Gifts For The Chef

Gourmet gifts for the king of cuisine

Does Dad wear the apron in your family? There’s nothing like a gourmet meal to guarantee a weekly visit from the kids. On Father’s Day, spend quality time hanging out with Dad and have him teach you his favorite recipe. The best way to impress your significant other is with some delectable dining, so ask Dad for some tips! You can encourage Dad’s culinary skills with these gourmet gifts:

Gifts up to $20

• Cookbook stand - There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to hold a cookbook open while mixing and adding ingredients. This thoughtful Father’s Day gift frees up Dad’s hands while he’s busy creating.
• Mortar and pestle - All the professional chefs on TV have one. A mortar and pestle is a small dish with a bashing stick that Dad uses to smash up spices and mix together pastes from different ingredients. This is a gourmet gift every serious chef needs!

Gifts up to $50

• Sushi set - Help Dad whip up a serious Asian experience with his own sushi set. This Father’s Day gift has everything he’ll need to make and eat his own sushi. Sushi is a very popular meal in urban centers, making this a perfect Father’s Day gift for the metrosexual dad as well.
• Tabletop wine chiller - Every gourmet knows that a meal isn’t complete without the proper wine pairing. These handy Father’s Day gifts let Dad chill a bottle of his favorite vintage in a fraction of the time it would take in the fridge. Look for sleek styles to complement Dad’s manly tastes.
• Pu pu platter with mini hibachi - If Dad likes cooking for guests, he’ll love the idea of a pu pu platter with its own mini hibachi. The segmented dishes in the tray keep appetizers separate. Guests warm their selections over the hibachi (which is fueled by an alcohol gel) before popping them in their mouths.

Gifts up to $100

• Turkey-size deep fryer - Ever notice that Thanksgiving dinner takes a long time to prepare? Eliminate the waiting time with a turkey-sized deep fryer. These bad boys can flash fry a ten pound turkey in 30 minutes. Be sure Dad exercises extra caution when using the fryer, as the superheated oil can be dangerous. Barbecue loving dads will get a kick out of these fryers too.
• Vacuum sealer - Gourmet guys buy the best of the best when it comes to food quality. For dads who love buying in bulk, a vacuum sealer guarantees their food stays fresh. This gourmet gift can be used to preserve everything from fillets of meat to breakfast cereal!

Gifts up to $200

• Panini grill - Take grilled cheese to the next level. A Panini grill is a great Father’s Day gift for any dad who loves a good sandwich. Two hot griddles press a sandwich to heat it through and toast the outside of the bread. Panini grills make any sandwich ooey-gooey good.
• High-end knife set - A master chef is only as good as his tools. This Father’s Day, give Dad a set of high-end knives that will make chopping and slicing a breeze! For a truly professional look, buy Dad a set of wall magnets that will hold his knives when they’re not in use.

Cooking is a great stress reliever and creative outlet. For a thoughtful Father’s Day gesture, give Dad’s whole kitchen a complete scouring and top up any of his supplies that are running low, like spices, sauces and other basic ingredients.