Chefs master the special art of pleasing human tastes and making nutritious, tasty, beautiful dishes at the same time.
They regularly delight everyone with culinary delights. What can you do to please them?
What can you give a chef for his birthday, New Year, professional or any other holiday?
You can choose a gift from kitchen utensils or household appliances, or you can give some useful accessories. ,
The choice is yours, but to expand it, find out more gift ideas for a chef in this article.
What to consider when choosing a gift for a chef?
First of all, the specialization of a culinary specialist. What is suitable for a Thai restaurant employee may be completely useless for a cake maker.
Then adjust for age. The choice of a present for a young chef can be approached with humor: comic souvenirs, cool prints and even funny little things will come in handy.
For an adult and experienced person, you should find something of status and seriousness. No less important is the gender of the recipient, as well as on what occasion you are going to congratulate him.
But in order not to have to deal with all these subtleties, it’s better to read our useful tips and gift ideas for chefs for any occasion.
Necessary little things
Chefs often have to multitask, preparing several complex dishes at the same time. Every cooking lover will be happy to receive a modern kitchen gadget as a gift, which will help him save time and make the work process easier and more enjoyable:
- kitchen scales;
- alarm timer;
- culinary digital thermometer;
- electronic measuring spoon.
These devices will not only help you get more pleasure from cooking, but will also make your kitchen more comfortable. Beautiful tableware will be an equally useful gift for a professional: a new unusual salad bowl, an interesting baking dish, an elegant cutlery, a luxurious gravy boat.
What are the occasions for giving gifts to chefs?
Important dates for all cooks:
- Chef's Day - October 20
- Birthday
- New Year
- March 8 or February 23
Separately for masters who create sweets:
- Confectioner's Day - May 3
- Cake Day - July 20
Pac-Man trivet coasters (with magnets) (2 pcs). Hot coasters
1150 rub.
Hot stand FishBone (2 in 1) Hot stands
1250 rub.
Hot stand Cow La Vache Hot stand
850 rub.
Hot stand Scooter Scooter Hot stand
850 rub.
DIY gift
It’s hard to imagine a chef without an apron, so it’s perfect as a cute present: funny, with funny inscriptions and prints, elegant, classic - an apron will be useful for both women and men.
Kitchen utensils made of fabric are essential for a cook. Just like an apron, they tend to wear out, so it is always appropriate to present:
- comfortable oven mitts;
- heating pads for a kettle or pan;
- sets of napkins.
It’s great if the donor does handicrafts. Products made using the patchwork technique look very stylish and incredibly cute. A set of unique oven mitts, a decorative towel or a luxurious and functional panel for kitchen items, made in a single copy, will certainly take pride of place in the kitchen. Things in which a piece of the soul of a good friend or loved one is invested can often outshine the most expensive gifts. It is enough to embroider a beautiful pattern, the name or initials of the future owner, and sincere congratulations on an apron or towel, and a simple thing will turn into an exclusive accessory.
Men have every chance to touch a female chef by making a souvenir for her on their own: a wooden cutting board, decorated with luxurious carvings or a scorched landscape, will become a real decoration of the kitchen.
Gifts for a male chef
If a representative of the stronger sex not only cooks food, but also likes to create or taste various alcoholic drinks, the following will suit him:
- Shtof with glasses
- Bottle of elite alcohol
- Shaker with cocktail recipes
- Alcohol mashine
- Decanter for wine
- creative corkscrew
- Wine set
- Drink dispenser
- Whiskey glasses
- Globus bar
- Original bottle stand
Globe-bar floor D=33 cm, 56*40*40 cm. Globe-bars floor
5900 rub.
Globe bar table D=33 cm, 48*38*33 cm. Globe bars table
4800 rub.
Floor-standing Globus-bar 'Esthete' Floor-standing Globus-bars
17990 rub.
Tabletop globe-bar D=40 cm, 50*40*40 cm, map in Russian Tabletop globe-bars
7200 rub.
You can give a coffee and tea connoisseur:
- Cezve
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Samovar
For those who are a big fan of picnics, hiking, fishing and love to cook outdoors, this is the following:
- Gift set for shish kebab or barbecue
- Cooler bag
- Portable stove
- Electric smokehouse
- Picnic set
- Portable BBQ Grill
- Waterproof portable speaker
- Flask
- Thermos
Sports shaker with ProStak container, white Sports shakers
1615 rub.
Gift set for cocktails Exclusive Shakers
19660 rub.
Shaker Contigo Shake&Go, pink Shakers
1615 rub.
Radian Insulated Stainless Sports Shaker, Matte Black Sports Shakers
2650 rub.
Keep up with the times
It is sometimes difficult to keep track of new household appliances: air and electric grills, multicookers, bread makers, food processors, yogurt makers. But if you have to give a gift to a professional, then you can safely choose the most modern and multi-purpose device. A culinary enthusiast will definitely appreciate the opportunity to experiment and prepare a couple of new dishes using a new technical product.
The following highly specialized gadgets will delight an experienced cook:
- oil sprayer and citrus sprayers;
- burner for melting cheese and caramelizing sugar;
- marshmallow roaster;
- dough dispenser;
- yolk separator.
These unusual devices will allow the master to speed up and facilitate the process of preparing many dishes. A true culinary connoisseur will appreciate such a gift.
Gifts that benefit
If you prefer to give souvenirs that will not only be heartwarming, but will also benefit the owner, then consider kitchen scales . The cook often weighs the mass of ingredients used and the finished dishes. Therefore, kitchen scales will definitely come in handy in his business.
Board, knives, certificate
On Chef's Day, a person directly related to gastronomic activities will be glad to receive a set of cutting boards for various products. They can have a variety of shapes and differ in patterns or inscriptions.
Cutting board
If a chef you know specializes in preparing meat dishes, then he will certainly like a set of professional knives.
A female chef can choose beautiful dishes or a certificate for its purchase. Innovative, modern and sometimes unusual devices are constantly appearing on the market. One of them is a timer for boiling eggs. There are models with two, three, or even four marks that demonstrate different states of the cooking product (hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg), others change color during cooking, and others notify about readiness through a voice command.
Appliances
You can give away any of the kitchen multifunctional household appliances. And in order for the recipient to really be happy with the gift , it is worth asking him ahead of time what he would prefer to have.
Multifunctional kitchen appliance
A great souvenir is a kitchen timer. Often, in order to prepare any dish, it is necessary to strictly observe the time. In order not to miss the required baking time or keeping in the refrigerator, it is recommended to use a special timer . The original thematic design of the product will complement the kitchen interior.
Automatic grill
Buy an automatic grill with an electric drive for the chef, and you will not only give him a great gift, but also make his life easier . Thanks to this device, the cook will no longer need to monitor the meat and turn it over during the cooking process. The grill will do everything on its own, and the cook will be able to relax at this time or devote himself to preparing the salad.
A professional chef or amateur cook will be delighted if on his holiday he receives a good book of extraordinary recipes, or a collection of recipes from different cuisines of the world
Kremer will also make a useful present. With its help, you can prepare cream in just ten or twenty seconds, as well as decorate cakes, cookies and pastries in an unusual and unique way.
Containers for seasonings
In a chef's kitchen, a large and unusual set of containers for seasonings or for bulk products would not be out of place.
Set of containers
How to make a choice?
So, what should you pay attention to when choosing? There are several important points:
- Specialization. What exactly does a chef specialize in? He is probably an excellent pastry chef or works in the cold shop of one of the best restaurants. And this should be taken into account, since if you are planning to choose a useful gift, then it should be related to one or another specificity of cooking.
- Floor. If a man will certainly appreciate a set of knives or another specific male gift, then it is better to give a woman something feminine.
- Age. You can give an original and cool gift to a young chef, a novice cook or a cooking enthusiast; it will definitely be appreciated. But it is better to give an experienced chef something more serious and status.
- Occasion. What holiday are you planning to give a gift for? So, if this is a professional date, then give symbolic gifts. On, or you can present an original souvenir. But for your anniversary you should give something expensive and meaningful.
Overseas surprise
The profession of a cook requires constant development and self-improvement. Dedicated cooks are constantly striving to learn something new, discover an unusual recipe, or learn a rare way of serving. If you want to please a friend with a present from a long-distance business trip or a tourist trip, then the best gift for him will be a new, exotic taste.
Unusual spices, sauces, national cuisine - the opportunity to experiment and learn the intricacies of a new cuisine will delight the cook. Even a recipe for an exclusive dish brought from afar will be a real gift for a culinary lover.
Unique crafts and hand-made
To surprise and pamper on your birthday, you can present an original handmade gift to the chef. You can sew a beautiful potholder with applique or embroidery. It won't take you much time, and all materials can be purchased at your local craft store.
If you approach this issue more seriously and in advance, you can create a composition from food products. For example, make a picture out of cereals or a vase out of pasta. Due to his profession, a chef has to wash his hands frequently. Buy a simple towel and decorate it yourself with beads, braid or beads.
