Pasta-making class for two about £45
It turns their love of cooking into an afternoon you share.
See it at Virgin Experience Days
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Gifts for someone who loves cooking
Updated November 2026 · Prices are typical, so check them in the shop.
People who love cooking usually own plenty of gadgets already. The gifts they remember are the ones that add something new: a skill, an ingredient to grow, or a home for the family recipes they treasure.
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A beautiful cookbook about £25
New recipes from a cook they admire, something they will use for years.
See it at Bookshop.orgAlso at Amazon
Le Creuset cast iron casserole about £220
A beautiful pot for slow-cooked stews that lasts a lifetime and looks lovely on the hob.
See it at AmazonAlso at John Lewis
Personalised recipe book about £28
The family recipes they treasure finally get a proper home.
See it at AmazonAlso at Not On The High Street
Hand-thrown herb planter about £38
The herbs they grow get a home that looks as good as it smells.
See it at AmazonAlso at Etsy
KitchenAid stand mixer about £450
The mixer keen bakers dream of, for bread, cakes and everything in between.
See it at AmazonAlso at John Lewis
Heritage tomato seed collection about £12
It is an easy win for someone who is always growing something new.
See it at AmazonAlso at Argos
Cheese and wine tasting about £70
A relaxed evening of tasting, perfect for a food lover.
See it at Virgin Experience Days
Personalised letterbox cake about £20
A cake with their name or photo on it arrives through the letterbox, perfect when you can’t be there.
See it at BakerdaysAlso at Amazon
Le Creuset stoneware mugs about £40
A colourful set for their morning coffee, a small taste of luxury every day.
See it at AmazonAlso at John Lewis
Handmade ceramic mug pair about £32
Their morning cup becomes a small daily treat.
See it at AmazonAlso at Etsy
Speciality coffee subscription about £22
A new roast to try every month, delivered to the door.
See it at Not On The High Street
Our tip
Experiences work especially well for cooks: a class teaches them something they'll use for years.
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