Luxury felt like a buzzword in 2023—it appeared paired with the word quiet in TikTok videos that unpacked the way celebrities dressed in secretly expensive ways, and in descriptions of candles that smell like a garden vegetable and cost more than a new TV. But it seems like our collective definition of luxury has expanded—the word gets applied even to simple, inexpensive acts of self-care that have helped get us through yet another crazy year. A new tea could be a luxury or a nice pair of socks.
If you want to give your favorite culinary connoisseur something extra special—their own little luxury—you can’t go wrong with nice cookware and elevated versions of their favorite little treats. Iconic heritage cookware, coveted caviar, and even a diamond necklace inspired by one of New York’s greatest food staples: These are our picks for luxury gifts for food lovers. Whether the person you’re shopping for is into the overtly opulent or “quiet” luxury, there’s something on this list that’s sure to delight.
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For the friend who seems to have everything, I present the item they definitely don’t have: a pair of caviar-inspired earrings. If they can’t eat caviar every day, at least they can wear it.
This premium Siberian Sturgeon caviar is guaranteed to arrive overnight in case of caviar emergencies like when a distant member of an ancient royal family suddenly arrives for afternoon tea.
Marky’s Siberian Sturgeon Royal Caviar
A Silver-Plated Caviar Serving Set
A silver-plated caviar service set with glasses for accompanying vodka is over the top, and there’s no way around that. But that’s why it belongs on this luxury gift guide. The set comes with six glasses and a compartment to add crushed ice.
Marky’s Caviar Serving Set
A Pair of Perfect Wine Glasses
We would argue that the wine glass does in fact make all the difference. Elevate any bottle with this pair from Glasvin: The wide bowl at the top of the glass allows luxurious aged red wines to breathe.
The Prestige Wine Glass, Set of 2
Yes, a beautifully thin piece of glass stemware is always elegant and pleasing to delicately sip from. But what about a gleaming copper set with a sweet carved floral pattern? This exceptionally shiny stemware was designed to look like vintage drinkware and will look so festive on a New Year’s table for the Champagne toast.
Coppermill Kitchen Vintage-Inspired Copper Cocktail Coupe Glasses, Set of 2
A Comforting Lavender Kitchen Hand Soap
Fancy hand soap might be the ultimate luxury gift: an elevated version of a thing that can be painfully mundane. Rest assured that they’ll thank you every time they reach for this kitchen favorite by Diptyque Paris.