38 Best Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Cook (or Eat)

This collection of sauces and spices will keep them busy for months. Try the Zhong sauce with dumplings and sprinkle the Mala spice over meat as a marinade (it also makes for a delicious popcorn topping). And the chili crisp is literally good on anything.

Sure they’re a little late to the bread-baking party but they’re here now, right? This bread-making kit is the gift that keeps on giving meaning, you’ll all probably be enjoying homemade bread for the foreseeable future.

Everyone likes cheese. Second maybe only to chocolate, this is your safest bet.

Not all vanilla extract is the same: Heilala’s is beloved by chefs, fancy pastry people, and regular folks who just make a lot of cookies. Its goopy vanilla paste will leave these lovely black vanilla-bean specks in whatever you bake, plus it gets bonus points for being ethically sourced.

Impress even your fanciest friends with this Martell cognac, which boasts a flavorful sip of plum, vanilla, and toasted oak.

If they’ve been grilling the same burgers, chicken skewers, and blackened catfish for decades now, help them change things up with this new cookbook from Rodney Scott, one of the country’s most respected names in barbecue.

Whether you’ve been to Portugal or not, its history of food is easily explored with over 500 recipes and history by the acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira. Plus you can visit him in person at his latest restaurant in New York if you love what you read.

Crisper drawers only get you so far. Store delicate greens and any other vegetables likely to wilt in the fridge in these Vejibags — thick, organic cotton sacks that you dampen before storing. It extends the life of vegetables by days, or, in the case of cabbage, weeks.

Grab a few of these jars and fill them with spices like vibrant Aleppo pepper, fancy saffron, or truffle sea salt. They make for lovely small gifts that feel special.

If you’re feeling particularly generous, get them this gorgeous, well-designed electric pour-over coffee machine by Ratio. It’s the sexiest coffee machine on the market, hands down — there’s a reason it’s sold out on Goop. Don’t worry, you review watchdog — it’s highly rated, too.

Smithey’s grill pan makes perfectly char-marked burgers and green beans — and isn’t that all you want from it? But it also looks good when left out on the stove afterward.

To really take their hosting skills to the next level, gift some practical (and cute) wooden serving spoons for any salad or dish.

If they have a sense of humor, they will enjoy this charming Japanese bread lamp.

Because splatters, drips, and splashes are inevitable.

Founded by two sisters, Misette (pronounced my set) is known for its carefully crafted and beautifully designed tableware. These bowls are a must-have for the people who love the stylish side of food … even if it is just for eating cereal.

What is someone with a sweet tooth going to like more than a variety pack of chocolate? Honey Mama’s exciting flavors of chocolate, like tahini tangerine and lavender rose, make for a great (and delicious) gift.

Nothing says “I love you” like the best Neapolitan pie in the five boroughs.

Do they have a handmade waxed canvas roll to carry them in? Even if they’re just taking them to get sharpened at the hardware store, this Georgia-made roll will show them off and make them feel like their idol Bobby Flay.

This new-ish tinned-fish company started by Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb is fun, playful, stylish, and tasty and does limited-edition drops. A tuna sandwich never felt so exciting.

The Waves is a subscription-based wine service that features all-natural wines. If you think a subscription might be too much of a commitment, gift this Wild Bunch trio, featuring a pét-nat, an orange wine, and a chillable red for the bold wine drinker in your life.

If you know, they already have a wine subscription, gift them some wine cups. Our shopping writer, Shanna Shipin, and senior shopping editor, Bianca Nieves, both recommend the ones from Danny D’s Mud Shop. Handmade in his studio in California, these little cups are shaped similarly to traditional ISO wineglasses and will add a Western flair to their bar cart.

The gift of nice coffee is classic, but how about the gift of five pounds of coffee all at once? An airplane-pillow-size five-pounder of Stumptown’s crowd-pleasing Hair Bender costs $80, lasts about a month in a two-person coffee-loving household, and is most likely fresher than what you find at grocery stores.

Whether they prefer to bake it or just display it, this cake stand will elevate any baker’s craft and make for the perfect addition to their kitchen.

Because what’s more impressive than an electric wine opener?

Whether they are into mocktails or cocktails, this glass set will make their bar cart stand out and their beverages look great even if they taste questionable.

Everyone is obsessed with this chili crunch, so the foodie in your life has to be too. Especially if they like spice and crunch.

Making tofu doesn’t have to be time-consuming and messy. With three adjustable settings that allow you to press different sizes of tofu, your favorite veggie lover will enjoy this tofu press.

For $60 total, get four months of custom-designed boxes that will be filled with three exclusive popcorn pod flavors. All pods are gluten-free and made with non-GMO heirloom kernels grown on a family farm in Iowa.

Every New York trip should include a stop at Levain, but luckily you don’t have to book a flight to the Big Apple to taste its baked goods. The bakery ships nationwide. So give that cookie lover a pack of some of the best baked goods in the city.

Whether they prefer to add it to their tea or eat it by the spoonful, this California honey is full of antioxidants and brings a sweet floral finish.