The BER months are here — a.k.a. the season of exchange gifts, monito-monita, office parties, school parties, family parties… at this point, parang every week may Christmas event. 😅
And since lahat tayo tipid mode pero thoughtful pa rin, food gifts are always the safest, most practical, and most appreciated choice. Best part? You don’t have to spend more than ₱300 to give something delicious, cute, and sulit.
This 2025, food gifts are predicted to trend higher in search (as in spikes every October–December), which is perfect for your Christmas shopping — and for us moms na gusto ng stress-free gifting.
Here’s your Best Food Gifts Under ₱300 list for 2025 — updated, budget-friendly, and perfect for coworkers, ninongs/ninangs, teachers, neighbors, classmates, at siyempre… extra gifts kasi lagi may unexpected visitors!
1. Gourmet Coffee Drip Bags (₱150–₱250)
Coffee gifts never fail — NEVER.
A small pack of 5–10 premium drip bags feels “luxurious” without the luho price.
Why people love it:
✔ Perfect for coffee lovers
✔ Mukhang sosyal basta nice packaging
✔ Useful for everyone — office workers, teachers, moms
✔ Easy to wrap!
Add-on idea:
Bundle with 1–2 cookies para mas “complete gift set.”
2. Homemade Cookies / Cookie Tubs (₱120–₱300)
Every Christmas, cookies are the first to disappear sa gift tables.
Soft and chewy? Sold.
Chocolate chunk? Sold.
Oatmeal raisin? Bento moms will love you.
Tip: Local homebakers offer Christmas boxes — super cute and affordable.
Packaging idea:
Use kraft boxes + red ribbon for a Pinterest vibe.
3. Hot Chocolate Bombs or Tablea Packs (₱99–₱250)
2025 will be a hot-chocolate Christmas again — thanks to TikTok, café trends, and cold holiday nights.
Why it’s PERFECT:
✔ Instagrammable
✔ Kids love them
✔ Teachers love them
✔ Moms love them
✔ EVERYBODY loves them 😂
Go for tablea packs if you want a proudly Filipino option.
4. Flavored Nuts (₱150–₱280)
Honey-roasted, garlic, spicy, smoky BBQ, truffle…
Perfect pang-noche-buena, pang-movie night, pang-“sana all may snack.”
Best for:
Coworkers • Tito/Tita • Ninong/Ninang • Boss-friendly!
5. Mini Cheesecake Cups (₱180–₱280)
A small but premium treat that looks way more expensive than it is.
You can buy from homebakers or local cafés na may holiday menu.
Flavors to look for:
Strawberry, blueberry, Oreo, matcha, chocolate.
Aesthetic tip:
Choose transparent cups — they look sosyal instantly.
6. Local Jams or Spreads (₱120–₱250)
The spread trend is back!
Ube halaya, coco jam, strawberry preserves from Baguio, mango jam, garlic cream cheese…
Ang daming choices under ₱300.
Perfect for:
Foodie friends, tita barkada, breakfast lovers.
7. Cute Snack Gift Sets (₱99–₱299)
You know those Korean snack packs, Japanese combo snacks, or curated Pinoy snack boxes?
Always a hit.
Why it works:
✔ Pang-students
✔ Pang-nephews and nieces
✔ Pang-exchange gift
✔ Budget-friendly but fun
8. Milk Tea or Coffee Gift Cards (₱100–₱300)
Minimal effort pero super useful.
A ₱150 voucher feels like a treat — lalo na if mahilig sa milk tea yung pagbibigyan mo.
My tip:
Attach a small handwritten note para mas personal.
9. Mini Loaves (Banana, Carrot, Chocolate) — ₱150–₱250
Ang bango pa ng bahay kapag binake fresh!
Or buy from homebakers who offer Christmas packaging.
Why it’s a winner:
✔ Homey
✔ Shareable
✔ Good for all ages
10. Holiday Flavored Popcorn (₱120–₱250)
Christmas caramel, cheese, spicy cheese, white chocolate drizzle —
POPULAR every year, but especially 2025 kasi movie-night gifting is trending again.
Pretty + delicious + crunchy = crowd pleaser.
11. Local Artisan Chocolates (₱180–₱300)
Support local AND give something premium.
Davao dark chocolate bars, flavored pralines, or cacao nib crunch bars make beautiful gifts.
Tip:
Choose 70% chocolate para may “gourmet effect.”
12. Reusable Jar Gift Sets (₱150–₱300)
Fill small jars with:
• Brownies bites
• Choco clusters
• Candied nuts
• Mini cookies
• Polvoron
• Pastillas (classic or flavored!)
Super adaptable and may “eco-friendly” appeal.
Bonus: Tips to Make Any Food Gift Look More Expensive (Pero Hindi!)
✨ Use ribbons or twine
✨ Add a handwritten tag
✨ Choose kraft boxes or jars
✨ Add a sprig of pine or candy cane
✨ Stick to red, gold, kraft brown for a holiday feel
✨ Combine two small items in one gift set
The secret?
Presentation = perceived value.
Even a ₱120 gift can look like ₱500 with the right packaging.
Why Food Gifts Under ₱300 Always Work
✔ Practical
✔ Easy to give
✔ Zero awkwardness
✔ Perfect for all ages
✔ Guaranteed masusulit
✔ Walang tapon — kasi KAKAININ 😄
Food brings people together, and giving something delicious is one of the easiest ways to spread Christmas cheer kahit tight ang budget.
As someone who loves practical gifting, food gifts never fail me. They’re useful, comforting, and always appreciated. And honestly? Ang saya magbigay ng something you personally love — like how I always include oat milk or anything coffee-related.
This Christmas 2025, may this list help you stay on budget while keeping your gifts special and heartfelt.
