30 Perfect Kitchen Gifts To Get The Cook In Your Life

Sometimes looking for a gift for a friend or loved one who spends all their time in the kitchen can be hard. If you can't afford to splurge on a new kitchen appliance like a fancy fryer or backyard pizza oven, what can you get them? That's where this list comes in.

The kitchen gifts here are perfect for a few different groups of people. If someone you know is moving into a new house and needs some essential kitchen items, we've included those, like a lemon squeezer, microplane, and salad spinner. If a loved one in your life is getting married and practically lives in the kitchen, we've got some registry-like gifts on this list, like a fancy cutting board, a spice rack, and a cookbook holder. If you know someone who is just getting into cooking and needs some basics, we've included an Internet-famous food chopper and a bakeware set with just about everything they need to get to baking.

There's also plenty of items on this list for the avid at-home cook who seems to have everything they need. Think Swedish dish towels and gorgeous cake stands. Basically, these are the best kitchen gifts to give anyone who cooks or spends any time in the kitchen. Wrap up any of these with a homemade treat or a family recipe, and you've got yourself a heartfelt but totally useful gift.

Check out our gift guide for foodies and our gift guide for bakers.