Gift for true foodie/chef

BreeVdK

Anyone have an idea of a gift for someone seriously into food ? i'm wondering voucher for michelin star restaurant....which one? Any other ideas? Thanks.

olaola

That's always a good idea. Someone gave us a voucher for Chapter One for our wedding, and it was one of the best presents we got. And if you have the voucher - you can go the whole hog and splash out on the tasting menu. With the suggested wines

rocknchef

how much you want to spend?

duploelabs

Watch out for the vouchers for the michelin star place, I know of a couple who got a €500 wedding present voucher for mint, turned up to have their meal and lo and behold........

Snowie

I would.....

go for something they can use time and again knives's a really good skillet tho id be happy

foodaholic

i want some lovely copper pots, do i have to get married to get them

NewFrockTuesday

Sweeney O'Rourke vouchers do it for me everytime

olaola

TBH, knives are a personal thing. You'd want to hold them in your hand before purchasing. And if they are a foodie/chef, they probably have them already.

Minder

....and isn't there an old superstition about giving blades as gifts?

BreeVdK

What about afternoon team somewhere? I see at the Merrion, its only E35 per head ,- does anyone know where is the best or is voucher for restaurant better and better value? Can't decide.

callig

I'd say a serious "foodie" would appreciate a bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar.

http://www.amazon.com/Acetaia-Leonardi-Tradizionale-Traditional-Balsamic-Vinegar/dp/B000BGT7O8

Seaneh

Myself, I'd be over the moon iof I was given voucher for a catering equiptment suppliers... but thats me...

The Sweeper

duploelabs wrote: »

Watch out for the vouchers for the michelin star place, I know of a couple who got a €500 wedding present voucher for mint, turned up to have their meal and lo and behold........

...lo and behold what? What am I missing?

P. Breathnach

Minesajackdaniels wrote: »

...lo and behold what? What am I missing?

There ain't no Mint anymore. It was one of the first high-profile restaurants to fall victim to the recession. [People in Oz are clearly not paying full attention to the important things.]

The Sweeper

Oh I seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....

(Local knowledge unavailable to me )

abbey2000

I to would be wary of the voucher thing, you just never know what might happen. buy it on your credit card if you decide to do it.

How about a signed cook book from one of their favourite chefs? You can often get these from their websites, or email and they usually oblige. I have been successful when emailing and requesting a signed book. Went down very well with my partner to, big jamie fan.

lucylu

How about an aged bottle of Balsamic Vinegar min age 25 years

Or a Sheridans Cheese hamper, located Dublin Galway Waterford and some Farmer Markets.
http://www.sheridanscheesemongers.com/

OldGoat

Make a hamper. Go around all your favourite dellis and pick up bits and pieces and fill a basket. It's a huge amount of fun picking out stuff too. Put in everything that you always look at and go "Ooooh that would be nice" but you never actually buy it.

Minder

Weekend City Break to Barcelona and a trip to La Boqueria Food Market.... probably the best food market in the world.

greeneyedspirit

I agree with the hamper idea, always good. If they like Italian food, try Olio e Farina. There's shops in Galway, Limerick, Drogheda, afaik - or you can order stuff online http://www.olioefarina.com/

the beer revolu

I'd be wary of the hamper idea.
What might seem wonderful to you may not be their idea of culinary perfection.
I'd hate to get a hamper that somebody spent good money of full of pickles, chutneys, sauces and spices that I'd never use!

tSubh Dearg

Minder wrote: »

....and isn't there an old superstition about giving blades as gifts?

Yes, it is bad luck to give a knife as a present which is why you would give the recipient a penny and they would give you the penny to "buy" the knife from you.