Are you one of those people who just hate the idea of showing up to a house warming party with a gift card for the nearest unusual gifts? Or even worse, bringing the same gift as somebody else? Choosing one of the following unusual house warming gifts may be exactly the answer to your unique house warming gift needs. Cooking gift basket You may want to create a housewarming food basket for him. You can put in some gourmet products, such as spices and exotic oils, or make it more practical and include things that can be used by a first time cook to make their own meals. You can tailor it to your friend's tastes, make it a serious gift or a fun insider joke with survival canned food for those who are moving on their own for the first time, away from the parent's well stocked fridge.