Top 10 Father's Day Food Subscriptions

Father’s Day can be a stressful time of the year. Notoriously difficult to shop for, it’s nerve-wracking determining just how to thank someone who has quietly put himself on the line for you so often. In the midst of my annual Father’s Day gift brainstorming session slash anxiety attack, I was graciously reminded of the simple notion that a man’s heart can be won through his stomach.

Put this tried-and-true adage to good use this Father’s Day by delighting Dad with a completely unique, and completely culinary present. My ten favorite foodie subscription services, perfect for pops everywhere, are listed below.

Taste Guru
https://www.tasteguru.com/

For gluten-free dads who want to get their snack on too! Whether you choose a monthly membership at first or commit to a yearly plan, you will be delighted with a foodie box filled to the brim with a variety of gluten-free picks. Ranging from full-size snacks, to samples, to complete recipes, and even a surprise or two, you won’t be disappointed with your Taste Guru experience.

Mantry
http://mantry.com/

For the manly man with a fierce enthusiasm for food, enter Mantry. A rustic wooden crate boasting a collection of artisanal goods from across America awaits your father every month. Recent themes include Campfire Cookout, featuring Vermont Smoke & Cure Summer Sausage, and Bacon Nation (yep, the box included the salty good stuff).

Try the World
http://www.trytheworld.com/

If your old man has a penchant for travel, Try the World will satisfy his international curiosity through his stomach! The gourmet service presents a different country bi-monthly, introducing a series of treasured goods of the region accompanied by a culture guide, filling your dad in on the basics of the area and the local cuisine. Currently, they are highlighting the flavor of Argentina, with a box curated by chef Adolfo Suaya.

Candy Club
http://www.candyclub.com/

Pop with a sweet tooth? A subscription to Candy Club will secure your status as favorite child, once and for all. His monthly sugar rush will be a smorgasbord of high-quality, premium sweets from around the globe, discovered by the dedicated team at Candy Club. Feast your eyes on their sweets roster, a look at the eye-catching goodies that make up their boxes.
Taste Trunk
http://www.tastetrunk.com/

Dads and BBQ-ing are synonymous in my mind. Memories of my father grilling burgers on summer nights or marinating steaks in my favorite soy sauce and mustard seed blend are dear to me. Thank your dad for his grilling prowess with a Taste Trunk BBQ three-month package. An array of small-batch BBQ accoutrements, from oils and spices to rubs and sauces, is home-delivered every month for three months, along with recipe cards and recommendations that’s sure to up your dad’s grilling game this summer.

Mouth.com
http://www.mouth.com/collections/gifts#fathers-day

Mouth.com is an awesome destination for unique gifts for the foodies in your life. For Father’s Day, the indie food website has crafted a number of culinary collections just for dad. My dad would go nuts for the Grin and Beer It box; a compilation of snacks, such as nuts, and pickles, flavored by – you guessed it – beer! Another father-friendly choice is the Dad’s Gotta Eat offering, which includes tasty treats such as filet mignon beef jerky and maple thyme pecans.

Carnivore Club
https://www.carnivoreclub.co/

My dad fiercely identifies with his carnivorous inclinations, and I know he’s not the only father who does. Carnivore Club caters to the old man’s yearnings for a mouth-watering piece of meat. A Classic gift subscription gives dad 4-6 cuts of meat, each month spotlighting products from a different artisan across the country. Trust me, charcuterie will be your old man’s new way of life after his Carnivore Club delivery.

Shaken Cocktails
https://www.shakencocktails.com/

For the Mad Men-obsessed father, fulfill his secret longing to be Don Draper with a Shaken subscription, a deluxe do-it-yourself cocktail delivery service. World-renowned spirits, and gourmet ingredients, like bitters and other flavorings, grace each box – enough to make five classic cocktails. Your dad will love the excuse to indulge lavishly.

Turntable Kitchen
http://www.turntablekitchen.com/index.php

Food- and music-obsessed? Turntable Kitchen is all about the marriage of taste and tunes. In each box can be found the ingredients for a Turntable Kitchen dinner: a 7” vinyl (and a digital mixtape), seasonal recipes, and premium foodie goods. Incorporate the culinary choices as you create your own versions of the recipes, all while discovering up-and-coming artists and soon-to-be favorites. Turntable Kitchen subscribers were recently spinning Los Angeles duo, Monogem, as they cooked.

MunchPak
https://munchpak.com/

For the snack-inclined dad, treat him with a MunchPak box! Conveniently offered in a variety of sizes, ranging from Mini (carrying 5-6 goodies) to Family (holding a whopping 20+ treats), this service has an undeniable obsession for snacks! Combing the globe for their picks, a glance at MunchPak’s list of products reveals English, Spanish, and even Japanese confections.