10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas from Reid's Fine Foods

 

Life happens, and somewhere amid all your holiday decorating, picture taking, and card stamping, you've forgotten to pick up a gift for that someone special.

No worries! Reid's gourmet marketplace not only has the best gift baskets in South Carolina, we also stock a range of goodies perfect for surprisingly everyone from your intrepid delivery person to that client who deserves an extra dose of gratitude for all the referrals they sent your way this year.

Check out this list of last-minute gift ideas that you can pick up or order from your favorite gourmet deli and market.

1. Holiday Morning Gift Basket

One of the challenges with last-minute gift giving is wondering whether the recipient will already have the items you choose to wrap up. That's what makes this Holiday Morning Gift Basket from Reid's such a smart play.

While most experienced entertainers have planned their evening meals or even late-lunch and snack options well ahead of time, breakfast is another matter altogether. Your host or hostess is going to be tired. They're going to be hungry. And they're going to be thrilled that morning sustenance is as easy as reaching into the basket and plucking out some chocolate babka, Reid's Blend Ground Coffee, and maybe a Tru South Blueberry Roll or two.

2. A Custom At-Home Movie Night

Sometimes the best thing you can give someone during the busy holiday season is a moment to rest. Pair the Queen City Snack Gift Box with a trial subscription to a streaming service or a popular DVD and you've just delivered not only a present but an entire experience.

This snack-a-palooza includes both sweet and savory treats, such as Reid's Cheese Straws (a local classic), Chapel Hill Toffee, and NC State Popcorn Mix.

3. Wine, Wine, Wine!

American novelist Ernest Hemingway once said, "Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing." Whew! That's quite an endorsement.

All we know is that if you're certain your lucky recipient likes to indulge in the occasional tipple or two, wine makes a functional and sophisticated gift that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for a special occasion in the future. Reid's wine selection includes light and fruit whites, complex reds, and even some bubblies suitable for celebrations big and small.

4. Prepared Meals

While a beef lasagna might not be the first thing you think of when you're brainstorming what to put in that sadly empty holiday gift bag, prepared meals can be a very satisfying surprise, especially if the person you're giving it to is "culinarily challenged."

If you know someone who may be facing health struggles, is working through the holidays, or simply loves to eat but not so much to cook, options from Reid's prepared meals category such as Mini Chicken Tetrazzini, Chicken Pot Pie, or a 3-pack of Butternut Squash soup can show you care while simultaneously nourishing your friend or family member's body and spirit.

5. Reid's Classic Snacks

Reid's Cheese Straws, Reid's Chocolate-Covered Pecans, Reid's Five O'clock Crunch -- these iconic snacks are known for being in high demand and for disappearing remarkably quickly once you pop their top.

Grab a handful of these treats and keep them in your pantry or gifting closet with a bow already attached. Then, when your neighbor stops by unexpectedly with a holiday surprise or you find yourself running to a last-minute event without a gift in hand, you can grab your pre-decorated treat and hand it over like you'd planned it that way all along.

6. Dinner and Conversation

This year, turn yourself into the last-minute gift that makes your special someone's holiday one of the best yet. Instead of braving Black Friday sales or buying some questionable gadget at the local mega mart, pick up a prepared meal from Reid's, add a cake or pie for dessert, and block of several hours (or the whole day!) to reconnect with a treasured friend or elderly family member. You'll create new memories, share old ones, and enjoy some delicious eats in the process.

7. Corporate Gift Baskets

You've been so busy succeeding that you forgot to order surprises for the people who helped get you to the next level. It's okay, because Reid's stocks the tastiest gift baskets in Charlotte -- heck, the tastiest gift baskets in North Carolina! -- so you can swoop in and buy a variety of baskets like our Snowflake Holiday Gift Box or branded Reid's Gift Box and take care of your entire client list in one afternoon.

8. Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner Out

Put this last-minute gift idea in the experience column, just like the prepared-dinner-in idea listed above. This time, though, you're treating the recipient to a meal out. Did you know Reid's offers breakfast, lunch, bunch, dinner, and a wide range of beverages at their Greenville, South Park, Myers Park, Trade St., and Levine locations?

Check out our website for details on menu options and operating hours and to explore special events like multi-course holiday feasts.

9. Last-Minute Gifts with Dual Purposes

Just because it's the holidays doesn't mean life stops. For that special someone who just had a baby or might be under the weather, Reid's status as the purveyor of the best gift baskets in town means you can pick up a baby gift basket or NC Welcome Gift Basket for someone who just relocated to the Tar Heel State.

10. A Reid's Gift Card

Can't decide what to get? Eliminate the guesswork with a Reid's Gift Card that puts the power in the hands of the recipient. Gift cards are available in three dominations: $50, $100, $200. Your loved ones or co-workers can use them at our gourmet deli, to pick up gourmet gift baskets, or to stock the fridge or freezer with prepared meals for when it's too chilly to leave the house.

Pro tip: If you're looking for last-minute corporate gifts or considering sending gift cards out to clients or VIP customers, contact Reid's customer service and they can help you with large and/or corporate orders.

Buying last minute doesn't have to mean settling. Come to Reid's and our entertaining experts will help you select a gift that's perfect for you and the person you're looking to surprise.