Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas For The Aspiring Chef

To help you find Christmas gifts for you chef and foodie friends and family, we've compiled our top 10 gifts a food lover would want to find in their stocking this Christmas.

To help you find Christmas gifts for you chef and foodie friends and family, we've compiled our top 10 gifts a food lover would want to find in their stocking this Christmas.

10.    Oriental 2 Knife Gift Set by IOShen (£169.95)

Released in 2014, this two-piece knife set comprises a Sahm Khom Slicer and a Mai Peng Paring knife with stunning detailing on the handle. If you have the cash for it, it’s a must-have addition for any chef’s arsenal.

9.    Cast Iron Cookware (Netherton Foundry, various)

This is mainly self-indulgence… but I love cast-iron cooking. Nothing looks more spectacular than bringing out a scintillating one-pan dish on a skillet or cast iron pan, steam pouring from the food as it sizzles away. Just be careful of setting off any alarms if using at home.

8.    Scientific Spice Rack (£21.95)

Know a chef or foodie with a love for science (or Breaking Bad)? Now you can feel like you’re really doing experiments with this visually appealing test tube spice rack!

7.    John Lewis “Build Your Own Hamper” (£15.00)

A great, flexible gift if you can’t find a hamper that suits the needs of the giftee, be it dietary requirements or just plain fussiness. Select from John Lewis’ range of hamper goodies to create the perfect hamper for your loved one.

6.    Personalised Equipment from The Rustic Dish (from £24.99)

When it comes to Christmas gifts, anything personalised will go down well with the recipient. The Rustic Kitchen make a fantastic range of authentic, rustic personalised chopping boards, which you can pair with their range of knives and cutlery.

5.    Oliver Harvey Gift Card (from £10.00)

If you’re unsure what to get for your chef friends or family, we recommend the Oliver Harvey gift card, available in 5 price increments from £10 up to £100. Perfect for introducing the Oliver Harvey range to a loved one.

4.    Mai Peng 10th Anniversary Gift Set by IOShen (£79.95)

Another great two-piece set from IOShen, in celebration of their 10^th anniversary. This set contains one Mai Peng paring knife and a special edition pen knife with 9 functions nicknamed the “mini Oriental Slicer” which can strip, slice, rock chop and more. Great for the chef on the go.

3.    OH vs FPS Collaboration Apron (£49.00)

If you find that you’re too badass for a regular Oliver Harvey Denim Apron, the OH vs FPS collaboration apron is perfect for you. Combining Oliver Harvey’s quality denim and leather build with Fat Punk Studio’s penchant for excellent, novel decal design, this apron isn’t one to be messed with.

2.    Steak Branding Iron (£12.99)

Possibly the ultimate BBQ utensil, this branding iron allows you to print messages on your freshly cooked steaks, issuing a hands-off warning to anyone who dares try and take a bite. This can also be used to add a quirky touch to steaks in restaurants too.

1.    Oliver Harvey Apron In A Tin (from £20)

The ultimate foodie gift this year has to be one of our own Oliver Harvey Apron In A Tin range. Available in 16 different styles with a range of different fabrics and pocket configurations, they ooze style and add a professional touch to the home kitchen. The aprons can also be personalised with a special message or logo, making them the ultimate personalised gift for your chef or foodie friends and family.