Mouthwatering Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies

November 30, 2023

Welcome back for another day of 2023 TIA Gift Guides. Today we’re covering Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies, or really anyone like us who likes to entertain and munch on some goodies.

Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies

From advent calendars to heavy-duty stand mixers, we have gifts that are perfect for experienced chefs or just foodies who can appreciate a good snack. Check out pics below for our best gift ideas!

Harry & David Gourmet Snacks Advent Calendar

My love for advent calendars started when I was really young. My three older siblings were in school, but I wasn’t because I was too young. One day before Christmas I busted into everyone else’s advent calendars and ate all their chocolates.

To this day I still get excited over a good advent calendar. Heck…I get excited over a mediocre advent calendar. But this one blows my freaking brain! 24 days of delicious snacks is something I dream about. It’s no wonder this advent calendar is a cult favorite.

Customer Review: “I purchased this for my cousin and her family. They LOVED it! Every other day during the month of December, they would call to tell me they had discovered behind the doors they’d opened. I’m looking forward to sending this to my son and his family for December 2023.”
Where to Buy: $199 from HarryAndDavid.com. Check out more advent calendars on Amazon.

Anthony Bourdain Quote, Art Print

Shopping on Amazon is just a little too easy sometimes. Here at TIA we love to support small businesses too. We are a small business after all. And we are foodies. And every foodie loves Anthony Bourdain.

This is one of our favorite quotes from Anthony available as a print from an Etsy store. They show it framed, but you’ll only receive a print. And is noted as follows; “Every print is professionally printed onto high-quality archival paper.”

Prices: Available in eight sizes starting at 5″ x 7″ for $17.99, up to 24″ x 36″ for $72.99. The prices do not include shipping.
Customer Review: “The Bourdain print looks incredible on my wall – very pleased!”
Where to Buy: Adriana Perez Studio on Etsy.

***The Architecture of the Cocktail* and *The Architecture of the Shot***

Mixology Books

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These two books are not only great for your favorite friend’s basement bar, but they would also be a great gift if you have an art lover, interior designer, or even an architect on your gift list.

Amazon Review: Architecture of the Cocktail, “Pair this book with some cute cocktail glasses and some alcohol and you have a really great gift. The recipes are easy to understand and graphics are really unique and cute. Cover of book is imprinted to match the dust cover.”
Where to Buy: Both are available on Amazon in paperback and hardcover: The Architecture of the Cocktail, and The Architecture of the Shot. Pair these two books up and you’re still under $40.00.

Pizza Socks Box for Pizza Lovers

Do you know someone who eats, breathes, and dreams pizza? Then this will knock their socks off! Or on? Either way, this is a hilarious and fun gift that will keep them close to their favorite food.

Amazon Review: “Bought these for a co-worker as a Christmas gift last year. He loved them and still wears them. They hold up pretty good.”
Where to Buy: $25.99 on Amazon.

Oklahoma Joe’s Marshal Centerbox Smoker

The Oklahoma Joe’s Marshal is a center box smoker that offers 1200 sq. in. of total cooking space. This offers a heavy-duty construction that will last for years.

Home Depot Review: “This Marshal Centerbox Smoker is a perfect tribute to our forefathers and how they have poured their blood, sweat and tears into smoking brisket, pork-butts, ribs and so fourth.”
TIA Review: Oklahoma Joe’s Marshal Centerbox Smoker
Where to Buy: $699.99 on Home Depot.

MEATER Plus Meat Thermometer

The MEATER Plus is a wireless thermometer to help keep an eye on your cooking. This offers a Bluetooth booster and an app that works with iOS and Android. Gift this to a friend that likes to entertain and grill. Then they can make you a cocktail with risking buring your steak. Win, win for everyone

Amazon Review: “I rarely write reviews, but believe this product is so outstanding I had to ‘sing it’s praises.'”
Where to Buy: $99.95 on Amazon.

FoodSaver 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Starter Kit

The only thing I love more than cooking is gifting my future self with ready-to-eat leftovers for when I’m feeling lazy. Who knows…maybe if you’re lucky your foodie friend will gift you some leftovers as a thank you for this awesome vacuum sealer.

Amazon Review: “This version, while over $100 more than my previous one, offers significant benefits that made the investment worth it: it is very sturdy, creates a powerful vacuum that gets air out of the bags even around odd shapes like filled bell peppers, an easy to clean drip tray that pops out, bag dispenser built into it, a safe bag cutter built into it that works smoothly, no lid to force closed every time, and bag sealing is as simple as pushing the bag into the front of the device. This thing was REALLY worth the extra investment.”
Where to Buy: $239.99 on Amazon.

Mini Animal Waffle Maker

Whoever receives this gift is bound to laugh when they open it up to see that they can make seven different animal-shaped pancakes in this non-stick electric waffle iron. One of the shapes is even a reindeer to keep with the holiday theme. Plus, there are endless uses for waffle makers. So, this really is the gift that keeps on giving, especially if the recipient has kids at home.

Amazon Review: “The cutest thing ever! Pancakes come out so cute without sticking to the make. My daughter and even my husband and I enjoy eating our crispy animal pancakes made by this pancake maker. It’s a must have if you have a little one at home.”
Where to Buy: $34.95 on Amazon.

Charcuterie Board Gift Set

I know last week we taught you how to make a charcuterie board from scratch…but this one is pretty sweet. Includes the bamboo cheese board with slide-out compartment that holds the included stainless steel serving utensils. This will upgrade your charcuterie board game to Class A.

This is a great price at only $32.99. But if you need a $50 or above then you could include a bottle of wine or add some cheese, meats, and crackers to go with your gift.

Amazon Review: “My friend recommended this cheeseboard to me and I bought it on Amazon prime day. Best decision I made! Board is very pretty and big enough to hold a variety of cheeses and meat. I love that there is a place for the crackers on the side. It’s very well made. Easy to wipe down and clean. The knives are also sharp and very well made.”
Where to Buy: $32.99 on Amazon.

KitchenAid 5 Qt. Stand Mixer – and you can’t forget the attachments!

KitchenAid Mixer & Attachments

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The world’s most common bridal shower gift can also make a perfect gift for chefs and foodies! In addition to being a great mixer and making cookie season so much easier, KitchenAid stand mixers have a variety of versatile attachments.

These attachments allow you to make homemade pasta, stuff sausage, and you can churn homemade ice cream. There are so many accessories you can gift your chef and foodie friends an attachment if they already have the mixer.

PRO TIP: Buy this before the holiday season and you just may receive some homemade holiday cookies as a thank you!

Stand Mixer Review: “I’ve never had a mixer before and I am so happy I bought this. I’ve been making cookies and learning to make butter and bread and this has been a life saver! I’ve had it for a month now and the performance is fantastic and I expect it to continue. I also plan on getting attachments! I was nervous about the size thinking it would be small but i made 50 cookies and it wasn’t to small. My boyfriend and I also live in a fifth wheel so space was also a concern. It’s not to big or bulky and fits in the pantry.”
5 Qt. Stand Mixer: $329.99 on Amazon, currently on sale for $239.99.
7-8 Qt. Stand Mixers: Browse on Amazon.
Ice Cream Maker Attachment: $99.99 on Amazon, currently on sale for $69.95.
Pasta Attachment: $299.99 on Amazon, currently on sale for $229.95.
Sausage Stuffer Attachment: $59.99 on Amazon.
MORE KitchenAid Attachments: Browse on Amazon.

More Ideas for Holiday Gifts for Chefs and Foodies

You know, not every gift has to come right from the store. Chefs and foodies understand the joy of making something with your own hands, so why not a handmade gift.

Check out these previous TIA DIY articles for how to make gifts that are perfect for a Chef or Foodie: