Best Thanksgiving gifts to buy 2023 – hampers, homewares and more

The ideal gift to take to a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast, these pretty cupcakes are inspired by the flavours of autumn. There’s a seasonal spiced pumpkin cupcake topped with candied pecans, a fruity plum and mascarpone cake or a decadent millionaire cupcake for sweet tooths – with caramel sponge, chocolate icing, shortbread crumbs and chocolate drizzle.

Available from:
Lola’s Cupcakes (£21.30 for 6)

Bean & Bemble Thanksgiving tea towel

This cheery tea towel will add a pop of colour to kitchen celebrations – covered with bold Thanksgiving motifs from turkey and pumpkins to seasonal cocktails, it’s sure to inspire some Thanksgiving cooking.

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Available from:
Not on the High Street (£15)

Biscuiteers Thanksgiving biscuit tin

This tin of Thanksgiving-themed biscuits is the perfect hostess gift. Crack open after dinner and share the gingerbread biscuits in a variety of intricately decorated designs, from pumpkin pie and turkey to colourful autumn leaves.

Available from:
Biscuiteers (£38)

ProCook porcelain pie dish

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving menu staple, and a sturdy pie dish is key to making a good one. This porcelain option from ProCook is a great affordable option under £20 and is a generous 5cm deep, making a hearty pie. It also comes with a pie bird to let steam out when making covered pies. Check out our full review of the best pie dishes for more choices.

Available from:
ProCook (£17)

Fortnum & Mason The Thank You Hamper

For a thoroughly British spin on a Thanksgiving gift, this ‘Thank You’ hamper is packed with treats to show your appreciation to a loved one. Three pretty tins of biscuits leave the lucky recipient spoilt for choice on where to start – choose from pistachio and clotted cream, lemon curd or salted caramel biscuits. Strawberry jam, tea bags and decadent champagne chocolate truffles complete the special wicker hamper.

Available from:
Fortnum & Mason (£85)

Cartwright & Butler pumpkin-spiced shortbread

It’s not just lattes that get the pumpkin treatment at this time of year. Buttery shortbread is infused with sweet pumpkin and cinnamon for these spiced shortbread biscuits – a great wallet-friendly gift or addition to a Thanksgiving hamper.

Available from:
Cartwright & Butler (£5.50)

Anthropologie floral pumpkin mug

This statement mug will ensure the lucky recipient is always hot chocolate– (or pumpkin spice latte-…) ready. Its delicate design is hand-painted, but dishwasher safe.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£14)

Imp & Maker s’mores and fudge fondue gift set

A Thanksgiving gift kids will love and a whole family can share, this American-inspired s’mores and fudge fondue gift set has plenty of sweet treats to enjoy. There’s marshmallows, a toasting fork, chocolate buttons and shortbread to build your own s’mores over a celebratory Thanksgiving weekend, plus hot chocolate for cosy evenings in, fudge and silky toffee sauce.

Available from:
IMP & MAKER (£58)

Kindred Fires Thanksgiving candle

With a pretty autumn foliage-inspired label, this candle makes a great personalised gift. Take your pick of scents (go for ‘spiced orchard’ or ‘festive spice’ for maximum seasonality) and then add a personalised message to the front.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£18)

Talking Tables forest saucer crackers

Who says crackers have to be just for Christmas? Decorate a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving tablescape with these sweet mini crackers. The plastic-free crackers each contain a joke and conversation starter to get the chat flowing round the table.

Available from:
John Lewis (£5)

Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky straight bourbon

Looking for an all-American tipple to enjoy on Thanksgiving? This wallet-friendly bourbon whisky has buttery chocolate, gingerbread, tobacco leaf and toffee flavours and makes a brilliant old-fashioned cocktail. Check out our full best bourbon review for more of our favourite bottle picks.

Available from:
Amazon (£25)

Anthropologie Dabinette stemless wine glasses

For the prettiest of Thanksgiving tables, gift these delicately etched stemless wine glasses. The colourful botanical pattern is made for an elegant Thanksgiving dinner party.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£48)

Lakeland electric popcorn maker with bowl

A fun gift to enjoy on Thanksgiving itself but also cosy movie nights all winter long beyond the big day itself. This Lakeland machine earned a five-star rating in our recent best popcorn makers test: it’s easy to assemble and use, comes with a one-year guarantee and can produce a batch of fresh popcorn in just 90 seconds.

Available from:
Lakeland (£39.99)
Amazon (£39.99)

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