The season of giving is upon us, and it’s time to sprinkle some joy into the lives of the chefs and hosts in your life! This gift guide is packed with delightful ideas that will help elevate their meals and parties from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether a quirky kitchen gadget or a stunning serving piece, each gift will surely bring a smile and a dash of inspiration to their culinary adventures. By selecting these fabulous options, you’ll be helping your friends collect timeless treasures that will make their cooking journey successful and fun! Let the festivities begin!

For the Host or Hostess

Do you have a friend who’s always entertaining and could use extra serving platters? Or are you searching for stylish utensils or snazzy plates to up your hosting game? Check out some of our favourite ideas for that fabulous host in your life:

• linen napkins, table runner or cloth, placemats
• serving utensils & serving platters
• natural soy-based candles
• candle stick holders
• serving plates, extra settings
• wooden salad bowl

For the Cheese Board Enthusiast

For your friend, that creates the most magnificent spread! Give the gift of a platter (wooden, stone, vintage), small bowls for olives, pits, pickles, goodies, cheese knives, and tiny forks.

For the Cookbook Lover

For the new cook or the seasoned cookbook, it is an excellent source of inspiration and can also create some beautiful, long-lasting decor.

A few of our favourites that provide veggie-forward options:

• Ottolenghi Simple or Comfort
• Allison Roman’s Dining In
• Julius Roberts’s The Farm Table
• Oh She Glows by Angela Liddon

For the Serious Chef

For the serious chef in your life who may still have the same pot set from their university house or could use it for a long-lasting upgrade to some of their gear that they wouldn’t buy.

A few of our favourite ideas:

• A Dutch oven, the most multipurpose kitchen item, will last a lifetime; great for soups, stews, roasting, baking bread, and so much more.
• stainless steel pots & pans, high quality, toxin-free, easy to clean and upkeep
• a good chef’s knife
• wooden cutting board, reach for FSC certified or locally sourced
• an apron
• wooden, silicone, or stainless steel cooking utensils
• An oil cruet, a perfect gift to reduce plastic bottle purchases, can be refilled and looks gorgeous on the counter.

For the Experience Lover

Give the gift of a local cooking class! Many are available, from casual to formal, in every city! Traveling soon? Providing a great option to learn about local cuisine and a new culture and bring the memory home and the skill to recreate a beautiful meal that will take you right back to your travels.

For the “Tastes Best Fresh From the Garden” Friend Living in a Winter Climate

Consider giving a countertop hydroponics system or a vertical tower for those with more space. These options allow them to grow fresh herbs, tomatoes, and lettuce year-round. The possibilities are endless! While you’re at it, why not also look into a countertop composting system? Where you could gift fancy or classic. Both would help your friends generate nutrients for their gardens even while they are covered in snow.

Gifting reusable items helps reduce the use of single-use products while adding a beautiful and unique touch to the homes of your friends and family. Do you have a favorite kitchen item that would make a great gift? Share it in the comments below, and we’ll add it to our list!