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Best 35 Gifts for Chefs (Updated Dec 2022)

Posted on Dec 5th, 2022
by Corina
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Creative Gift Ideas for Chefs

Buying gifts for loved ones is never easy and is especially hard if you are shopping for gifts for chefs. The past two years have been very hard and difficult for most people, especially for our beloved cooks and chefs, so you want to find that special gift to warm their hearts.

To help with this rather difficult task I asked chefs on various Facebook groups about the gifts they would love to receive this year.

I got quite a few awesome ideas, which I have complemented with a few professional chef gift ideas of my own. However, if you have other gift ideas for a chef or cook, you are more than welcomed to share them in the comments section below.

We asked chefs on various Facebook groups about the gifts they would love to receive this year

Let’s make shopping for the perfect chef gift a fun task once more!

Chef Gifts Under 50$

1. Gourmet Salt

Gourmet Salt

Salt is not just salt in a chef’s world – finishing salt can provide a very different flavor. If you’d like more gourmet salt options, check out our guide on the most expensive salt in the world.

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2. Fun Apron

Apron

An apron is a go to gift for any chef. Having a stylish and comfortable apron will make any chef feel more confident and relaxed in the kitchen. If you’re looking for a great fit apron as well as something to make you laugh, check out this one on amazon here!

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3. Food Saver

Food Saver

Food waster is a big no for all chefs. Reducing food loss and saving money is important for any kitchen or household. Having a compact food saver makes it quick and convenient to save every last piece of food. This cheap and small food saver is easy to use and takes up no space at all!

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4. Cherry Pitter

Cherry Pitter

A cherry pitter is a kitchen gadget that chefs find indispensable in their kitchen. Especially if your beloved chef is cooking lots of cherry pies and cherry sauces. It’s also quite inexpensive – you can grab one for about $10. Where to buy one? Try your local kitchen supply store or Amazon.

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5. Vegetable Chopper

Vegetable Chopper

Meticulously prepping vegetables hours on end consumes most of the daily work for any chef. From dicing onions to julienning carrots, prep is a job that no chef can escape. Having a vegetable chopper is a great gift to ease the prep load and makes a chef’s job a little easier. 

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6. Splatter Guard

Splatter Guard

General mess from cooking can add unnecessary hours into an already long day for any chef or cook. Having a vegetable platter relieves some of that stress. Especially at home, it can help any aspiring cook keep the house nice and clean!

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7. Chefs Hat

Chefs Hat

Finding a hair in a customer’s dish is any chef’s worst nightmare. Having a stylish and comfortable chef’s hat so they can feel safe while looking cool is a fantastic gift for any chef. 

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8. Compression Socks

Compression socks

Chefs work all day long on their feet and when it comes to swollen ankles, sore arches and lower back pain, compression socks can offer great relief. Buy a set of colorful compression socks to match the colorful holiday spirit.

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9. Oyster Knife

Oyster Knife

Shucking oysters takes skill and time to master as well as being extremely dangerous. Have a safe and durable oyster knife along with a set of gloves will make a chef feel safe and confident in shucking any amount of oysters!

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10. Chef Cloves

Chef Cloves

Forget about dealing with bad smelling hands – buy your chef some gloves. As well as dealing with smells, the gloves will prevent chefs from cutting themselves, which is so common in kitchen restaurants.

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11. A Nice Pocket Knife

A nice Pocket Knife

Many chefs love a pocketknife as they are so versatile in the kitchen. And since people think that pocketknives have fallen out of fashion, chefs don’t get given as many pocketknives as gifts as they used to. Tip: buy a regular one and not a folding pocketknife.

The model displayed below is produced by Opinel and it has a nice thin slicer blade which makes it perfect for kitchen use.  It’s also inexpensive and very elegant.

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12. Steamer

Steamer

A chef should have a multitude of cooking methods in their culinary arsenal. This bamboo steamer can help any chef recreate those fluffy bao buns or those umami packed dim sum dishes from your favourite Chinese restaurant. 

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13. Cookbook Holder

Cookbook Holder

For any home cook looking for inspiration and ideas, cookbooks are a go to read. Having an arsenal of cookbooks in your home will help any chef create even more delicious food. A cookbook holder is the perfect gift to help a cook follow along with their favourite recipes!

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14. Handmade Kitchen Boards

Handmade Kitchen Boards

Yes, cooks like to prepare food in style and they also really appreciate craftsmanship.  A great gift idea is a personalized cutting board.  Try Etsy for a huge variety of walnut cutting boards and Amazon, of course.

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15. Digital Thermometer

Digital Thermometer

An accurate digital thermometer is an essential tool for success in the kitchen. One chef recommended the Javalin Pro from Javatools, but there are plenty thermometer models available online and in stores.

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17. Truffle Oil

TruffleHunter Truffle Oil Selection Gift Set - White, English & Black Truffle Oil (3 x 3.38 Oz) Real Truffle Pieces Olive Oil Gourmet Food Seasoning...

One of the most prized ingredients truffle is sought after by chefs across the world. Truffle oil is a fantastic gift that is not as expensive as truffles on their own, but still retains the umami punch! This selection is perfect for any chef to experiment with their cooking.

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18. Classic Cookbooks

Classic Cook Books

Chefs enjoy reading a good cook book. Find out what’s missing from their library and help them to build it up. Some of the classics include Julia’s Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Flavor Bible, How to Cook Everything, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking, or the Professional Chef by the Culinary Institute of America.

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19. Stainless Steel Soap

Stainless Steel Soap

Chefs handle a lot of garlic, onions, fish, and other foods with very strong smells. Regular soap is not enough to remove these odors, but one alternative that seems to work quite well is the stainless steel soap.

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Chef Gifts Under 100$

20. Carbon Steel Skillet

Carbon Steel Skillet

A reliable and durable skillet is essential for any chef or cook. Forget about a cast iron skillet, a carbon steel skillet is the next level up. Light weight, durable, and stylish, the carbon steel skillet makes cooking even more enjoyable and delicious!

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21. Japanese Knives

Syosaku Japanese Chef Knife Hammered Damascus VG-10 16 Layer Mahogany Handle, Gyuto 9.5-inch (240mm)

Japanese knives are all the rage now and many chefs consider them to be works of art. Even today at the peak of industrialization and mass production premium Japanese knives are still being handcrafted. You simply can’t go wrong with a beautiful Japanese knife.

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22. Griddle

Griddler

A griddle is a chef’s best friend. Grilling steaks, sandwiches, or even some burgers, this multipurpose griddle makes for the perfect gift. There are many griddles available, such as George Foreman, but why not try this on amazon, here.

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23. Backpack and Knife Set

If your beloved chef is more like a backpack type of guy or girl, then this is the perfect gift.

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24. BBQ Grill Utensils

BBQ Grill Utensils

Is your chef a barbecue fanatic? Few chefs aren’t. So get him or her a stylish grill utensils set. 

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25. Pasta Machine

Atlas 150 Pasta Machine

There is no pasta lover in the world who doesn’t wish (secretly at least) to make their own pasta. This pasta machine, made in Italy by Marcato Design from nickel and chrome plated-steel, does not take too much space in the kitchen, or storage space for that matter, and is considered “the Ferrari of the pasta machine world”.

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26. Dinner at Her Favorite Star Chef Restaurant

Chefs love to eat out as well and certainly appreciate an extraordinary dinning experience. Surprise your loved one with a dinner at that exquisite restaurant that you were either too busy to go to or just felt too expensive.

Chef Gifts Under 150$

27. Ice Cream Maker

Ice Cream Maker

What chef doesn’t love ice cream? Creating creamy, sweet and indulgent ice cream helps chefs make the perfect dessert.  This easy to use and easy to clean, ice cream machine allows any cook to make ice cream on demand, wherever and whenever! Keep in the freezer and satisfy any ice cream craving, at any time. 

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28. Beautiful Chef Knife

Beautiful Chef Knife

Yes, your beloved chef has probably quite a few kitchen knives, but a beautifully crafted chef knife will always be a great gift idea. This 8-inch chef knife by looks stunning, is made of high carbon, and pretty much every chef will fall in love with it.

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29. Knife Set

Knife Set

The most essential tool for a chef. Having an excellent knife set makes prepping and cooking that much more enjoyable as well as easy for a chef. A variety of knives are essential for different ingredients so an extensive knife set is the perfect gift for any chef.

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30. Premium Chef Shoes

Shoes

Standing all day prepping and cooking in the kitchen os tiresome for chefs. Having some chef shoes that are both super comfortable and slip resistant makes their jobs a little less tiresome. Before you buy, make sure to check their size!

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Splurge: Chef Gifts over 150$

31. Food Dehydrator

Food Dehydrator

A chef should always be experimental and a food dehydrator allows just that. With this Magic Mill Food Dehydrator, any chef can make dried fruits, vegetables, and meats! This is the perfect dehydrator, coming with various temperature controls, digital timer and thermostat, as well as holding 7 stainless steel trays!

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32. Sous Vide

Sous Vide

Sous vide is a cooking technique that might scare some aspiring cooks but is loved by professional chefs! This easy to use Joule Sous vide connects to your phone, making it easy to use. Any chef will be able to cook a perfectly cooked and tender steak will this simple sous vide device!

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33. Outdoor Pizza Oven

Outdoor Pizza Oven

What’s better than relaxing outside on a summer’s day with a barbecue? How about an outdoor pizza oven to cook some delicious fresh pizza with any topping you can get your hands on. This is the perfect gift for any pizza loving chef or anyone that loves to cook outside.

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34. Knife Roll

A leather knife roll is an uber-cool gift. Yes, you will not go wrong with this. The only downside is the budget, as a great knife roll can be a bit expensive.

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35. A Weekend Retreat at Julia’s Child Provence Cottage

Julia’s Kitchen; Photo Credit: Beth Kirby

The Provence cottage of legendary Julia Child is now available for rent. The property where Julia spent her summer for almost three decades is as charming as ever and its kitchen virtually unchanged.

The property is a foodie paradise come true and your beloved chef would certainly be wowed by such an original gift.

Still not decided? Check our brand new list of personalized gifts for chefs and cooks. If you are also looking for a great gift for your little one make sure you check out our list of gift ideas for junior chefs.


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Corina

Corina is an enthusiastic fashion lover, foodie and traveler. She's the editor of Chef's Pencil and also runs her own blog on everything affordable luxury. Her work has been featured in numerous publications such as Newsweek, the Independent, the Guardian, Forbes or Eater.

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Ed says:
October 12, 2021 at 3:46 am

Wonderful information. I would like a list of the Indonesian spices available

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