Getting a gift for someone who enjoys entertaining can be a lot of fun, because it gives you an excuse to buy things that you may not normally buy. From customized cutting boards to fancy ingredients, there are a lot of good options for host and hostess gifts that you can bring to the party to thank your entertaining friend for having you over.
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Vintage serving bowls.
These unique vintage serving bowls are a fun gift
because you can fill them with candy or a set of napkins and make it a bonus gift. Plus, since they’re vintage they’re more unusual and not something that’s from the local warehouse store. You can see vintage serving bowls on My House Of Vintage.
Wine club membership.
If your friend entertains a lot, get them a membership from Nocking Point Wines. They’ll receive shipments of specialty wines a few times a year, and they’ll be able to serve new wines all year, plus other benefits like discounts on additional purchases from their website.
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Vintage MCM accessories.
Pine and Wool Home curates vintage and artisan-made home accessories like these mid-century modern fruit and cheese knives. Get a set like this for a unique and one-of-a-kind gift for someone who likes to entertain. See what’s available on the website since the selection changes as items are sold.
Flowers in a vintage vase.
Give the hostess a nice floral stem in a vintage vase that they can use later. Vintage is more interesting, and you can find things like this pretty square vase from Viva Terra Vintage on Etsy.
Custom serving tray.
This pretty serving tray has a vintage strawberry image and a customizable name and monogram. It’s a gift that someone who likes to host can use for multiple things. Get yours on Zazzle here: Personalized serving tray.
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Pretty coasters.
These pretty wildflower stone coasters from our Zazzle shop would be a nice gift for someone who has guests over, since it’s a useful and decorative gift. Get your set in our online shop here: Wildflower coasters
Craft kits.
For people who like to throw parties that are centered around an activity, these ornament craft kits are the perfect way to bring people together for a fun evening. Designed for groups, each party pack includes all the supplies needed to create beautiful sequin ornaments, no crafting experience required. They take about an hour and a half for an adult to put one together, so it can be the main activity of the evening.
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Custom cutting board.
Give the baker a customized cutting board that you can have made to order. They’re perfect to dress up any kitchen workspace. or to display cookies in charcuterie style, and it’s a nice gift to give to someone who likes to entertain since they can use it in multiple ways.
Pretzel snacks.
Send them this pretzel gift box from The Pretzel Company to serve at their next party. This is their Oktoberfest selection and hey, who doesn’t like pretzels? You can also get a discount on your order if you sign up for their email list on their website.
Handmade serving tray.
I love these handmade ceramic serving trays from Hester’s Studio. They have natural elements included in the designs, and they’re a truly one-of-a-kind gift that anyone who likes to entertain friends would love.
Music subscription.
Get your friend a subscription to Amazon music so that they’ll have a wide variety of options when they’re choosing the soundtrack for each party they throw.
Irish Blessing pint glass.
This elegant etched pint glass has the traditional Irish “May the road rise to meet you” blessing on the front. A set of these will be a nice addition to a home bar and are a nice gift for someone who likes to throw parties.
Monogram butterfly apron.
This butterfly apron comes in multiple colors and has a monogram that you can customize to personalize it. The host in your life will appreciate the usefulness of this gift, and you can personalize the monogram when you order.
Flamingo coasters with a monogram.
These cute flamingo stone coasters have a customizable monogram that you can get personalized for a person who likes to throw parties on their deck during the summer. Get a set here: Flamingo coasters with a monogram
Personalized cutting board.
This resin and olive wood cutting board can be customized with a name or logo. Perfect for someone who likes to bake, because everyone can use a good cutting board no matter how many other gadgets they already have.
Drink mixes.
DownWrightBoozy sells drink and cocktail mixes that are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They’d be an excellent gift for someone who likes to entertain so that they can keep their bar well-stocked for their guests.
Monogrammed kitchen towel.
Kitchen towels are always useful, and these monogrammed towels have a nice aqua and gold colored marbled design that will fit into anyone’s kitchen. Personalize them on Zazzle by adding the monogram for their last name.
Personal recipe binder.
Get your entertaining friend a binder with their name that they can use to store their favorite recipes, and to take notes about the parties they throw. (I know someone who does that.) They’ll be able to refer to it to see what they served at their dinner party six months ago, and make notes about what worked, what guest lists were best, and what not to do in future parties!
And if they like to bake, click here to see gifts for people who have that as a hobby!
I hope that these give you some ideas, and that your friend loves the gift that you chose!