Our favourite Christmas gifts for the cook/kitchen enthusiast in your house
The avid home chef can be fussy about their kitchen gear, so knowing what to buy them for the holiday season can feel daunting. Maybe you think they have everything they already need, or they’re in a committed relationship with one specific brand of seasoning. But fret not. We’ve got a few tools that are guaranteed to please, whether it’s just an upgrade or a totally new kit that will become an integral and much-appreciated part of the kitchen. Here are our favourite gifts for every type of home cook this year.
This hand-crafted Le Creuset Signature Cerise Cast Iron Casserole dish
Forged from premium quality cast iron at the Le Creuset foundry in northern France since 1925, this beautifully finished and durable casserole dish is a gift any kitchen enthusiast will love. Built for more than just casseroles, this pot can also be used for making stews, pot roasts, and even bread and cakes. Le Creuset cast iron cookware also works efficiently at low to medium cooking temperatures and retains heat effectively, ensuring food stays warm for longer. Le Creuset cast iron casseroles are suitable for all hob types (including ceramic, halogen, induction, gas and oil or wood) and are also oven and grill safe, opening a world of possibilities to the avid home chef.
The George Foreman Medium Fit Grill
Is your resident chef more of the health-conscious type? Then this Fit Grill is perfect for them. Transforming the cooking experience and making it easy to create healthy dishes at home while still being small, light, and easy to clean. And thanks to the speedy heat-up time, you can cook up your favourite dishes, quicker than ever. With a 160% Faster Heat Up, you can enjoy freshly cooked food from switch on to plate in under six minutes plus! An ideal Christmas gift, the Fit Grill Collection offers a healthy way to prepare a variety of tasty, low-calorie meals while preserving every bit of delicious flavour.
The Russell Hobbs 3.5L Slow cooker
This Russell Hobbs slow cooker is a gift directly from heaven. With minimal prep time and hands-free cooking yet producing unbelievably tasty food, it is a culinary necessity for the busier cook in your life. Generally known for great soups and stews, slow cookers can also cover a broad range of recipes, including desserts — all of which can be made hands-free which means more time for work, chores or just to relax while the cooker does everything for you.
This Non-Stick Carbon Steel Roasting Pan
What’s Christmas without a roast?! This heavy-duty roasting pan is ideal for joints of beef, pork, lamb and even a whole chicken. The removable rack and high sides allow air to circulate around your roast to ensure even cooking, and the rack also allows fat to drip away from the meat for a healthier meal. Made from heavy-duty carbon steel that won’t warp, this pan is easy to clean — simply hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly or pop it in the dishwasher. As with all non-stick metalware — never use metal scourers or harsh abrasives. The Zyliss bakeware collection is made from heavy-duty carbon steel with a double non-stick layer for a superior baking performance. This durable bakeware allows heat to conduct evenly during cooking to ensure a beautifully consistent bake every time.
Looking for something else? We’ve got a wide range of kitchenwareyou can browse for inspiration this holiday season.