10 Chef-Recommended Holiday Gifts Under $50 for 2025

The merriest season will be here before you know it, which means it’s already time to start shopping for holiday gifts. If you have a food enthusiast or avid home cook in your life, skip the fruit basket this year and get them what they really want. Not sure where to start? We asked expert chefs to reveal the affordable holiday gifts they’re giving this year, and their picks include Great Jones baking sheets and a Cuisinart mini food processor.

These kitchen items are sure to wow them, and they’re all under $50. Shop chef-recommended gifts from Cuisinart, OXO, Victorinox, and more, starting at just $6 at Amazon.

Best Chef-Loved Gifts Under $50 at Amazon

• Victorinox Wood Handle 6-Inch Chef’s Knife, $48, originally $60
• OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer, $40, originally $53
• Cuisinart Mini Food Processor, $35, originally $50
• Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale, $11, originally $14
• Microplane Classic Series Zester, $15, originally $18
• Ms Wgo Pro Dough Stainless Steel Bench Scraper, $6, originally $10

Victorinox Wood Handle 6-Inch Chef’s Knife

“One of my favorite gifts to give is something I actually received myself years ago. When I was young and starting to get into cooking, my parents gifted me a Victorinox knife case. The wood chef’s knife has been my go-to knife ever since, and one of the very few things that came with me to America when I moved. It’s razor-sharp out of the box and needs minimal maintenance. It’s so sharp I actually use it at work and at home.” — Daniel Humm, Chef and Founder, Eleven Madison Park

Great Jones Holy Sheet Pan

“These are the best, most reliable baking pans, and the colors are so fun. The vibrancy of the hues will make any giftee want to bake. As a host, I love these because I can serve my treats directly from the pan — they look so great on a tablescape. Plus, they are nonstick and dishwasher-safe, which is the dream for avid bakers.” — Loren Castle, Founder and CEO, Sweet Loren’s

OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer

“An easy-to-use mandoline slicer is a great gift option, and the OXO Good Grips v-blade mandoline slicer has multiple blade and height choices, allowing for all kinds of slicing.” — Meredith Kruse, Creator and Owner, Our Love Language is Food

Cuisinart Mini Food Processor

“One of my favorite small appliances that is perfect for any chef or baker is the Cuisinart mini food processor. This 3-cup processor makes quick work of chopping herbs, grinding nuts, or blending sauces, which saves time and space in the kitchen. Plus, it’s priced under $40, making it an affordable addition to anyone’s holiday wish list.” — Gen La Rocca, Chef and Owner, Two Cloves Kitchen

Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Master Opener

“This multi-tasking tool is one of my favorite household gadgets. It serves as a can opener, bottle opener, and jar opener. It even cuts cans clean without jagged edges, so you can toss the ends of the can without getting your hands cut or dirty.” — Eric Chung, Chef and Owner, Flaming Ox, San Jose

Sonoma Syrup Co. Crush Vanilla Bean Extract

“This is the only vanilla that I buy. It’s luxurious and intensely packed with vanilla bean seeds. Buy one for a friend and don’t forget one for yourself.” — Janice Carte, Founder, Tiny Spoon Chef

Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale

“A kitchen scale is a wonderful gift for home bakers. Baking is a science, and measuring the ingredients (especially flour) accurately leads to consistent and successful results every time. Plus, with a scale, bakers can measure directly into bowls and mixing containers, reducing the need for multiple measuring cups and spoons, speeding up prep time, and simplifying cleanup.” — Shinee Davaakhuu, Founder and Blogger, Sweet and Savory

Microplane Classic Series Zester

“To get the perfect zest, you need a sharp blade. Easy to clean and capable of shaving nuts, chocolate, cheese, and citrus, the Microplane brand is the leader in graters for a reason.” — Vanessa Parish, Private Chef and Co-Founder, Queer Food Foundation

Ms Wgo Pro Dough Stainless Steel Bench Scraper

“I will always need a bench scraper on my prep station to measure and cut dough, pick up small ingredients, and clean pesky wood prep bench surfaces!” — Vanessa Parish

OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Silicone Whisk Set

“If you have a bunch of enameled or nonstick cookware, I highly recommend silicone whisks — get them in a couple of sizes if you can. I’m constantly reaching for my smaller one in particular. It’s great for scrambling eggs, among other things!” — Molly Pisula, Recipe Developer, Vanilla Bean Cuisine

These chef-recommended kitchen gifts are just the tip of the iceberg. Amazon has thousands of deals across every category, meaning you can score the perfect present for every person on your list. Plus, shop our favorite deals on Le Creuset cookware, Yeti drinkware, and Anthropologie stocking stuffers.