Gourmet Food

Create a Gourmet Gift Basket With Ease

Abt has a wide variety of giftable selections to build a delicious gourmet gift basket. There’s nothing better than celebrating a holiday or special event with a gift crafted from scratch. The best way to assemble a homemade basket is to start by planing it out. For an even more personalized touch, add specialty products that complement individual food items such as barware, bakeware or other kitchen tools and gadgets. When putting it all together, be sure to structure your taller products in the back and build towards shorter items in the front. Once you have the basket structure figured out, it’s time to select the foods that are going to make everything stand out.

Sweet Treats

Sweet treats are a great way to start building the perfect present. Sweets help to lift spirits and can vary from hot chocolate to rich and delicious candies. Healthy alternatives can be very versatile and delicious options. Preserved fruits are the perfect sweet treat to add to cocktails or enjoy straight from the jar. Consider adding an item that will inspire activities that bring people together, like baking with the whole family. Plan with ideas to get everyone involved. Unlike other ready-made treats, adding cookie or cake mixes to your creation can inspire fun opportunities to learn new skills. Of course, keeping items centered around a theme can make a lasting impression when choosing your base. Mixing bowls are a great option to use as a base for baking gift baskets.

Salty Sensations

Perfect for poker or movie night, salty snacks are just as lovable as sweets can be. Cracking open a can of snack mix while setting up a new home can be a real lifesaver. One thing to keep front-and-center as you design your present? Convenience. Consider what will be easy to add to your creation next, and what recipients will love. Lots of small, non-perishable grab-and-go products like sauces and seasonings will hold up well in a gourmet gift basket. Pickled items that can be enjoyed straight from the jar or added to recipes are a fan favorite, too. Savory party mixes are also great additions for that special someone that is always entertaining. Creating this bundle with lots of snacks will keep the party going strong.

Impress With the Perfect Pairings

Picture the perfect party—it’s not just music and conversation, it's drinks and snacks, too. These gatherings only get better with a selection of thoughtfully crafted appetizers. Assembling everything with charcuterie boards in mind can be an excellent choice for party parings. Pickled or pre-cut foods make planning much easier when hungry guests are in attendance. Many of the available options are excellent for complementing fresh foods and ingredients. Once you have a flavor profile picked out, you can begin to assemble products that will make a party planning present easy to use right away. Luckily, entertaining with carts and cutting boards for finger foods can be useful in party situations when there are a lot of guests and limited time to replenish foods. Keep the party going with gifts that keep on giving while assembling your gourmet basket. If you’re looking for even more ideas and suggestions, give one of our experts a call 800-860-3577.