23 Exciting Birthday Delivery Ideas for a Fun Surprise in 2024
Are you tired of the same old birthday delivery ideas? Sure, you can always order a lovely flower arrangement, and the recipient is sure to love it, but it’s hardly unique. Flowers are best for achievements and events rather than birthdays, anyway. How do you make a birthday shopping list more interesting?
Almost 50% of surveyed people in a study published by the National Library of Medicine consider a birthday a motive to receive gifts, and almost 44% consider it an opportunity to eat a tasty meal. Why not have a special gift (and perhaps even a tasty one) delivered to someone you love for their birthday?
What do you stuff a birthday box with? Let the experts figure that out. All you have to do is pick the right delivery box for your recipient. Read on for our favorite birthday surprise ideas.
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- Foodie Birthday Delivery Ideas
- Unique Birthday Delivery Ideas
- Same-Day Birthday Delivery Ideas
- Birthday Delivery Ideas for Her
- Birthday Delivery Ideas for Him
Foodie Birthday Delivery Ideas
1. Murray’s Cheese Tower
Does a special foodie in your life love cheese? We have that in common. Why not treat them to a tasty cheese tower from Murray’s Cheese? The Bloomy Beauties cheese tower looks like a triple-tiered cake, but it’s delightfully savory.
It contains three unique cheeses for the recipient to enjoy with their favorite crackers and fruits. Murray’s also offers subscription boxes with their cheeses of the month if you want a delivery gift idea that lasts all year.
2. Universal Yums
This delivery gift idea is perfect for foodies who love unique foods from all over the world, or anyone who’s just a bit curious about international snacks.
Universal Yums is one of the most popular snack and meal subscription boxes. Each box comes packed with snacks from a specific country, and there will likely be some your friend has never had before. It’s a wonderful birthday treat.
3. Best of Magnolia Bakery
If your friend loves baked goods, give them some treats from Magnolia Bakery. The Best of Magnolia Bakery Sampler Pack makes an excellent birthday delivery idea for anyone with a sweet tooth and a taste for quality.
Depending on which box you buy, they’ll get several banana pudding cups and several tasty cupcakes.
4. Lil’ Weirdo Variety Pack
Is the birthday guy, gal, or nonbinary pal a lil weirdo (affectionately, of course)? Get them a Lil Weirdo Variety Pack from Fat & Weird Cookie for a birthday treat.
These delicious stuffed cookies are totally unique and totally delicious, and they make a great alternative for anyone who isn’t big on birthday cake.
5. Boardarie Charcuterie Board
Boardarie makes fantastic gifts for foodies. They can send your loved one a delicious charcuterie board on their special day. You could even have it delivered to their birthday party for the ultimate wine and cheese party spread.
Customize the board to make it suit your friend and consider sending along a bottle of wine as well to complete the gift.
6. Blondery Birthday Cake Variety Pack
Okay, but what if the birthday person does prefer cake? A Blondery Birthday Cake Variety Pack is a great birthday delivery idea. It comes with four tasty and unique blondies, each perfectly sized for a single serving.
Unique Birthday Delivery Ideas
7. Potato Parcel
If you want a truly unique birthday delivery idea, you can’t really go wrong with the Potato Parcel. Yes, it sounds silly, and that’s because it is.
The Classy Potato Gift Bundle comes with a customized potato (yes, a whole potato), a pack of candy and a 24-karat mystery gift. It’s more unique than any basic birthday card ideas out there.
8. Surprise Cake Explosion
Who doesn’t love a good surprise on a birthday? This birthday delivery idea is sure to get some laughs. Have your loved one open it on camera during a virtual birthday party so you can watch (and check out our virtual birthday party ideas for tips)!
The Surprise Cake Explosion box from Send a Cake will erupt with fake butterflies to surprise and delight the recipient on their special day.
9. Piñatagram
Piñatas aren’t just for kids. Piñatagram is a fantastic birthday delivery idea for anyone who loves a bit of whimsy. It’s a pint-sized piñata, full of candy, of course, that you can personalize for your loved one’s birthday.
It comes in several unique varieties and there are even non-candy options for more health-conscious folks out there. The Piñatagram is so cute that they may struggle to smash it open for the treats inside!
10. Mysterious Box of Mystery
If you want a unique birthday delivery idea, this is it. The Mysterious Box of Mystery comes in several sizes, so you can choose the one that works best for your budget.
It’s full of several random mystery items from the Vat19 website, which contains many unique trinkets. This is a fun gift for someone who already seems to have everything and who loves a good surprise.
Opening it up and identifying the goodies within can even be part of the birthday party activities for the day.
Same-Day Birthday Delivery Ideas
11. Edible Arrangements
What do Edible Arrangements do for birthdays? They’re great for birthday delivery ideas on the same day you order them. No, they’re not unique, but they’re delicious and reliable. It’s hard to beat the simple combination of fruit and chocolate.
You can pick something fresh and fruity, like a tropical fruit bouquet, or something classic, like chocolate-covered strawberries. Everyone appreciates a sweet Edible Arrangement.
12. Gigantic Happy Birthday Fortune Cookie
This birthday delivery idea is somewhat of a gag gift, but at least it’s a tasty one. If you want your friend to get your birthday delivery idea on the same day you ordered it, this is a more unique option from 1-800 Baskets.
The cookie is dipped in delicious Belgian chocolate and you can personalize the fortune hiding inside.
13. Money Tree
Harry & David has some of the best delivery snacks around, but did you know you can order plants from them as well through their crossover with 1-800 Flowers? You can order a money tree for same-day delivery.
This is a great alternative to flowers for any recipient with a green thumb. These trees are supposed to attract wealth and happiness, but even if that isn’t totally true, they look great on a shelf.
14. Local Meal Delivery
This birthday delivery idea is simple and it’s one you can customize. If you want a same-day birthday delivery, you can’t necessarily always rely on national brands.
Instead, use a delivery service like Uber or GrubHub to order your loved one’s favorite meal or dessert from a local restaurant or bakery. This way, you know it will get there on time and you can order last-minute if you must. You’ll also know that the gift will be fresh!
Birthday Delivery Ideas for Her
15. Da Bomb Bath Fizzers Birthday Box
Bath bombs are fantastic gifts for anyone who loves taking a nice hot bath. The birthday box from Da Bomb comes with three special bath bombs that all come with surprises inside.
This is a gift that keeps on giving as long as the recipient doesn’t give in to the temptation to use all three bath bombs at once.
16. Hug in a Box
Do you know a birthday girl who could use a hug? The Hug in a Box curated gift box from Unbox Me is a perfect birthday delivery idea.
It comes with everything someone would need for a cozy night in, including tea, a candle, comfy socks and more. It might not quite be a real hug, but it’s the closest thing you can do from a distance.
17. A Dozen Rosés
If the birthday girl is the “Rosé all day” type, A Dozen Rosés from In Good Taste might be a great gift for her. This box comes with twelve tiny bottles of rosé to sample.
This makes a perfect addition to a charcuterie board or cheese gift as well if you’re planning on mixing and matching your delivery gift ideas. Food (and wine) for thought.
18. Valley of the Moon Gift Set
If you know someone who loves tea and all things mystical, the Valley of the Moon gift set is a lovely birthday delivery idea. This gift set comes with a book about harnessing the power of the moon, two jars of delicious tea and a gorgeous box to hold it all in.
This gift is perfect for anyone with a winter birthday who loves warming up with a hot cup of tasty tea.
19. The Happy Self-Care Box
Too many of us aren’t spending enough time on self-care. If you know someone this applies to, get them the Happy Self-Care Box from Fruit Loots.
This box contains mindfulness cards, a calming citrus candle, a sweet notebook and some colored pencils. It’s perfect for the person in your life who loves to journal and who needs to relax. This makes a great addition to a spa basket.
Birthday Delivery Ideas for Him
20. Omaha Steaks Gourmet Steak Pack
Not all men love steaks, but the ones who do really do. If a man in your life falls into this category, the Omaha Steaks Gourmet Steak Pack might be the perfect birthday delivery idea for him.
It comes with five different types of meat, as well as Omaha’s steak seasoning. It’s perfect for a night out with the grill.
21. The Bacon Bouquet
Not into steak? What about salty and fatty bacon? A bacon bouquet is a cheeky and funny gift that any meat-loving man will be sure to appreciate.
How do you make it a perfect birthday gift from him? Fill it with bacon, of course. This meaty bouquet is from Manly Man Co., and it comes with four different types of shelf-stable bacon ready for snacking.
22. The Man Cave
A luxurious gift box from Marigold & Grey is perfect for a man who prefers the finer things in life. Not all men want meat bouquets, and that’s okay.
It’s full of fancy home essentials, like a plush throw blanket, a scented candle, an elegant snack bowl and more. This is perfect for a man who’s new to living on his own.
23. The Man Box
The Man Box is essentially what it sounds like. It’s a box of goodies for a man from Cratejoy. You can order it for one month, or order a subscription for a birthday delivery gift idea that keeps on giving for months to come.
Because it’s a subscription box, the items within will vary depending on the month. You can rest assured that they’re all curated for a male audience, however.
So, which of these birthday gift ideas will you be gifting to a special someone for their birthday? Choose one or mix and match a few of them for a day full of gift deliveries that are all sure to surprise and delight your loved one on their special day.
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