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Father’s Day Foodie Gifts

Father’s Day is coming up in less than two weeks. If you have put off buying your dad a gift until the last minute, don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of delicious gifts from across Canada that are way better than the default sock gift.

No more looking around aimlessly in sporting goods stores or having to differentiate between fishing lures. Just sit back, access some wifi, pop a cold one, and let technology be your best friend.

Are you ready to discover what made our list? Read on armchair warriors…

Jerky In A Box – Jerky Inspired Gift Boxes

When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, it’s best to keep it simple and remember what dads truly appreciate. Whether on the golf course, a road trip, or mid-day snack, dehydrated beef is always a good choice! Not just any jerky will do. Your dad deserves the best, so get him premium handmade 100% Canadian beef jerky.

Straight out of Drake, Saskatchewan, Jerky in a Box has been satisfying jerky connoisseurs across the country with their small-batch 100% Canadian beef jerky and premium gift box services since 1949.

Jerky In a Box offers six different themed gift boxes, each containing a selection of 14 different flavoured jerkies. The best part is that gift boxes can be delivered anywhere in Canada. Don’t wait too long to place your Father’s Day orders; between now and June 19th, each order will come with a FREE pack of their Original Jerky Sticks!

With a dedication to expert technique and high-quality ingredients, this company’s premium protein products are the ideal gift for your dad this Father’s Day! 

No. 7 Hot Sauce – Flavour for Favouritism

Forget the lawn gear and tackle box this Father’s Day and get dad something to really spice up his life…No. 7 Hot Sauce!

These vegan, dairy-free, peanut-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, sodium-free, and keto-friendly sauces are made from natural ingredients and are the ideal gift for your condiment-obsessed dad this Father’s Day. No. 7 Hot Sauce has 7 signature sauces with a variety of flavour profiles ranging from smokey to sweet, to satisfy every sauce lover. If you’re like us and can’t decide on just one, get the Fiesta Box, which includes No. 7’s most popular sauces, including jalapeno, chipotle, original habanero, cayenne, peach habanero, and habanero ghost. At only $48 a box, this gift is sure to help you secure the coveted title of favourite child.

Delivery is available across Canada.

First Line Angus – Fresh Cuts of Canadian Beef

Family-run farm First Line Angus is here to provide just the gift your dad has been craving for this Father’s Day … fresh cuts of Canadian beef! Offering everything from steaks and roasts to hamburger patties, First Line Angus provides plenty of options to satisfy, no matter your dad’s carnivorous tendencies. Best of all, animal care is of the utmost importance to this farm, which shows in the exceptional marbling and precision cuts of these high-quality beef products, contributing to a flavourful experience unlike any other!

But, for the sake of parent preferential treatment, remember to stock up when purchasing their products. Trust us, your dad will thank you later!

DM @firstlineangus on Instagram to place all your Father’s Day orders and to speak with owners Will Stoneman and Kasey Whitwell directly.

Metal Mark Engraving Services – Custom Steak Branding Iron 

It’s time to start thinking outside the proverbial gift box and start to consider the more refined and customizable products out there to enthral your dad this Father’s Day! For the dads out there who appreciate a bit of extra flair in their life, we recommend you create a custom and personalized branding iron!

Metal Mark Engraving Services will help you create a bold and one-of-a-kind brander that is sure to be shown off at your father’s next dinner party. Your dad can use his new brander for food like burgers, buns, bread, and beef or even put it to work on wooden cutting boards, coasters and furniture.

Check out all of Metal Mark’s services here and have a chat with their specialists on how to bring your custom designs to life.

Canada Craft Club – Craft Beer Gift Subscription

The definition of a gift that keeps on giving: “A craft beer subscription for the beer-loving father in your life” – The Foodies Group

We’ve shown you the gift of snacks and the gift of sauces, but now you need something to wash it down with, right?

Subscription packages by experts like Canada Craft Club offer a perfect opportunity for fathers to try rare and unique beers from around the country, right from their homes. The Canada Craft Club’s difference is that their team comprises world-renowned beer experts, super tasters and brewers who personally select craft beers you won’t find in your neighbourhood shop—making for a truly refreshing and hoppy experience with every delivery!

Each subscription box contains a minimum selection of 6 vibrant Canadian craft beers, a beer tasting guide, exclusive member-only discounts, and sustainable packaging (a plus for all the eco-friendly fathers). It’s as simple as choosing how long your gift will keep giving!

In the words of the Canada Craft Club, “If beer is life, then you just gave someone life.” Shop their gift sets for Father’s Day here

Yorkville’s – Luxury Gift Sets

This is the gift for fathers who enjoy the finer things in life.

An excellent way to make any dad feel like a VIP in your life is an elegant gift basket on Father’s Day. Our front runner is the Bourbon & Cigars Liquor Gift Basket from Yorkville’s. This luxurious gift includes: a beautiful set of whiskey glasses with spherical ice moulds to keep drinks aromatic, two fragrant cigars, decadent and handcrafted dark, white and milk chocolate, a sturdy wooden crate that can be repurposed for decor or storage, and last, but certainly not least, a premium liquor that can be customized or upgraded from Yorkville’s extensive liquor collection.

Yorkville’s offers an array of packages for all budgets. With endless options to upgrade and customize your baskets, like adding beer, gourmet foods or cheeses, cutting boards or even balloons, this is one eloquent gift your dad will remember for years to come! Their same-day delivery options for the Toronto area & beyond also have all you last-minute GTA purchasers covered.

Check out Yorkville’s and its Bourbon & Cigars Liquor Gift Basket here.

From The Foodies Group to all the amazing fathers out there, Happy Father’s Day!