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These are the kitchen gift ideas I’d actually give: the pans, tools, pantry treats and little kits that live in my kitchen and get used every week. Over the last year I’ve been slowly swapping plastic for glass, wood and ceramic as things wear out, so a lot of these are swaps I’m really happy I made. I’ve grouped them by who you’re shopping for, so you can find gifts for people who love to cook (or for yourself, no judgement).
Quick note: I’m UK-based, so where my exact product isn’t sold in the US I’ve linked the closest match and said so.
Quick picks
| If they… | Get them | Why |
|---|---|---|
| cook every day | Our Place Always Pan 2.0 | The pan I use daily. Nothing sticks. |
| love rice paper | My rice paper starter kit | Everything you need for crispy and fresh rolls |
| host every holiday | Artesà cheese knife set | The knives on my Christmas cheese board |
| love a tidy kitchen | Rotating spice rack | Spices in glass jars, all visible at once |
| put hot sauce on everything | Flamingo Estate Spicy Honey | A stocking stuffer that feels fancy |
| bake a lot | KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer | The “buy once” big gift |
The pan I use every single day
- Our Place Always Pan 2.0: my everyday pan. It has a ceramic non-stick coating, and it’s the one I use for my egg and rice paper recipes because nothing sticks to it. I use it for my Snickers rice paper crepe and pear tarte tatin pancake.
A rice paper starter kit (for the friend who keeps asking about my rolls)
Rice paper is my thing, with dozens of rice paper recipes on the blog, so this is the gift only I could put together. Bundle a few of these with a printed recipe and you’ve got a really thoughtful gift for people who love to cook.
- Blue Dragon rice paper wrappers: the brand I use. Stock up, because once they start they won’t stop.
- Rice paper water bowl: a wide, shallow dish for dipping sheets, so they soften evenly and don’t tear.
- OXO Good Grips julienne peeler: for thin carrot, cucumber and pepper strips in fresh rolls. (A julienne peeler like mine.) Perfect for my kimchi rice paper rolls.
- Natural bristle pastry brush: for brushing oil or egg wash on rice paper before it goes in the air fryer. (Similar to mine.) It’s how my rice paper chips get so crispy.
- Silicone air fryer liners: reusable liners so crispy rice paper doesn’t stick to the basket. (Similar to the ones I use.) Try them with my crispy crab rice paper rolls.
- Nakano Japanese knives: my sharp Japanese knives. A really sharp knife makes slicing fillings thin and neat so much easier, and it’s a lovely gift for any keen cook.
Gifts for the host
- Master Class Artesà cheese knife set: the wooden-handled cheese knives on my Christmas board. They look beautiful on the table and cut everything from soft brie to hard cheddar. See how I build my Christmas cheese and charcuterie board.
- Le Creuset stoneware pinch bowls, set of 6: tiny colourful bowls for chutneys, olives, dips and toppings.
- AmorArc stoneware dinner plates, set of 6: handmade-look stoneware plates that make everyday dinners look like a restaurant plate.
- Joeji’s Kitchen ceramic butter dish: a ceramic butter dish with a bamboo lid. Simple, but it makes the counter look nicer.
- Hand-pinched porcelain mugs, set of 6: a colourful mug set for the person who has a favourite mug for every mood.
Foodie gift ideas and stocking stuffers
- Flamingo Estate Spicy Honey: a properly good hot honey for drizzling on eggs, pizza, roasted veg and halloumi. A really nice gift for the friend who puts hot sauce on everything. Try it on my hot honey feta eggs.
- Flamingo Estate Salsa Macha Chile Crisp: crunchy, smoky chile crisp that makes plain rice, eggs or noodles taste like effort. It comes in a gorgeous jar, so it’s very giftable.
- Long-handle gold coffee spoons, set of 6: the long spoons I use for iced lattes and tall glasses of overnight oats. They’re small, cheap and look pretty in photos. (US match for my UK set.)
- Le Creuset stoneware mini round cocotte: a tiny oven-safe pot for individual baked oats, eggs or desserts. A lovely small gift.
For the organised (and low-plastic) kitchen
These are the swaps I’ve made as my plastic stuff wore out. They make thoughtful gifts for anyone trying to get organised or cut down on plastic in the kitchen.
- Rotating spice rack with 18 glass jars: the same style as mine: the rows flip round so you can see every spice at once, and the jars are glass. I label the lids with a chalk pen. (Same design as mine.)
- Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni glass jar: the classic Italian glass jars I keep oats, seeds and granola in.
- 25DOL ceramic canister with bamboo lid: a big ceramic canister for flour, oats or coffee that looks nice left out on the counter. (Similar to my UK one.)
- Pyrex Simply Store glass storage, 12-piece set: glass meal-prep containers I can store, reheat and serve from. Perfect for batch-cooking my pumpkin protein pancakes. (US version of my Pyrex set.)
- Waterdrop glass water filter pitcher: a glass filter jug, so your water isn’t sitting in plastic. (Mine is a Phox glass jug, which isn’t sold in the US. This is the closest glass alternative on Amazon US.)
- BOKALAKA teak wooden utensil set: a 7-piece set of teak spoons and spatulas that replaced my plastic ones and is kind to non-stick pans.
- Epicurean Kitchen Series cutting board: Epicurean boards are what I swapped my scratched plastic chopping boards for. They’re light, dishwasher-safe and don’t slide around. (I have a different Epicurean board that isn’t sold in the US. This is the closest match.)
For the baker
- Mason Cash In the Meadow batter bowl: my pancake bowl. The pouring lip and handle make mixing and pouring batter so much less messy. It’s what I use for my protein pancake bowls.
- Mason Cash In the Meadow mixing bowl: the matching embossed mixing bowl for baking days.
- Spring Chef stainless steel measuring cups and spoons: a stainless set to replace plastic measuring cups that crack and stain. (US match for my UK set.)
Big-ticket gifts for people who love to cook
For the person who cooks a lot, these are the bigger gadgets in my kitchen.
- KitchenAid Artisan 5-quart stand mixer: the classic stand mixer for cookies, cakes and bread doughs. It’s a real ‘buy once’ gift. Start with my gooey oatmeal and raisin cookies.
- Oster Pro 1200 blender with glass jar: a powerful blender with a glass jar (rather than plastic) for smoothies, sauces and blended oats. Great for my protein pumpkin smoothie.
- Cuisinart Griddler panini press and grill: a panini press, grill and griddle in one. Toasties, grilled veg and crispy wraps in minutes. Try my pesto chicken cottage cheese sandwich.
Want to see everything in one place?
I keep my favourites in my Amazon Storefront, organised into lists like Non-Toxic Kitchen Swaps and Kitchen Tools I Use Every Day, so you can browse them easily.
Kitchen gift ideas: FAQ
What is a good gift for someone who loves to cook?
Something they’ll use every day beats a gadget that lives in a cupboard. A really good pan (like the Always Pan), a sharp Japanese knife, a nice hot honey or chile crisp, or a set of glass storage containers are all gifts that get used constantly.
What is a unique kitchen gift?
Put together a themed kit. My rice paper starter kit (rice paper, a water bowl, a julienne peeler and a pastry brush) or a cheese board set with nice cheese knives feels much more personal than a single gadget.
What are good kitchen gift ideas under $25?
Flamingo Estate Spicy Honey or Salsa Macha, long-handle gold coffee spoons, a julienne peeler, a pastry brush, a glass storage jar, or a Le Creuset mini cocotte all make great small gifts or stocking stuffers. Prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check the current price.
What are good non-plastic kitchen gifts?
Glass food storage, a glass spice rack, a glass water filter jug, teak wooden utensils, a wood-composite chopping board and ceramic canisters are all easy swaps away from plastic, and every one is in this guide.
