The Best White Elephant Gifts for Food-Lovers

A tomato-shaped Dutch Oven, popular olive oil, a variety box of Kit Kats from Japan, and more Buying the best, most stealable White Elephant gift is an art form. Yes, you want to know your audience — but what if you don’t? The criteria for the perfect White Elephant (or Yankee Swap, or Dirty Santa) gift is something that can be universally appreciated. It’s inherently useful but might feel like a luxury (which is why people haven’t pulled the trigger on getting these items for themselves yet). Consider it a bonus if it’s fun, cute, or kitschy. If you’re looking to bring the most coveted White Elephant gift to your next holiday party, we’ve rounded up our favorites. An Extremely Useful Kitchen Gadget A Shrek-Themed Sandwich Maker A Duo of Popular Olive Oil A Tinned Fish Trio That Comes in a Really Cute Tin A Tomato-Shaped Dutch Oven An Adorable Way to Dispense Soju The Latest Coveted Water Bottle An Apron That Will Get the Job Done A Taiyaki Pan A Mug That Will Keep Coffee Hot All Day A Set of Fancy Salts to Sprinkle on Everything A Lamp That Looks like a Tomato A Tinned Fish Candle That Smells like Eggnog A Sushi-Themed Party Game A Fancy Set of Cheese Knives An Adorable Collection of Hot Cocoa Bombs A Countertop Pizza Oven A Breakfast Sandwich Maker That Has Stood the Test of Time A Variety Box of Kit Kats from Japan