Wine glasses and cutlery might be traditional, but when youāre invited to the nuptials of a culinarily-minded couple, the best kitchen wedding gifts pack a little more punch. Part of what knocks a present up a peg from good to great is how well it reflects the newlyweds in question; actually playing to their interests and needs goes much further than an expensive-but-impersonal alternative. So when theyāre the type to dote on a sourdough starter, arrange their cookbooks alphabetically by authorās last name (by color is cute but ineffective!), and regularly sharpen their knives, itās best to meet them where they are. Read on for a few of the best wedding gifts you could give to a pair of serious home cooksāand prepare to receive a glowing thank-you note in return.
Cookware thatās an heirloom in the making
Marriage is forever, and so is a good cast-iron skillet. By giving newlyweds a piece of extremely long-lasting cookware, youāre ensuring that theyāll be talking about your gift for yearsāand potentially generationsāto come. Le Creuset products are classic in this department for a reason; theyāre as good-looking as they are durable, and with so many color options available youāre sure to find one to fit the coupleās style. Our product review-winning stockpot is similarly sturdy, and is a large and expensive piece of equipment they might have overlooked on their registry. Finally, you canāt go wrong with a beautiful butcher block, which with the proper care can last for ages.
Fancy appliances they wouldnāt buy themselves
High-quality appliances make the best kitchen wedding gifts. Theyāre more expensive than someone might want to spend on themselves, and theyāre absolute champions in the kitchen, sure to quickly become staples in the home of someone that loves to cook. Consider this food processor from Cuisinart thatās the upgrade pick from our product review; itās a step up from the brandās basic model and a total powerhouse, with a bevy of different attachments to meet your every prep need. Or the sous vide machine we found outperformed all of its peersāa favorite among restaurant chefs and busy home cooks alike. Either itemāor a fancy espresso machine or high-powered blenderāwould be a dream for a culinarily-inclined couple to unwrap.
The little things theyāre bound to forget
Chances are your soon-to-be-wed friends are not going to put little kitchen must-haves like silicone spatulas and Microplanes on their wedding registryābecause hand tools donāt feel very special, and they probably already have a few. But if theyāre avid home cooks, those workhorse items get a ton of use (weāre talking potentially multiple times per day) and are likely in need of a refresh. Group a few of these inexpensive but indispensable gadgets together to create a gift that theyāll put to work constantlyāor tack a wooden spoon or two onto a larger gift as a little something extra.
Stellar servingware to show it all off
Having the right tools and equipment to get serious in the kitchen is only one half of the equation; you also need the right dishes, bowls, platters, and stands to display and serve your culinary creations. Guarantee that the newlyweds in your life are outfitted with beautiful, functional, versatile servingware by gifting them a well-crafted piece like the four listed below. The Epi team loves Mosser Glass for their gorgeous products available in an array of colors, which are substantial and solid despite looking like light-as-air doll accessories. And you can never go wrong with a piece from Jono Pandolfi, a top name in ceramics that is beloved by home cooks and prop stylists alike.Ā
