13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves food
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For a dad who loves food, the best Christmas gifts are enjoyed together: a cooking class, good coffee or a chef’s knife, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns the meals you have shared into playable memories.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves food
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oin turns your bond with your dad into a small 2D pixel game with your dad as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the family barbecues you remember rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A coffee subscription
Three months of specialty beans. Around $30-55.
A hot sauce set
Small-batch bottles from around the world. Around $20-50.
A chef’s knife
A Victorinox or a Wüsthof. Around $40-150.
A cooking class
An evening of fresh pasta or sushi for two. Around $50-120.
Pajamas
A cozy set for slow brunches. Around $25-70.
A board game
Catan or Ticket to Ride. Around $25-50.
A recipe book
From the cuisine he loves most. Around $20-40.
A tasting dinner
A table for two at a restaurant he likes. Around $70-180.
A barbecue tool set
Tongs, spatula and thermometer. Around $25-70.
A craft beer sampler
A mixed case from a local brewery. Around $25-60.
A family recipe book
Collect your relatives’ recipes in a printed book. Around $25-60.
A handwritten note
Name the best meal he ever made you. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a dad who loves food
Check dietary needs before gifting food. Shared experiences, such as a class or a dinner, tend to beat a box of snacks.
Order dates
Seasonal food should be ordered in early December. Reservations, subscriptions and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my dad who loves food for Christmas?
A chef’s knife, a cooking class or a tasting dinner. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from your family meals, or a printed book of your relatives’ recipes.
Can I send my dad a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my dad?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a dad who loves good food.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com