The Kitchen Adventurer: Christmas Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

Cooking Gifts They Will Actually Use

Most keen cooks already own the good knives, the cast iron pan and more cookbooks than they will ever finish. A class with a professional chef gives them something new: a technique, a cuisine or a recipe they would never try alone. Our cooking classes cover Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Mexican cooking, plus steak and grilling, dumplings and sushi. They are great fun for every skill level, which makes them some of the best gifts for cooks, whether they make dinner every night or only on weekends.

Christmas Gifts for Bakers

For the person who fills the house with cookies every December, a baking class is a perfect fit. Our baking classes include pastry workshops, macaron classes, cake and cookie decorating, and chocolate truffle making. Bakers who love working with dough often enjoy pasta, pizza and gnocchi classes too, since the kneading and shaping feel familiar. These are thoughtful gifts for bakers who already have every gadget and would rather learn a new skill. Online classes are available as well for bakers who prefer their own kitchen.

A Gift to Share at the Table

Cooking classes are among our most popular Christmas experience gifts, and they also make a fun birthday gift. Some are designed for two, so couples cooking classes work well for a date night. Send an instant e-voucher by email or choose a printed gift box to wrap.

Do guests get to eat what they cook?

Usually, yes. Most classes end with everyone sitting down to enjoy the meal, and baking classes often send guests home with a box of whatever they made.

What if they have dietary needs?

Some classes can adjust for allergies or preferences, but not all. Check the listing or contact the host before booking if this matters.