angeles Foodie Holiday Gift Guide 2025
It’s that time of year again, and the Los Angeles Foodie Holiday Gift Guide is here to help you fulfill your wildest gifting dreams! Select your gift below based on the type of foodie you are shopping for! Especially for 2026, EatDrinkLA has done her best to highlight businesses that are run by women with incredible stories and some pretty nifty gifties.
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For the You Just Had to Be There
Experiential gifts are all the rage for a reason: they are irreplaceable and unforgettable. Here are a few that will keep the receiver guessing right up to the end.
Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience into the world of bubbles that the whole family will love! The event runs through March, so it’s the perfect holiday gift with plenty of time to use.
Price and Purchasing Info: Get discounted tickets here for as low as $24.90 a person on some days. The run ends on January 30th, 2026.
The Obscure Distillery
The Obscure Distillery is a gift to get that friend of yours who has seen (and drunk) it all – at least until now. It’s also perfect for a date night like you’ve never had before. Without giving too much away, I can best describe it as part dinner theater (only with cocktails instead of food) and part Masterclass meets moonshine. It’s a pandemic creation by Distiller Théron Regnier and Beverage Director Hope Ewing, and you will taste and learn things you’ve never had before, all in a two-hour time slot chosen by you.
Price and Purchasing Info: The price is $64 for one person and $128 for two (plus fees), and if you’re giving this as a gift, I recommend choosing a Gift Card so they can pick the date that suits them later.
A Fever Up Gift Card
Can’t decide between a Candlelight Concert in Koreatown or a Family Fun Pack for Astra Lumina and Passport to Santa? Then go with a Fever Gift Card that’s good for ALL EXPERIENCES and is 20% off from now through December 1st for Black Friday!
For your favorite Wino
The Wine Advent Calendar
Send them 24 days of cheer with The Wine Advent Calendar from In Good Taste. Twenty-four mini bottles offer 24 opportunities to taste wines like La Pluma Sauvignon Blanc and Fortune Favors Shiraz. The portions are perfect for enjoying a “good taste” every night, and they even come with video-tasting notes for each pour. This year, you can choose from the original Red, White & Rosé Wine Advent Calendar ($144.99), the All Red Advent ($159.99), and the Luxury California Wine Advent ($249.99).
Price and Purchasing Info: The pricing is above, but for a limited time, you can snag $15 off plus free shipping with no code necessary! They’ve also got deals on Last Year’s Box Design. Make your purchase here. This is also the first year you can find it at World Market, in store only.
For the Budding Chef
Gourmet Cooking Classes
Does your lack of cooking skills make you want to hide under the sheets? Give the gift of in-person experiences with a Holiday Gift Card from IMPASTIAMO, a woman-owned business founded by Silvia Carluccio. They have locations in Los Angeles, New York City, and Orange County, and once you gift the class, the receiver can choose from the calendar on their website for whichever suits their schedule.
Price and Purchasing Info: Classes are $139 for a single in-person class and $270 for two. You can also enjoy Pizza and Pasta Starter Classes from the comfort of your own home for $79 plus shipping. Get more information here.
Books that are Good Enough to Eat
James-Beard award-winning author Aleksandra Crapanzano has a new cookbook that will have you feeling all sorts of wanderlust. Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights features over 100 recipes that celebrate the histoire d’amour of chocolate in France.
Price and Purchasing Info: Use this link to purchase for $35 at your favorite retailers.
If you love it on social media but haven’t been able to get it to work at home, then The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook, Volume 2, is for you. Brought to you by YouTube creator Palestrina McCaffrey, it features 75 recipes accompanied by great photos, in paper format for all of us boomers.
Price and Purchasing Info: This cookbook is only $20 or less on Amazon.
The Nancy Clog
It seems that Chef Nancy Silverton has dipped her toe into many different culinary waters, and now you can dip your toes into hers! LA-based Snibbs has an entire culinary collective of Chef Shoes, and “The Nancy” is one of the latest releases to hit the kitchen floors.
Price and Purchasing Info: The Nancy is $150 before Black Friday Discounts.
A Cooks Who Feed Apron
Do more than keep your clothes covered this holiday season: feed over 100 people! The Brooke Williamson Apron from Cooks Who Feed is ethically made by artisans in India and gorgeously designed by the Chef herself. For every apron sold, 100 meals are provided to those experiencing hunger, through partnerships with food-rescue leaders like Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (U.S.), Second Harvest (Canada), and No Kid Hungry (U.S.).
Price and Purchasing Info: The apron is $72 and can be purchased online and at Chef Williamson’s restaurant, Playa Provisions, in Playa Del Rey. There are also Child Aprons for $59 on the website that also feed 100 people through your gifting and are Chef-designed. Shipping is $12.
For that Nifty Gift Box Lover
L.A.-themed Gift Boxes from Trendy Shops
Prosperity Market specializes in local Black-owned food and wellness businesses, and they are doing something special for the holidays: Holiday Gift Sets! Choose between the Gourmet Flavor Box, Seasonal Harvest Box, Taste of Prosperity Box, and Self Care Box. The gift sets will be available online until December 14th. You can also find them at the Melrose Trading Post on December 7th if you want to see the items in person.
Price and Purchasing Info: The gift sets will be available now through December 14th, and ordering by that date will get you guaranteed Christmas delivery. Gift sets usually are around $72 but are currently on sale for $65 for a limited time—order on their website.
Vinovore in Silver Lake and Highland Park is a female-owned wine shop that sells curated, creative items that go way beyond the bottle. Choose to Build A Gift Box for $5 and then add your favorite items to create something truly special.
Price and Purchasing Info: Price varies based on the box you choose, but a full one will hover around $90. Purchase here and choose between local delivery or nationwide shipping.
For the Spirited
Tip Top Proper Cocktails
The best things sometimes come in small packages, and these cocktails pack quite a punch for their pint-size! Just check out the proof :). I love this as a hostess gift or to finish off an adult holiday stocking. The Whiskey Classics Box below is a 6-pack featuring The Old Fashioned, The Paper Plane, and the Whiskey Sour. There’s also a Build Your Own Bar Box for $104.99 that includes 18 Cocktails!
Price and Purchasing Info: The Whiskey Classics Box is priced at $30.99 and is available at Total Wine or online. Shipping is free over $110 on their website.
Glam Glasses
Glam up that gift with some glassware that shines like gold but is priced like gilt. AWAZ Premium Whiskey Glasses are crystal glasses etched in 24-carat gold that have been made to honor the legacy of female distillers. The word AWAZ means voice in Hindi, and it’s the creation of Astha Mitra after her journey to Scotland. 1% of every sale goes to support underprivileged women. Each set comes with two glasses, and the orange packing canister is so perfect that you don’t even need to wrap it.
Price and Purchasing Info: The price is $34.95 per set, and you can order yours on Amazon or through their website to get an additional $10 off.
For the Coffee Connoisseur
The Mug that Never Gets Cold
If you are a fan of hot coffee and not a fan of constant microwaving – then you need this mug in your life. It might sound like a ridiculous splurge, but after an hour of perfect sips, you’ll be convinced. This gift is always in my Foodie Holiday Gift Guide because I use it DAILY and it’s changed my mornings!!! Just in time for the holidays, The Ember Mug also comes in colors like sage green, sandstone, and a brand-new custom design collection. What about if you’re on the go? They also make an Ember Tumbler that keeps your drink at the ideal cold or hot temperature for three hours.
Price and Purchasing Info: The Ember Tumbler is $179.95, and you can get 10% off your first order and Free Shipping. During Black Friday, they are offering an additional 40%!! The original Ember Mug in various colors is $149.95 with the same Free Shipping and 10% off available.
A Holiday Coffee Trio
Klatch Coffee out of Rancho Cucamonga has got just the trio for your tree! The Christmas-themed gift box comes perfectly wrapped and includes flavors like Dancing Reindeer and Fireside Blend.
Price and Purchasing Info: The Holiday Coffee Trio Gift Set is $29.95 and can be purchased directly on their website. Shipping is free over $50, so you might as well get two.
The Smallest Keurig Ever Made
The K-Mini Mate Single Serve Coffee Maker is the smallest Keurig brewer ever made, and it’s got a tiny price to match its 4-inch footprint. Unique colors include Pink Sands, Red Rocks, and Glamping Green. This gift is perfect for college students and your single and fabulous friends.
Price and Purchasing Info: Order directly from the website to get special offers, or check out Amazon and Target. On sale, the price is $44.99 – so get in on those Black Friday Deals!
For the Health Nut
Lifetime Health
Is a mirror or a bicycle ever going to hold you accountable? The tried and true way of maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle is to go with a Personal Trainer. Sage Fitness has four locations in Glendale and Burbank and is consistently in the top spot for Personal Training on Yelp. This year, give them a gift that keeps on giving with LIFETIME HEALTH. It’s how this foodie stays fit!
Price and Purchasing Info: Regularly $89 a session, you can get 10% off a 10 Pack during the holidays with the code EATDRINKLA and this link.
A Micro Massage
The NOW Massage Boutique is like Massage Envy took a trip to Miraval Resorts and came back transformed. Unlike Burke Williams Day Spa, where you have access to additional amenities, The NOW is all about the massage. Guests can choose between The NOW, The Healer, and The Stretch for 25 to 80 minutes, with a variety of $15 to $20 add-ons available, like Crystal Hot Stones or Hemp Calm Balm. The price point is below Burke Williams and above Massage Envy, and the entire experience radiates a chic Joshua Tree earthiness. What I love about the 25-minute massage is that it’s the gift of relaxation for less than $100 with tip.
Price and Purchasing Info: Go with a Gift Card that gives back to you! From now until December 1st, 2025, for every $100 you purchase, you’ll get $25 just for you.
For the Too Hot to Handle
Small Batch Hot Sauces from Community Gardens
Do you have that friend who puts hot sauce on everything? Well, why not give them something that lets them know you are always paying attention – and also helps out local farmers? Small Axe Peppers Hot Sauce is made with peppers purchased from community gardens and urban farms across America, and they’ve already purchased over 38,000 pounds of peppers and paid back over $100K! You’ll find gardens from the Bronx to Los Angeles, and all the bottles are named after where they were grown.
Price and Purchasing Info: The Gardens of America Hot Sauce Gift Set includes four hot sauces inspired by American cities like The Chicago and The Baltimore. The price is smoking at just $36! Order through their website or even Williams & Sonoma ($39.95).
For the Sweet Lover
The Best Cookies in the Country
Famed NYC brand Levain Bakery opened its first L.A. offshoot in Larchmont Village over two years ago and has since expanded to Beverly Hills and Venice! Whenever I’m in the neighborhood, I always stop in for a thick Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip or a Warm Baguette with butter and jam. During the holiday season, they also have Dark Chocolate Peppermint on rotation, and few things in the world are better warm. Make yours a special gift by upgrading to a Cookie Tin.
Price and Purchasing Info: If you’re not near a Levain yourself, take advantage of Nationwide Shipping. The Holiday Assortment with a variety of cookies, chocolates, and special packaging is $104 and includes FREE Shipping. The 8-pack with a Specialty Tin is $69. Order here.
For the Pure Angeleno
The Little Red Book
The Los Angeles Red Dining Book is a voucher guidebook with access to the most delectable restaurants in Los Angeles with a little something extra…27 Free Main Entrées! You just pick a restaurant from the book and bring it along to your reservation; voila, you and a guest can enjoy one dish for FREE! They’ve also expanded to cities like Santa Barbara and New York City!
Price and Purchasing Info: The book is available now, and shipping is FREE. The limited-edition book is $11,5 and the dining value is $810. Order here.
That advent calendar is amazing!
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