Gluten-Free Gift Baskets

The gluten-free gift basket companies I researched offer a wide range of gifts at a wide range of prices. There is sure to be something for every budget and every taste. There are themed baskets for everyone from popcorn lovers to BBQ grill masters. One of the gift basket companies even offers to make up customized baskets, based on your budget and product preferences.

Gluten-free gift basket sales have really soared over the last couple of years. With more people going gluten-free every week, that trend is likely to continue for quite a while. Like gluten-free food, gluten-free gift baskets have higher prices than standard gift baskets that contain gluten products.

People who like to create personalized gifts themselves can create their own gluten-free baskets. Choose a container to hold the products you choose for the gift, buy some colored cello wrap at a craft store and tie a bow on top. If the basket needs to be shipped, consider not using any products that come in glass containers. The risk of them breaking is fairly high (if you don’t have experience packing gift baskets) and if they do break, the whole gift will be ruined.

For a pizza lover, buy a gluten-free pizza crust mix, a bag of pepperoni (Hormel is labeled gluten-free and shelf stable before opening) a nice pizza cutter, and maybe a pizza server. Create a nice pasta gift basket with some gluten-free pasta, sauce (in a plastic jar), a pasta server, and a nice stainless colander. Obviously, the combinations of what you can create are endless!

For those of you who would rather let someone else do all the work – check out the fabulous offerings from these creative companies!

• I Can Have That! – allergen guide is listed with each gift; choose from wheat-free, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and peanut-free; many items of free of several allergens.
• Well Baskets – Offers themed decoration for each gift.
• Carriage House Gifts – Offers stock and customized gift baskets.
• Glutensmart – Offerings include some Kosher gift baskets; teddy bears with most gifts.
• Cherchies- Mainstream company; added a limited gluten-free section a couple of years ago.
• The Free Cookie – Atlanta-based company; everything in the line is gluten, dairy, and egg free; artisan quality work.
• Marilyn’s Gourmet – Atlanta-based company; gluten-free bakery offers gluten-free fruitcake, among other things.
• Harry & David – Now offers more than fruit for the gluten-free set.
• Planet Gift Baskets – Offers an impressive array of gluten-free baskets and ships worldwide.
• Gifts Gone Gourmet – Gluten-free baskets to fit many holidays throughout the year.

The above list is by no means comprehensive. There are many gift basket companies catering to our market these days.  How wonderful it is to find such great options for incredible and tasty gluten-free gifts – for others and ourselves!

These gifts would be great for someone visiting friends or relatives out of town during the holidays. The gift could even ship to the destination and be there on arrival as a surprise for the recipient. Obviously, the person receiving the gift at their home would need to know NOT to open it! The other problem is that doing this likely means one would have to share their treats. After all, it is the holidays!

Note: You can also now purchase a number of gluten-free gift baskets via Amazon.com!