25 Best Gifts for Hosts from Oprah’s Favorite Things That Will Get You Invited Back Next Year
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There are friends who live to host the annual holiday party and others who like to be more spontaneous and pull a gathering together at a day’s notice. No matter how the invite comes, we all know what an undertaking hosting is. It takes great calculation in the form of planning, execution, and cleanup. So naturally, once you've RSVP'd yes, your first question is probably something along the lines of “What can I bring?”
Maybe they'll say "nothing"; maybe they'll give you a small task like bringing a dessert. Either way, you can't go wrong with a small gift to show your appreciation, and Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 is a good place to start your search. A host or hostess gift is a thoughtful gesture to show loved ones that you are grateful to share in their hospitality and how much they mean to you.
This year’s Favorite Things list is filled with carefully selected items that any host will appreciate, like a genius serving board that maps out where all the goods (cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements) should go or an expertly curated breakfast box, so they don't have to think about feeding their family in the aftermath. Plus, there are beautifully packaged desserts that make a sweet end to a delicious meal, should you be invited to a dinner party, and a candle that brings the smell of lush rose scent, sandalwood, and clove into their home. They all have one thing in common: These great gifts practically guarantee a follow-up invite.
Purple Love Scented Candle
Created just for Oprah, this scented candle by Harlem Candle Co. is perfect for hosts, whether they want to set the mood for a party or refresh their home post-gathering. It gives off a lush rose scent, with elements of sandalwood and clove.
Purple Love Scented Candle
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$48.00
AmazonCharcuterie Board with Placement Guide
You don't need to be a whiz with the cheese board to be a good hostess, but this serving block sure does make things easy. The collab between a family who loves to host and a food stylist who knows how to make things shine is the perfect ‘map’ of where to put everything—charcuterie, cheese... all the goodies.
Charcuterie Board with Placement Guide
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$75.00
AmazonEnameled Cast-Iron Bread Oven
The quickest way to impress your guests? With a homemade loaf and a soft, salty butter to match. This cast-iron bread oven makes quick(er) work of the seemingly insurmountable task. "It makes a crust to die for," says Oprah.
Enameled Cast-Iron Bread Oven
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$299.95
AmazonClear Double Wall Glass Coffee Mugs
Some of the best guests stay for the long haul, and with these mugs, the host with the most can be sure to treat those long-stayers right. The shapely double-walled design keeps coffee, tisanes, and hot chocolate warm to the very last drop.
Clear Double Wall Glass Coffee Mugs
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$19.99
AmazonCeramic Crock with Set of Wooden Utensils
According to Oprah, this set of kitchen utensils is "capital-G gorgeous on your countertop." And with 13 essential wooden utensils nestled in a hand-thrown pottery crock an Italian olive jar, it's pretty much a home run for any perennial entertainer.
Ceramic Crock with Set of Wooden Utensils
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$80.00
AmazonStagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle
With this electric kettle, your favorite host will be prepared for any last-minute requests for coffee or tea. It's equipped with "to-the-degree" temperature control for customization, plus looks super sleek on your countertop.
Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle
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$195.00
AmazonVolt 12 Electric Pizza Oven
Their chicken casserole may be enough to draw neighbors far and wide, but they'll really impress the crowd when they start churning out homemade pizzas courtesy of this fully electric indoor pizza oven.
Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven
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$999.00
AmazonStock The Bar 20-Piece Set
Whether they just moved into their first apartment or simply have hosted so many parties that they're in need of a refresh, this 20-piece set will do the trick. It includes all of the essentials: short and tall glasses, wine glasses, coupe glasses, and flutes.
Stock The Bar 20-Piece Set
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$200.00
AmazonThe Waist Apron
For the DIY hosts—aka the ones who cook it all rather than call it in—this sturdy double-stitched denim apron by a former jeans designer is a must-have. It's also great for gardeners, notes Oprah. "I put mine on to keep track of my pruner and phone when I’m clipping roses."
The Waist Apron
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$64.00
AmazonEnfinigy 2-in-1 Digital Kitchen Food Scale
A scale might not sound all that impressive, but for bakers who regularly churn out all kinds of confections, it's a can't-live-without. Especially when it's as sleek and stylish as this one. And did we mention it can weigh up to 22 pounds of ingredients and even has a secret a phone or tablet charger?
Enfinigy 2-in-1 Digital Kitchen Food Scale
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$99.95
AmazonBBQ Bonded Teak 4-Piece Grilling Accessory Set
For the person in charge of the barbecue, consider this four-piece stainless steel and hand-polished-teak set. It's almost as sophisticated as the goods they're churning out.
BBQ Bonded Teak 4-Piece Grilling Accessory Set
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$79.99
AmazonCangshan Helena Series Set
For the host who regularly delights in making home-cooked meals, a great knife block set is a fantastic gift. This 12-piece option has everything—a paring knife, a chef's knife scissors, and so much more—to take the stress out of holiday prep.
Cangshan Helena Series Set
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$199.95
AmazonItalian Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Can any cook really ever have enough olive oil? Probably not, and Oprah uses this duo from Calabria for everything.
Italian Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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$77.00
AmazonPurple Ombré Rainbow Cookies
Why give wine when you can give 20 miniature almond cakes layered with a chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with a dark chocolate drip?
Purple Ombré Rainbow Cookies
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$49.00
AmazonFavorite Things Gift Set
They may be low-sugar jams, but these three interesting flavor combinations bring a little zing to charcuterie board and other recipes in the accompanying downloadable cookbook: a PB&J oatmeal bowl, a cocktail, and more.
Favorite Things Gift Set
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$68.00
AmazonMortgage Apple Cakes
The job of a host isn't easy. Why not treat them to something special, like this apple cake. It's so good that the sales of it saved the founder from losing her house during the 2009 recession.
Mortgage Apple Cakes
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$89.99
AmazonCast-Iron Skillet with Cornbread Mix & Biscuit Mix
When you have overnight guests, this gift set is a home run. It comes packed with Southern recipe mixes from the famed Charlotte-based Hamilton Cornerstore and a preseasoned skillet.
Cast-Iron Skillet with Cornbread Mix & Biscuit Mix
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$118.00
AmazonTaste of Kyri's Kookies
Anyone will be delighted to receive ginormous cookies as a thank-you—especially ones as delicious as these. The wooden gift box is packed with chocolate chunk, oatmeal cran-raisin, Georgia pecan turtle, and more. The founder promises a hug in every bite. "She’s not wrong,” says Oprah.
Taste of Kyri's Kookies
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$95.00
AmazonRaw Wildflower + Blueberry Honey Gift Set
If you're crashing overnight, pull this duo out at breakfast to add to a festive spread. The award-winning raw honey, available in two delicious flavors, hails from a family farm in New Jersey.
Raw Wildflower + Blueberry Honey Gift Set
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$43.99
AmazonHot Chocolate Trio Gift Box Set
One of Gayle's favorite's, this rich, creamy trio of milk chocolate, white chocolate, and Jamaican hot chocolate is the perfect treat for holiday hosts.
Hot Chocolate Trio Gift Box Set
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AmazonFarmstead Blissful Breakfast Gift Box
Did they treat you to dinner? Why not treat them to breakfast the next day? This wooden gift box boasts what Oprah calls "an exquisite breakfast:" pancake mix, syrup, infused jellies, and more all nestled between dried flowers.
Farmstead Blissful Breakfast Gift Box
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$111.00
AmazonLimited Edition Amethyst Holiday Bean-to-Jewel Bonbons
Not your average box of chocolates, these confections are not only shiny and spectacular-looking but also a true treat. Each one is filled with oozy salted caramel and vanilla milk chocolate ganache—what Oprah calls "an irresistible combination.”
Limited Edition Amethyst Holiday Bean-to-Jewel Bonbons
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$69.00
AmazonLuxury Salt Duo
Bound to be the most elegant set of seasonings they've ever set their eyes on, these two jars house an English Flake Sea Salt, known for delicate crunch, and a hand-harvested French Fleur De Sel. Oh, and the set comes with that gorgeous golden spoon, too.
Luxury Salt Duo
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$80.00
AmazonWhite Truffle Gift Set
If you know Oprah, you know she loves this hot sauce. If you're shopping for a hostess gift this season, pick up Truff's newest set, a white truffle oil and hot sauce combo pack that’s just as mouthwatering as the brand's other offerings.
White Truffle Gift Set
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$48.74
AmazonCelebration Collection Cheese Gift Basket
Show up with this collection of handcrafted, award-winning cheeses from this women-owned family farm, and you'll have the whole party talking. They're all conversation-worthy, but Oprah says the TomaTruffle is one that's not to be missed.
Celebration Collection Cheese Gift Basket
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$95.00
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