Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Hawaiian Luau Gift Basket Ideas

Luaus aren't complete without leis.


With tropical drinks, fun games and colorful party favors, a luau can be a fun party for all ages. Put the elements of a luau party into a gift basket. Choose a specific theme while making the basket and bring in hints of a luau party. or, include everything you might need for a party.


Gourmet Gift Basket


Purchase gourmet food items like chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and high-quality, tropical dried fruits. Include these items along with gourmet drink recipes and ingredients needed for drinks. For example, include a recipe card on make a pina colada and items needed for the drink like coconut milk and canned or fresh pineapple. Include a real-flowered lei made out of orchids or other exotic flowers. Also include tiki cups with the basket.


Luau Party Kit


Give a basket that's ready for a full luau party. Include several inexpensive leis, paper napkins, plates, cups, luau invitations and a table cover. Also include a few grass skirts, coconut bras and tiny umbrellas for drinks. Include a guide on throw a successful luau party and recipe cards that reflect the Hawaiian luau theme. Include cards for tropical drinks, finger foods, a main course like honey-glazed ham and a dessert like a pineapple upside down cake.


Hawaiian Spa Gift Basket


Put together a more relaxed luau gift basket for the recipient. Include coconut scented body butter, tropical scented candles, bubble bath and bath salts. Include a bamboo plant, real orchid leis, macadamia nut flavored coffee and gourmet tropical candy. Be sure to separate the edible items from the scented items so that the scents don't seep into the flavor of the edibles. Add a CD with Hawaiian music and luau food and recipes for a single person or even a couple of people. The basket should allow the recipient to bring the luau to her, on a smaller, more relaxed scale.

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