21 Perfect Gifts for the Foodie in Your Life

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, where delicious meals are prepared and memories are created. But, even if the kitchen is actually where we place our takeout boxes and fast food bags, we all have people in our lives who are a little more responsible. Whether you (or someone on your holiday list) love to cook, bake, or simply entertain, there’s a gift idea in this list to suit every taste and budget.

This Sourdough Proofing Kit

Breadmaking took on a new life during the pandemic, but it wasn’t just a phase for some of us. This Superbaking Sourdough Proofing Basket Gift Set has all the tools you’ll need to bake crunchy on the outside, airy on the inside, sourdough perfection.

This Sourdough Starter Jar

Proofing is only half the battle though. Double up your gift and give them this fool-proof Sourdough Starter Kit with the proofing set. It includes a wide-mouth jar, a storable spatula, measuring cups, and a recipe book. Maybe next year you’ll get the gift of lots and lots of yummy bread!

This Air Fryer/Toaster Oven Combo

It took me a long time to jump on the air fryer bandwagon. But now I’m a devotee, and I kind of feel like there’s nothing you couldn’t make with this Hamilton Beach Sure-Crisp Toaster Oven Air Fryer Combo. Air fry, bake, toast, and broil all one with one gadget. It can even fit a 9″ pizza!

These Gourmet Sea Salts

What do you get for the foodie who has everything? Salt! Fancy salt, more specifically. Wow your loved ones with this Casina Rossa Gourmet Sea Salt Gift Pack. It includes gourmet salts blended with truffle, porcini, saffron, and other exotic flavors.

These Knives That Will Be Heirlooms

Having a great knife set is a game-changer! These Hezhen Damascus Kitchen Knives are forged using traditional Damascus steel, renowned for its remarkable strength and sharpness. In fact, these knives provide a superior experience and effortlessly cut through whatever you are cooking. Not to mention, the ergonomic handles offer comfortable and secure grips, so you won’t have to be too worried about causing an accident in the kitchen. 

This Cocktail Smoker Kit

Is your friend a fan of cocktail hour? Do they consider themselves a mixologist? Then they need this Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch. It comes with a handmade smoker, a torch (and when has a gift with a blowtorch every backfired?), six flavors of wood chips, and some whiskey stones.

This Food Scale/Mixing Bowl Combo

If you’re buying a gift for a baking enthusiast, this Fradel Digital Kitchen Food Scale & Mixing Bowl could be the convenience they never knew they needed. The detachable mixing bowl makes cleanup a breeze. It’s also really helpful for mealprep.

This Hand-Pulled Noodles Kit

If you’re shopping for someone who’s always dragging you to noodle shops, get them this Cooking Gift Set Co. Hand-Pulled Noodles Kit. They’ll have fun as they stretch, bounce, and rip artisanal wide-belt asian noodles. Then you can all get to slurpin’.

This Chinese Soup Dumpling Kit

Here’s another opportunity to double up your gifts, because if your pal loves noodles, we’re betting they also love them some dumplings. This Original Chinese Soup Dumpling Steamer Kit with Bamboo Steamer Basket Set will have them hand folding authentic dumplings like they were born to run a Dim Sum joint.

This Powerhouse Ice Cream Maker

Why buy ice cream from the store when you can just make it at home?! Whether you’re catering to dietary restrictions, indulging in a sweet craving, or impressing guests with custom desserts, the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker delivers delicious results that’ll elevate your dessert game to a whole new level.

This Make-Your-Own Mochi Kit

If you’re not quite ready for the splurge on the previous slide, why not get them this adorable Global Grub Original DIY Mochi Ice Cream Kit? You (or your friend) will have so much fun hand making these delicious and *aesthetic* treats.

This Hot AND Iced Coffee Maker

Calling all coffee lovers! Are you in the mood for an iced coffee? How about a hot coffee? Don’t worry, regardless of your coffee preference, the Cuisinart Coffee Maker has the ability to brew both! And, with its programmable features, you can wake up to a freshly brewed pot or have your coffee ready when you get home. Plus, the 12-cup capacity makes it ideal for entertaining guests or ensuring you have enough coffee to fuel your day.

This Grill Caddy

Shopping for a grill master? Give them the gift of convenience with this Lorbro Grill Caddy. No more juggling messy platters, ingredients, and tools. This caddy will allow them to bring drinks, condiments, utensils, plates, and paper towels out with ease.

This Convenient Grill Basket

There’s nothing better that grilled veggies, right? But constantly losing them through the grill grates can be hassle enough to keep you from grilling at all. Enter the Shizzo Barbecue BBQ Grilling Basket. Grill veggies, fish, shrimp, and other ingredients that like to make a run for it.

This Iconic Multi-Cooker

I’m just gonna say it. If the person you’re shopping for doesn’t already have an Instant Pot, that needs to be remedied. The Instant Pot Duo Plus‘s 9-in-one functionality gives you a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer, and food warmer. All in one tool.

This Next-Level Charcuterie Board

Is it even a party without an overdone meat and cheese board? We think not! This Bamboo Charcuterie Boards Gift Set includes a wooden charcuterie board, a round charcuterie board, 2 trays, 2 markers, a wine opener, 4 forks, 4 utensils, 2 slate labels, and 2 ceramic bowls.

These Sleek Salt & Pepper Grinders

Replace those old crusty grinders your grandma gave you. These Cole & Mason Derwent grinders not only offer precise and adjustable grinding settings for salt and pepper, but they’re also beautifully designed. And, not only are they built to last for a very long time, but they will also provide evenly ground seasonings with every use. 

This Chili Crisp That Broke the Internet

The tagline for this unbelievably delicious chili crisp by Fly By Jing is “A savory crunchy hot sauce that you will find yourself putting on everything.” And boy, do they mean it. Use them how you’d use any hot sauce: on eggs, dumplings, pizza, salads, noodles, and ice cream. Yes, even ice cream.

This Ultimate Blender

This is THE blender of all blenders. Whether you’re looking to make a soup, smoothie, or even your favorite nut butter, the Vitamix Propel Series 750 Blender has got you covered. With variable speed control and preset programs, it offers unparalleled versatility, allowing you to tackle a wide range of culinary tasks with ease.

This Homemade Focaccia Art Kit

Why can’t food by art? Delight your friends and family with this adorable Global Grub Focaccia Bread Art Kit. It comes with all the ingredients and supplies you need to create a wondrous and delicious art project. Fun for all ages!

This Gorgeous Stand Mixer

Known for its iconic design and powerful motor, the KitchenAid Artisan Series effortlessly handles a wide range of kitchen tasks, from mixing dough and whipping cream to kneading bread and making pasta. With a generous 5-quart bowl capacity, it can handle large batches, making it perfect for entertaining or family meals. And, the numerous available attachments, including pasta rollers, food grinders, and vegetable spiralizers, make it a great device for those interested in expanding their cooking horizons. There’s a reason these are used on The Great British Bake-Off!