Giftly Blog Holiday Gifts for the Chef, Host, or Cook

Being a foodie isn't a side hobby - it's a lifestyle. If you have someone in your life who loves food, you know. Going out is all about trying the new place in town with the delicious entrees, main dishes, desserts, and cocktails; vacations are planned around going to specific restaurants; and holiday meals are all about perfecting the special recipes. Food brings people together, whether it's a home-cooked dinner with family or a lunch outing with friends. At Giftly, we love everything food-related - from meals at local restaurants to quick bites at national chains. Check out our Treat Them to Dinner: Restaurant Gift Ideas 2022 blog if you haven't already. If you've already sent restaurant-related presents and you want some other gift options that the foodies in your life can use in their own kitchens, we've got you covered. Here are some of our favorite cooking tools and gadgets, cookware, and kitchen items that your family and friends can enjoy from the comforts of home!Our Favorite Cooking Tools Cast Iron Garlic Roaster - $25Garlic is an incredibly important ingredient in sauces, soups, marinades, dressings, stews, and other dishes. You can spread roasted garlic on bread, mix it with veggies, add it to soups, or mix it in with your favorite pesto sauce. With this cast iron tool, roasting garlic has never been easier. Think they would use it for a bunch of meals?Send it as a Cast Iron Garlic Roaster Giftly. Avocado Multi-Tool - $15How many times have you tried to make avocado toast and ended up making a huge mess? From attempting to peel the avocado to trying to remove the pit, the process can take a while and be somewhat complicated. Enter the Avocado Multi-Tool: the 3-in-1 tool featuring a three-pronged, pit-removing pick, a slightly curved shape for scooping, and a serrated edge to break the skin. Like it but not sure about their avocado-eating habits?Send it as an Avocado Multi-Tool Giftly. Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother - $10If you've been looking for a way to get a silky texture for your fresh milk, marinades, or salad dressings, look no further. This device is the perfect size for frothing at home or on the go; plus, its stainless steel wand makes it easy to clean.Like it but don't know if they'd use it a lot?Send it as a Milk Frother Giftly. Hasselback Potato Slicing Rack - $15How do you like your potatoes? Mashed? Baked? Fried? However you like them, this handy kitchen tool aids in cutting potatoes into slices ideal for baking, frying, or roasting.Want to try it but not sure if they like potatoes?Send it as a Potato Slicing Rack Giftly.Kale & Herb Razor - $15 What would you do with all your spare time if you could de-stem your favorite leafy greens and herbs in a matter of seconds? Find out with this Kale & Herb razor. This unique stainless steel design features a graduated slot for shearing leaves quickly as well as three different-sized holes that strip herbs as you pull the stem through. Want to use it but not sure how much kale they consume?Send it as a Kale & Herb Razor Giftly. Multifunction Kitchen Gadgets - $35 Still thinking about some of those other tools but wanting a full package? This set of four multifunction kitchen gadgets is perfect for peeling apples, melons, or any other fruit. Think these would make a great addition to their kitchen?Send it as a Giftly for Multifunction Kitchen Gadgets. Kabob Grilling Baskets - $20Love grilling but hate the mess? Enjoy perfectly cooked grilled goodies with these ingenious baskets. Made from steel wire and topped with a hardwood handle, each basket allows you to prepare separate dishes for vegetarians, or to suit the preference of each guest.Want to try them out for size?Send it as a Giftly for Kabob Grilling Baskets. Our Favorite Cookware and BakewareFood52 x Dansk Købenstyle Saucepan - $75 Nothing quite says home like homemade pasta sauce or warm milk before bed. Whip up something tasty or comforting in this adorable Købenstyle enameled carbon steel saucepan, then bring it straight to the table and use the ingenious matching lid as a trivet. Love it but not sure what color they'd like best?Send it as a Dansk Købenstyle Saucepan Giftly. FINEX Cast Iron Skillet - $150Know someone who loves cooking steaks, chicken, and salmon or baking cornbread, pies, and cakes? This cast iron skillet is great for cooking, baking, steaming, braising, and simmering. From stovetop to oven, this skillet is a trusted essential you'll pass down for generations.Love it but don't want to pay for shipping?Send it as a FINEX Cast Iron Skillet Giftly. Microwave Pasta Pot - $30Know a foodie who has to have pasta with them everywhere they go, even if a stove and pot are unavailable? Dorm dwellers and impatient chefs alike will appreciate this speedy approach to making spaghetti, penne, or tortellini. Just add your pasta of choice and water and throw it in the microwave! Like it but not sure how often they'll use it?Send it as a Microwave Pasta Pot Giftly. Nordic Ware 75th Anniversary Braided Bundt Cake Pan - $45Whether you crave lemon, chocolate, red velvet, or carrot, you can create a cake worthy of any celebration with this special edition Nordic Ware Bundt cake pan. The bold braided look with a pattern of interwoven strands is sure to make a bundt cake that is equal parts aesthetically pleasing and tasty. Think they'd like it but not sure if they have one?Send it as a Braided Bundt Cake Pan Giftly. Shortbread Heart Baking Pan - $35 Nothing says "home" like freshly baked cookies. Put love on display with this beautiful pan that features an original hand-carved design. Each shortbread treat will come out of the oven with a heart encasing a wildflower. Think this would be a great addition to their bakeware?Send it as a Shortbread Heart Pan Giftly.Our Favorite Food-Related Host GiftsSliding Cheese & Snack Board - $50What do all great house parties have in common? A delicious assortment of cheese and snacks, of course! Whether you're looking for a new take on a charcuterie board or something fun for a variety of tasty finger foods, this sliding cheese & snack board will be your new favorite. It comes with four ceramic dishes for dips, spreads, nuts, and nibbles and has everything you need to make a stunning platter. Like it but not sure if they already have enough cheese boards?Send it as a Sliding Cheese & Snack Board Giftly. Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit - $45What's something every foodie has in common? The love of flavor! With these herbs and spices, you can explore the core flavors of international cuisines. Your recipient can journey in France with herbs de Provence, tour Italy with oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, dash over to Spain with a pinch of smoked paprika, then zip to the Levant with za'atar. Love it but not sure what spices they like?Send it as a Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit Giftly.ChaCha Kyusu "Maru" Tea Pot - $20Cold weather, rain, and snow can be enough to drive even the most outdoorsy person into the warmth of their home. This teapot is the perfect present for a long-time tea lover or coffee addict testing the waters of the tea world. It features a modern look, has heatproof glass, and comes in 3 sizes. Like it but not sure about their stance on tea? Send it as a ChaCha Kyusu "Maru" Tea Pot Giftly. Handmade Monstera Leaf Spoon Rest - $25Don't walk, run, to buy this adorable spoon rest for your favorite foodie plant lover. No matter the season, they can always have a touch of the tropics at home with this intricate spoon rest.Not sure if they already have a collection of spoon rests?Sent it as a Handmade Monstera Leaf Spoon Rest Giftly. Edible Food Crayon Set - $35If you think you've already found the most fun gift for a food lover, we assure you, you haven't. Nothing could be more creative and delicious than this edible food crayon set. Flavors include: Basil, Tomato & Thyme, Lemon, Coconut & Yuzu, Grapefruit & Timut Black Pepper, and Tangerine & Cinnamon. Just twist each crayon in the included sharpener and drop five to 10 shavings onto a plate of your famous pesto pasta or one to two in your fresh margarita.Want to stock up on these immediately?Send a Giftly for the Edible Food Crayon Set.Indoor S'mores Fire Pit - $175Nothing quite says you're having a great time like sitting around a campfire with family and friends, roasting marshmallows for s'mores. Now you don't even have to journey to a campground to create special memories; you can do it from the comfort of home or your backyard! Just place it on a table, fill the pit with food-grade chafing fluid for fuel, and get to roasting for 35-45 minutes.Love it but not sure if they're into the sticky goodness of s'mores?Send it as an Indoor S'mores Fire Pit Giftly. Meyer Lemon Tree - $65Why give the gift that keeps on giving when you can give the gift that keeps on growing? A Meyer Lemon tree is the perfect present for your favorite foodie who loves cooking and baking with lemons. Whether they're marinating some chicken or making lemon bars, this gift is sure to bring a smile to their face every time they walk past it.Want to send it right away?Send it as a Meyer Lemon Tree Giftly. The Special Ingredient Is LoveWho knew there were so many fun cooking tools and devices? As you stock up on presents for all the foodies in your life, we hope you have a fun time shopping and exploring. You can send a Giftly for specific items, like the ones above, or you can always send a Giftly for Any Kitchen Gadget, Cookware from Any Store, or anything else you can think of!Happy holidays!