Holiday Planning & Ideas Holiday Gifts 30 of Our Favorite Gifts for Home Cooks and Food Lovers Whether you decide to upgrade their kitchen arsenal with new tools or inspire them with a new cookbook, these are are the gifts your favorite chef really wants. By Cris Pearlstein Updated on November 29, 2022 11:59AM EST Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Courtesy of Le Creuset, Material, Food52 We all know people who seem to leave their hearts in the kitchen even when they're not at home. So, when it comes to finding a gift for your favorite foodie or home cook, it makes sense that you'd gravitate towards, well, food. While you could get them a gift card to a local restaurant (or reserve them a coveted spot at an exclusive chef's tasting!), why not aim for something more personal? Consider a high-powered coffee grinder for the java lover (a fancy espresso machine works, too) or a custom spice rack for that Type A home cook—or maybe you'd rather go the unique route and try a bottle of olive oil produced by an indigenous community in Northern California. And if a handmade or sustainable gift is more their speed? They might appreciate a hand-dyed apron made of GOTS-certified cotton, instead. Though it may seem impossible to make the chef in your life happy with presents that don't explicitly involve food or a culinary experience, these gifts ahead will delight and surprise them—we're sure of it. We even included the best insurance policy ever: a best-selling Le Creuset skillet that would make even the most discerning cook smile. 37 Homemade Food Gifts for Everyone on Your List Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon Meal Boxes Courtesy of Marley Spoon from $61.95 per week, marleyspoon.com Even the best home cooks need a break—and these meal kits, which take away the legwork of choosing a recipe and shopping for it, are delicious. The service offers flexible menu choices and its boxes are delivered right to your loved one's door. Nordic Ware Busy Bee Bitelet Pan Courtesy of Martha.com $62.50, martha.com Put a smile on someone's face with the cutest mold pan that makes tiny bee-themed cakes from the famed made-in-the-USA-brand, Nordic Ware. Coyuchi Sonoma Textured Organic Apron Courtesy of Coyuchi $58, coyuchi.com This apron is stylish and durable. Its crinkled fabric—the result of a combination of woven yarn sizes—was dyed to fade attractively over time. Material Kitchen x Beverly Nguyen The Trio of Knives in Sage Courtesy of Material Kitchen $155, materialkitchen.com Made from cryogenically-tempered Japanese stainless-steel, these knives are loved by chefs and home cooks alike—and meant to last a lifetime. Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Olive Oil Set Courtesy of Graza $35, graza.co Here's an aptly-named gift set anyone would love: There's one bottle for drizzling (from early-picked olives bold in flavor) and another for sizzling (thanks to more mature olives that are mellow in flavor). Evermill Custom Spice Rack Courtesy of Evermill from $209, evermill.com This is the chicest spice set we've ever seen—plus it's fully customizable, so you can choose only the spices your home cook loves to use. Olli Ella Rattan Big Luggy Rolling Market Cart Courtesy of Food52 from $169, food52.com When your farmer's market haul is too big to carry on your shoulder, this adorable basket on wheels saves the day. AeroGarden Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pot Kit Courtesy of Amazon $164.95, amazon.com Most chefs would agree that having fresh herbs within arm's reach is the key to any flavorful meal. That makes this at-home, no-window-required grow kit an absolute must. Best of all, it comes with six gourmet herb seed varieties, including Genovese basil, curly parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, and mint. Made In Steel Pizza Set Courtesy of Made in Cookware $119, madeincookware.com This comprehensive set has everything you need to make delicious restaurant-quality pizza at home. Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma $169.95, williams-sonoma.com Coffee nerds love this grinder because it offers 40 settings, covering all brewing methods from espresso to French press and everything in between. Even a coffee-grinding novice will love its small footprint and easy-to-use design. The Farmhouse Project French Butter Crock Courtesy of The Farmhouse Project $50, thefarmhouseproject.com Is there anything better than fresh bread topped with soft, spreadable butter? This handmade clay crock can make that happen. Simply fill the basin with a bit of water to keep the fat spreadable, but safe. Flamingo Estate The Chef's Kiss Set Courtesy of Flamingo Estate $90, flamingoestate.com Sourced from farms that use sustainable, organic methods, this honey, chocolate, and olive oil set is perfect for the foodie with a sweet tooth. MARTHA by Martha Stewart Copper Tri-Ply Sauce Pan Courtesy of Martha.com $210, martha.com Making a sauce on the weekends is a dream with this pan, thanks to its rolled edges, tight-fitting lid, and an extra-long handle for added control. Simple Pasta Courtesy of Amazon $25.99, amazon.com Odette Williams, author of Simple Cake, was named by the New York Times as one of 2019's best cookbooks. She brings easy pasta recipes to life in this new book—the pasta makers and eaters in your life will love its unfussy take on rustic dishes. Silpat Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat Courtesy of Amazon $23.99, amazon.com A Silpat mat is the perfect gift for your favorite chef-turned-baker—everything from cookies to scones to biscuits come out better when made on these lifesavers. Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl Courtesy of Martha.com $90, martha.com This gorgeous bowl is made of chip-resistant earthenware that's not only durable, but also freezer safe. Le Creuset Signature Skillet Courtesy of Le Creuset from $136, lecreuset.com Everyone should have a piece from this legendary brand in their kitchen—the best-selling Signature Skillet is a great place to start, thanks to its versatility. You can use it to sauté, stir fry, sear, and more. Puik Designs Glass & Cork Salt & Pepper Shakers Courtesy of West Elm $41, westelm.com These just might be the prettiest salt and pepper shakers we've ever seen. They'll turn seasoning a dish into a design moment. Séka Hills Olive Oil Courtesy of Séka Hills from $13, shop.sekahills.com Produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, an indigenous tribe of Northern California, this olive oil is used at Chez Panisse, one of the most famous restaurants in the world. Williams Sonoma Stainless-Steel Skewers Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma $49.95, williams-sonoma.com The square shape of these skewers means food won't spin when it's turned—a nice feature any grill-master would appreciate. GBBO Show Stopper Placement Tea Towel Courtesy of Cath Kidston $23, cathkidston.com This hand-painted tea towel is whimsical, fun, and feminine—it would be an especially thoughtful gift for any fan of the Great British Bakeoff. Midunu Chocolates Hand-Crafted Chocolate Truffles Courtesy of Midunu $30, us.midunuchocolates.com This company works with local farmers and producers to create chocolates in Ghana—don't miss their award-winning Kukua truffle with moringa and white chocolate. Ooni Koda Pizza Oven Courtesy of Ooni $399, ooni.com Turn their patio or deck into a pizzeria with this compact oven, which churns out fresh pies with ease. Hawkins New York Soapstone Mortar and Pestle Courtesy of Hawkins New York $85, hawkinsnewyork.com Muddle everything from fresh spices for chili to mint for mojitos in this mortar and pestle, which looks beautiful left out on the counter thanks to its moody soapstone composition. Tamagoyaki Egg Omelette Pan Courtesy of Amazon $36.81, amazon.com For the breakfast obsessed foodie, this beautiful copper square-shaped pan yields a picture-perfect omelette. Rubirosa Vodka Sauce 3-Pack Courtesy of Rubirosa NYC $44, rubirosanyc.shop Rubirosa, the esteemed New York City Italian restaurant, recently debuted a take-home line of goods (we're partial to the vodka sauce!), which means your favorite foodie can experience the flavors of the iconic Mulberry Street kitchen even if they aren't local to Manhattan. Tanya Holland's California Soul: Recipes from a Culinary Journey West Courtesy of Amazon $32.50, amazon.com Few presents are as useful as the gift of knowledge, and this cookbook will give the foodie in your life just that. With more than 80 recipes, Tanya Holland's book offers comforting meals that trace the roots of modern California soul food to the Great Migration. Chef's Choice 15 Trizor XV EdgeSelect Electric Knife Sharpener Courtesy of FOOD52 $179.99, food52.com Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? Consider this electric knife sharpener, which returns chef's knives, serrated bread knives, and even pocket knives to their former glory. Its efficient diamond abrasives work in three stages to give you a longer-lasting 15-degree edge. Our Place Perfect Pot Courtesy of Our Place $165, fromourplace.com From boiling and baking to crisping and steaming, the Our Place Perfect Pot pot does it all—and then some. It's available in 11 different stunning colorways, so no matter which hue you choose, your giftee will keep this pot on display all the time. Vitamix Immersion Blender Courtesy of FOOD52 $149.95, food52.com Soups, sauces, dressings, and batters come together in a cinch in Vitamix's immersion blender. It has five speeds and a powerful 625-watt motor inside that efficiently blends ingredients—it's a must for any home cook. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit