Prepared Food

Enjoy the convenience of fresh, flavorful prepared food without the prep work, thanks to our Prepared Foods Collection—available for easy online ordering and local pickup. We’ve partnered with the beloved Ladyfingers of Raleigh and Sweet Kaki's in Georgia to bring you a rotating selection of chef-crafted entrees that are perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute dinner guests, or simply treating yourself to something special. Our freezer is thoughtfully restocked every Thursday to keep your mealtime options both fresh and delicious.

Each dish is made with quality ingredients and prepared with care, offering comfort food classics and crowd-pleasing favorites you’ll be proud to serve. Whether you’re feeding your family or stocking up for the week, our curated selection makes it simple to keep something satisfying and convenient on hand. From signature casseroles to savory entrees, these ready-to-enjoy meals are ideal for gifting, hosting, or enjoying on your own.

Ordering is quick and effortless—just browse the collection, place your order online, and we’ll have your meals ready for in-store pickup. Feel free to grab and go, or take a moment to unwind at one of our cozy outdoor bistro tables. Please note that our prepared foods are available for local pickup only, ensuring you get the freshest experience every time. Don't forget to pickup a bottle of one of our curated wines to make your food selections even better!

Food Gifts

When the right gift lands on someone's table, it changes the whole mood of the moment. Food gifts have a way of doing that better than almost anything else; they invite people to slow down, gather, and enjoy something made with real care. At Small Batch, we've done the hunting so you don't have to. Every item in this collection has earned its place on our shelves because it tells a story: where it came from, who made it, and why it matters. These aren't impulse picks from a warehouse catalog. They're artisan food gifts sourced from makers we know by name, chosen for the kind of quality that makes people ask, "Where did you get this?"

Our roots in New Bern, North Carolina shape everything about what we carry. The South has always understood the relationship between food and hospitality, the idea that a well-chosen jar of seasoning or a beautifully packaged pantry good communicates warmth more clearly than a card ever could. When you browse our North Carolina food gifts and regionally inspired selections, you'll find that same spirit of generosity and craftsmanship running through every label, tin, and carefully wrapped bundle.

Food Gift Boxes Curated for Every Occasion

There is something about a beautifully assembled food gift box that signals genuine thoughtfulness. It says: someone considered you specifically. Someone thought about what you love to cook, what you enjoy with a glass of wine on a Friday night, or what would make your Saturday morning feel like a ritual instead of a routine. Our curated boxes draw from pantry staples, gourmet seasoning blends like the Classic Rim Gourmet Seasoning Blend, and specialty provisions selected to complement one another, not just fill a box.

The occasions that call for this kind of giving are plentiful. A housewarming deserves more than a candle on its own. A bridal shower gift that includes something edible and artisan-crafted adds a layer of personality that feels genuinely celebratory. Even a simple thank-you becomes elevated when it includes something a person will actually use, taste, and remember. Browse our hostess gifts collection alongside these provisions for a pairing that always lands well at any gathering.

Gourmet Food Gifts for Men Who Have Everything

Finding food gifts for men that don't feel generic is its own challenge. Socks and gift cards say "I ran out of ideas." A hand-packed selection of artisan provisions, small-batch seasonings, or specialty pantry goods says something entirely different. It says you paid attention. Our collection includes items that speak directly to the person who enjoys cooking on weekends, hosting friends for game night, or stocking a bar cart with things worth reaching for. For the man who appreciates a well-made cocktail, pair pantry provisions with selections from our bar cart gifts collection to build something that genuinely reflects his taste.

Our gourmet food gifts also travel beautifully, making them ideal as corporate gift baskets for professionals who receive a lot of generic recognition and rarely receive something that feels personal. Whether it's a banker, attorney, or real estate professional, an artisan food-forward gift from a boutique that curates with intention reads completely differently than a fruit basket from a big-box retailer.

Gourmet Gift Baskets and the Art of Thoughtful Giving

Gourmet gift baskets are one of our most requested categories, and for good reason. There's a reason this format has endured: it's generous, it's visual, and when done well, it communicates genuine care. What separates our baskets from mass-produced alternatives is curation. We hold every product we consider. We look at the packaging, taste what can be tasted, and ask whether this belongs in a collection that reflects our standards. Items like the Flower Explosion Tea Towel and the Reusable Fabric Beeswax Food Covers pair naturally with gourmet pantry provisions to create a basket that feels both functional and beautiful.

For occasions like baby shower gifts, graduation celebrations, or thank-you moments that need to say more than words can, a thoughtfully packed gourmet basket from Small Batch carries real weight. We also carry selections perfect for building a thank-you gifts moment, the kind that lingers in someone's memory long after the wrapping paper is gone.

• Housewarming celebrations: A pantry-forward gift fills the kitchen of a new home with flavor and intention, far more useful than décor in the first few weeks of settling in, and far more memorable than anything mass-produced.
• Corporate client appreciation: Local gift baskets packed with artisan goods signal that your business relationship is valued in a way that a generic token never could. Pair with branded stationery for a complete, polished presentation.
• Holiday gifting: Southern gifts with a gourmet edge make wonderful alternatives to the predictable holiday tin. A selection of small-batch seasonings, specialty pantry goods, or prepared provisions gives the recipient something to look forward to well into the new year.
• Birthday and milestone celebrations: Food gifts scale beautifully with the occasion, from a single artisan jar that says "I was thinking of you" to a full curated basket that marks something significant.

Artisan Food Gifts Rooted in Southern Craft and Community

Small Batch was founded in New Bern with a simple conviction: a gift should mean something specific to the person receiving it. That conviction extends into every food-related item we carry. Our gourmet food gifts New Bern NC customers know us for reflect the same design instinct and editorial eye that founder Shannon LuQuire brought to her design studio for nearly three decades. Nothing reaches our shelves unless it meets the standard of something we'd proudly give ourselves.

When you're looking for gifts for friends who love to cook, entertain, or simply enjoy life's finer flavors, this collection delivers. For those who want to explore beyond the pantry, our pantry gifts page offers an even deeper look at the specialty ingredients and provisions we carry. And if the person you're shopping for has a passion that extends from the kitchen to the coffee cup, our gifts for coffee lovers collection pairs beautifully with any food-forward selection.

Gifting food well is an art. It requires knowing the difference between something trendy and something timeless, between a product that photographs well and one that actually tastes extraordinary. At Small Batch, we've built our reputation on making that distinction carefully, so every artisan food gift you send from our collection carries the weight of genuine discernment. That's the feeling we want the person opening it to experience: that someone chose this for them, specifically, and chose it beautifully.