Thanksgiving Cheese and Charcuterie Gift Baskets

Thanksgiving cheese and charcuterie gift baskets are a fantastic choice for celebrating the holiday season. They offer a variety of delicious artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and accompaniments that both hosts and guests can enjoy. Each basket should include several cheese selections such as cheddar, brie, Gouda or goat cheese. Popular cured meats like salami and pepperoni are easy to find to stash in a gift basket. Remember to add some accompaniments like crackers, bread, jam, olives, nuts and a bottle of wine.

Considering something other than charcuterie? Gift baskets can be customized to suit various themes or occasions, such as gourmet food and wine baskets, spa and relaxation baskets, and holiday-themed baskets. They provide a curated selection of items that cater to different tastes and preferences. 

Thanksgiving Gift Basket Ideas

Pre-made or DIY gift baskets are a thoughtful way to express gratitude and appreciation to friends, family, or hosts during the holiday season. Here are some Thanksgiving gift basket ideas that you can consider:  

Gourmet Delights Basket - Fill a basket with tasty treats that complement your Turkey Day feast. Include items like assorted cheese and crackers, chocolates or truffles, specialty nut assortment, flavored olive oils for cooking and dipping, herbal teas, or specialty coffee beans. 

Harvest-Themed Basket - Treat your host or hostess to a basket full of fall flavors and scents. Pumpkin or apple-scented candles, fall-themed kitchen towels, napkins and tablecloth, seasonal spices, homemade preserves or jams and real maple syrup. Finish off your fall basket with a few mini pumpkins or gourds.

Relaxation and Wellness Basket - Perfect for chilling out during the holiday season. Pack a basket with herbal teas or relaxation blends, scented candles and essential oils, bath bombs, cozy socks or slippers, an inspirational book or journal, a small plant or succulent and stress-relief toys like a fidget spinner or stress ball.

Baking Essential Basket - If your host or hostess loves spending time in the kitchen, assemble a basket of fun baking necessities. Start with a Thanksgiving dessert recipe book, premade baking mixes (pie crust, cookies or bread), cute measuring cups and spoons, fall-themed whisk, spatula and baking utensils, seasonal cookie cutters, oven mitts and decorating goodies like sprinkles and decorative sugars.

Wine and Cheese Basket - Most people are happy to receive a quality basket full of red or white wine, assorted cheese, cheese board, cheese knives, wine opener and stopper, wine glass charms, gourmet crackers and dried fruits. 

Remember to personalize each gift basket based on the recipient's preferences and dietary restrictions. You can also add a heartfelt note or a Thanksgiving card.

Gift Basket Alternatives for Thanksgiving

Some gift-givers feel baskets are outdated and want something more creative and unique to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Boarderie has reinvented the edible food gift with their fun cheese and charcuterie boards! As seen on SharkTank, these professionally arranged boards are an excellent way to say thank you or express gratitude this Thanksgiving. Each cheese and charcuterie board features a carefully curated selection of artisanal cheese and cured meats that have been perfectly paired with gourmet goodies such as candied walnuts, caramelized pecans, dried strawberries, Turkish figs, dried tangerines, marinated green olives and specialty jams. To learn about everything included, browse our cheese or charcuterie boards and check out the expansive ingredients list!

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Receive complimentary overnight delivery on any Thanksgiving cheese and charcuterie board this fall. Each grazing board arrives chilled and ready to serve. No cutting, no arranging and nothing to put together! Our pre-made charcuterie appetizer goes from box to table in just minutes.