Gift Ideas for Home Cooks

There’s at least one cooking enthusiast in every family. Here’s a list of practical and thoughtful kitchen gifts to support their passion or simply make their culinary life easier.

1. Fondue Set

Want to melt a foodie’s heart? Gift them a fondue set! Perfect for lovers of cheese or chocolate, this 24-piece set turns any gathering into a delicious experience around the table.

2. Batard Bread Baker

This elegant ceramic bread baker, handcrafted in France, creates results similar to traditional ovens: fluffy crumb and a golden, crisp crust. An ideal gift for rustic bread lovers.

3. Wireless Meat Thermometer

Achieve perfectly cooked meats every time without relying on guesswork. This wireless thermometer monitors oven or grill temperatures remotely and alerts you when food is done.

4. SimpleHuman Sensor Trash Can

It’s more than just a trash can—it’s a high-tech, stainless steel kitchen upgrade. It opens automatically, resists fingerprints and germs, and looks sleek on any kitchen floor.

5. 7-Piece Kitchen Tool Set

A tidy solution for cluttered drawers, this set includes a peeler, nutcracker, garlic press, can opener, ice cream scoop, corkscrew, and a wooden holder to keep everything within reach.

6. Legendary KitchenAid Mixer

The iconic KitchenAid mixer is a dream tool for any home cook. Robust, timeless, and versatile with countless accessories, it’s been innovating kitchens for over 100 years.

7. Smart Indoor Herb Garden

This self-sustaining planter grows fresh herbs year-round with minimal effort. It comes with four seed pods (basil, thyme, parsley, and dill/chives) and works autonomously.

8. Emile Henry Tart Dish

Designed for baking and serving pies and tarts, this elegant dish can go from freezer to oven and even dishwasher. Its scratch-resistant glaze lets you slice desserts right inside.

9. Walnut-Shaped Cookie Maker

This nostalgic gadget bakes 24 perfect cookie halves (12 full walnut-shaped cookies) in minutes. Easy to clean thanks to the non-stick coating and comes with included recipes.

10. Zwilling Chef’s Knife

This 20 cm Zwilling knife is a professional-grade tool—sharp, ergonomic, and cryogenically hardened. Every chef needs a favorite knife, and this one is a top-tier option.

11. Spiromat Spiralizer

Turn vegetables into creative shapes with this 3-blade slicer. It easily handles hard produce like carrots, apples, potatoes, or zucchini for healthy and fun meal prep.

12. Poultry Roaster – Emile Henry

This ceramic roaster preserves moisture and flavor while baking chicken or turkey. Its thoughtful design ensures juicy, evenly cooked results, ideal for festive meals.

13. Staub Cast Iron Cocotte

A kitchen heirloom made of premium cast iron. The French cocotte maintains perfect moisture and tenderness, suitable for slow-cooked stews, meats, and hearty dishes.

14. Cuisinart Cook Fresh Steamer

With six preset cooking modes for seafood, poultry, vegetables, grains, and more, this steamer offers a fast, healthy way to prepare meals with ease and precision.

15. Cuisinart Electric Rice Cooker

This non-stick 1.4L rice cooker also works for soups and steamed dishes. It includes a measuring cup and rice spatula for effortless cooking and cleaning.

16. 6-Piece Knife Set with Rotating Stand

Includes five precision knives and a rotating base with a slot for phones or tablets—perfect for following video recipes while cooking.

17. Unold Ice Cream Maker

This machine churns out fresh ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt on demand. A foolproof gift for any food lover—ideal in every season!