Back-to-school season is more than just new schedules and fresh notebooks—it’s a time to show appreciation, offer encouragement, and start the year on a positive note. A thoughtfully chosen gourmet gift basket is a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate new beginnings, support hard work, and spread a little joy as everyone settles into the school routine.
With summer winding down and autumn approaching, it's time to think about back to school again! Whether you're a parent looking to surprise your child's teacher, a PTA group welcoming a new principal, or a new empty nester looking to make dorm life more enjoyable for your college student, a gourmet gift basket or gift box can be a thoughtful choice.
Why Choose Gourmet Gift Baskets for Back to School?
GiftTree offers a wide selection of gift baskets and gift boxes to suit so many tastes and occasions! You can send an all-sweets gift, a savory gift, or a delightful combination of both sweet and savory gourmet snacks. Some of our offerings even include fresh fruit for a healthy choice!
In addition to the versatility of a gift basket, we make it easy for you to send! With a few clicks, you can have a tasty and thoughtful gift on the way in no time! And we'll deliver your gift right to their door step. Or dorm step as the case may be. [Pro Tip: if you're sending a gift to a college dorm, make sure you have the right address for packages at is sometimes different from your student's street address!]
For a truly unique touch, add a personalized ribbon. With up to 45 characters of text available, you can create a special gift and keepsake. Whether you're sending study snacks to a college freshman or a TIA basket to the faculty lounge, a custom ribbon lets your recipient know you're thinking of them with good thoughts!
Top Gourmet Gift Basket Ideas for Back to School
Looking for some of our top suggestions for a Back to School gift?
For a teacher appreciation basket, look for one of our gift baskets that includes something relaxing. We have beautiful baskets that include herbal tea and bakery cookies as well as spa gifts that offer a generous assortment of luxury spa treatments. (For that matter, your upperclassman might also really appreciate a basket of soothing spa products to thrive through those high-level courses!)
For a gift to send to the faculty lounge, consider any of the gifts from our collection of Gourmet Gift Baskets. They're perfect for sharing and a nice surprise for the teachers who've been so busy preparing for first-day-of-school activities.
To help your college student adjust to dorm life, a hearty offering from the Epicurean Cheese and Charcuterie collection may be just the ticket! With mouth-watering cheeses and meats, crisp crackers, and a few confections, these gifts often create spontaneous get-togethers. It's the perfect way to make friends with a few suite mates or the whole hall.
Start the Year Off with a Gourmet Surprise
Gourmet gift baskets are a wonderful way to mark the back-to-school season. They offer a unique combination of practicality, thoughtfulness, and deliciousness that can make anyone's return to school - students and faculty - enjoyable. Whether you're gifting a college student or a teacher, a well-curated gourmet gift basket from GiftTree is sure to be a welcome sight!
