Gifts for Foodies

Food lovers want flavour and experiences: an ingredient they have never tried, a tool that makes a technique easier, or a class or meal that teaches something new.

15 ideas to start from

Homemade freezer meals

Cook and freeze a week of meals; one of the most-thanked new-parent gifts.

$25–50homemade

Breakfast in bed plus a handwritten card

Time and effort beat money; especially for Mother's and Father's Day.

Under $20homemade

Printed family recipe book

Collect family recipes from relatives into one printed book; everyone wants a copy.

$25–50sentimental

Personalised apron

An apron with their name or bakery-style logo for weekend baking.

Under $25sentimental

Personalised cutting board

Engraved with their names or new address; a keepsake and a daily tool.

$25–50sentimental

Recipe from your parents' kitchen, framed

A handwritten family recipe framed for their kitchen.

$25–50sentimental

Stand mixer accessory

A pasta roller, dough hook upgrade or extra bowl for someone who already owns a stand mixer.

$50–100practical

Good chef's knife

The single kitchen upgrade most home cooks put off; a sharp, well-balanced knife changes daily prep.

$50–100practical

Meal delivery for a busy week

A few pre-made meals delivered so they don't have to cook after shifts.

$50–100practical

Grill tool set or meat thermometer

For the person who runs the barbecue every summer; a thermometer takes the guesswork out.

$25–50practical

Hot sauce sampler

Several small-batch sauces with different heat levels for someone who puts chilli on everything.

Under $25fun

Cooking class for two

A shared evening learning a cuisine beats another gadget, and the skill keeps paying off at home.

$100–250experience

Digital kitchen scale

Bakers who weigh instead of using cups get far more consistent results.

Under $25practical

Baking class or bread workshop

Learning to shape sourdough or pastry in person is fun and useful for an avid baker.

$50–100experience

Specialty flour and vanilla bundle

Quality flours, real vanilla and a recipe to try them; a treat bakers rarely buy.

Under $25fun

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Tips for choosing

  • Consumables avoid clutter in already-full kitchens.
  • Experiences (a class, a tasting menu) suit people who own every gadget.
  • Ask about dietary preferences before buying food.

New to this? Our guide to choosing a gift explains why recipients and givers judge gifts differently.

Questions

What do you buy a foodie?

A tasting set (olive oil, hot sauce, spices), a cooking class, a cast-iron pan, or a booking at a restaurant they have been wanting to try.

What is a good gift for someone who loves to cook?

A good chef's knife, a cast-iron skillet, a pizza steel, or a printed family recipe book.

What are cheap foodie gifts?

A hot sauce sampler, specialty salt, a spice blend, or homemade baked goods with the recipe card.