How Do I Know What To Buy For A Chef Or Home Cook?

30 Best Gifts For Cooks And Food Lovers

Whether your significant other, family member or friend is a cooking enthusiast, they could be particular about the kitchen tools and gear they use. Maybe you are in the predicament of not knowing what they want since they seem to have it all.

For this reason, we have compiled a list of some foolproof gift options that are sure to delight your foodie friends. Scroll through these excellent options to find the perfect gift for your home cook.

30 Best Gifts For Cooks And Food Lovers In 2023

1. Fellow Stag EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle - Pour-Over...

STAGG EKG ELECTRIC KETTLE: Simple aesthetic meets powerful...
PRECISION POUR: Stagg EKG's sleek pointed spout is designed...

Starting off with the first idea, we have a pour-over coffee or tea kettle that is sure to appeal to most food and drink lovers. In fact, they do not have to be a fan of cooking to enjoy this sleek electric kettle. Because let’s be honest- who doesn’t love coffee? Hence, this option is your best bet for a birthday present.

With a stainless steel gooseneck, the kettle is ideal for pouring a measured cup of coffee with optimal flow rate and precision. Additionally, the device has a 1200-watt quick heating element to get you boiling water in minutes.

2. Jamie Oliver Mortar And Pestle

JAMIE OLIVER Mortar and Pestle, Unpolished Granite, 6 Inch

Granite mortar and pestle allows for quickly crushing...
Constructed with thick walls and base to form a generous 2...

Cooking at home can be tedious work, but it is likely that your home cook enjoys each part of the cooking process. While some of us might opt for ready-made pastes and powders to add to curries, an experienced cook will prefer to grind and pound the spices fresh for a better flavor in curries.

This is where the unpolished granite mortar and pestle come into the picture. With the stone duo, you can crush spices like garlic, black pepper, chilies, and many more herbs and spices with ease. The product has thick walls with the capacity to hold two cups of ground spices, making it the perfect gift for your home cook.

3. Joyce Chen Bamboo Steamer

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Joyce Chen 2-Tier Bamboo Steamer Baskets, 10-Inch

Time-tested method for creating restaurant-style dishes at...
Two tiers to cook several dishes or servings at a time

Every meal can be converted into a healthy one by using a simple bamboo steamer for cooking all the ingredients. Not just cooks, but health-conscious ones will also tell you that steamed food has lower calories than traditional food. Thus, this two-tier bamboo steamer would be one of the best gifts for a chef who wants to explore steamed food.

With the woven bamboo that traps moisture within, you can make all your favorite recipes in no time. Since the steamer is 10 inches in diameter, it is big enough to cook dim sum and vegetables in a stockpot.

4. Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow...

7-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Pressure cook, slow cook, rice cooker,...
QUICK ONE-TOUCH COOKING: 13 customizable Smart Programs for...

Home cooks who love to cook up a storm in the kitchen often search for a cooking utensil that works for all dishes. If your friend or loved one is all about food and enjoys cooking, they will fall head over heels for this multi-functional electric pressure cooker.

Don't be surprised by the list of dishes this one-pot can make with its one-touch cooking program and 13 customizable buttons. With this one-pot, you can pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, and warm up food. Besides, the product comes with over ten safety features, including overheat protection and a safe-locking lid to keep your family safe.

5. Kitchen Aid Food Processor

KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper, medium, Matte Black

Convenient 3.5 cup work bowl features a locking blade,...
With its small, countertop friendly footprint and simple...

If your home cook enjoys cooking homemade pasta with a sauce from scratch, chances are they could do with an ungraded food processor. The convenient work bowl in the processor features a locking blade, handle, and spout for serving quickly. Apart from that, after making sauce flavors like hot sauce, the device is safe to wash in the dishwasher.

With precise controls, including two speeds and pulse options, your chef gets to decide how fine to chop ingredients like chili peppers for sauces. Select between chunky dressings or creamy hummus and mayonnaise for the accompaniment of the day. Indeed, this is one of the best gifts for someone who likes to prep ingredients quickly before cooking.

6. Click And Grow Smart Garden

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit with Grow Light | Smart...

Grow Fresh Herbs and Vegetables Indoors: energy-efficient...
Get Started Right Away: Just drop in the included plant...

Consider this innovative indoor garden that grows fruits, veggies, and all sorts of plants right in the kitchen. We think this product would make the perfect gift for home cooks who also love to garden and grow their own fresh herbs. The biodegradable plant pods have perfectly calibrated watering, nutrients, and light systems to grow more than 75 plant varieties for cooking.

Also, the fact that anyone can grow organic, pesticide-free herbs and flowers at home is a win-win situation and worth the investment. What's more, the brand sells seeds for common herbs like rosemary, thyme, cilantro, and peppermint.

7. Fox Run Marble Rolling Pin

Fox Run Polished Marble Rolling Pin with Wooden Cradle,...

ELEGANT NATURAL STONE ROLLING PIN is designed from 100%...
UNIQUE MARBLE VARIATIONS ensure that this rolling pin will...

Baking cakes or pies requires measurements, precisions, and certain shapes for layering and coating. For instance, rolling out thick fondant for a cake requires a heavy yet steady rolling pin, just like this option. The natural grey-white marble rolling pin has enough weight to roll out thin layers of pizza base or ravioli sheets.

The product comes with a wooden base for holding it in place. Plus, the 10-inch long working base should be enough to roll out sheets on a large surface. If your home cook loves making pasta recipes and dough from scratch, this pin could be one of the best gifts they receive all season.

8. Le Creuset Salt And Pepper Mill Set

Le Creuset Petite Salt and Pepper Mill Set, 5" x 2" each,...

Ceramic grinder
Hand wash only

If your home cook loves setting the dinner table, they are sure to be on the hunt for elegant crockery and table accessories often. They would probably love to arrange a beautiful table with good-looking plates, wine glasses, and bowls. So, a ceramic salt and pepper container would make for a lovely addition to their table.

These 5 x 2-inch ceramic grinders come with a 10-year warranty, so you can be sure they can be reused for ages. Don't worry about matching it with the rest of the serving dishes because this model is available in 10 different colors.

9. TeakHaus Edge Grain Carving Board

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TeakHaus Edge Grain Carving Board w/Hand Grip (Rectangle) |...

Professional Teak Cutting Board for Every Home: At Teakhaus,...
Quality with Functionality: The Teakhaus edge grain cutting...

A teak wood cutting board might be all that a home chef is missing from the kitchen. Imagine carving boards made of certified FSC teak from well-managed forests. Well, this board is made of moisture and stain-resistant teak that is safe from warping, scarring, and splitting. They make for perfect gifts because the board lasts a lifetime without any damage at all.

Apart from that, the teak boards are easy to clean and maintain, requiring merely a hand wash and coating of mineral oil for longevity. As such, the product is rightly named "The last cutting board you will need" by Cook's Illustrated magazine and America's Test Kitchen!

10. Belwares 12-Jar Revolving Spice Rack Organizer

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Belwares Revolving Spice Rack Organizer - Spinning...

Organized and accessible: This spice rack carousel keeps...
Space-saving and stylish: The double-decker compact spice...

Clumsy chefs might have trouble finding their spices unless they are organized and stored in a convenient place. Maybe they could benefit significantly from a spice rack organizer that keeps all their flavorings and spices in one place. Cooks can save a lot of time when they have all the ingredients to the recipe close by.

With this gift option, you get 12 transparent glass jars with stainless steel caps, allowing you to pull out the required jar effortlessly. Besides, the jars have three opening sizes for sprinkling, shaking, or pouring the ingredients on your food for extra flavor. Also, the jars have a wide mouth for pouring and are large enough to fill an entire retail bottle's worth of spices.

11. Meater Wireless Meat Thermometer

MEATER Plus: Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth...

[The ideal choice for indoor and outdoor cooking...
[The perfect gift for the chef in your life] Whether it's...

Your home chef need not sit around guessing the temperature of meats in the oven. They can use this long-range wireless thermometer to judge if the heat inside the meat is optimum. Meat lovers know that the perfect sear and cooking is essential to wrap in all the flavors. This smart option offers two sensors that can measure ambient and internal temperature simultaneously.

Not only that, the guided cook system walks you through the entire cooking process for guaranteed perfection and consistency in the meat profile. The advanced estimator algorithm gives an estimate of how long you need to cook and rest the food to help you save time. This is one of those gifts any home cook would be delighted to have.

12. Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano

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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 2.0

Perfect results every time: Never over or under cook your...
What to cook: Sous vide (pronounced “sue-veed”) cooking...

Friends or family who complain of over or undercooking their food need not worry ever again. Present your home cook with this Precision Cooker Nano that circulates heat at the exact temperature throughout the pot. Using the sophisticated sous vide technique, they can prepare meats, fish, vegetables, eggs, and much more to perfection.

The 12.8-inch is compact enough to fit in the kitchen drawers, preventing countertop clutter. Basically, it can stay atop any stockpot or container with a fixed clamp.

13. Farberware Bakeware Set

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Farberware Nonstick Steel Bakeware Set with Cooling Rack,...

ENDURING PREMIUM NONSTICK BAKING: No more scraping cake tins...
STURDY, WARP RESISTANT BAKING SET: Solid-gauge steel...

A high-quality baking set is a wish list item for most bakers. You could gift this bakeware set by Farberware to your home cook on a special occasion. The set includes 11 pieces, including a baking tray, baking sheet, muffin pan, square pan, loaf pan, circle pan, and cooling rack.

While all the equipment is oven safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, the aluminized steel body also has a non-toxic ceramic coating.

14. KRUPS Espresso Machine

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KRUPS XP3208 15-BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Coffee...

Note: 1)Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or...
15 BAR PUMP ESPRESSO for improved flavor extraction with no...

Probably the only gift coffee lovers will appreciate as much as a coffee machine to make their own cold brew or hot beverage. With an espresso machine, one can grind fresh coffee and create their favorite recipe for a leisurely drink. Also, there are already 17 coffee combinations that you can make with a simple touch of a button.

Easy-to-access operations and user-friendly design make it a great gift for someone who enjoys coffee every day.

15. Cosori Air Fryer Oven

COSORI 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, Airfryer...

12 FUNCTIONS: Choose the preset that’s best for you...
LARGE CAPACITY: Cook for 5-7 people with the...

Does your home cook love fried foods but wishes to cut down on the calories? If yes, the Pro 5.8 Quart Air Fryer would make a perfect gift. With an NTC sensor that sends accurate information to adjust the temperature, meals are even cooked all over. The air fryer is large enough to fit 5 pounds of chicken at a time, perfect for big families.

Your chef will love cooking dishes like fries or even delicate fish 50% faster than with regular oil. In fact, compared to a traditional oven, the air fryer uses 85% less amount of oil for cooking. Additionally, the baskets are removable, dishwasher safe, and clean easily, making this one of the best gifts anyone could ask for.

16. Masamoto Japanese Chef Knife

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MASAMOTO VG Japanese Chef Knife 9.5" (240mm) Gyuto...

MULTI-PURPOSE 9" EXTRA SHARP CHEFS KNIFE - A traditional...
AUTHENTIC HIGH GRADE JAPANESE QUALITY PERFECT FOR BOTH...

If you have friends or family that love to cook, it would be common knowledge to you how precious their knives are to them. Many chefs like to collect specialty knives and display them in a dedicated corner of the kitchen. Traditionally, this sharp 8-inch knife is used to cut large blocks of meat and fish for sushi and sashimi.

But, it comes in handy for chopping veggies quickly and perfectly. Made in Tokyo, this knife is made of the highest quality stainless steel by artisans with 150 years of history. Since the cutting edge is double-beveled, it is easy to use for both right and left-handed individuals.

17. HiCoup Oyster Shucking Knife

HiCoup Oyster Shucking Knife and Glove Kit - Clam and Oyster...

HIGH CARBON BLADE - Our artisanal oyster shucker features a...
SAFETY - The pakka handle of this oyster opener boasts a...

Chefs often love seafood, and oysters are one ingredient that needs to be cooked to perfection. However, the expertise required for cooking oysters is not limited to its searing, the shucking requires technique too. If your home cook is spending hours shucking oysters with a plain old knife, it's time you provide the correct prepping tools.

Just like a chef's knife, an oyster knife like this one is made of stainless steel and has a wooden handle. The handle consists of a handguard that prevents the knife from slipping when the blade gets wet. The 6.5-inch knife with a 2.5-inch blade is light and comfortable, assisting with easy oyster removal for meals.

18. Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Skillet

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Iron Handle Skillet,...

Enameled cast iron delivers superior heat distribution and...
Ready to use, requires no seasoning

Consider a gift of a heavyweight frying pan that has seen several upgrades since the days of the regular old cast iron skillets. This skillet has an enameled cast-iron construction that retains heat evenly across the pan. Whether it is frying eggs or sautéing veggies, anyone who loves to cook can make at least one meal per day using this skillet.

Don't worry about calories when using this superior pan for frying. It naturally requires very little oil to make just about any recipe and is perfect for incorporating balanced, low-calorie meals into your diet. Besides, the skillet makes for a good gift since its improved interior is resistant to wear, stains, and dullness.

19. E-Jen Premium Kimchi And Sauerkraut Container

E-Jen Premium Kimchi, Sauerkraut Container Probiotic...

Easy to use! Essential product for kimchi, pickling...
Food safe, dishwasher safe, freezer safe, microwave safe,...

If you have a home cook who loves fermenting cabbage, pickling vegetables, and meat, this container might be something they use every day. The best part about this tub is you get to choose between more than ten size options - from 0.45-gallon to 4.4-gallon tubs.

Apart from being food-safe, dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe, it is also light and easy to operate. Besides, when not making a batch of kimchi, you can always use it to store dry grains.

20. Maldon Sea Salt

Maldon Salt, Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 oz (240 g), Kosher,...

Contains - 1 - 85 Ounce Box of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Our soft crunchy sea salt flakes have a fresh intensity and...

The chef in your life will be delighted to see a tub of sea salt flakes as a new ingredient for their cooking. And, they do not have to be a savory-loving person either, because sea salt has plenty of uses in baking like cookies too. This sea salt is well-loved for its unique flavor and purity.

Many people like to use salt in cocktails to season the drink itself or decorate the glass.

21. Magic Mill Food Dehydrator

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Magic Mill Food Dehydrator Machine (10 Stainless Steel...

REAR MOUNT FAN FOR SUPERIOR HEAT DISTRIBUTION – DRIES FOOD...
DIGITAL THERMOSTAT AND TIMER- AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF WHEN TIMER...

Allow your favorite cook to dry all their foods for extra flavor and textures for their dishes with this superior dehydrator with even heat distribution. Its rear-mounted drying fan circulates hot air to the interior perfectly so that the food dries without the need to change shelves.

Meat lovers will appreciate this dehydrator as a gift because the product comes with a hanging rack for jerky. So, it is possible to use the trays for regular meat and vegetables, while the mesh ones are great for getting crunchy fruits and nuts. Not only does this machine impart extra taste to the food, but it also adjusts the temperature.

22. Cast Elegance Pizza And Baking Stone

Cast Elegance Durable Thermal Shock Resistant Thermarite...

Crispy Crust: Make perfect restaurant-quality pizzas at home...
Extreme Versatility: Simply clean with a damp cloth (no soap...

A lover of Italian cuisine will surely get excited at the thought of baking fresh flatbread and pizza. This baking stone is safe to use in ovens, charcoal, and gas grilling. The build is thick and comes in two sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch round stones.

The material used to make the stone is durable and strong enough to handle the high temperatures of the oven. Get one for your favorite cook if you want to give something that will last for ages.

23. County Line Kitchen Mason Jar

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County Line Kitchen Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Mason Jar...

SIMPLE TO USE & CLEAN: Making cold brew has never been more...
EASY POUR DISPENSER, LEAK-PROOF LID: The flip cap pour spout...

Buying gifts for a chef can be daunting, especially if you aren't aware of their preferences. If you want to play it safe, go for something simple like a mason jar for iced coffee and other beverages. With this option, chefs and anyone can enjoy a cold brew in a durable stainless steel container.

24. Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender

Breville Control Grip BSB510XL

Bell shaped base, revolutionary shape plus internal ribbing...
Ergonomic pistol-like control grip with trigger operation

Another kitchen item that would make an excellent gift for a cook is an immersion blender with a strong grip. The base of the handheld blender is bell-shaped with internal ribbing for efficient blending with minimal suction.

However, the highlight of this option lies in the grip with trigger operation. One can immerse the blender in pans 8 inches deep without any splashes outside the pot.

25. Cuisinart Grill, Griddle, And Panini Press

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Cuisinart GR-5BP1 Electric Griddler FIVE, Enjoy 5-in-1...

ENDLESS FUNCTIONS: The Griddler FIVE has a sleek...
EASY TO USE: LCD Display shows function, temperature, and...

It doesn't get better than a 3-in-1 grill in your kitchen all year round. With this device, you do not have to wait for the holiday season for delicious burgers and meals. One machine helps to grill the main course or use the full and half griddle options while also offering a full panini press. Its 11-inch by 9-inch plates are removable and reversible, allowing easy cleaning.

Your home cook can cook everyday meals on the same grill since it has a large surface area to hold many ingredients at once. Apart from that, it comes with a custom control option with handles that adjust to the thickness of the food and knobs that adjust the temperature.

26. DrinkMate Sparkling Water And Soda Maker

Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker,...

CARBONATES ANY DRINK, NOT JUST WATER: Enjoy the sensation of...
DRINK HEALTHIER AND REDUCE PLASTIC BOTTLE WASTE: With the...

If you have a friend or family member who can never get enough of sodas and sparkling water, this machine will make the perfect gifting option. With the soda maker, it is possible to transform any flat drink into a fizzy one quickly and conveniently. Select your choice of drink, whether it is juices, beer, wine, cocktails, or simply water.

With fizz infuser technology, making fizzy drinks at home is easier than ever. And it does not require electricity or batteries either; add any beverage to the machine and push the button for quick action. Since the device is compact, it won't take up much space on the countertops either.

27. Saveur 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

SAVEUR SELECTS 10-piece Tri-ply Stainless Steel Cookware...

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE - Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel...
INTERCHANGEABLE, DOUBLE-WALLED LIDS - Stainless steel lids...

If you are running out of gifting ideas for your beloved chef, know that shiny new pots and pans never go out of fashion. Even if they seem to own every new gadget, they will appreciate a set of new cookware, considering the fact that they cook daily. The ten pieces in this set have a tri-ply construction with an aluminum core for quick and even heat distribution.

Along with that, the lids are double-walled and specially designed to keep the heat and moisture in the pots while cooking. At the same time, the handles are ergonomic and heat resistant, while the non-slip milled texture gives a good grip on the pots and pans. With an entire set, there is no dish or cuisine you couldn't make, whether it's soups, sauces, or frying items, among others.

28. Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer

Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE98XL, Silver

The Breville Juice Fountain Plus is the perfect way to get...
UNIQUE EXTRACTION SYSTEM: The Breville juicers titanium...

If not for coffee, the next best accompaniment to your breakfast is a refreshing glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice. While you can always purchase packaged orange and apple juices and store them in the fridge, nothing beats the freshness of homemade pressed juices.

If you are thinking of a great holiday gift for chefs, know that a juice extractor will bring a smile to their faces. This is especially true if they are trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet. With a titanium-reinforced disc and Italian-made micro-mesh filter, this brushed stainless steel juicer gets the last drop out of fruits without having to cut them.

29. Clear Solutions Deluxe Large Cookbook Holder

Original Hinged Cookbook Holder - Acrylic Shield With Wood...

This holder is adjustable for the thickness of the book and...
Adjustable cookbook holder - Fits most books and magazines

You may have plenty of recipes in books, but what a hassle it is to look at them without them slipping over the table. Instead of fumbling with heavy cooks while you've already started cooking, try using a cookbook stand or holder. If any of your friends love reading cookbooks for new recipes for every meal, consider giving a stand this holiday season.

With a cherry wood base strong enough to hold a book of any size, this option makes for one of the best gifts for the kitchen. One can easily adjust the angle for easy reading, and the acrylic clear glass protects the pages from splashes. Also, the stylish metal black hinge is bendable, making it so you can fold the holder and store it.

30. Meyer Lemon Tree

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Meyer Lemon Tree Starter Plant. Citrus x meyeri. 3" - 5"

The ideal gift for a chef that loves to cook and equally loves growing food is a plant that bears fruits or vegetables. One such tree is the Meyer lemon tree, which blooms all year round and produces delicious fruit. Since this hybrid is obtained from crossing lemons and mandarin oranges, it makes a rich and sweet flavor that has endless cooking or beverage options.

Also, this tree bears plenty of fruits since they are self-pollinating, so they provide a constant supply of lemons all year round. The best part about this plant is that you can plant them indoors or outside on the patio, and they survive equally well in both conditions.

Gifts For Cooks And Food Lovers FAQ's

The thing about people who love to cook is you can often find them in the kitchen cooking up a storm. You’ll surely get a better gift idea if you know them personally. Consider if there is a cuisine type in particular that they prefer or the usual style of food they like to eat.

It would help if you already have a tour around their kitchen to see the equipment they already have and what’s missing.

Conclusion

We hope these options help you find the perfect gift for your favorite foodie friend. Depending on your home cook, they may be interested in expanding their baking tools collection or pie pans for baking. Others might be drawn towards collecting unique ingredients to stock up the pantry.

Either way, surprise your home cook with a gift they can use in the kitchen, and they are sure to appreciate the gesture.

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