12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves food
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For a boyfriend who loves food, the best gifts are something he can taste or learn: a cooking class, a tasting dinner or a coffee subscription, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) whose final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves food
A pixel game with an Almaty final level Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your meals together 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A tea set
A teapot with loose-leaf teas from a brand like Twinings or Teapigs. Around $30-80.
A cooking class
A session on pasta, sushi or bread, for the two of you. Around $60-150.
A tasting dinner
A table at a restaurant he has wanted to try. Book ahead. Around $80-250.
A coffee subscription
Three months of fresh beans from a roaster such as Blue Bottle. Around $45-90.
Flowers
A bunch of his favourite blooms, or a plant for his kitchen. Around $20-60.
Fine chocolate
A box from Valrhona, Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $20-60.
A quality chef’s knife
A Victorinox or Wüsthof. Around $40-150.
A spice collection
A set of single-origin spices in a wooden box. Around $30-70.
A cookbook
A book from a chef he follows, such as Ottolenghi. Around $25-45.
A hot sauce set
Five sauces to try with takeaway. Around $25-45.
A dinner you cook
Plan and cook his favourite menu, with candles. It costs little.
Buying for a foodie
Check allergies, diet and what he already owns in the kitchen before buying food gifts. A cooking class or a table is safer than an ingredient.
If you are unsure, note which restaurants he mentions.
If you left it late
Restaurant vouchers and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves food?
A cooking class, a tasting dinner or a coffee subscription. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with an Almaty final level.
What is a unique gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another accessory.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
Create a game for your boyfriend
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com