From Box to Table: Gift Baskets Perfect for Entertaining
2025 Jun 22nd
A great gift doesn’t stop at delivery—it starts something special. At Baskits, we believe that gourmet gifting should go beyond the moment of unboxing. It should become part of the experience: a shared treat, a table centerpiece, a conversation starter.
That’s why we carefully curate our gourmet gift baskets to turn every occasion into an opportunity to connect. Whether you're sending a surprise to family, impressing a client, or elevating your hosting, our Canadian-made selections make it easy to go from box to table—no extra prep required.
From rich chocolates to crunchy snacks, each item is handpicked for quality, presentation, and pure enjoyment. Because when it comes to giving, it’s the little moments shared over great food that make it memorable.
Unpacking Your Baskit: A Guide to Versatile Entertaining
Our gourmet Baskits are designed to serve—literally. Inside, you’ll find a delightful mix of ready-to-enjoy snacks and sweets that make hosting effortless. Whether you’re setting the scene for a cozy night in or sharing with guests, your Baskit is already halfway to the table.
Here’s how to make the most of your basket:
- Sweet Treat Platters: Lay out a spread of Dabble & Drizzle chocolate-covered biscuits, Mary Macleod’s buttery shortbreads, Crackle & Pop caramel corn, and savoury cheddar puffs. These crowd-pleasers offer the perfect mix of textures and flavours.
- Chocolate Moments: Artisanal chocolate bars like Mimi and Liloo’s Maple Crunch and Brockmann’s cappuccino truffles (included in Canadiana XL) make excellent additions to any dessert board.
- Coffee or Tea Pairings (Canadiana XL only): Enjoy a full tasting experience with Hatch Colombia Coffee and Pluck Canadian Maple Tea—both included and beautifully balanced with the sweets inside.
- Brunch-Ready Additions (Canadiana XL only): With Slice of Canada maple syrup and pancake mix, you can treat someone to a cozy breakfast-in-bed moment or a casual weekend brunch.
These thoughtfully chosen items are easy to serve and even easier to enjoy—no prep, no stress, just pure indulgence.
Canadian-Made Delights: Elevating Your Experience
One of the most meaningful parts of gifting with Baskits is knowing that you're sharing the best of Canada. Our Canadian Gourmet Food Baskets celebrate local artisans and small-batch makers known for their quality, creativity, and care.
Inside our baskets, you’ll find:
- Crackle & Pop snacks – including caramel corn, cheddar puffs, and movie-butter popcorn
- Mary Macleod’s shortbread – including signature Maple Crunch varieties
- Dabble & Drizzle biscuits – rich, chocolate-covered and elegantly packaged
- Mimi and Liloo chocolate bars – like their fan-favourite Maple Crunch
- Gourmet extras in the Canadiana XL – including Hatch Colombia Coffee, Pluck Maple Tea, maple syrup, and pancake mix
- Chocolate Pop Sensation – sweet caramel popcorn with chocolate and almonds
- Milk chocolate pretzel bites – a perfect balance of sweet and salty
- Brockmann’s Cappuccino Truffles – a smooth finish for dessert pairings
Each item is selected not just for taste, but for its ability to elevate an experience, making gifting more memorable, more flavourful, and more Canadian.
Curating Heartfelt Moments with Expert Selections
Every Baskit is crafted to bring joy to the table. We consider flavour, variety, and presentation in every build, so what you gift doesn’t just taste good, it feels special.
What you can expect:
- Beautifully boxed gifts – Each basket arrives gift-ready, wrapped in thoughtful packaging
- Deliberate pairings – Like cappuccino truffles with coffee or maple shortbread with tea
- Textural variety – Crisp cheddar puffs, soft biscuits, chocolate-covered snacks, and rich caramels
- Flexible for pairings – While beverages are not always included, most items pair naturally with wine, coffee, or tea
Whether you’re gifting for a milestone, a thank-you, or a surprise gesture, a Baskit offers a curated moment that feels as thoughtful as it tastes.
Transforming Gifting into a Celebratory Tradition
We often hear from customers that their Baskit didn’t just make a good impression—it became part of the celebration. These baskets are more than snacks and sweets—they’re memory-makers that take center stage on tables, during conversations, or shared among loved ones.
Here’s how Baskits become traditions:
- Holiday gatherings: Canadiana and Chocolate Delight are favourites for festive spreads
- Weekend entertaining: Options like Let’s Do Brunch or BBQ Sizzler bring gourmet flair to casual moments
- Thoughtful milestones: From birthdays to promotions and retirements, Baskits help mark the moment
Thanks to a premium unboxing experience and universally loved contents, your gift is guaranteed to be remembered—and maybe even requested again next year.
Your Next Step: Elevate Your Gift-Giving with Baskits
From everyday appreciation to milestone celebrations, Baskits turns gifting into something extraordinary. Whether you’re sending a surprise across the country or delivering a treat across town, our gourmet selections help you share Canada’s best in every bite.
Ready to bring your next gathering to life? Explore our Canadian Gourmet Food Collection to find beautifully packaged, ready-to-serve gifts that belong at the table, not just under it.