Diwali 2024: Last-minute gift ideas for foodies

Diwali gifting is a cherished tradition that symbolizes love, goodwill, and the spirit of celebration. Thoughtful gifts, such as sweets, decorative items, or personalized hampers, help convey heartfelt wishes to family and friends. This festive season, consider eco-friendly options or handmade gifts that reflect the recipient's tastes. Ultimately, the essence of Diwali gifting lies in sharing joy and creating lasting memories with loved ones. For last-minute Diwali gifts for foodies, consider gourmet hampers filled with artisanal snacks, chocolates, and specialty herbal teas. These options not only celebrate the festive spirit but also cater to the diverse tastes of food lovers, ensuring your gifts are both practical and enjoyable.

Gourmet & luxury offerings
Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi has luxurious, customizable Diwali hampers that blend elegance and thoughtful gifting. With options for gourmet treats, artisanal sweets, wellness items, and traditional essentials, these hampers cater to various tastes and budgets. Ideal for personal and corporate gifting, the hampers are available for bulk orders, promising a hassle-free way to share festive warmth with employees, clients, or loved ones.

This Diwali, The Ashok Delhi offers millet-based hampers that blend health with tradition. The hampers feature Indian sweets and savouries such as Honey & Khajur Laddoo, Besan Gud Barfi, Ragi Oats and Cashews Cookies, Muesli Chocolate Balls, Lavash, Ragi Chips and last but not the least Gluten Free Millet Orange Cake that steals the deal. The whole gift hamper makes for a nutritious and flavorful celebration—ideal for gifting or personal enjoyment.

To make this Diwali grand and luxurious, Hyatt Regency Pune offers ‘Sneh Saugaat’ with a scented candle and all the healthy sweets and snacks you can munch on. From Rum Balls, Dark Chocolate Nutty Bar, Blueberry Almonds, Pani Puri Cashew to Himalayan Honey, Mango Pralines and Berry Rocks, this hamper is one of a kind that balances the sweet and savoury taste buds of your loved ones.

Liquor gifting
For Diwali, Camikara offers the 'Camikara Festive Pack,' featuring their 3-year-old rum along with mixers for Mai Tai and Mojito cocktails. Bottled at 42.8% ABV, this Agricole-style rum is made from 100% natural ingredients, showcasing a balance of oak and cane juice with subtle smokiness and sweetness. It can be enjoyed neat or as a base for cocktails, enhancing festive celebrations.

As Diwali approaches, 1800 Tequila Anejo presents a thoughtful option for gifting, blending traditional craftsmanship with a festive touch that elevates any celebration. Crafted from 100% Weber blue agave harvested at peak maturity (8-12 years), this tequila offers a sophisticated tasting experience that’s perfect for the discerning palate. Aged in French oak barrels for at least 14 months, this tequila takes on a rich, well-rounded profile with notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of butterscotch, resulting in a smooth and layered finish with a touch of spice. This luxurious tequila is ideal for sipping, making it a refined choice for those who appreciate quality spirits.

This Diwali, BeeYoung Beer and its variant, BeeYoung Beyond, offer distinct options for gifting. BeeYoung Beer is India’s first crafted strong beer, featuring European barley and select hops for a rich, malty flavour. BeeYoung Beyond is an International Style Crafted Pilsner made with Belgian malt and Uttarakhand’s Doon Basmati rice, delivering a smooth, floral taste. Both options celebrate Indian craftsmanship and make festive gifting unique and memorable.

With Diwali approaching, Grover Signet Shiraz Amphora offers a distinctive option for festive gifting. This deep garnet red wine is fermented and aged for 12 months in terracotta clay amphora, allowing gentle micro-oxygenation to soften tannins and create a rich, balanced structure. It combines intensity and freshness with a smooth finish, making it a refined choice for celebrations.

All things healthy
This Diwali, prioritize health in gifting by choosing sweets made with natural sweeteners like Swee10, which uses stevia for a healthier indulgence. Opt for artisanal snacks and hampers with wholesome ingredients to convey care and thoughtfulness. Balancing traditional flavours with mindful choices allows for festive enjoyment without compromising well-being, making this Diwali a celebration of both joy and health.

The Purely Yours Eternal Radiance gift box offers a selection of Ayurvedic skincare essentials crafted from organic ingredients, ideal for enhancing natural radiance during festive moments. Each product promotes glowing skin, making it a thoughtful choice for mindful gifting. While the Organic Skin Puritea supports in reducing the visibility of acne marks and active acne; the Organic Glow Brew aids in collagen production and provides deep hydration for a clearer, plumper, and more supple skin texture.

Inspired by Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya, Go Nuts has introduced the Divine Homecoming Box that includes Sea Salt Caramel Almonds, Rose Petal Cashews, and a 100 gms silver coin engraved with Ram Darbar and Goddess Laxmi, blending tradition with modern elegance. The box also offers a virtual journey of Diwali in Ayodhya, making it a unique and meaningful gift choice.

For coffee lovers, Coffeeza has curated special Diwali hampers that include AA Arabica coffee in different flavours such as Belgian Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Intenso, to Classico and Cremoso. Coffeeza has something for every coffee lover this Diwali.

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