18 Cooking Gift Ideas for the Chefs & Bakers

These gift ideas are perfect for your loved one who is always in the kitchen cooking up something yummy. Discover organic unique jams, sustainable cutting boards, fun cookbooks, and more!

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Stainless Steel Cookware Set from Caraway $695

Any serious cook is sure to appreciate a high quality stainless steel cookware set. This set is great for gifting because it also comes with organizers for chefs to proudly display the beautiful pots & pans in their kitchen.

Eating on the Wild Side Book by Jo Robinson $8+

Eating on the Wild Side is an incredible resource for people who love food. Learn how to optimize nutrition by cooking and storing your produce in specific ways.

cotton apron for eco-friendly people

GARDEN PARTY ORGANIC APRON by Uproot Design Studio $52

The Love What You Grow design is a perfect gift for cooks who love to use their garden harvest in their food. Plus, this eco apron is sustainably made with organic cotton.

Herb Pull & Pinch Dish from Uproot Design Studio $7

This eco-conscious bowl made with bamboo features four sharp beveled holes to quickly strip your herbs from their stems. A great gadget for anyone who loves cooking.

Kitchen Knife Trio Set from Our Place $145

This trio includes an Everyday Chef’s Knife for sturdy chopping, a Serrated Slicing Knife for anything squishy or hard & crusty, and a Precise Paring Knife for those tinier tasks.

baking gift set for eco-friendly bakers

Eco Baking Bee Gift Set from Etsy $35+

This gift set is wonderful for eco-conscious bakers. It features wooden measuring cups, wooden measuring spoons, and a cotton tea towel.

Vino Wine Bottle Cooler from Healthier Homes $55

For anyone who enjoys drinking wine while cooking, this is a unique gift. Sustainably made from durable concrete for long-lasting use, this is a nice piece for any kitchen.

our place blue wonder oven

Wonder oven by Our Place $195

This convenient mini oven sits on your counter top and can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat, and broil. It even comes in fun colors perfect for matching to your gift recipeint’s kitchen. 

Cotton Sunbird Tea Towel from Fair Trade Winds $18

This cute tea towel features an adorable nature inspired design. This is a meaningful gift due to the fact that they’re individually hand printed and handmade in South Africa

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Measuring Spoon Set $70 by 360 Cookware

This measuring spoon set is ethically made in Sherrill NY and are crafted out of lead-free pewter. These would be a meaningful and cherished gift for any chef.

Silicone Baking Mat Pack by Zero Waste Store $21

Encourage your baker and chef friends to cook more sustainably with a reusable baking mat. This silicone mat is a great swap for single-use baking paper, parchment paper, and aluminum foil.

Olive Oil and Vinegar Gift Set from Kosterina $45

High quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar can elevate dishes. This duo set is a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves cooking and values high quality ingredients.

gift ideas for cooks

8 Quart Stockpot from 360 Cookware $319

The magnificent 8-quart stainless steel stockpot is just right for everything a cook needs to do, from preparing soups and sauces to making enough vegetables for a small army.

Wabry’s Flavored Organic Syrup from Wabry Sampler $33

Wabry’s organic flavored syrups are great for pancakes, oatmeal, tea, ice cream, & more. They also give back through their partnership with the non-profit GiveLight Foundation.

Bauhaus Enamel Colander from Made Trade $92

This unique colander is sure to add a pop of color to any kitchen. It’s responsibly made from 100% recyclable, natural raw materials including enameled iron and Non-toxic paints.

olive oil bottle gift

Porcelain Olive Oil Dispenser from Made Trade $62

This beautiful olive oil bottle is made from handcrafted porcelain. It’s ethically made by artisans in Asheville, NC. Plus, it’s 100% lead-free and dishwasher safe.

artist made journal for people who love food

Savor Journal from Uproot Design Studio $36

This journal is a great gift for people who love to cook and foodies. It features a bright savory design by Uproot Design Studio founder and artist. Plus it’s sustainably made with an FSC-certified kraft cardboard cover and recycled paper.

Ceramic Bakeware Set by Healthier Homes $198

Any cook in life is sure to love this set of 3 white baking dishes in square, rectangle and round. It’s a great gift for holiday cooking and baking. Plus, it is made with 100% lead free & cadmium free glazing.