17 Last-Minute Hostess Gifts You Can Pick Up at Piggly Wiggly

Pick up an artisanal bottle of Bloody Mary mix (skip the Zing Zang this time), like Charleston Bloody Mary Mix.

A staple panty ingredient across the South, biscuit mix makes a great gift especially when your hostess is hosting you overnight. Every Piggly Wiggly location features unique biscuit mixes from various local mills.

If you didn’t have time to whip up a batch of homemade cheese straws, never fear. The Pig has a great selection of this holiday classic.

Don't know whether she prefers red or white? Opt for a tasteful bottle of bubbly champagne, Prosecco, or sparkling rosé.

A beautiful infused olive oil won't be banished to the pantry. We love infused olive oils for their subtle flavor and countertop appeal. 

Each Piggly Wiggly location typically has a good selection of breads and baked goods from local joints. Tie a bow around a freshly-baked loaf of bread for a gift that’ll be immediately put to use (especially if you grabbed that bottle of infused olive oil).

A symbol of hospitality for centuries, a whole pineapple is probably the easiest gift you can give. Just wrap it in a bow and go.

When in doubt, head over to the Piggly Wiggly beer aisle and choose something from their ever-expanding selection of local brews.

Fresh strawberries and a small container of dipping chocolate make the perfect post-party dessert package. 

A fresh sprinkle of sea salt upgrades any dish, but because specialty products can get pricey for someone to purchase on a regular basis, it makes a practical and pretty gift.

Sometimes the best gifts are ones that can be immediately put to use. Gourmet Jordan almonds and pistachios are perfect for pouring into a pretty bowl for guests to nosh on while sipping their pre-dinner cocktails.

Ginger Beer can add fizzy flavor to everything from refreshing Moscow Mules to spicy Apple-Ginger Bourbon Sours. The Pig carries the award-winning brand of mixers, Fever Tree.

Because Piggly Wiggly stores are franchises, they often carry local products unique to their region. For instance, the Birmingham locations carry Belle Chevre cheese from Elkmont, Alabama. Grab a wedge of one of your local delicacies for a quick and crowd-pleasing gift.

Instead of a tacky bouquet, grab a few tried-and-true holiday herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage and tie it together with a natural ribbon. 

Bitters are to cocktails as salt is to food, so if your hostess is serving drinks at her party this gift will come in handy. Most Piggly Wiggly franchises carry Angostura Bitters, one of the oldest and most well known companies around today.

A bottle of artisanal local honey makes a sweet gift.

Of course, the holiday issue of her favorite magazine is always a winner.