12 perfect gifts for passionate home cooks, curated by a kitchen tech editor

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone who loves spending time in the kitchen? I’ve got just what you need. I’m TechRadar’s kitchen tech expert, and I’ve put together a list of 12 thoughtful gifts that will brighten their day, and their countertop. Any keen home cook will likely already have all the fundamentals covered, so there’s no need to look at knife blocks, skillets, or food processors. Instead, I’ve curated a selection of items that are small additions to their kitchen, or next-level upgrades to the small tools that get used day after day.

For example, a set of premium metal measuring cups will make baking more of a pleasure, and from a trusted brand like KitchenAid, will likely be more accurate as well.

Nutmeg is a delicious addition to many dishes (particularly festive ones), but grating it by hand is a chore, and the spice doesn’t have the same potency if you buy it ready-ground. A mechanical nutmeg-grinder is an unusual, affordable, and thoughtful gift that will make your loved one’s life easier.

Shopping for someone who loves entertaining? A stoneware oil cruet is a lovely gift that they’ll be proud to put on the table alongside a salad, and a set of premium salt and pepper mills will take pride of place with the main course. If that sounds a bit dull, what about a set of electric ones? They’ll make your home chef’s life easier, particularly if they enjoy making cacio e pepe or pepper steaks.

Scroll on for my full set of recommendations. Personally I’d be delighted to receive any one of them, and I think your home chef will be too.

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