The H&G kitchen gift guide 2024 – gorgeous gifts for home cooks, bakers, entertainers, and coffee lovers
A chef's handpicked gifts for sizzling, celebrating, and sipping in style
As a trained cook and kitchen appliances tester, I’ve spent the past year curating a list of my favorite gadgets, trinkets, and tableware – so I can bring you the ultimate kitchen gift guide.
For the friend who can’t stop raving about their best air fryer, I’ve found kitchen gifts to make their crispy creations even more irresistible. And for the host or hostess who seems to have it all, I’ve found a few surprises that are sure to impress. Even if they're a coffee lover with the most exacting standards, I’ve found barista-approved treats.
Striking the perfect balance between expertise, luxury, and the element of surprise, even the most well-stocked foodie will appreciate these tried-and-tested, H&G-approved kitchen gifts.
Best gifts for the home cook
The home cook finds joy in stirring sauces, experimenting with new recipes, and daydreaming about flavors. These kitchen gifts are sure to spark their imagination.
After a month of testing, I can confidently say this is the best pan I’ve used. With coating-free, nonstick technology free of forever chemicals, it’s shiny, sleek, and makes for a truly special gift experience.
Best gifts for the budding baker
From whipping up weekend cookies to homemade sourdough, these kitchen gifts will elevate every baker's skills and bring a professional touch to their kitchen.
This unique, KitchenAid mixing bowl is a thoughtful gift for the budding baker. It shimmers and shines in the light, turning a practical piece into a decorative statement.
Best gifts for the air fryer obsessive
They’re so obsessed with their air fryer, it’s become a regular topic of conversation! These tried-and-tested air fryer gifts will bring even more flavor and fun to those quick, irresistibly crispy meals.
Health-conscious cooks will love this glass spray bottle. I recently learned that commercial lecithin spray oils will damage non-stick air fryers and increase the risk of chemical leaching. This gift is far healthier for you and your kitchenware.
Best gifts for the hostess with the most
For the hostess who has it all effortlessly under control, bring something new to the table with these thoughtful, wow-factor kitchen gifts.
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If your hostess loves creating fabulous food, she’ll be thrilled with this year’s coolest dessert maker: the Ninja Creami. It can whip up everything from refreshing sorbets to creamy gelato. I've found 'refurbished like new' models at Walmart for less.
Best gifts for the chef who has everything
They've got every tool in the book, apart from these chef-worthy kitchen gifts – including the latest, highest-rated gadgets.
Give them the night off cooking with this effortless air fryer. After testing over 50 models, we found the Philips essential range to be the easiest to use. It’s sleek, but powerful enough to make perfectly crispy fries, fish, and vegetables in just minutes.
Best gifts for the coffee lover
Tested and approved by the H&G experts, these gifts are perfect for the coffee lover who appreciates quality in every cup.
This is the ultimate, dream gift for a coffee lover, straight from the top of our best espresso maker guide. They can get creative with the steam wand to make lattes, cappuccinos and more.
This is a really fun gift for caffeine lovers. You can make rich espressos and americanos in one, cool, compact and ultra-lightweight appliance. Read our barista's AeroPress review here.
Best stocking fillers
Treat the foodies in your life to these joyful stocking fillers. They are all under $50, apart from the Mackenzie-Childs spoon rest (sorry, I just couldn't resist).
Furbish Studio creates vibrant home accessories designed to make a statement. With a signature blend of bold colors and quirky patterns, this oven mitt will brighten up any kitchen!
I love this ingenious coffee scoop, which doubles as a clip for your bag of coffee beans. What a great way to keep coffee fresh and your scoop at the ready.
I couldn't resist including something from Mackenzie-Childs. The iconic hand-painted design of this little spoon rest is sure to bring some character to the kitchen.
Petite and perfectly portioned, a pair of Le Creuset espresso cups make a gorgeous gift. They certainly add a pop of color to the kitchen.
When is the best time to buy kitchen gifts?
Black Friday weekend is the best time to shop kitchen gifts. At this time of year, newer models and designs will be released, so you’ll typically be able to buy older models at lower prices.
I also see appliance bundle deals in the holiday season, which can help you save more when purchasing multiple kitchen gifts from the same brand.
Plus, winter is a great time to get deals on summery kitchen gifts – like ice cream makers, the best blenders, best juicers and iced coffee makers.
The best kitchen gift combines the elements of surprise, luxury and practicality. Any of the items on this list is sure to bring a smile to someone's face!
Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes & Gardens, testing everything from air fryers and mixers to juicers and coffee machines. She trained in Culinary Arts at Leiths School of Food & Wine and previously served as the Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef.
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