The 9 Best Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Soirée
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Showing up to a dinner party or holiday gathering empty-handed is a social faux pas that can easily be avoided, but finding the perfect hostess gift can feel surprisingly daunting. You want to find something thoughtful enough to show genuine appreciation, yet not so extravagant that it overshadows the event itself. The key to the perfect hostess gift is to strike that sweet spot between personal and practical, and memorable, but effortless. Heading into the busy holiday season, it’s important to start planning your hostess gifts early, and that’s where we’re thrilled to help. From elevated pantry staples that any home cook would love to receive to beautiful and indulgent home accents, we’ve rounded up nine crowd-pleasing gifts that will ensure you are the guest everyone wants to invite back.
Best Hostess Gifts at a Glance
Best Overall: Harry & David’s Founders’ Favorites Gift Box, $130
Best Everyday Upgrade: Aesop Bathroom Abundance, $155
Best Sweet Treat Hostess Gift: Cheryl’s Cookies Traditional Gift Tower, $50
Best Gift Basket: 1-800 Flowers Autumn Harvest Fruit & Sweets Box, $50
Best Wine Hostess Gift: Sugarwish The Holiday Cheers Sugarwish, $48+
Best Flowers Hostess Gift: 1-800 Flowers Crisp Fall Centerpiece, $130
Best Splurge Hostess Gift: Anthropologie Voluspa Candle 12-Day Advent Calendar, $175
Best Under $100 Hostess Gift: Crate & Barrel Tuscan Kitchen Marble Wine Cooler, $55
Best Under $50 Hostess Gift: Anthropologie Le Pearl Candle Warmer Lamp, $46
Best Under $25 Hostess Gift: Salt & Stone Hand Cream, $20
When considering a hostess gift, consider the host’s personality. Do they like gourmet snacks? Do they have a sweet tooth? If so, we found the most delicately packaged gift packets that include fresh fruits, savory spreads, and cookie assortments that are too irresistible to resist. And if they’re a homebody, there are picks on our list too. Opt for a candle warmer that doubles as a flameless table lamp or a stunning floral arrangement that makes a conversation piece. Instead of showing up with a bottle of wine, you can send a virtual gift that allows them to customize their own bottle.
Still need some ideas? Keep reading to see our favorite hostess gifts to wrap up this year.
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BEST OVERALL
Harry & David's Founders' Favorites Gift Box
This impressive gift box includes some of the most decadent treats from Harry & David’s. The gorgeously set box is packed with juicy pears, Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, the brand’s signature pepper and onion relish, and Gouda cheese and crackers for quick bites.
BEST EVERYDAY UPGRADE
Aēsop Bathroom Abundance
Aesop has a way of turning everyday rituals into small luxuries. This curated, sensorially indulgent set—complete with a hand wash, bar soap, hand balm, and room spray—transforms even the simplest moments, like washing up or freshening linens, into indulgent acts of care. It’s a thoughtful, elevated gift that your host (and whatever guests use their bathroom) will genuinely appreciate.
BEST SWEET TREAT HOSTESS GIFT
Cheryl's Cookies Traditional Gift Tower
Sweet lovers will appreciate this confection-based gift box, which looks and tastes delicious. You get 36 snacks, including snack-size butter shortbread tree cookies, buttercream-frosted tree cutout cookies, chocolate obsession cookies, one gourmet confection-covered pretzel, and more!
BEST GIFT BASKET HOSTESS GIFT
1-800 Flowers Autumn Harvest Fruit & Sweets Box
Did you know that 1-800 Flowers offers shoppers more than just flowers? You can browse some of the most stunning gift baskets, perfect for presenting to the best hostesses. The Autumn Harvest Fruit & Sweets Box features a variety of tasty autumn-themed snacks, including pears, green apples, caramel popcorn, and fancy jelly pumpkins, among others.
BEST WINE HOSTESS GIFT
Sugarwish The Holiday Cheers Sugarwish
Sugarwish makes it a breeze to select a hostess gift thanks to its online gifting service that allows you to send a recipient a link to a digital e-card. The gift card allows those special to you to select curated snacks or wines. We recommend sending this holiday cheers package, which includes a wine of their choice paired with a beautiful gift box and a custom-printed gift card.
BEST FLOWERS HOSTESS GIFT
1-800 Flowers Crisp Fall Centerpiece
When you’re looking for a hostess gift that’s both simple and elegant, a bouquet is always an excellent choice. Head to 1-800 Flowers to snag the Crisp Fall Centerpiece, which features a cheerful arrangement of sunflowers, roses, lisianthuses, and more blooms that create a cheerful autumnal centerpiece.
BEST SPLURGE HOSTESS GIFT
Anthropologie Voluspa Candle 12-Day Advent Calendar
Even though this gift from Anthropologie is a splurge, it’s worth every penny, according to shoppers. The festive Advent calendar is curated with 12 petite pedestal candles from Voluspa’s best-selling Japonica & Holiday Collections. The candles are made from a coconut wax blend and feature a natural candle wick, offering up to 25 hours of burn time each. The best part? The gifts come in a festive box with gold metallic accents.
BEST UNDER $100 HOSTESS GIFT
Crate & Barrel Tuscan Kitchen Marble Wine Cooler
I received the Crate & Barrel Tuscan Kitchen Marble Wine Cooler as a gift during my last move, and it’s the one hosting gift I have that garners the most compliments. Its marble base makes any table look elegant, even with minimal dishes and tablescapes. I also appreciate that the base of the booler includes foam pads for stability. It’s also crafted with insulating properties that keep your favorite wine bottles chilled for hours.
BEST UNDER $50 HOSTESS GIFT
Anthropologie Le Pearl Candle Warmer Lamp
Candle warmers add warmth and a cozy feel to any space; that’s why they make the best hostess gifts. Need some inspiration? The Le Pearl Candle Warmer Lamp at Anthropologie is crafted with a gold metal stand and glass that warms candle wax in minutes. It also doubles as a flameless table lamp!
BEST UNDER $25 HOSTESS GIFT
Salt & Stone Hand Cream
Whether you plan to add this luxurious hand cream to a gift basket or plan to wrap it up on its own, the recipient will instantly fall in love with it. The cream features a fast-absorbing formula that melts into your skin, leaving a smooth finish without a greasy residue. Infused with nourishing ingredients like seaweed extracts and antioxidant-rich botanicals, this lightweight moisturizer provides a lasting dose of hydration for the skin. Even better, the creams come in iconic scents such as neroli and basil that exude a crisp, green, and energizing fragrance.
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