The best gift ideas for someone who likes to cook

by Laura Fuentes

Oct 7, 2018
updated Aug 14, 2023

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If you know a food-loving, recipe-reading, cooking maniac then this guide with the best gift ideas for someone who likes to cook has got you covered! It’s a collection of picks that every at-home cook and chef needs, from the most basic kitchen essentials to handy gadgets.

Best gifts for cooking enthusiasts

If you have ever had the joy of eating a treat from a friend or family member who loves to cook, you might feel like they must have everything they could ever need for their kitchen. Have no fear, I’ve collected some of the best kitchen gadgets and gifts that are sure to thrill any home chef!

Airtight Food Containers

This beautiful 10-piece set is a dream come true for home chefs. Stackable, air-tight containers designed for maximum cabinet space and hold all the pantry staples like flour, sugar, pasta, nuts, coffee, coffee, coffee….

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Blue Apron Gift Card

With high-quality ingredients delivered to their door, Blue Apron is the perfect gift for all cooks and food lovers!

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Salt Boxes

Great for keeping table and seasoning salt within close reach on the countertop. This 3 tier set of bamboo salt boxes is also a good way to store salt, especially if you like to keep different varieties on hand for cooking or mealtimes.

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Cast Iron Skillet

No kitchen is complete without a good cast-iron skillet. Versatile and extremely durable this Lodge skillet is perfect for searing, sautéing, baking, broiling, and frying.

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Skillet Cleaner

Clean your cast iron skillet without scratching it, or ruining the seasoning. This skillet cleaner is dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to wash when you are finished cleaning the skillet.

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Immersion Blender

Perfect for making creamy soups and purees, plus it’s a much safer approach versus the blender method. You’d be surprised at just how many things you can do with an immersion blender!

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Pizza Stone

Pizza is a way of life, and you better believe your favorite kitchen cook makes their own dough. Give them a little something to make their pizza nights even better, and hope they invite you over.

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Coffee Grinder

Kitchen cook or not, anyone who enjoys a cup of joe needs one of these. Freshly ground beans bring even more flavor to coffee, and this amazing piece of equipment grinds coffee from ultra-fine for a pour-over to extra-course.

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Dutch Oven

Give ’em’ this gem, and you better believe the grateful cook will feed you forever. It’s oven safe for broiling, baking, and roasting and perfect for sautéing, simmering, and frying on the stovetop.

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Pepper Mill

Is this not the coolest pepper mill you’ve ever seen?! This high-quality and unique design has a 6-position dial. You better believe they’ll be grinding pepper on EVERYTHING.

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Apron with Pockets

Keep your kitchen cook safe and looking sharp with this classic black and white pinstripe apron. Oh, and it has pockets…

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Silicone Baking Mats

These non-stick mats eliminate messes and are perfect for baking cookies, bread, making candy, or roasting meats and vegetables. An excellent choice for bakers.

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Family Size Griddle

This counter-top griddle is perfect for all the breakfast favorites, grilled cheeses, and burgers. The non-stick cooking surface and removable tray make an easy cleanup, not to mention the perfect golden-brown pancakes.

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Scone Pan

How else will they make pumpkin scones?! This scone pan will help them achieve the perfect scone triangle every single time!

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Pizza Cutter Wheel

No doubt, your cooking enthusiast already has a pizza cutter, but they don’t have THIS, which is far easier to use and makes the perfect slice!

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The Family Kickstart Program

For the home chef that likes to eat and cook clean! It’s like the whole 30 but for families. This four-week program feature fresh, grain-free meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack, with a completed shopping list and prep ahead tips for each week.

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Weekly Meal Plan

For the cook that has EVERYTHING they need to dish out amazing meals but need a little inspiration. Each week they’ll get five family favorite recipes with a completed shopping list and prep ahead tips.

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The Taco Tuesday Cookbook

Life is meant to be enjoyed- with tacos. The Taco Tuesday Cookbook is complete 52 taco recipes, one for each week of the year, this will keep Tuesday night’s anything but boring. Everything from Asian Thai Rib to Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos- you better hope they invite you over.

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No doubt, all of these gifts make a great addition to any kitchen. Whether they’re a seasoned home cook or just beginning these will keep them inspired and ready to do what they do best- cook!