10 Gift Ideas for the Kitchen for People Who Love to Cook and 3 Reasons Why Kitchenware is the Best Gift Ever (2018)

Nowadays most people prefer gifts that are functional and useful due to compact living spaces and lack of storage space. Therefore utensils would be greatly welcomed as gifts. When buying utensils as gifts certain points need to be kept in mind. The first thing to consider is the receiver. People of diverse ages and lifestyles have differently equipped kitchens; therefore their requirements are diverse as well. If you are buying your gift for a young couple who mostly use microwaves and induction cookers for their cooking then consider gifting them microwave-safe utensils and woks and pans with an induction coated base. Consider the same for a young single working person. But if the receiver of your gift is in their 50’s and have a more traditional kitchen setup then you need not worry about these things.

The budget is another factor which comes into play while buying utensils. If you are buying a gift for something intimate, like a housewarming party or a bridal shower you can pick something like a tea tray or a jug. But if you are shopping for something big like a wedding gift then you could pick extravagant gifts like tea or dinner sets, cookware and pressure cookers. Always lay down a budget before you set out to buy anything. Your own personal spending capabilities are what you should always go by before anything else.

The size of one’s kitchen also affects the choice of utensils. If the receiver of your gift has a large kitchen with big gas burners etc. then a big stockpot or a large Kadai would be appropriate gift options. If they have a small compact kitchen with hardly enough room for two people then sleek nonstick cookware sets and light unbreakable dinnerware would be more appropriate choices. When there is a lack of space, it’s always preferable to have utensils which can be easily stored and those which can be used daily. Bulky appliances are also a big no-no if the kitchen space is tiny. Go for multifunctional items if this is the case like a food processor and a microwave oven.

A cookbook is a useful thing to have in the kitchen, especially for people who are not that skilled at cooking and also for those cooking enthusiasts who always want to learn new recipes. Choose your cookbook based on the taste of the people you are gifting it to and also their lifestyle. Buy the Skinnytaste One and Done: 140 No-Fuss Dinners for Your Instant Pot®, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer, Sheet Pan, Skillet, Dutch Oven, and More by Gina Homolka is ideal for busy people who have no time to cook elaborate meals. This book contains recipes for some of the easiest meals which can be cooked without dirtying too many dishes and minimal ingredients. Buy this book from Amazon for ₹1879.

Working in the kitchen becomes difficult if you don’t own a good set of kitchen knives. The Amazon Basics 14 Pieces Stainless Steel Knife Set contains every kind of knife and cutting utensil that you may require in the kitchen. This set contains 1 Pinewood block, 1 pair of scissors, 11 knives, including an 8-inch chef's knife, 8-inch slicing knife, 8-inch bread knife, 5.5-inch utility knife, and 3.5-inch peeling knife. The set also includes 6 4.5-inch steak knives, kitchen shears, and a sharpener. The superior high-carbon stainless-steel blades of these knives give precision results and the triple-rivet POM handles ensure a comfortable, secure grip. Buy the set for ₹1999 from Amazon.

A cook has a different kind of demeanour and is considered the queen or king of the kitchen. What a home chef needs are a piece of personalised kitchen accessory to lift their mood. Buy a personalised cutting board for the master chef at home. Get your customised chipping board from printvenue.com. They have wooden chopping boards with and without witty quotes that can be personalised with the name of a person or persons. These boards measuring 310 mm x 230 mm with an engraving area of 297 mm x 220 mm, are available for the price of ₹599. Discounts are available on larger orders.

A crockery or dinner set is just perfect as a wedding or housewarming gift. There are various sets available on the market. Make your choice based on budget and personal preference. Our pick is this pristine white 18 pieces dinnerware set from Amazon Basics. This set is made of AB-grade porcelain and is BPA free. Lightweight and durable, this set is microwave, oven, freezer and dishwasher-safe. The plates can withstand a maximum temperature of 572 degrees and a minimum of 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This set includes 10.5-inch Dinner Plates, 7.5-inch Dessert Plates, 5.5 x 2.75-inch Bowls. Buy it for ₹3200.

A self-stirring mug is perfect for those lazy souls who find cooking a tiring and unnecessary exercise and for whom even making a cup of tea is an ambitious pursuit. Buy the Finiviva Self Stirring Coffee Mug from Amazon. This automatic self-mixing cup comes with a lid which means that it can easily be used as a travel mug. This mug runs on two AA batteries, which goes into its base. All you need to do the next time you need coffee, tea or cocoa is put the ingredients in the mug, push the button on the handle and voila! You hot beverage will be ready in seconds. The stainless steel finish insulated mug with a snap-lock lid keeps your drink hot for a longer time. This handy mug is reasonably priced at ₹399 only.

One of the necessities in a modern kitchen is a set of durable non-stick cookware. Gift a nonstick cookware set to someone who needs it. The Prestige Omega Granite Aluminium 4-Pieces, Kitchen Set, contains everything that a modern chef requires. The set includes a tawa, a frypan, a kadai with a glass lid and a milk pan also with a glass lid. This cookware built with 5-layer non-stick cookware with German technology has a durable granite finish coating and a superior non-stick surface. It’s also metal spoon friendly and dishwasher-safe. Buy this super useful set for ₹3300 form Amazon.

Are you hosting guests this weekend? Then you definitely need something to serve your snacks in. The Homesake Wood Chip-N-Dip Serving Tray with large Dip Bowl is the perfect thing to serve your samosas, nachos and chips in. This large serving bowl made in the shape of a ring has a recess in the middle to keep the dip bowl. This bowl is made of hand-turned wood done over with a natural finish. Priced at ₹775, this platter weighs around 915 gms and measures 30x30x4 cm. Cleaning it is easy; you just need to wipe it with a damp cloth. Buy it from Amazon.

If you love tea as much as we do then a tea kettle should definitely be on your list of necessary kitchen items. The Teabox Bevel Stainless Steel Capsulated Base Tea Kettle with Infuser has a capacity of 1 litre. It is easy to use and to clean. The infuser makes it extremely easy for everyone to enjoy a brew as per their taste without the need to strain the tea. Just take the infuser out when you feel that you have the perfect brew. This kettle is a dishwasher, stove top, and induction cooktop safe. Buy it for ₹1999 from Amazon.

The next item is for people who like a little bit of fun in their lives. These bulb-shaped mason jars look cute and quirky; perfect for serving cocktails at a lazy Sunday brunch or a Saturday night house party. These glass jars have a screw top opening and come with colourful straws. They can also be used for serving smoothies to children, as dessert bowls or even as centrepieces for the dining table! They have a capacity of 220 ml each and a set of four costs around ₹399 on Amazon.

Hand blenders are useful little contraptions. They can be used for mixing cake batter, blending soups, making whipped cream and for a lot of other things. Buy a hand blender from Amazon as a gift. The Bajaj HM 01 250-Watt Hand Mixer is the perfect hand blender for your daily kitchen necessities. This blender has 3 different speed controls for superior beating experience. It has a 250-watt motor and two different types of mixing blades. One of the most attractive things about it is the price which is extremely reasonable at only ₹1586.

Kitchen gear has ceased to become household necessities and is now part of the home décor. They make great gifts because of a number of reasons. Beautifully designed knives, cookware and gadgets add to the beauty and smartness of both professional and home kitchens. Kitchenware is being redesigned to accommodate the fast-paced lifestyle of today's generation. They are now more functional lightweight and easy to operate.

Modern kitchen gear is not just perfect for running the modern kitchen but also for adding to the beauty of the space. The products designed and created by the superbly talented designers are beautiful, sleek and compact. They look great hanging from the walls or arranged on the kitchen countertops. This is because the creators have paid great attention to detail, colour and finish. These utensils will brighten up the shabbiest of spaces and can be used to give your kitchen an impromptu makeover. There are basic day to day items like pots and pans and also luxury items like barware, decorative cutting boards, and beautiful serve ware.

When you gift someone kitchen gear you can be sure of one thing…they will be used. Kitchenware is used every day and therefore goes through a considerable amount of wear and tear. Therefore they need to be replaced from time to time. Knives lose their sharpness, crockery breaks, pots and pans wear down due to constant heating and scrubbing. Therefore gifting someone kitchenware is always a good idea. They will definitely have a use for your gift and be thankful for it.

Kitchenware is easy to find and shop for. Most supermarkets sell them so do appliance shops and of course, there are online stores. Big e-commerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart and Pepperfry have a large collection of kitchenware suited to all budgets. You can find everything from traditional steel pots to Teflon coated cookware online. If you are shopping for appliances, then online is the place to go. They usually sell discounted products which you will have to pay much more for if you buy them offline. Plus there is the variety. You get beautiful bar glasses, trays, serving plates and much more for very reasonable rates.