Christmas gifts for hosts are close to my heart, because hosting is one of the things I love most. I have been inviting friends into my home since I was a teenager, and having them all around my table still brings me pure joy. Dinner parties, aperos, regular board game nights: my door is always open.
What I care about most is how a guest feels. From the moment someone walks in, I want them to feel pampered and at ease, so I put real thought into the details: a generous grazing board, a few little treats, a good drink selection and a playlist that sets the mood. This guide gathers gifts for each of those details, from cocktail glasses and serving boards to table linens and a game for after dinner. For gift ideas for everyone else on your list, head to The Casa Ferrier Christmas Gift Guide.
Cocktail Gifts for Hosts
A good drink selection is part of every gathering I host, and these gifts make it easy to offer guests something special.
Libbey Signature Kentfield Coupe Cocktail Glasses
A coupe makes any drink feel like an occasion, whether it holds a cocktail, champagne or something alcohol-free. It's the kind of glass that makes a guest feel welcome from the first sip. Shop the coupe glasses
Bartesian Premium Cocktail and Margarita Machine
For the host who wants to offer a full cocktail menu without spending the evening behind the bar. It mixes drinks from capsules at the press of a button, so the host can stay with their guests. Shop the cocktail machine
Margarita Salt Rimmer Set
A small detail that gives homemade margaritas a polished finish. It pairs naturally with the cocktail machine for a complete home bar gift. Shop the salt rimmer
Charcuterie Board Gifts for Hosts
Grazing boards are a staple at my aperos, and these gifts make building one a pleasure.
SMIRLY Bamboo Charcuterie Board Set
The set comes with accessories, so everything needed to build and serve a board arrives in one gift. Bamboo gives it a warm, natural look on the table. Shop the charcuterie board
Famiware Serving Platters Set
A set of platters makes room for little treats alongside the main board. Matching pieces make a spread look considered rather than pieced together. Shop the serving platters
Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals
A charcuterie cookbook full of ideas for boards and small plates. Paired with the board set, it makes a lovely gift for a host who loves grazing-style entertaining. Shop the book
Dinner Party Gifts for the Table
The table is the first thing guests see when they sit down, so it sets the tone for the whole evening.
Villeroy & Boch NewMoon 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
A beautiful dinnerware set is a gift a host will use at every dinner party. Twelve matching pieces give them a foundation to build the table around. Shop the dinnerware
Solino Home 100% Linen Dinner Napkins
Linen napkins make a table feel finished, and they soften with every wash. They are a small luxury guests notice. Shop the linen napkins
Macrame Table Runner in Burgundy
A runner adds color and texture down the center of the table without crowding the place settings. Burgundy feels especially right for the holidays. Shop the table runner
NUPTIO Antique Brass Taper Candle Holders, Set of 3
Candlelight sets the mood for a dinner party like nothing else. Three antique brass holders look lovely grouped down the center of the table. Shop the candle holders
Red Taper Candles
Pair them with the brass holders for a complete gift. Red tapers pick up the burgundy runner and bring festive warmth to a holiday table. Shop the taper candles
Game Night Gifts for Hosts
Hosting for me goes beyond food, with regular board game nights and a playlist for every gathering. These two gifts cover the fun and the mood.
TableTopics Original Conversation Cards for Adults
Conversation cards get guests talking, whether it's a dinner party with new faces or a game night with old friends. They are easy to bring out after dinner or between games. Shop the conversation cards
Amazon Music
Every gathering I host has its own playlist. A music subscription gives a host endless options for setting the mood, from a relaxed apero to a lively game night. Shop Amazon Music
What to Buy a Host for Christmas: FAQ
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Choose something they will use every time guests come over, like cocktail glasses, a charcuterie board or linen napkins. Pieces that go straight onto the table are the ones a host reaches for most.
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Look at the details. A conversation card game, a cocktail machine or a cookbook for grazing boards adds something new to the way they already entertain.
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Yes. A cake stand turns a homemade bake into a centerpiece, and it's a piece bakers reach for every time they host.
I may never choose dessert over a cheese plate, but I still love the moment a homemade cake lands on a stand in the middle of the table. If there's a baker on your list, choose one piece from either half of this guide: something to bake with or something to serve on. Find more ideas in The Casa Ferrier Christmas Gift Guide.
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