The H&G kitchen gift guide 2024 – gorgeous gifts for home cooks, bakers, entertainers, and coffee lovers
A chef's handpicked gifts for sizzling, celebrating, and sipping in style


As a trained cook and kitchen appliances tester, I’ve spent the past year curating a list of my favorite gadgets, trinkets, and tableware – so I can bring you the ultimate kitchen gift guide.
For the friend who can’t stop raving about their best air fryer, I’ve found kitchen gifts to make their crispy creations even more irresistible. And for the host or hostess who seems to have it all, I’ve found a few surprises that are sure to impress. Even if they're a coffee lover with the most exacting standards, I’ve found barista-approved treats.
Striking the perfect balance between expertise, luxury, and the element of surprise, even the most well-stocked foodie will appreciate these tried-and-tested, H&G-approved kitchen gifts.
Best gifts for the home cook
The home cook finds joy in stirring sauces, experimenting with new recipes, and daydreaming about flavors. These kitchen gifts are sure to spark their imagination.
Best gifts for the budding baker
From whipping up weekend cookies to homemade sourdough, these kitchen gifts will elevate every baker's skills and bring a professional touch to their kitchen.
Best gifts for the air fryer obsessive
They’re so obsessed with their air fryer, it’s become a regular topic of conversation! These tried-and-tested air fryer gifts will bring even more flavor and fun to those quick, irresistibly crispy meals.
Best gifts for the hostess with the most
For the hostess who has it all effortlessly under control, bring something new to the table with these thoughtful, wow-factor kitchen gifts.
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If your hostess loves creating fabulous food, she’ll be thrilled with this year’s coolest dessert maker: the Ninja Creami. It can whip up everything from refreshing sorbets to creamy gelato. I've found 'refurbished like new' models at Walmart for less.
Best gifts for the chef who has everything
They've got every tool in the book, apart from these chef-worthy kitchen gifts – including the latest, highest-rated gadgets.
Best gifts for the coffee lover
Tested and approved by the H&G experts, these gifts are perfect for the coffee lover who appreciates quality in every cup.
This is a really fun gift for caffeine lovers. You can make rich espressos and americanos in one, cool, compact and ultra-lightweight appliance. Read our barista's AeroPress review here.
Best stocking fillers
Treat the foodies in your life to these joyful stocking fillers. They are all under $50, apart from the Mackenzie-Childs spoon rest (sorry, I just couldn't resist).
When is the best time to buy kitchen gifts?
Black Friday weekend is the best time to shop kitchen gifts. At this time of year, newer models and designs will be released, so you’ll typically be able to buy older models at lower prices.
I also see appliance bundle deals in the holiday season, which can help you save more when purchasing multiple kitchen gifts from the same brand.
Plus, winter is a great time to get deals on summery kitchen gifts – like ice cream makers, the best blenders, best juicers and iced coffee makers.
The best kitchen gift combines the elements of surprise, luxury and practicality. Any of the items on this list is sure to bring a smile to someone's face!

Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes & Gardens, testing everything from air fryers and mixers to juicers and coffee machines. She trained in Culinary Arts at Leiths School of Food & Wine and previously served as the Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef.
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