Sometimes it can be really difficult to find a gift that’s different and which also shows you’ve put a lot of thought into it.
If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect present for the foodie in your life – the person who loves nothing more than whipping up a vegan storm in the kitchen – check out our list of 50 kitchen gift ideas.
We’ve separated the list into different price ranges so there are gifts for every budget. Some are vegan themed, some just make vegan cooking more fun and easier.
So, whether you’re looking for a stocking-filler or a show-stopper, there’s something here for everyone.
Happy shopping!
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$20 and under
Many of these gifts would make great stocking fillers.
- Cookie cutters: Every kitchen needs cookie cutters and this set has a variety of shapes that would come in useful throughout the year.
- Ravioli maker: It’s not always easy to find vegan-suitable ravioli in the store but with this ravioli maker, your loved one will be dishing up their own perfectly formed and filled ravioli – suitable for vegans!
- Ramekins: Ramekins are perfect for presenting vegan mousses or crème brûlée and this colorful set would definitely help any vegan dessert shine.
- Mini cheesecake molds: These molds are obviously great for making mini cheesecakes, but they are also handy for shaping homemade vegan cheeses as well. A versatile gift!
- Herb cutting scissors: These herb cutting scissors provide a novel, yet practical way of chopping up fresh herbs for your sauces, casseroles and dips. They even come with a handy cleaning tool.
- Onion goggles: No more crying over cut onions! These goggles are fog proof and ensure complete tear-free cooking.
- Chocolate molds: Vegan chocolate making is an art! And this set of silicon molds makes it easy to create beautiful and professional looking vegan chocolates.
- Mason jars: Mason jars make great gifts due to their versatility. They can be used either to store dry ingredients in the pantry or for canning things like jams, garden produce and chutneys.
- Nut milk bag: Know someone who is nutty about making nut milk? Then this set of two nut milk bags will be right up their alley.
- Pantry labels: Is it just me, or do all foodies dream of a super organized pantry? These funky pantry labels would pair well with a set of mason jars!
- Sushi making set: It’s so much fun to make your own vegan sushi. Your loved one will appreciate this set – including rice paddles, chopsticks and bamboo rolling mat – because it’s mould resistant, making it easy to clean and dry for regular use.
- Cheese cloth: Cheese cloth has so many uses in a vegan kitchen – you can strain soup stock and homemade yoghurt, make tofu, or tie herbs in a bouquet garni – making this a really practical gift.
- Kitchen thermometer: A kitchen thermometer is a useful piece of kit if your loved one enjoys making candies, preserves or occasional deep-fried goodies. This thermometer gives an accurate reading in around four seconds.
- Vegan mug: This is a great gift for coffee or hot chocolate lovers.
- Silicon baking mats: Using baking parchment paper can be such a faff. Silicon baking mats make baking cookies easy, not to mention more environmentally friendly as they are reusable.
- Reusable straws: One time use plastic straws are quickly being banned in many places, and rightfully so. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy drinking a cocktail through a straw. This set includes six stainless steel and six silicone reusable straws in a range of vibrant colors.
- Vegan yoghurt kit: It’s fun and easy to make your own yoghurt. Your vegan foodie will love this kit featuring the cultures they need to start making their own at home.
- Avocado slicer: Avocados are a delicious nutritional powerhouse, used in many creative ways in vegan cuisine. Make getting them out of their shell and into a recipe easier with this nifty tool.
- Garlic press: Fresh garlic beats all other forms of garlic hands down in cooking. This garlic press makes deskinning and pureeing garlic a quick and simple process.
- Snap and strain: No more trying to juggle a hot pot of boiling water and a colander. This snap and strain colander is easy to use and should increase kitchen safety too.
- Cooling rack: A cooling rack is essential for baking. When you take your vegan cakes and cookies out of the oven, they can sweat underneath if not properly cooled – no one likes a soggy bottomed cookie! This three-tiered rack can cool a mountain of cookies!
- Bamboo Cookbook Stand Holder: A cookbook holder is such a great idea as it means you can easily follow your recipe without getting mucky hands all over the pages.
- Pancake and cupcake batter dispenser: Sometimes getting batter from the bowl to where it’s meant to be can be quite a messy affair. Enter the batter dispenser! It makes pancake and cupcake life in the kitchen a lot more tidy and presentable.
- Bamboo drinking straws and cutlery set: If your loved one likes eating al fresco, then this could be the perfect gift for them. This set is fully biodegradable and comes with bamboo drinking straws and cutlery, along with a cleaning brush for the straws and a travel carry case to neatly house everything.
- Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counters: A spoon rest is a great idea for the kitchen as it saves having to mop up mess left behind from dripping stirring spoons. Even better, this one is vegan themed.
$20 – $50
- Cast iron cooking pans: Not only does it feel great to cook with a set of sturdy cast iron cooking pans, it’s actually better for your health than the non-stick coated varieties. This three piece set is pre-seasoned and is a great starter kit.
- Spiralizer: A spiralizer is a great gift for foodies of all ages. You can make low-carb, fresh veggie noodles out of things like zucchinis and carrots, and even your own homemade curly fries out of potatoes.
- Pasta roller: Ever tried making pasta with a rolling pin? If so, then you’d understand why a pasta machine is a great idea. With this kitchen gadget you can have easy, fresh pasta that’s vegan friendly.
- Apron: Every chef needs an apron and this one lets everyone know that what’s cooking in the kitchen is suitable for vegans.
- Recipe folder: We all have cookbooks, but this beautiful recipe folder is a great place to hold all those recipes that end up written out on bits of paper, shared from person to person. Your loved one will never misplace a precious recipe again.
- Rice cooker: Vegans do tend to eat a lot of rice. Along with a blender/food processor, a rice cooker is an appliance in a vegan kitchen that will get a lot of use.
- Spice rack: If it’s a vegan kitchen, you know the chef is going to be a master of spice. Help them organise their stash with a spinning spice rack.
- Kitchen scales: A set of scales is another essential piece of kitchen equipment, but instead of going for digital, go old school vintage with this analog set. Funky!
- Stovetop smoker: A stovetop smoker helps to add authentic smokey flavors to vegan seitan roasts, cheeses, veggies and more.
- Tofu press: This little tofu press is really cute and makes squishing all the liquid out of tofu a breeze.
- Soy milk maker: This nifty little gadget magically transforms almonds (or any other plant-based milk ingredient) into milk. Perfect for vegans who are looking for ways to reduce their packaging but who also appreciate milk in their coffee.
- Popcorn air popper: The winter holiday period is a great time to sit inside all cosy and watch Christmas movies. This popcorn machine allows you to make a healthy snack without oil.
- Cake decorating supply kit: Cake decorating is so fun and creative, but you need the right tools to be able to produce edible works of art. This kit has everything that a beginner needs.
- Onion chopper: No need for fancy chef knife skills to dice up onions; just let this bad boy do it for you. Plus, no more tears!
- Mixing bowl set: A decent set of measuring and mixing bowls is always a must in any kitchen. The vegan baker in your life will appreciate this gift.
- Pizza scissor cutter: Let’s face it, cutting pizza with scissors is just easier. This gift is perfect for any vegan pizza lovers.
- Pizza stone: A pizza stone makes restaurant quality pizza and the perfect crust achievable in a standard home oven. Team this gift up with a pair of pizza scissor cutters and your pizza fiend will love you forever.
- Coconut bowls and wooden spoon set: If the person you’re buying for is a big fan of Buddha or smoothie bowls then they’ll love this set of four natural coconut bowls with spoons.
$50 – $100
- Ice cream maker: These days, it’s easier to find vegan ice cream in stores but there’s nothing quite like churning your own up at home.
- Knife set: A good set of knives can make all the difference to a cooking experience. It’s a compulsory piece of equipment and this 15 piece set will last the distance.
- Cocktail shaker set: A cocktail shaker set is a great gift idea and one that is bound to be put to good use straight away through the holiday season.
- Instant Pot: Along with a Vitamix (yes, that’s on our list, see below), Instant Pots have become all the rage and one of the most coveted kitchen appliance items on vegan foodie wish lists everywhere. Get this gift for someone and they’ll be over the moon.
$100 and over
- Vitamix: The most coveted item on any vegan kitchen gadget wish list. If you buy someone a Vitamix for Christmas this year, you deserve a lifetime supply of free meals from them.
- Dehydrator: If the person you’re buying for is a raw vegan, or if they have an immense fruit and veggie garden, then this Excalibur dehydrator is the perfect gift.
- Stand mixer: A stand mixer is essential for vegan bakers. It comes in useful for making doughs for bread, cookies and even whipping up Aquafaba into beautiful fluffy meringue peaks.
So that’s it folks. Seen anything you like? If any of these items are on your kitchen gadget wishlist this Christmas let us know in the comments section below!
