10 Best Gifts for Hosts and Entertainers
Hosts spend a lot to make a night feel easy, and most of them have never been given anything for it. These ten picks cover the table, the bar and the cheese plate, from a $10 pair of ice molds to a $50 charcuterie board set. Create a free Giftings wishlist to save your favorites and share them with anyone shopping for the host or entertainer in your life.
1. Tovolo Sphere Ice Mold Set of 2
Two silicone molds that make big round ice for whiskey and old fashioneds. It is the cheapest gift on the list and the one a host will actually use at the next party. 4.7 stars from 33,300+ ratings. The ice comes out cloudy unless you freeze it slowly, so it looks nice rather than perfect.
2. Lysenn Glass Candlestick Holders, Set of Taper Candle Holders
Clear glass taper holders that disappear on a table and let the candles do the work. They suit the host who sets a proper dinner table even on a Tuesday. 4.8 stars from 265+ ratings, a smaller pool than the big brands. Tapers are sold separately, so tuck a pack of candles in with them.
3. White Linen Hemstitched Cocktail Napkins, 1 Dozen, 6x6
A dozen small white linen napkins with a ladder hem, the kind that make drinks and appetizers look planned. They wash and iron like any linen, which is the catch. 4.7 stars from 833+ ratings. A good pick for the host who already owns the glasses.
4. A Bar Above Boston Cocktail Shaker Set, Weighted and Unweighted
A two-piece stainless Boston shaker, the style bartenders use because it seals fast and pours clean. It is for the friend who is past the cheap three-piece shaker and wants to learn the real thing. 4.8 stars from 2,600+ ratings. It takes a little practice to open, so pair it with a recipe card.
5. Mixology Bartender Kit with Stand, 15 Piece Bar Tool Set
Shaker, strainer, jigger, muddler and more on one stand, so the whole kit looks good sitting out on a counter. It is the easy answer for someone who hosts a lot but has never owned proper bar tools. 4.8 stars from 2,700+ ratings. Skip it for anyone who already has a shaker set they love.
6. Moocoo Electric Wine Opener with Charging Base
A rechargeable opener that pulls a cork at the push of a button and sits on a charging stand. It helps most when the host is also pouring for a crowd. 4.7 stars from 3,000+ ratings. Some people prefer a classic corkscrew, so it is a better gift for the gadget lover.
7. Physkoa Colored Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 6, 17 oz
Six tinted stemless glasses that make a table look more interesting than clear ones. Stemless also means fewer broken stems after a loud party. 4.8 stars from 156+ ratings, still a fairly new listing. Check the colors before gifting, since not everyone likes a mixed set.
8. Wine Chiller Set with Wine Pump, Aerator and 4 Stoppers
An insulated bottle chiller bundled with a pump, aerator and stoppers, so a half-finished bottle survives until tomorrow. It suits the host who always opens two bottles and finishes one. 4.7 stars from 385+ ratings. A coupon brought the price down to $35.99 when we looked, so the price may move.
9. Savvy Outdoors Insulated Wine Tote Bag with Stemless Glasses
A padded tote that carries a chilled bottle with two stemless glasses and a pouch for the opener. It is for the friend who brings the wine to everyone else's party and wants it to arrive cold. 4.7 stars from 1,700+ ratings. It is the least host-at-home gift here, and the best one for a guest.
10. SMIRLY Charcuterie Board Set with Serving Accessories, Bamboo
A big bamboo board with drawers that hold the knives, forks and small bowls, so one gift covers the whole cheese plate. It is the splurge pick, and the one most likely to get used the week it arrives. 4.8 stars from 21,000+ ratings. It is bulky to store, so it suits someone with a kitchen that has room.
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