If you are thinking about giving a nice and memorable gift to someone you love or planning to present something exotic  as you have an event coming up, , try gourmet baskets, which are the new favourites! They are also available in different options letting you choose the one that best matches the event or the occasion you want to gift. The best part about these gourmet baskets is that you can buy the pre-packaged options available in the market. Else, you can prepare the one yourself too. It gives you the leverage to fit in everything you want to gift, making it more lovable for the receiver.

A brief overview on gourmet baskets 

A gift basket is usually delivered to the recipient at their home. You can also take it along with you and give it to someone in person. There are a variety of baskets and usually they have an assorted arrangement of a wide array of things that you would like to present. The different options available in the market are:

• A basket containing fruits 
• Dry fruit assortment 
• Travel gift basket
• Food basket 
• Fruit basket and more 

These baskets are usually sent on special occasions like marriage, holidays, corporate gifting solutions, and sometimes even as a condolence gift.

So, if you have a special event coming up, you can certainly plan to gift a gourmet gift basket. Here are the steps that you can follow to create a perfect gourmet basket:

Plan ahead: The first thing is to plan in advance to make it the way you want. You can decide the theme of the gourmet gift basket. For example, if you plan to give a wine and cheese gift basket, you can start shopping in advance. If you get a clearance sale in the nearby store, you can get your hands on some exclusive stuff at a good price. You can also start making a list of things you would want to add to the wine and cheese gourmet gift basket.

• Charms
• Aerators
• A cheese platter
• Different types of cheese
• Crackers
• Some fruits to go with it 

If you find it difficult to create the one yourself, you can place an order for a pre-packed gift basket or get it custom-made. 

Create it yourself: Many people are now willing to create the gift basket themselves. This creates a more personalized look. In fact, you don't have to splurge money to buy baskets from the market. This is pretty simple; if you have a cardboard box or toolbox, you can paint or wrap it to give it a vibrant look. Building a strong base is significant though. Additionally, you can decorate the basket with bubble wrap, tissue paper, crumpled newspaper or basket filler. 

Select a variety of things in different sizes: You can start creating the basket by filling in all the stuff. Make sure that you buy gifts in different sizes; for example, you can add miniature figurines, a personalized note, a picture, and other items to make your gift basket more attractive. If you add a glass jar to the basket, never keep it empty. Instead, you can add some goodies or chocolates to it to make it look more vibrant and colourful.

Wrapping it up

The idea of sending a gift basket is to present your loved one with bounties of love wrapped up in the basket. Gift basket makes an ideal gift for all sorts of occasions, and with these basic tips, you will easily be able to create a beautiful looking gourmet basket.