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Gift Guides for Cooks: By Person, Budget & Occasion

Looking for a kitchen gift but not sure where to start? Browse every guide below by who it's for, what you want to spend, or the occasion—then open a guide for picks with honest notes on who each gift suits.

Not sure which guide fits? Try the gift finder, or read more advice on our blog.

Gifts by person (Who)

A cook working at a busy stove

Gifts for Serious Home Cooks

Upgrade gifts for serious home cooks: an Instant Pot, Ninja blender, hybrid pan, stick blender and more, with honest pros, cons and who each suits.

See the 7 picks →An electric hand mixer

Gifts for Bakers: Useful Tools Every Home Baker Wants

Gifts for bakers: a hand mixer, digital kitchen scale, spatulas and more tools home bakers use every week, with honest notes on who each suits.

See the 6 picks →A perfectly cooked steak on a plate

Gifts for a Dad Who Loves to Cook (and Grill)

Gifts for a dad who loves to cook and grill: a meat thermometer, cast iron skillet, Instant Pot and more, with who each gift suits.

See the 6 picks →Chopped tomatoes on a cutting board

Gifts for a Mom Who Loves to Cook

For the mom who feeds everyone. These gifts take a little work off her plate (prep, cleanup, timing) instead of adding one more gadget to find room for.

See the 5 picks →Eggs frying in a cast iron skillet

Gifts for Men Who Love to Cook

Gifts for men who love to cook: cast iron, a fast thermometer, a hybrid pan and more practical picks, with honest pros and cons for each.

See the 5 picks →A set of enameled cast iron pots and pans

Gifts for New Cooks & Beginner Home Cooks

Gifts for new and beginner cooks: a compact air fryer, cookware set, digital scale and other basics for a first kitchen, with who each suits.

See the 5 picks →A perfectly cooked steak on a plate

Gifts for Someone Who Loves to Cook Steak

Gifts for steak lovers: a cast iron skillet, instant-read thermometer and more tools for a better sear, with who each gift suits.

See the 5 picks →Fresh fruit in a blender jar

Gifts for Someone Who Likes to Cook Healthy

For the meal-prepper, smoothie maker or veggie-forward cook. These tools make healthy cooking faster: less oil, quicker prep and easy portioning.

See the 6 picks →Flat lay of tomatoes, basil, dried pasta and a wooden spoon on a rustic table

Unique Gifts for Cooks Who Have Everything

Unique gifts for cooks who have everything: pantry treats, DIY food kits and specialty tools that feel special, not another pan they already own.

See the 11 picks →

Gifts by budget

Kitchen utensils on a counter

The Best Gifts for Home Cooks Under $25

Useful kitchen gifts under $25 for home cooks: a fast meat thermometer, digital scale, kitchen shears, spatulas and more, with who each one suits.

See the 7 picks →A pan cooking on a home stove

The Best Gifts for Home Cooks Under $50

The sweet spot for a 'real' gift: a tool or small appliance that changes how someone cooks, without a big-ticket price.

See the 6 picks →

Gifts by occasion

A colorful skillet of shakshuka with eggs and herbs

Christmas Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

Christmas gifts for people who love to cook: practical kitchen picks from stocking stuffers to big upgrades, with who each gift suits and its drawbacks.

See the 6 picks →Colorful silicone kitchen brushes and spatula heads

Stocking Stuffers for Cooks (Small, Useful & Actually Used)

Small, useful stocking stuffers for cooks: kitchen shears, silicone spatulas, oven mitts, an oil sprayer and more they'll actually use.

See the 6 picks →A dinner party table set with plates and dishes

Gifts for Someone Who Loves to Host Dinner Parties

For the friend whose house is where everyone ends up. These help with the hardest parts of hosting: feeding a crowd, keeping food warm, and serving it nicely.

See the 5 picks →An elegant table set for a celebration

Housewarming Gifts for Someone Who Loves to Cook

A new kitchen is the best excuse to upgrade. These housewarming gifts help a cook set up a new space with things they'll use from the first week.

See the 5 picks →

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