The holiday season is just around the corner, and it is time to make a list of gifts we’re going to give to the people we care for in our lives. To your family or friend who loves to cook, here are 30+ gift ideas for you to choose from. Whether you have a budget of less than $25 or $100 and up, we’ve got you covered.
The prices are just an indication and are those that were listed on October 4, 2024, and may change at any moment.
Under $25
Zassenhaus Magnetic Retro 60 Minute Kitchen Timer
For cooks who love anything retro, this kitchen timer is sure to be a happy addition to their kitchen. The timer is constructed of high-quality steel with a built-in magnet for durability. With this, there sure won’t be any burnt recipes anymore!
Price: $24.92
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Funny Christmas Baking Apron
Bring laughter to the kitchen with this festive baking apron, perfect for adding a dash of humor to holiday cooking! This apron keeps the chef clean and stylish while baking up holiday treats.
Price: $7.99
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Cuisipro Stainless Steel Egg Poacher
Poaching eggs takes time to master. For the friend who can’t seem to get it, this stainless steel egg poacher will be their problem solver and they can now enjoy poached eggs for days!
Price: $19.18
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MOOACE Countertop Wine Rack
This holiday season, gift the wine lover in your life a chic and practical way to showcase their favorite vintages! This is a stylish and functional addition to any kitchen, keeping favorite wines within easy reach while adding a touch of elegance to the space.
Price: $24.99
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Custom Tumbler With Handle
Perfect for keeping drinks hot or cold while cooking up a storm, this sleek and functional tumbler is great for coffee, tea, or a refreshing beverage between kitchen tasks. It’s a thoughtful Christmas gift for food lovers who enjoy staying hydrated or caffeinated in style while they whip up delicious meals!
Price: $24.95
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OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Fish Turner
This is a must-have tool for effortlessly flipping delicate fish fillets, pancakes, or grilled veggies with precision. Its flexible, slotted design makes turning and lifting foods easy while preventing breakage.
Price: $15.95
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Vigar Florganic Daisy-Shaped Dish Brush
Brighten up kitchen chores with this functional yet playful addition to any sink. Made from sustainable materials and designed to tackle tough messes, this charming dish brush adds a pop of fun to cleaning. Plus, this is a perfect gift that’ll fit in Christmas stockings!
Price: $13.99
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U-Taste 1.5oz Angled Turkey Baster
Elevate your holiday feasts with this baster, crafted for precise basting and flavor enhancement! Its innovative design makes it easy to reach every corner of your turkey, ensuring a succulent and mouthwatering result. For a fantastic cookbook, get a copy of Louise Davidson’s Vintage Holiday Cookbook – Timeless Memorable Old-Fashioned Recipes for Christmas and the Holiday Season and relive the glorious holiday feasts of the days past with these timeless vintage Christmas and holiday recipes.
Price: $19.99
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Gnocchi Boards and Wooden Butter Paddles
These are the perfect tools for creating authentic, homemade gnocchi and beautifully shaped butter. Designed for precision and ease, they help elevate any dish with handmade texture and detail. Give this to the food lovers in your life so they can enjoy crafting gourmet meals with traditional charm!
Price: $13.99
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Under $50
BELLA XL Electric Ceramic Titanium Griddle
For breakfast lovers, this extra-large griddle will surely be a welcome addition to their kitchen. The unique ceramic non-stick coating is 8 times more durable and cooks up to 30% faster than standard non-stick coatings. The one who’ll receive this from you will surely have fun using this griddle to cook recipes from Lina Chang’s Breakfast Copycat Recipes.
Price: $47.81
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Japanese Retro Dinner Plates
With these dinner plates, your friend will surely enjoy serving their homecooked meals. It comes in four different colors and can be used to serve dishes, pasta, salad, snacks, chicken wings, and more.
Price: $48.99
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Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven
Every kitchen must have a Dutch Oven. This pre-seasoned cast iron one from Lodge can be used to sear, sauté, simmer, bake, broil, braise, roast, fry, or grill.
Price: $49.00
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Gourmet Salt Sampler Collection Gift Set
If you’re unsure what to give your friend who loves to cook and almost has everything they need in their kitchen, this salt sampler is the way to go. It has 18 kinds they can try and mix in their recipes.
Price: $34.99
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Bamboo Serving Platter
Amp up the holiday charm to any gathering with this delightful serving platter! Perfect for showcasing festive snacks, cheeses, or desserts, its unique design makes it a standout centerpiece. This Christmas, it’s great for cooks and food lovers, adding a fun and functional touch to their holiday celebrations!
Price: $25.99
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Cast Iron Tortilla Press 8 Inch
This tool creates perfectly pressed, authentic tortillas at home, delivering restaurant-quality results with ease. Its sturdy construction ensures even pressure for consistent thickness, making it ideal for both corn and flour tortillas. This holiday season, treat the culinary enthusiast in your life to a gift that inspires delicious homemade meals and gatherings!
Price: $29.95
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BOSKA Cheese Curler Amigo Stainless Steel
Elevate culinary creations with this perfect tool for any cheese lover! This sleek and durable curler effortlessly shaves and curls cheese, adding a gourmet touch to charcuterie boards, salads, and pasta dishes.
Price: $49.99
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UMAID Himalayan Salt Block For Grilling, Cooking, Cutting and Serving
This is the perfect gift for cooking enthusiasts, offering a unique way to grill, sear, and serve with a touch of gourmet flair. It enhances flavors naturally while doubling as a stunning serving platter, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen. This Christmas, surprise them with a gift that elevates both cooking and entertaining!
Price: $49.99
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Kaffè Coffee Grinder
There’s nothing better than making coffee with freshly ground coffee beans. Make sure you have this coffee grinder at home as it ensures maximum freshness and rich aroma by grinding coffee beans immediately before use, releasing the coffee beans’ fragrant essential oils. With fresh coffee, the recipes from Sarah Spencer’s Coffee Recipes: Hot and Cold Coffee and Espresso Beverages to Make at Home will turn out even tastier.
Price: $39.95
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Cuisinart Hand Blender
With this hand blender, mixing and blender will be a breeze! It has a comfortable handle, 2 speeds, and a measuring cup. Make smoothies and soups and sauces with this hand blender without transferring to other containers.
Price: $49.49
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Under $75
Lenox French Perle Carved Turkey Platter
Add elegance to holiday gatherings with this turkey platter, a stunning piece crafted from durable stoneware with intricate detailing. This holiday season, gift it to the cook who loves to entertain in style. It’s both a beautiful serving piece and a cherished keepsake for holiday meals!
Price: $59.94
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COSORI Wireless Meat Thermometer Digital
For meat and BBQ lovers, this digital thermometer will ensure precise temperature measurement and prevent undercooking or overcooking. Monitoring both the internal and ambient temperatures will surely result in tastier grilled meats.
Price: $69.99
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Kook Moroccan Tagine
The tagin is legendary for cooking the most tender, aromatic, and flavorful stews. This is a great gift for a friend who loves to cook various cuisines. This dish is shaped with a conical closed lid, which allows steam to circulate with very little water. The steam continuously bastes the ingredients, keeping them soft and buttery.
Price: $69.96
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Double Sided Magnetic Knife Holder
With this magnetic knife holder, your loved one’s knives will be in full view, and they can appreciate the beauty of sharp knives in their kitchen, the ultimate friend for every cook.
Price: $59.99
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Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Holiday Dinnerware Set
This elegant and durable set is perfect for holiday feasts and makes every dining experience special. It’s a delightful Christmas gift for those who love to cook and host, ensuring they create lasting memories around the table!
Price: $69.97
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Under $100
Hydroponics Growing System
This growing system is perfect for home cooks who love using the freshest ingredients. This self-sustaining indoor garden allows them to grow their own produce without soil, right on their countertop!
Price: $89.96
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Nextmug, Self-Heating Coffee Mug
This keeps every sip at the perfect temperature, ensuring that hot beverages stay warm from the first to the last drop. It’s best for busy cooks who appreciate a hot coffee while prepping meals.
Price: $99.95
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YOSUKATA Carbon Steel Wok Pan
Here is another kitchen must-have that all home cooks would appreciate and love. It’s perfect for cooking up Asian-style dishes, especially when one is craving dishes like egg fried rice or kung pao chicken like the recipes you’ll find in Sarah Spencer’s Best Wok Recipes from Mama Li’s Kitchen: Healthy, Quick and Easy One Pot Meals for Busy Families.
Price: $91.99
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Over $100
Home For The Holidays XXL Gourmet Gift Basket
Treat the food lover in your life to this gourmet gift basket, a lovely collection of gourmet delights that’s perfect for festive gatherings. Filled with artisanal snacks, decadent sweets, and savory treats, it’s a feast waiting to be enjoyed or shared.
Price: $190.21
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Philips Viva Collection SoupMaker
With this soupmaker, the one you’ll gift this to can now make fresh soup whenever you want. No waiting, no planning, and no additional appliances necessary.
Price: $129.95
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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine
For the ice cream lover in your life, this Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine will surely be their favorite present this holiday season. Also, give them a copy of Louise Davidson’s Ice Cream Cookbook: Homemade Ice Cream, Gelato, Sherbet, and Frozen Yogurt Recipes with and without an Ice Cream Maker so they can make the best ice cream, sherbet, gelato, and frozen yogurt with easy-to-prepare recipes all day.
Price: $149.95
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Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
With this sous vide cooker, your friend can now make restaurant-quality dishes this Christmas in the comfort of their own home. Pair it with Sarah Spencer’s Sous Vide Cookbook: Preparing Restaurant-Quality Meals with Easy Delicious Sous Vide Recipes, and they’ll gladly get to cooking immediately.
Price: $176.00
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WÜSTHOF Classic Seven Piece Knife Block Set
If you have the budget and would love to go all-out to your friend or loved one, this 7-knife block set from Wüsthof will make a wonderful give to show them your love.
Price: $370.00
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Hamilton Beach Premium Dough & Bread Maker Machine with Auto Fruit and Nut Dispenser
Give the gift of fresh, homemade bread with the Hamilton Beach Premium Dough & Bread Maker this Christmas! It’s ideal for anyone who loves to cook or bake. This kitchen essential turns homemade baking into a simple, enjoyable experience.
