10 Useful Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

Gifts that play into someone’s passion are the most impactful — and cooks, above all, love anything that’ll expand their culinary horizons. Whether it’s a game-changing gastronomy gadget or a fancy new knife set, we’ve handpicked the best gifts for the culinary connoisseur in your life.

_{Prices are accurate as of November 8, 2024. Subject to change.}

TruffleHunter Truffle Oil Set

A dash of truffle oil is a surefire way to elevate any dish. This award-winning set offers English, black, and white oil,  cold-pressed to retain all those unique, earthy flavors. Your home chef loved one probably knows which dishes they’d add them to, but we’d use them to punch extra panache into a midweek pasta dish, add some flair into fried eggs, or even craft a bespoke recipe to wow dinner guests.

Imarku Japanese Stainless Steel Knife Set

This Japanese knife set deserves pride of place on any cook’s kitchen counter. Featuring a grand total of 16 razor-sharp stainless steel knives — plus a sleek holder — this set is made for Gordon Ramsay-worthy slicing, dicing, and mincing. As long as they watch those fingers.

Nostalgia 6-Cup Electric Fondue Set

One for the home cooks who seem to have it all. This fondue set is guaranteed to become a staple on cozy nights around a candle-lit table. The easy-to-use temperature control dial ensures your cheese (or chocolate!) stays exquisitely melty, and with six forks included, everyone can get their fill.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper

Gadgets that encourage more veggie-packed meals are always welcome, and the Fullstar Vegetable Chopper does just that. This chopper makes vegetable prep a thousand times easier and not to mention tidier. It collects veggies in the catch tray, ready to sizzle in the pan or add to homemade bouillon. Your giftee can say bonjour to their new sous chef, and streamline cooking sessions.

Dowan Ceramic Dipping Bowls

For loved ones who err on the sophisticated side when it comes to presentation, this ceramic dipping bowl set will add droves of style to a table design. These beauties up the ante at mealtimes, whether they’re using them for condiments and sauces or brûlée and soufflés. Each bowl comes with a lid, too, so leftovers are easily stored for tomorrow — no extra wash-up necessary.

Smokehouse by Thoughtfully Gourmet Grilling Spice Set

It’s easy to get into a rhythm of cooking using the same favorite recipes, but sometimes even the best recipes need reinvigorating. This spice set by Thoughtfully is just the ticket, packed with 10 seasonings inspired by all corners of North America. From the Jamaican Jerk to the Memphis, these mini bottles will add lively spice to steaks, fish dishes, and veggie traybakes.

Kitchen Herb Scissors

Small and sweet, these Kitchen Herb Scissors are the culinary equivalent of the accelerator pedal. With five blades to rev up herb-slicing, greens are evenly chopped and ready in no time. They come with a handy brush, too, so cleaning up is a breeze.

Greener Chef Bamboo Cutting Board Set

Beautifully crafted from sustainable bamboo, this set of three cutting boards makes it easy-as-pie to keep fish, meat, and veggies nicely separate during dinner prep. The deep juice grooves prevent any pesky spillover from tomatoes or raw steaks, so countertops stay spotless. Less cleanup = a big win. Perfect for the eco-chic chef, this gift is sure to propel you into their good (cook) books.

Soligt Cookbook Stand

Cookbooks left to toil on the counter are at major risk of damage, be it from spills, sticky thumbs, or overzealous egg-cracking. But with the Soligt Cookbook Stand handy, they’ll protect their precious tomes from harm. The angle is easily adjusted to suit, and the metal page holder ensures the chosen recipe is clear as day.

Adjustable Mini Blow Torch

No crème brûlée is up to chef standards without that delightfully caramelized surface, and this torch gun offers that finishing flair for cooks with sky-high standards. Plus, the super-slick aesthetic is to die for — just like your giftee’s future desserts will be. What’s more, it’s a brilliant multitasker: they can use it to light candles, flame meringues, and sear meat and veggies.