19 Gifts To Give To That Person Who Needs To Grown-Up-Ify Their Kitchen

There comes a time in everyone’s adult life when their millennial kitchen gets a much-needed makeover to be more grown-up. They start investing in more durable kitchen gadgets, appliances, and décor for better cooking, baking, and entertaining. Sometimes, a kitchen makeover is voluntary. Other times, friends and family intervene and help make it happen. If there’s someone in your life who needs to step up their kitchen game, the holiday season is the perfect time to help. These kitchen gifts are incredibly useful and will last for years to come.

The perfect grown-up kitchen wasn’t built in a day. Kitchens are always a work in progress. Even the most professional chefs constantly have their eyes on new tools and pieces of equipment that they can’t wait to add to their collections.

This list of kitchen gifts is filled with high-quality items that every chef needs to have on hand. Whether your loved one is an amateur chef still getting the hang of things or a top chef in desperate need of an upgrade, these kitchen gifts will make great presents this year. And hey, if they really get the hang of this whole grown-up kitchen thing, maybe they can host the holiday dinner next year.

1. Essential Bakeware Bundle, $48.99

Every adult kitchen needs some solid oven bakeware. This round 3.5 QT baker and this rectangular 4 QT baker can whip up mains, sides, casseroles, desserts, and more. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe, so cleanup’s a breeze.

2. Speakeasy Bundle, $99.99

A big part of having a grownup kitchen is having the tools to entertain. This bundle includes a 4-piece mixologist set, ice trays, glasses, coasters, and cocktail napkins. We’ll cheers to that!

3. Food Processor, $157.95

A food processor is one of those kitchen gadgets that people don’t think they need. But once they actually have one, they’ll wonder how they ever lived without it. This Cuisinart model is a bit more expensive than others on the market, but it’s worth the extra money, because it’ll last forever.

4. Immersion Blender, $28.99

A hand blender, or an immersion blender, is another one of those kitchen gadgets that people don’t think they need until they actually have one. It’s so useful for blending soups, sauces, dressings, dips, drinks, and more, directly in the pot, bowl, or pitcher.

5. The Good Hurt Fuego Hot Sauce Set, $34.99

Once someone has the tools for a grown-up kitchen, they can start to cook—and flavor their food—like a grownup, too. This 7-pack of hot sauce is a deliciously spicy place to start. Flavors include cayenne pepper, chipotle pepper, garlic herb, garlic pepper, ghost pepper, smoky bourbon, and whiskey habanero.

6. So Yummy Cookbook, $19.98

Every grown-up kitchen needs cookbooks, and we’re partial to this one (obvs). It’s filled with creative recipes for every meal that are easy to follow, guaranteed to impress, and, well, so yummy! Why yes, that is an Avocado Egg Bomb on the cover, and there’s more where that came from.

7. Herb Garden Starter Kit, $12.99 and up

Nothing says “grown-up kitchen” quite like a chef who grows their own herbs. This kit includes everything needed to easily grow thyme, basil, cilantro, parsley, and sage.

8. Herb Scissors, $14.87

Bye-bye, chopping. Embrace the snip life with these 5-blade kitchen shears. Yes, really: With these herb scissors, two cuts is the equivalent of 10 knife chops. Garnishing has never been easier.

9. Ultimate Spoonula, $12.95

Spatulas are so 2017. This year, it’s all about the spoonula, a spoon + spatula combo with a stiff edge for scraping and a deep bowl for scooping. Plus, it’s just fun to say. Spoonula.

10. Miracle Mat, $13.95

We love this eco-friendly alternative to nonstick cooking spray, parchment paper, and aluminum foil. Use it to bake cookies, roast vegetables, or warm up frozen foods without the mess or the waste.

11. Santoku Knife, $16.98

One of the most important things a grown-up kitchen needs is a good knife—and in particular, a santoku knife. It’s smaller than a chef’s knife and can chop, slice, dice, and mince just about anything. Knives can get really expensive really quickly, but this stainless steel 7-inch santoku knife is the perfect starter, which makes it a great kitchen gift.

12. Magnetic Knife Strip, $18.95

Once someone starts a nice kitchen knife collection, they need a place to properly store them. Pair the above santoku knife with this beautiful magnetic bamboo knife strip. It’s functional, eco-friendly, and looks super cool on every kitchen wall.

13. Gold Dipped Salad Servers, $11.99

A big part of grown-up-ifying someone’s kitchen is giving them the tools to entertain. These salad servers are so perfectly minimalist-chic.

14. Reusable Straw Starter Kit, $19.99

Plastic straws are out, and reusable straws are in. These durable glass straws are another great way to help someone make their kitchen more eco-friendly.

15. Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers, $12.95

Some of the best ways to make a kitchen more grown-up are also the smallest. One of the easiest is with ceramic salt and pepper shakers. They’re a simple gift to beautify a kitchen table.

16. Cloth Napkins, $14.99 for 6

Another simple (and eco-friendly) way to upgrade a kitchen table is by replacing paper napkins with cloth ones. We’re obsessed with the red stripes on these.

17. Decorative Hanging Cheeseboard, $10.99

This is the perfect board for a wine and cheese night. And when not in use, it doubles as a cute kitchen decoration. That’s a culinary win-win.

18. Gem Basket, $24.99

Grown-up kitchens always have fresh produce on hand. And it looks even more grown-up when it’s artfully arranged in a designer basket like this one.

19. Spice Rack Organizer, $25.98

As chefs build their kitchens, they’ll amass a lot of spices. But the problem with spices is that they’re nearly impossible to organize. That is, until the Spicy Shelf Deluxe came along. Just look at the before and after photos on the box. They’re so incredibly satisfying.