The 50 Best Gifts for Foodies of 2024
Whether the foodie in your life loves trying new gadgets (cucumber mandoline, anyone?) or is more of a gift basket connoisseur, we've pulled together a list of gifts to make every food lover happy.
A general rule of thumb is to gift a unique item they haven’t tried before but can use on a daily basis—especially if they are always looking for a new recipe or exploring ways to cook things differently with new items.
“Think about things they most likely don’t have in their kitchen already but you know they would love to try. Some ideas could be sushi kits, pizza stones, or paella pans,” says Silvia Hermanny, culinary expert and food and lifestyle content creator.
In addition to Hermanny, we sought advice from Grant Lee Crilly, professional chef and co-founder of ChefSteps, as well as Jacqueline Blanchard, professional chef and owner of Coutelier NOLA.
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A ratchet mill will totally enhance their life in the kitchen. All they have to do is add salt, pepper, or whatever spice they want through the front-loading door before adjusting the dial to their preferred thickness and cranking the handle for a perfect grind every time. They'll never have to deal with below-average grinders again.
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If someone loves food, they likely have a stack of gorgeous cookbooks somewhere in their home. This bookshelf has a super-small footprint (just 7.8 x 11.8 inches), making it a great pick to keep their favorite cookbooks close at hand on the kitchen counter without getting in the way of the actual cooking.
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Those who regularly grill and roast meat and poultry know that the temperature is what gets you juicy, perfect results. Set this smart meat thermometer according to meat type (poultry, pork, fish, wild game, and more) and how you want things cooked—no more second-guessing if something is medium-rare. The wireless connectivity also allows you to keep an eye on the cooking from up to 150 feet away with the Yummly app, so your meat won’t be overcooked again.
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For anyone who likes the art of slow cooking, consider this mortar and pestle from Cole & Mason instead. Made from solid black granite with an unglazed stone interior, it gives enough traction to easily whip up spice pastes, green seasonings, and pesto blends. Just know that it’s not dishwasher-safe and must be hand washed.
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This authentic paella pan was made in Valencia, Spain—the birthplace of paella. It’s made from extra-thick, professional-grade carbon steel with a 14-inch-wide, shallow cooking surface with dimples to help with even heating. The 2-inch-tall sides keep rice, vegetables, and proteins from ending up on the floor, and looped handles make it easy to carry from cooktop to table. This size serves four to six people.
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From David Chang's Momofuku comes the Bestsellers Pack, which includes all the pantry staples they need to make a restaurant-quality meal at home. Inside each box is all five of the brand's dried noodles (soy and scallion, sweet and spicy, tingly chili, spicy soy, and spicy chili), chili crunch, soy sauce, and savory seasoned salt. The noodles cook in about four minutes, and then all they'll need to do is add the sauce packet.