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Is someone on your gift list a great cook? Or a passionate foodie? Or both? We asked our Food Editor to help us suss out the best luxury holiday gifts for cooks and foodies. Here’s her curated luxury holiday gift shop with the best gifts for home chefs, bakers, grillers and foodies, including cookbooks, kitchen appliances, grills and cooking-related stocking stuffers for under $50.
what do the cooks and foodies want as a luxury holiday gift this year?
If you have someone in your life who really appreciates small-batch, artisanal, regionally-renowned food items – like honey, marshmallows, salt, ice, jam and jelly, tea, butter, bread and even hot sauce – we’ve shared our reports on the best of breed in each of those those categories.
But in case that’s not enough gift giving inspiration this holiday, we turned to our expert Food Editor for additional ideas and insights on what the foodies of the world are hoping for this year. She’s sharing ideas for products and experiences sure to please any foodie, baker, griller or home chef with options from under $50 to the moon. Something on this list is sure to be perfect for the passionate cook in your life.
best luxury holiday gifts for home chefs and bakers in appliances and cookware
From chic pots and pans to cutting boards and stylish aprons, give the gift of a cool kitchen.
1. Le Creuset Signature Noël Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven.
Dear Santa, please bring us a stunning Dutch oven like this one from Le Creuset. It has all the amazing features of the standard cookware from this luxury brand. It comes in a truly yummy green color. And the lid has delicately embossed tree scrollwork, plus a gold-tone knob. We have been really nice this year, sometimes under great duress, and it’s time for you to step up, big guy.
BUY NOW: $400.00.
2. Mosser Colored Glass Cake Stand.
Your favorite baker is probably always in the market for a fresh and elegant way to display their latest creations. We love these colored glass cake stands from Mosser Glass. They come in seven lovely colors and three different sizes, with or without glass domes.
BUY NOW: $44.00 – 220.00 each.
3. LaDoubleJ cotton apron.
One of our favorite fashion designers is now designing aprons. LaDoubleJ’s Housewives printed cotton apron is the perfect gift for fashionable foodies.
BUY NOW: $120.00.
4. Japanese Copper Tamagoyaki Omelet Pan.
For a wow gift this year, consider this Tamagoyaki omelet pan. It’s engineered to deliver a perfectly balanced dish. And it looks totally cool when not in use, too.
BUY NOW: $71.00.
best luxury holiday gifts for grill masters
What kind of grill is best for your favorite home Grill Master? If the foodie in your life loves to cook with real smoke and flames, a new grill or grilling tools could be the perfect gift.
5. Traeger Timberline Grill
if your gift recipient is in the market for a new grill, consider the Timberlines from grill-giant Traeger. This is a wood-fire grill – controversial, but we’re in favor – and it will give you the ability to smoke, roast, braise and even bake your meat. It has fully insulated construction, three tiers of stainless-steel grates, and all-terrain wheels.
It’s also a digital grill, and comes equipped with “WiFire,” so that you can control your entire cooking experience from the palm of your hand. The app allows you to view the temperature, the cook-time, and even step-by-step grilling instructions, straight from your smartphone or tablet. Becoming a Grill Master par excellence has never been easier.
BUY NOW – $2,099 – $2,299.00.
6. Looftlighter
The Looftlighter is perhaps the most unanimously praised gadget in barbecuing, and for good reason. There has never been an easier way to light a grill. The device is electric, works with any kind of grill (and with your fireplace!) and has no gas, flame, or required lighter fluid. In sixty seconds, you’ll have a roaring flame.
BUY NOW – $99.99.
7. Grillbot Red.
Another popular item for frequent grillers is the Grillbot Red. When the party ends, the last thing anyone wants to do is clean the grill. How many times has someone grumbled “why don’t they make a Roomba for the grill?” Enter the Grillbot Red. At the press of a button, the bot’s computer sets speed and direction, and the bot is off to clean up the mess. Cleanup is a pain point for even the most committed grillers and party hosts – the Grillbot makes it easy. And fun to watch.
BUY NOW – $109.95.
8. Cuisinart bamboo grilling tool set.
This beautiful grilling tool set from Cuisinart is comprised of thirteen essential pieces, including a spatula, basting brush, cleaning brush, and tongs. All are made from durable steel, and set with signature bamboo handles. They’re also all extra-long – so no need to fear the hot temperatures. The set is packaged in a stylish bamboo case for easy storage.
BUY NOW: $30.25.
the best luxury holiday gift experiences for home chefs and foodies
Some people would much prefer an experience to an object when it comes to gifting. If your loved one is among them, a surprise trip to a destination restaurant could be the dream gift. Short of that, here are some other ideas.
10. YesChef online cooking classes.
An online learning platform focused solely on cooking skills, YesChef offers classes from rising star chefs like Kwame Onwuachi . It’s a great way to help your beloved home chef go to a whole new level.
BUY NOW: $15 per month.
11. Luxury travel adventure from Piemonte.
Culinary travel can be a marvelous adventure for home chefs and foodies alike, and travel specialist Piemonte is a great resource for planning a dream vacation. The firm can curate unforgettable and unique experiences in the heart of Piemonte, the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Customized food and wine tours, truffle hunting and more!
12. Masterclass Culinary Arts classes.
Lifetime learners are living in a golden age of online instruction, and the culinary arts are among the most popular categories. Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Gordon Ramsey and Yotam Ottolenghi are among the instructors on Masterclass, and you can gift a membership that gives access to the full library of courses.
the best luxury holiday gifts in cookbooks and food writing this year
Here are some new books that we’d highly recommend as gifts this year for someone who really loves to cook or loves great writing about food, chefs and restaurants.
13. The Essential New York Times Cookbook by Amanda Hesser.
Just in time for the holidays, there’s a new updated edition of the classic compendium of over 1,000 fan-favorite recipes as sourced by the New York Times. There are over 120 new recipes in this version of The Essential New York Times Cookbook, from timeless staples to iconic newcomers.
14. My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef: A Cookbook by Kwame Onwuachi.
Featuring more than 125 recipes, My America is a celebration of the food of the African Diaspora, as handed down through the author’s family history, spanning Nigeria to the Caribbean, the South to the Bronx, and beyond.
15. Delectable: Sweet & Savory Baking by Claudia Fleming.
The renowned pastry chef and author of the acclaimed dessert cookbook The Last Course returns with Delectable, a new cookbook for home bakers. Fleming invites us into her home kitchen, sharing over 140 sweet and savory recipes that she perfected for friends and family.
16. Tanya Holland’s California Soul: Recipes from a Culinary Journey West.
The baker behind one of our favorite cookbooks, Brown Sugar Kitchen, returns with California Soul, a comfort food compendium geared toward fresh seasonal produce. Her inventive take on “California soul food” is rooted in Black Southern foodways, with a modern sensibility. And Questlove recommends it, which is all we really need to know.
the best luxury holiday gifts for home chefs and foodies under $50 this year
In need of stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and small gestures? Here are some food and cooking-related gift ideas that are all $50 or less.
17. Fruit and vegetable ornaments.
These charming Christmas holiday tree ornaments shaped like pieces of fruit or vegetables are the perfect little luxury gift for the home chef or foodie on your list this year. And if they’re more the nostalgic type, the same maker has a charming offering of vintage-inspired food ornaments.
BUY NOW: $16.00 – $60.00 each.
18. Bamboozle Bamboo Measuring Cups and Spoons.
There are so many ways to make a kitchen more eco-friendly – including using disposable plates, utensils and other small kitchen wares that are made of bamboo. We love these measuring cups and spoons – cheerful colors, pour spouts and sustainable? Yay! A trifecta!
BUY NOW: $29.50.
19. Dinner Party candle by Big Night.
“With fresh arugula, lemongrass, and basil, balanced with warm saffron, amber, and musky wood, Dinner Party smells like the kitchen where everyone wants to gather. ”
BUY NOW: $42.00
20. L.A. Burdick hot chocolate
One of our favorite purveyors of luxury chocolates makes a delicious hot cocoa, too. This drinking chocolate is a delicious way to show how much they mean to you. Choose from white, milk or dark chocolate. And maybe toss in some gourmet marshmallows, too!
BUY NOW: $30-32.00
the best luxury gifts for home chefs and foodies
That’s it. Our expert’s curated luxury holiday gift shop with the best gifts this year for home chefs, bakers, grillers and foodies, including cookbooks, kitchen appliances, grills and cooking-related stocking stuffers under $50. Happy gifting! And have a delicious holiday, dear reader.