Top 20 gifts for the French chef
Christmas will be here before you know it!
I am not one to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st (and neither are the French). But, I do like to start considering Christmas gifts.
Schedules can get very busy once the holiday season starts. So, I like to get my gifts picked out early, so that I can enjoy the season without the added stress of last minute shopping.
Do you know someone who loves to cook? How about a Francophile, that likes to dabble in the kitchen?
Whether you are shopping for the classically trained French chef, or someone who is just learning the basics, this list is for you!
Here are my top 20 picks for the best gifts for the French chef.
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Le Creuset Pot
Any of the Le Creuset pots would be a fabulous gift! But, the classic dutch oven is very versatile. It is the most used pot in our kitchen, hands down. So, if you are looking for the biggest bang for your buck, chose this one!
Cutting board
I’m partial to vintage and antique cutting boards. I just love the character of old wood.
I like this vintage one on Etsy
But, if your chef prefers new boards, Boos boards are a really great boards, that are heirloom quality.
Torchons (kitchen towels)
Classic kitchen towels are made with 100 percent cotton or 100 percent linen. There is no denying the quality and durability of pure organic material. These are a must have!
French cookbooks
I could go on and on with cook book recommendations. But, I have to admit, that these are my favorite. Every French chef needs a little recipe inspiration!
Bron Coucke sausage guillotine
This is great for getting dry sausages ready to go along side an apéritif. They can also use it for slicing vegetables, and bread too!
French bread baking kit
Ah, French bread. There is nothing better. This kit is all your French chef needs to make delicious, crusty French bread at home!
Mure & Peyrot bread lame
This is what professional French bakers use to score the tops of their baguettes. It is also a great gift to compliment the bread making kit!
French Bread knife
They’ll need something to cut up all of that delicious French bread! Consider giving them a bread knife to make their job easier. The easier it is to make, and cut the bread, the more you’ll get!!
Duralex Lys Stackable 10 pc. bowl set
These are essential for setting up that perfect mise en place!
Emile Henry ramekins
Perfect for setting up snacks for your next Apéro! These are really versatile, and can also be used for sauces, dips, or other complimentary fare.
Electric Crêpiere
The electric crêpiere is so easy to use. It allows you to adjust the temperature easily, and have a nice flat, edgeless cooking surface to work with. It also comes with a crepe spatula and spreader. We use a crêpiere to make our crêpes!
Crêpe pan
If your chef enjoys the more traditional route, this crêpe pan might be a better fit.
Crêpe spreader & spatula
The electric crêpiere comes with a crêpe spreader and spatula, but most crêpe pans do not. So, if you are opting for the traditional crêpe pan, don’t forget to give them these much needed utensils!
French Rolling pin
This is a great gift for the French chef who enjoys sweet over savory! This French rolling pin is made in France!
Salad spinner
You can find these in most French kitchens for a reason. They are such a time saver when it comes to washing and drying lettuce, and other salads.
Silpat Silicone baking mat
These are great for meringues, melted chocolate, and baking in general. Your chef is sure to put this to good use, many times over!
Mauvil Copper Pot
EVERY French chef should own at least one copper pot. Mauvil produces some of the highest quality copper pots in the world. Any of their beautiful copper pots would be a luxurious gift for the French chef in your life.
Kitchen scale
As most ingredients in France are weighed, not measured, a kitchen scale is a must have!
French jam jars
Anyone who enjoys making their own confiture will love these jam jars! They are so charming, with the words “fait maison” written on the side. People will be sure to know that this jam was made by a true French chef!
French apron
Beautiful, durable and classic. You can’t do any better than 100 percent linen. This apron would be the perfect gift!
As someone who loves to cook French cuisine, I would LOVE to find any of these items under the tree on Christmas Day!
I hope that you’ve found something special for the French chef in your life!
This is a great help as gifts for people who love to cook. I learned a lot from this blog, thank you for sharing this with us! It makes me want to cook and bake!