Best Gifts for Cooks … (who DON’T have Everything)
The time to hunt for the perfect gift for that special chef in your life has come and these cool gifts for cooks won’t disappoint.
You want to get them something he’ll actually use to make meals, right?
Want to them to think about you every time they look at it, don’t you?
And above all, you want them to love it and not toss it on the shelf to collect dust.
I painstakingly hand picked these cool gifts for cooks because…
- I like to cook and would want these listed items as gifts.
- He or she will find them useful on an everyday basis.
- AND these choices of gifts will make you look good because you took the time to find something unique and personalized to their particular tastes.
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10 Unique Cool Gifts for Cooks...(he'll actually use!)
1. Electric Air Fryer
GoWISE USA 5.8-Quarts 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer XL
4.0 Stars of 5 | 1,743 Customer Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Saves money on purchasing less oil. And little to no oil per dish means less need to clean greasy parts. And above all promotes eating healthier while still enjoying the foods he or she loves or the whole family loves.
The chefs in your life will love the speed of air frying while enjoying baking quality food.
- Includes 50 air-frying recipe cook booklet
- User-friendly touch screen with 8 cooking presets.
2. Digital Kitchen Scale
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale
4.5 Stars of 5 | 13,935 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
No more clumsy spring-platform kitchen scales that never seems to get exact measurements. Now weigh vegetables, fruits and meats more precisely with this digital display.
Digital scales make for simple add-on gifts for cooks of the house.
- Designed for big and small cooking projects. Weighs up to 11.24 lbs (5100 grams).
- Automatically deducts the weight of any bowl or dish for accurate measurement of food weight.
3. Elemental Food Processor
Cuisinart FP-8SV Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor
4.0 Stars of 5 | 701 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
When knives won’t do the trick you need a food processor.
Food processors make for handy gifts for cooks who wish to work efficiently and safely.
- Feed tube to add ingredients during processing.
- Multi-use shredding and slicing discs.
- Easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe parts.
4. Pan Organizer Rack
Deco Brothers RK-038-1 Pan Organizer Rack Kitchen Tool
4.6 Stars of 5 | 2,212 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Finally, no more kitchen pan avalanches!
No more lifting heavy pans on top to get to the one you need at the very bottom.
This pan organizer rack by Decor Brothers will declutter your kitchen and bring order to it.
- Saves cabinet and counter top space well.
- Sits horizontally or vertically (or attach to wall).
- Fits up to 5 pans of same depth.
5.Food Vacuum Sealer
Vacuum Sealer By NutriChef | Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System For Food Preservation
4.3 Stars of 5 | 3,744 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Food vacuum sealers preserve food and thus extend shelf-life. This saves you money from food spoiling faster.
Air sealing vacuum systems for food preservation make good gifts for cooks who like to cook in bulk and wish to save ingredients for future meals.
- User friendly and safe to use with digital functionality buttons on outer top panel.
- Two sealing modes: for dry food storage and moist storage.
6. Stand Mixer
KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
4.5 Stars of 5 | 8,981 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
A stand mixer is a cook and baker’s best friend.
Much more efficient and easier to use than hand mixers, this KitchenAid KSM150PSER stand mixer is known for it’s durability and multi-use functionality.
Of all the gifts for cooks on this list most would see this one as the most useful.
- Includes flat beater, dough hook and wire whip to use for various cooking or baking projects.
- Large 5-quart stainless steel bowl allows for mixing big recipes up to 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread at one time.
- 10 different speed options to allow rapid whipping up to slow kneading of thick dough.
7. Quality Cutting Board Set
GORILLA GRIP Original Reversible Cutting Board (3-Piece)
4.4 Stars of 5 | 893 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Any cook knows that not all cutting boards are the same.
Some crack and let bacteria seep in, warp and spin around as you attempt to cut thick meats or potatoes and the worst part is when they slide.
Keep your cook safe and your boards free of bacteria.
These Gorilla Grip cutting boards are highly rated and make for essential gifts for cooks that he or she will use daily.
- Rubber grips on both ends keep the boards in place so they don’t spin or slide.
- 3 Piece set (Large, medium and small)
- Dishwasher safe
- Non-porouse, won’t clean, crack, splinter or peel like wooden cutting boards
- Won’t dull knives
8. Countertop Convection Toaster Oven
BLACK+DECKER CTO6335S Countertop Convection Toaster Oven
4.0 Stars of 5 | 2,383 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Save electricity and time by relying more on this Black and Decker CTO6335S countertop convection toaster oven.
Personally, I have practically stopped using the main, under-the-stove convection oven.
It takes too long to heat up and wastes money on electricity. And it allows me to heat up food items in it without nuking them in the microwave.
- Digital controls provide user-friendly cooking options (bake, toast, broil, pizza, frozen snacks, cookies, etc.)
- Convection heating fan circulates air to allow for fast and even cooking through good items
- Automatically shuts off when timer runs out.
- Easy-to-pull-out drip tray removes crumbs without making a mess on counter
9. Knife Sharpening Stone
Whetstone Cutlery 20-10960 Knife Sharpening Stone-Dual Sided
4.3 Stars of 5 | 554 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
Dull knives run the risk of cutting yourself as you force your way through thick meats or potatoes and chop your finger.
This Whetstone 20-10960 knife sharpening stone will keep your chef’s knives in safe, working order.
- Dual-sided for returning knife edges back to original shape and for fine-tuning and polishing.
- Multi-use for knives, scissors, gardening tools, hatchets or axes
10. Collapsible Collander (for Safe Straining)
Glotoch Kitchen Collapsible Colander, Over The Sink Strainer
4.6 Stars of 5 | 109 Reviews on Amazon (at time of writing)
This Glotoch Kitchen collapsible strainer is the perfect answer for crowded cupboards.
And it prevents from tipping over or spilling food into sink. Great for small sinks too.
- Collapses into approximate size of plate.
- Dishwasher safe
- Heat resistant up to 158° F or 70° C. Will not crack or melt from high heat of cooked food.
- Silicone construction also extends life of strainer and prevents splitting and cracking to avoid the need to replace item
Why get them the usual regular gifts?
This time get them something they’ll use, appreciate and leave a lasting impression about you.
I hope that you find my list of cool gifts for cooks helpful.
