The Best Gifts for Foodies (That They Probably Don’t Already Have!)

Sure, one can use the same oil for cooking, dressings, for baking, and so on, but one can also do much better. And with this trio of specially-blended oils, one will. See, each one of the oils in this three-bottle set from Kosterina was designed to bring different flavor profiles. These oils take the entire cooking process up a notch.

This game-changing Sichuan Chilli Crisp condiment is a favorite of several of our editors. You can put it on just about anything, whether it be pizza, eggs, or even ice cream, and it will boost the flavor. This premium gift set includes the best-selling chili oil, as well as an artisan-designed wooden spoon and tray.

The finest chef’s knife from Victorinox or Wüsthof or wherever is worth little if it’s not sharp, and indeed even the best knives dull quickly with heavy use. Fortunately, with this easy-to-use counter-mounted knife sharpener from AnySharp, just a few passes is all it takes to restore that razor-sharp edge on that home chef’s favorite slicing, dicing, and chopping tools.

Ever wonder how pizza places make such great eat? Sure, the dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings all matter, but you can get great ingredients at home, too. What you usually can’t get is proper heat. But with an Ooni pizza oven, temperatures as high as 950º Fahrenheit mean a perfectly cooked pizza every time, and one cooked in 60 seconds flat, too. Seriously.

Tinned fish may seem like an odd choice for a holiday gift, but trust us: this brand is the talk of the town in culinary circles at the moment. Fishwiffe’s responsibly sourced tinned fish are perfect for eating alone or used in other recipes. Plus, the brand’s recently-launched holiday trio sets are ultra-giftable.

Pricey? Well… yes. But this is also probably going to be the best smoked salmon your gourmand friend has ever eaten—or at least the best that you can order for delivery! Rich in flavor and healthy omega-3s and free of antibiotics or additives, this smokey, salty, tender fish will be the talk of the brunch, luncheon, or dinner party. That is, if your foodie friend is even willing to share.

Not only is this minimalist, hand-blown glass water pitcher nice to look at, but it’s also the only filter pitcher that effectively removes bacteria and parasites from tap water (in addition to lead, microplastics, etc.). No chef or foodie likes drinking—and sometimes, even cooking—with contaminated water, so this unique gift is sure to be a hit.

All too often the big, showy knives get all the attention. But while that eight-inch chef’s knife or long bread knife or whatnot may be great for many uses, no kitchen is complete without a fine paring knife. And that’s certainly what this is: razor-sharp, balanced, durable, and even elegant, this 4.5-inch paring knife is ideal for all sorts of finer precision cuts.