The moment

A small bowl of mints, a few tea bags, or a predictable salty snack tells people someone thought about the evening.

A useful detail

Choose things that travel well and do not create a huge cleanup project. The snack is support, not a centerpiece.

Keep it human

If food is complicated for the group, skip it. A water pitcher and a welcome are still hospitality.

Let the person be the point.

A gift is optional; a sales link never replaces a useful gesture.