27 Things From Goldbelly For Your Summertime Feasts

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A "Taste of L'Artusi" pasta kit if your idea of a feast is three different kinds of pasta. This kit can feed up to 12, but no judgement if you keep it all for yourself and have a month of solo Pasta Feasting (TM).
This package serves 12 people and includes three pasta kits (pasta, sauce, cheese, and parsley) for tagliatelle bolognese, rigatoni with mushroom ragu, and taglierini all'Amatriciana. Promising review: "I loved the great packaging as no sauce spilled over! Also, the directions were precise and appreciated the ingredients listed. It was fascinating to learn! But at the end, it was just delicious! L'artusi is a difficult reservation to get so it was satisfying to eat it in my very own kitchen." —Celine Y. Price: $179.95
A Chicago-style chili dog kit to honor our forefathers who I'm *pretty sure* had a hot dog cookout when they powdered their wigs and declared Chicago THE hot dog capital of America.
Promising reviews: "Best hotdogs ever — I've ordered them before and they came right on time. Best way to celebrate the Super Bowl or any Sunday for us." —Gail B."So delicious and just like the Chicago dog I got on a recent trip but we don't have the ingredients where I live in Utah! This was so yummy and will get again!!" —Monica S.Price: $99.95
An apple pie baked in a paper bag as classic as summer itself. Does it even *count* as a summer gathering if there's not an apple pie to munch on? Have this shipped to your door and enjoy ready-to-eat deliciousness in less than an hour.
Promising reviews: "The Elegant Farmer paper bag apple pie is outstanding in flavor and delivers a fun experience. It's a homey casual way to experience an apple pie because the temptation of family digging in with their forks cannot be controlled. Yum." —Annette R."This pie lives up to all that's touted about it. It's delicious and was enjoyed by everyone." —Sandra T. Price: $69.95
A 4-pound velvety Snow's BBQ Brisket that's rated #1 by Texas Monthly. (Look, as a Texan, I'm telling you that means this brisket is LEGIT.) The best part? No matter whether you're a grill master or not, this is a pop-in-the-oven main dish that will melt in the mouths of your friends and fam, no matter your skillset.
Psst. If you're hosting a BIG feast and want to make your life extra easy and delicious, Snow's BBQ also has a feast that serves 30. Yep. Y'all are welcome.Promising reviews: "It was hands down the best brisket I've eaten in my life." —Peter H."Absolutely incredible, I had company and they are still raving about the flavor." —Kathleen H.Price: $239.95+ (also available with a sauce and an additional T-shirt)
A 24-pack of macarons because is a feast *really* complete without *INHALES* chocolate, vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, espresso, pistachio, raspberry, and cassis-flavored sugary goodness to top it all off? I think not.
Promising reviews: "The macarons were excellent." —Tantika T."Excellent! A shot in the dark not knowing if the recipients even liked macarons and it turns out they love them. This might become a yearly purchase!" —ElainePrice: $89.95
A pack of famous Pike Place clam chowder and seafood bisque straight from Seattle and into your eager belly for the best Perfect Summer Day lunch around. (Don't forget to grab some oyster crackers to round out the most perfect Pike Place feast!)
Includes a quart of New England clam chowder and a quart of seafood bisque.Promising reviews: "Pike Place chowders are the BEST! And I know what I'm talking about, being a New England girl!" —June G."It was sooooooo good! Delivered on time. Both soups were FABULOUS!! Would totally order them again. I especially loved the clam chowder. Smelled and tasted amazing." —Sheryl B. Price: $99.95
A "Taste of New York" weekender box if your heart is in the Big Apple, even if Google Maps says you actually live somewhere else. Don't let something as basic as geography get you down: Have the city's best foodie delights come to you...and any friends worthy of this real New Yorker feast.
Includes one John's of Bleecker Street cheese pizza, one Eli Zabar's pastrami sandwich kit (sliced pastrami, six slices of rye bread, six packets of Gulden's spicy brown mustard), a 6-inch Junior's original cheesecake, six Zucker's bagels, and six William Greenberg Desserts' black and white cookies.Promising reviews: "The way the order was packed was incredible. Great job. The food was unbelievable." —Mom G. "Sent as a gift! NYC memories…" —Dominick V. Price: $229.95
A 12-pack of New Orleans creamy assorted pralines only for the sweetest of summer gatherings that deserve a level up in the form of pecans, butter, vanilla, and heavy cream. If you're over the grocery store sugar cookies at your group activities, sweeten the deal by bringing these nom-noms instead.
Promising review: "This service is awesome. So effortless to order with minimum redundancy. I love the e-mail option. My recipients LOVED their gifts. I can't wait to do more. I even ordered for myself. Very simple site and easy to navigate and the shop-by video makes it so accessible." —Mary F.Price: $44.95
Some creole jambalaya filled with smoked sausage, onions, diced tomatoes, and the kinds of spices that will have your (highly honored) feast guests counting down the days until the next get-together.
The jambalaya serves 6–8 people!Promising review: "This was a gift for a 'hard to buy for' recipient who called me raving about how much he enjoyed the order from DookyChase. This is not my first time with Goldbelly or DookyChase and will certainly not be my last." —Matthew B.Price: $99.95
Some mouth-watering shrimp dumplings straight from New York's first and oldest dim sum restaurant, Nom Wah, which has been around since the Roaring '20s. And you are SURE to have a roaring time feasting your way through 1.5 whole pounds of shrimp deliciousness encased in delicate wrappers.
Promising review: "The visual of the dumplings really are world-class. So much so that it almost feels bonus that they actually taste amazing also. Well done, Nom Wah!" —Fran G.Price: $109.95 (available in packs of two, three, and four and with four sauce options)
A four-pack of Philly cheesesteak straight from the kitchen of the OG CREATORS OF THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK (yes, really), so you know you can't get any more authentic than that! Put that in your calendar invite and watch the "yes's" rack up to your Philly Feast.
Promising review: "A regular go-to for my whole family. I ordered a four-pack for my two sons-in-law and myself. Perfect delivery and so easy to prepare. Great taste and perfect quality. We'll do it again for sure!" —Mark D.Price: $119.95 for a pack of four (available in six varieties)
An around-the-world cheese basket because every potluck gathering is basically a shared girl dinner, and no girl dinner is complete without lots and lots of cheese. You'll be the star of board game night with this basket of cheese, jam, and crackers in tow!
The basket includes five cheeses from five different countries (each 3/4 of a pound), a box of crackers, and a jar of jam.Promising review: "This was a gift and the recipients were very pleased." —Waldo M.Price: $154.95
A Four & Twenty Blackbirds salty honey pie — rich honey custard with notes of vanilla and flaked with Maldon sea salt? Your people are simply ~not~ going to forget this gift of a dessert you bring to the function.
This pie serves up to 10, so it's perfect for a big get-together!Promising review: 'The taste of my pie was OUT OF THIS WORLD!' —J D.Price: $84.95
A vegan taco kit so the Taco Tuesday love can expand to whatever day you're meeting with pals! Plus, it comes straight from Dallas — a taco capital FOR CERTAIN — so you know you're bringing the crème de la crème to the party. (Er, crèama de la crèama.)
Includes 16 corn tortillas, your choice of two types of soy-based protein (each 1-pound), rice, red salsa, green salsa, beans, pico de gallo, and two limes.Promising review: 'OMG — so good!! Some of the best vegan/veg tacos I've had. The tortillas are incredibly fresh, and the accompaniments are all well-flavored.' —Aditi P.Price: $94.95 (available in eight vegan protein varieties)
A pack of Chicago deep-dish pizzas from the Windy City to your doorstep, no matter how far from Chicago you might actually be.
Promising review: 'I used to live close to one of the restaurants, and without being there, this certainly was the next best thing. The flavors and taste were great. Sometimes, pizza doesn't always taste the same when shipped. Not the case here. It was delicious.' —Jeff M.Price: $83.99 for two (available in 17 varieties)
Or a four-pack of New York-style pizzas if thin crust pizza is more your ~style~. No matter your preference, everyone is gonna be SO PSYCHED to get together around some ooey-gooey delicious 'za.
Promising reviews: "Great pizza! Fantastic crust, sauce, and stringy cheese." —Steve H."The pizza was delicious!! Will order it again." —Laurie W.Price: $129.95+ (available in Margherita and pepperoni)
A Stan's Donuts gift pack that dollars to donuts will make the people in your life bust into spontaneous feet-kicking glee. If they donut know how great a friend you are, they will when you bring these to the table.
The donut flavors include cinnamon sugar, vanilla sprinkled, lemon pistachio, coconut cake, glazed old-fashioned, and apple fritter. Three of them are traditional cake donuts; two are blooming cake donuts made with buttermilk and sour cream; and then, of course, there's the fritter, which is…well, a fritter, and therefore yeasted. Promising review: 'LOVED the sour cream donut the best, although they all were delicious. It was nice to also have the mug, coffee, and the cold drink cup/straw. Thank you!!' —Joye N.Price: $79.95 (also available with add-on accessories for an additional cost)
And a three-pack of whole bean coffee to give you and your gang some small-batch and delicious pep in your steps. With this and the donuts, you're about to become the IT place for brunch treats.
Promising review: 'Red Truck Bakery is fabulous, and we would not have access to their wares if not for you! Delivered on time and with outstanding care.' —Sara C.Price: $64 (available in three varieties)
A Blue Ribbon sushi night kit for the friend group who is basically 50% wasabi at this point. Instead of going out, stay in and have equally delicious sushi from the comfort of your own living room. Is it just me, or does sushi just slap extra hard in the summer? YUM.
The kit includes six types of fish, crispy rice, cooked rice, nori sheets, and a whole bunch of sauces and garnishes, plus a bamboo sushi mat — no need to spring for extra supplies! The whole thing feeds 2–3 people, just FYI.Promising review: 'Blue Ribbon ALWAYS delivers top quality fish, sliced and prepped to enjoy immediately. It is all packaged in beautiful and organized packaging.' —Cathy B.Price: $199.95 (also available with add-ons for an additional cost)
A Maine lobster roll kit so y'all can feast on authentic "lobsta" (a quintessential summer treat) even if the closest ocean is a plane ride away.
Promising reviews: "This was easily the best lobster roll I've had in many years. I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the lobster was, and there were so many pieces of lobster tails along with claw meat. It was absolutely delicious! I'm going to tell everyone how good this is!" —Sharonda A. "It was fun to get a little something fun delivered to our door for our daughter's birthday. We live in the mountains of Virginia, and not a lot of lobsters are available. :)" —Katie L. Price: $159.95 (also available with add-ons for an additional cost)
A rib eye and filet mignon prime steak gift box the Ron Swanson in you is going to love because this box is basically a two-fer: You get to cook a steak *and* eat it. Show off your excellent gas, grill, or broiling skills to your friends and get a feast in the end? Win-win all around.
Each box serves 4–6 people and includes two prime ribeyes (14 ounces each), two prime filet mignons (8 ounces each), signature steak seasoning, herbed steak finishing butter, a thermometer, and a cooking guide in a beautiful black gift box.Promising review: "The box arrived on time and neatly packaged. The steaks were...phenomenal. I will order again." —Jennifer N.Price: $299.95
A Maine blueberry pie with locally sourced Maine ingredients to give you the truest taste of the Northeast, no matter which part of the country you call home. Serve with some scoops of vanilla ice cream to really up the summery goodness!
Promising reviews: "My 94-year-old dad's favorite. Maine blueberry pie! He looks forward to its arrival. This is the third time I have ordered it from this bakery! We lived in Maine growing up…a little taste of home." —Paul K."Pie crust was like my great-grandmother's, grandmother's, and mom's! Blueberries were fresh. Excellent product!!" —Gail C. Price: $79.95
A Brooklyn Blackout Cake for a group watch of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory because this thing is basically a chocolate factory in cake-and-buttercream-icing form. You'll be happier than an Oompa Loompa watching kids make poor decisions when it arrives.
This cake serves 12–15 people. A feast, indeed!Promising review: "This cake was incredible. We knew it would be good, but it was even better than we could've imagined! Absolutely delicious." —Billy B.Price: $99.95
A burrito dinner box that's like a hug, but with food! Wrap your guests up in chewy, soft tortillas and the most scrumptious of fillings and watch them start ~subtly~ asking when you can schedule the next summer gathering.
Each box serves four people and includes four beef birria burritos, four frijoles y queso (bean and cheese) burritos, and one container of salsa.Promising review: "These are the best burritos ever!! Sauce and meat on the birria are amazing, and the frijoles y queso are the best beans, and so cheesy. And tortillas are awesome. Very happy with these, it's my second time buying." —Shelly C.Price: $89.95
Nancy Silverton's favorite gelato gift box for really putting yourself in prime "host with the most" territory. With desserts that taste as wonderful as they look, everyone will be talking about these on the way home. Is there anything better than a treat that tastes great *and* cools you off? Probs not.
Promising review: "This was a home run! I ordered this for two different family members and they LOVED it!" —Jeanette M.Price: $99.95
A choose-your-own tamales adventure in which you get to pick your four fave flavors to have shipped straight to your door. With beef, black bean, chicken, verde chicken, fiesta, smoked pork, and hatch and cheese on the docket, MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR IN YOUR CHOOSING.
Or just order four dozen so you can try all seven flavors. FEAST, FEAST, FEAST!Promising review: "In my opinion the best tamales! I ordered brisket tamales, and they were soooo good I decided to try their other tamales. Winner winner, chicken dinner!" —Tierra D. Price: $129.95 for two dozen
And finally, a banana pudding cake so you can *cue the Hannah Montana theme* 🎶get the best of both worlds🎶 and have your cake and eat your banana pudding, too.
Maybe it's the southern in me, but is it even summer if you don't eat a GOOD banana pudding something or other?Promising reviews: "The banana pudding cake reminded me of my brother, since this was his favorite dessert. It was a hit at a retirement party for a colleague and not a crumb was left (of either cakes from this bakery). Super moist and the flavors were delightful! Thank you so much!" —Jauna B."I sent this cake to my dad, he LOVED it for his birthday cake, said it was the best cake he has ever had." —Gary H.Price: $80