Our Ultimate Kitchen Tool Guide Has 72 Perfect Gifts For Chefs (2024)

Who's the next MasterChef? Oh, that'd be YOU.

By Sienna Livermore, Blake Bakkila and Nashia Baker
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When it comes to the kitchen, you either have an innate ability to craft stunning meals…or you could use a little help. But hey, who doesn’t want to learn about a new tool that can take their dishes to the next level? Whether you’re a skilled chef who wants tools that the pros swear by or a budding home cook looking to make meal prep just a little bit easier, we've found the 72 coolest and most helpful kitchen gadgets to help everyone succeed.

Plus, you don’t need to absolutely love cooking to snag these highly recommended items. Plenty of our favorite kitchen instruments are designed for less-than-enthusiastic chefs seeking out new, more practical ways to put dinner on the table.

This guide features the likes of electric wine openers for easy bottle opening and even TikTok-famous tools on Amazon, including a certain vegetable chopper. We’ve hand-picked these movers and shakers and more, like nifty multipurpose can openers, efficient (and adorable) garlic presses, and even top-notch toaster ovens for some countertop eye candy. We've even included a few items that make cleanup a breeze, too. Bottom line: No matter what’s currently catching your attention, you deserve a kitchen gadget that gets the job done with minimal hassle.

From surprising finds to upgrades to classic gadgets, find the 72 best kitchen tools for taking your cooking (and cleaning game) up a notch. Oh, and did we mention these gadgets also make great gifts for any foodie or chef in your life?

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NEGG Boiled Egg Peeler

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NEGG Boiled Egg Peeler

Making hardboiled eggs will be way less tedious with the help of the NEGG Boiled Egg Peeler. All you need to peel an egg is water, an egg, and the Negg. Simply add water to the Negg, shake the gadget up and down to allow the egg to hit the caps, then watch the egg magically slip out of its shell.

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Hayworths Sushi Maker Roller Machine

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Hayworths Sushi Maker Roller Machine

New to making sushi at home? It's no secret that getting a tight roll is the hardest part. However, the one-touch Hayworths Sushi Maker will make things a little easier by practically rolling the ingredients together for you.

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Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer

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Nesco Deluxe Food VS-12 Vacuum Sealer

Now 27% Off

Tight on shelf space in your refrigerator? Instead of using food storage containers, consider opting for this Delish-favorite vacuum sealer. The Nesco machine is equipped with three seal settings (dry, moist, and double) to help keep food fresh and a built-in cutter so you can customize each bag size and maximize your storage.

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Farberware Meat and Potato Masher

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Farberware Meat and Potato Masher

Not only can Farberware's masher help you brown ground meats and mix cooked potatoes more easily, but it's also versatile enough to mash other soft ingredients like bananas.

When the weather outside is dreary, Ooni's electric pizza oven can cook stone-baked pies from your kitchen in just about 90 seconds.

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Cuisinart Smashed Burger Press

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Cuisinart Smashed Burger Press

Creating restaurant-level smash burgers will be easier than ever with Cuisinart's cast iron press. The best-selling, heavy weight press is designed to help you achieve crispy edges and a juicy center every time.

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HuggieGems Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer

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HuggieGems Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer

Organize all your spices and keep them within arm's reach thanks to HuggieGems' magnetic storage rack, which is made to attach to your refrigerator or oven.

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Ourokhome Cookie Press Maker Machine

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Ourokhome Cookie Press Maker Machine

Now 11% Off

With the 16 discs and six icing tips, Ourokhome's Cookie Press Maker will help you create treats worthy of an appearance on The Great British Bake Off.

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Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker Machine

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Almond Cow Nut Milk Maker Machine

Whether you have a lactose allergy or simply prefer plant-based milk, Almond Cow's machine can make up to six cups of nut milk at a time.

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Yidada Watermelon Slicer Cutter

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Yidada Watermelon Slicer Cutter

Say goodbye to the melon baller, and hello to the melon cuber! We can confirm: Watermelon tastes better in tiny cubed pieces. Use Yidada's Watermelon Slicer to measure the perfect watermelon cube size, then push down and lift the slicer to enjoy your precisely-shaped bites.

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Whiskware Pancake Batter Bottle with BlenderBall Wire Whisk

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Whiskware Pancake Batter Bottle with BlenderBall Wire Whisk

On top of mixing ingredients, Whiskware's Pancake Batter Bottle makes it a breeze to create unique designs and perfectly-proportioned flapjacks without all the mess.

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De'Longhi Coffee and Espresso Combo Brewer

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De'Longhi Coffee and Espresso Combo Brewer

For indecisive coffee drinkers, this Delish-approved coffee and espresso combo maker gives you multiple brew options. It has a drip coffee function, 15-bar pump, and features a built-in milk frother for whipping up cappuccinos and lattes.

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Hedley and Bennett Utility Knife

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Hedley and Bennett Utility Knife

Designed as an easier-to-use chef's knife and more versatile paring knife, Hedley and Bennett's utility knife is a great addition to any knife set. According to Nicole Papantonio, the Good Housekeeping Institute kitchen appliances and culinary innovation lab director, it's "very approachable" and feels "really good in the hand” for cutting and chopping.

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Great Fellow Kettle

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Great Fellow Kettle

Up your pour-over coffee (or tea) game with this exclusive electric kettle from Great Jones and the coffee experts at Fellow. The sleek design has a precision-pour spout and built-in temperature controls to craft a great cup.

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Zulay Milk Frother

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An amazing gift for coffee lovers, Zulay's Milk Frother will help them add a creamy, foamy finish to their favorite coffee house-style drinks.

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Magic Bullet Blender

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Magic Bullet Blender

Now 20% Off

This versatile Magic Bullet blender can chop, mix, blend, whip, and grind ingredients. Plus, the blending container doubles as a travel cup and you get two additional cups for sipping on the go.

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Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer

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Kitchen Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer

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Tired of losing noodles to your kitchen drain? You can easily clip on this Kitchen Gizmo strainer to most sizes of pots and pans to save every piece of pasta.

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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender KHBV53

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KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender KHBV53

Now 25% Off

Now that chilly weather is officially setting in, there's no better time to enjoy the comfort of homemade stews and soups. This KitchenAid hand blender is a great tool for tackling these jobs, thanks to its variable speed trigger switch to help blend and puree ingredients.

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Secura Electric Wine Opener

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Secura Electric Wine Opener

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Tis' the season for hosting, but the last thing we want to do is struggle with stubborn corks. Thousands of customers are raving about how easy it is to use Secura's electric wine opener for seamlessly cracking open bottles. In fact, it's designed to open up to 30 on a single charge!

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ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer

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ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer

Now 32% Off

Ensure your roasted turkey and baked ham are cooked to perfection this holiday season with the help of ThermoPro's digital meat thermometer, which delivers temperature readings in about 4 seconds.

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Sienna Livermore

Deputy Editor

Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees the commerce team's coverage of wellness, home, tech, fashion, parenting, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.

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Blake Bakkila

Freelance Writer

Blake Bakkila has been writing about everything from pop culture to lifestyle products for more than eight years. Her work has appeared on GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and People.

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Nashia Baker

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Nashia Baker is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines; she covers all things home and lifestyle across brands such as Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Delish, and Esquire. Before joining Hearst, she highlighted small business owners, creatives, and the best shoppable content.

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