The cool foodie buys you should take to a dinner party
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We’ve been thinking about all the hosting, socialising, and celebrating we’ll be doing as the days and nights start to warm up.
We love a good dinner party; whether it’s hosting or attending, what better way to spend an evening with friends, eating good food, and sipping on delicious drinks.
When attending a soirée, it’s often a good idea to take a little something with you as a thank-you to the host. So, we’ve had a look for some of the coolest foodie buys out there that deserve a place on any hosting table – and will make you the best guest there.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.
Fancy Hanks Chicken Salt Mayonnaise
Fancy Hanks Chicken Salt Mayonnaise Fancy Hanks
Fancy Hanks is popular for its all-natural, preservative-free condiments, sauces, and more, which are all made using Australian ingredients. Bringing a jar of the brand’s Chicken Salt Mayonnaise is a sure way to elevate any dish, particularly as we enter BBQ season.
Yia Yia And Friends Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon
Yia Yia And Friends Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lemon Yia Yia And Friends
Gourmet olive oils are particularly popular right now as they offer simplistic luxury to any kitchen. A bottle like this also acts as a stylish, long-lasting alternative to a bottle of wine.
Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate
Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Tony's Chocolonely
Needless to say, everyone craves a sweet treat at the end of any dinner party. The brand prides itself on being ethically sourced as well as offering a rich, high-quality Belgian chocolate that can be cracked open and shared in the middle of a dining table.
Curatif Tommy’s Margarita Cocktail
Curatif Tommy’s Margarita Cocktail Curatif
Bring a bartender-quality cocktail to a dinner party with the Curatif Tommy’s Margarita Cocktail pack. It’s made with premium 100 per cent agave Tequila Tromba, real lime juice, and organic agave syrup, so all you need to do is pour it over ice and enjoy its effortless sophistication.
Snacka Changi Chips Salted
Snacka Changi Chips Salted Snacka Changi
A fancy packet of chips is an easy and safe bet if you want to bring something a little special to a dinner party. They are thick, crunchy, and come in various flavours from Salted to Killer Prawn Cocktail to Fried Chicken. Plus, the packaging is pretty cool, too.
Nuffin Capsicum & Onion Dip
Nuffin Capsicum & Onion Dip Nuffin
One of our favourite dip brands, Nuffin, has released a new range of delicious flavours, including Beetroot, French Onion, Chipotle Mex Hummus, and Roasted Capsicum and Onion. Bring a pot of this with you to your next dinner party; those chippies need a companion, after all.
The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz
The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz The Black Chook
If the concept of a sparkling red wine sounds bizarre to you, we’re here to convince you otherwise. It’s surprising, gets dinner party guests talking, and is also delicious when slightly chilled. This budget-friendly option also offers a touch of luxury without any pretension.
Bippi Italian Style Mild Chilli
Bippi Italian Style Mild Chilli Bippi
Using fresh Australian-grown chillies blended with extra virgin olive oil, this Calabrian-inspired condiment is delicious when spooned over pizza, stirred into pasta, or simply used as a touch of Mediterranean heat for any dish.
Zoncello Limoncello Spritz
Zoncello Limoncello Spritz Zoncello
Kick off the evening with an Italian-inspired aperitivo from the Yarra Valley. It’s a light, easy way to get refreshments underway for dinner party guests thanks to its taste of Prosecco mixed with lemon sorbet.
Olsson’s Sea Salt Flakes Stoneware Jar
Olsson’s Sea Salt Flakes Stoneware Jar Olsson’s
Everyone loves boujie sea salt. This one in particular is harvested from the waters of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula and is made for sprinkling over any meal to elevate it. Plus, the reusable jar can be used as a decorative piece, refilled and used time and time again.
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