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October 25, 2019 Cooking Zone

Gifts for Chefs Under $20

Are you looking for a gift for the special chef in your life?  As someone who loves to cook (and get presents!) here are some great gifts at a reasonable price.

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Theses gifts for chefs are all things that will be immediately useful, no matter what your chef already has in their cooking arsenal.

Even better, these gifts for your favorite cook all clock at under 20 dollars (in USD) at the time of writing, although prices may fluctuate slightly.

In This Guide

  • Gifts for Chefs Under $20
    • Stainless Steel Odor Absorber
    • Best Chef Ever Wooden Spoon
    • Japanese Style Kitchen Apron
    • Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack
    • Heat Resistant Gloves
    • Cuisinart Melting Dome
    • Blue Q Funny Oven Mitt
    • Chef Socks
    • Rustic Leather Pan Handle Holder
    • Antibacterial Cutting Board
  • Picking Gifts for Chefs Under $20

Gifts for Chefs Under $20

Without further ado, here are some great gifts for the chef in your life under $20.

Stainless Steel Odor Absorber

amco 8402 Rub-a-Way Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber, Single, Silver
amco 8402 Rub-a-Way Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber, Single, Silver
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Let's face it, some things we use in the kitchen just stink (I'm looking at you, garlic).  This stainless steel odor absorbing bar will help your favorite chef's hands smell nice and clean.

This is one of those things you don't realize you need, but quickly cannot live without.

Best Chef Ever Wooden Spoon

Wedding Collectibles Best Chef Ever Wooden Spoon (14” Long) Engraved Serving Kitchen Accessory |...
Wedding Collectibles Best Chef Ever Wooden Spoon (14” Long) Engraved Serving Kitchen Accessory |...
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Nothing says best chef ever like an engraved wooden spoon!  Let that special someone know what a great cook they are with this awesome accessory.

This spoon can also come with a number of different sayings, and can even be customized with your favorite chef's name.

Japanese Style Kitchen Apron

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AOBBYBBS Soft Cotton Linen Apron Solid Color Halter Cross Bandage Aprons Japan Japanese Style X...
AOBBYBBS Soft Cotton Linen Apron Solid Color Halter Cross Bandage Aprons Japan Japanese Style X...
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A standard kitchen apron just never fits me right.  I always have to do weird things to get it to stay on and cover where I need it too, no matter how adjustable it is.

This soft cotton Japanese style apron was a game changer for me.  It provides better coverage than a regular old apron, and comes in a bunch of fun different colors.

Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack

Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooking and Baking Cooling Rack
Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooking and Baking Cooling Rack
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A cooling rack is an essential tool to any chef, and let's face it, you can never have enough of them especially around the holidays.

This cooling rack maximizes useful space, as it is a three tiered model that collapses for easy storage.  When it comes to baking, you really can't go wrong with any Wilton product.

Heat Resistant Gloves

Heat Resistant Gloves, for Temperatures Up To 999°F, Hand Protection For Cooking, Baking,...
Heat Resistant Gloves, for Temperatures Up To 999°F, Hand Protection For Cooking, Baking,...
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A nice pair of heat resistant gloves is a much have for any chef, and it is one of those things you just can't have enough of.

These gloves are thick fabric and enhanced with silicone.  You can move oven and grill racks, and grab things out of the oven with no issue.  They also give you a better grip and more range of motion than traditional oven mitts.

Cuisinart Melting Dome

Cuisinart CMD-108 Melting Dome, 9',Stainless steel
Cuisinart CMD-108 Melting Dome, 9",Stainless steel
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This Cuisinart melting dome comes in a number of sizes, so you are bound to find one that fits your chef perfectly.

These domes are great for melting cheeses and wilting vegetables, and also can be useful to prevent against splatter for cooking greasy things like hamburgers indoors.

Blue Q Funny Oven Mitt

Blue Q I've Got A Knife Oven Mitt, 1 EA
Blue Q I've Got A Knife Oven Mitt, 1 EA
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Blue Q is known for their sense of humor, especially when it comes to things like socks.  They also have a line of oven mitts which are hilarious, and trust me, there is one for everyone on your list.

This is one of the tamer ones in the collection.  Be warned, some of them are not safe for work!

Chef Socks

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Urban Peacock Men's Novelty Fun Crew Socks for Dress or Casual - Multiple Patterns Multi-Pair...
Urban Peacock Men's Novelty Fun Crew Socks for Dress or Casual - Multiple Patterns Multi-Pair...
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Fun socks are a preferred gift in my household.  These socks are embroidered with things like a rolling pins, whisks, and spatulas.

You can't go wrong with these for the chef in your life!

Rustic Leather Pan Handle Holder

Hide & Drink, Leather Hot Handle Panhandle Potholder Double Layered Double Stitched Cookware Slides...
Hide & Drink, Leather Hot Handle Panhandle Potholder Double Layered Double Stitched Cookware Slides...
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If the chef in your life is a fan of cast iron or other pans that tend to get super hot handles (or you put any pan in the oven), this handle holder is for you.

I can't remember how many times I burned my hands by forgetting a pan handle was hot before I had one of these!

Antibacterial Cutting Board

IMEKO TPU Cutting Board, Bpa Free,Knife Friendly,Flexible,Dishwasher Friendly, Space Saving,...
IMEKO TPU Cutting Board, Bpa Free,Knife Friendly,Flexible,Dishwasher Friendly, Space Saving,...
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I cannot even begin to tell you how many cutting boards I go through in a single day.  I like to change them frequently to prevent cross contamination and make sure raw meat and poultry doesn't come into contact with anything else.

You can never go wrong getting your favorite chef another cutting board.

Picking Gifts for Chefs Under $20

When it comes to picking a gift for a chef, the key is to get something that will be useful in the kitchen.  Many chefs have a ton of kitchen gadgets, or are loyal to specific brands, so I try to avoid those types of things.

Add on trying to find a chef gift under $20, and things can get difficult, especially if you yourself do not like to cook!

Each and every item in this list is a practical and cost effective gift for a chef.

Last update on 2022-08-03 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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