Chef-Approved Holiday Gift Guide: Tools Our Personal Chefs Swear By

Chef Jennifer’s Choice

Say goodbye to the heavy-handed oil pour! With an oil sprayer, you get even, light coverage that’s perfect for roasting veggies like broccoli—no messy tossing required. It’s a game-changer for anyone who wants to eat ‘better,’ ‘cleaner,’ and ‘healthier.’

Chef Brian’s Quick Fix

Like a vegetable peeler but better! Perfect for shredding carrots, making zucchini noodles, or prepping stir-fry veggies. It’s a tiny tool with big impact!

Chef Mandy’s Must-Have

This tool does it all! Zest citrus for a zing of flavor, grate parmesan over pasta, or ‘mince’ garlic in seconds. Plus, it’s a lifesaver for homemade tzatziki, stir-fries, and even hot chocolate toppings. A true MVP!

Chef Patrick’s Secret Weapon

Bench scrapers make knife work faster and safer. Skip dulling your knife scooping veggies and get one of these! Lightweight, efficient, and affordable.

Chef Charlie’s All-Rounder

An immersion blender is one of the most versatile tools in the kitchen arsenal. Blending soups to silky perfection? Check. Whipping up dressings and sauces in a flash? Absolutely! It’s compact, easy to clean, and a total game-changer for quick, seamless prep. Trust me, once you have one, you’ll wonder how you ever cooked without it!

Chef Kerry's Sidekick 

It's hot, it's sexy and... it's transportable. The Cast Iron Grill from Le Creuset is a great piece to have in any kitchen/home. 

Chef Vincent’s Precision Pick

“The tourne knife is my go-to tool in the kitchen. While working in England, I discovered its versatility—it’s perfect for everything from peeling fruits and vegetables to cleaning up asparagus spears, artichokes, and girolles." It is also indispensable for ‘turning’ vegetables into elegant, fine-dining shapes.

Chef Jeremy's Current Love

Making stock and bone broth? This tool is perfect for you! This is great for bulk stock making, reductions, removing pulp and saving bacon fat.

Pro Tip: Freeze excess stock and broth into square cubes to add to soups later!

Chef Eric's Hack

It's pretty self-explanatory... use them for anything but sealing non zip bags, but they work like a charm. They are freezer and dishwasher safe and come in handy if a zip lock breaks or a marinade. 

Chef Charlie's Favorite

The mighty Instant Pot. When time is your biggest adversary in meal-making, the Instant Pot is truly a lifesaver. From stews, to fall apart pork shoulders, and tender short ribs, this small but mighty machine does it all!

Chef Nicole's Love-Hate Relationship

The mandoline is one of those tools that you have no choice to respect because of how many people it has taken out. It saves you time and gives you the perfect cuts every single time! It's great for shredding carrots for salads, daikons for pickling, and even fries! 

"Just don't forget to be careful, you don't want to lose a finger tip or two."

Chef Paul's BFF

Nothing comes between a chef and their chef's knife. This 8in Wusthof Classic truly is a classic.

"My knife was gifted to me for my high school graduation in 2008 and it is the knife I still use today. I use that knife more than I use any other tool in the kitchen. It is the most important tool in my bag and I can make pretty much anything as long as I have this knife."

Chef Jennifer's Life Changer

These are a great addition to your kitchen to use for browning ground meat, stirring, and serving. They’re versatile, durable, and gentle on cast iron and nonstick pans.

Client Success Manager Liz's Pick

"Love it so much, I have two!"  This pot is amazing for braising, easy one pot meals and taking on the go. 

Pro Tip: Bring along on camping trips to make stews, soups and easy one-pot dinners 

Marketing Manager Kara's Lunchtime Hero

Yes, shaking a salad around can make you feel like a Kardashian but it's messy and doesn't guarantee an even spread of dressing. This tool is a hero for quick lunches and is oh so chic to have in the kitchen.