30 Personalized Gifts for the Kitchen Home Cooks Will Love

Go the extra mile this holiday season with a personal touch.

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October 26, 2023

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The most special people in your life are often the hardest to shop for. You want to gift them something they’ll use all the time, but that’s also unique. If you can’t seem to find the exact right thing you’re looking for, a personalization to an otherwise simple gift can turn it into something special.

Personalized gifts show that you've put thought and effort into choosing something meaningful. They carry a sentimental value and tend to be kept for years because of their individualized nature. The personalization can be as simple as a sweet message on a mixing bowl or your friend's initial on a mug. No matter what, personalized gifts always go a long way in making someone feel loved.

Let this list of personalized kitchen items be your guide to gifting the chef in your life their favorite product with a small twist. With picks for bakers, home chefs, cocktail lovers and more, we found a thoughtful and customizable gift for everyone on your holiday list.

+ $12.50 for personalization

Pass the Brie! This festive cheese board adds just the right amount of winter spirit to any table, but why stop there? Take your antipasto to the next level by adding a sandblasted monogram to your new frosty friend, making a classic white marble surface more unique and personal-iced.

No one can ever have enough mugs, and the holiday season is the perfect opportunity to stock up. These stoneware-crafted mugs with hand-painted decals are the perfect cups for drinking hot cocoa on a cold night or sipping coffee on Christmas morning. Gift a friend this mug with their initial to ensure they have a "holly jolly" Christmas.

$34.99 $24.49

Store your kitchen utensils in style with this customizable utensil holder, a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list who's crazy in the kitchen. You can personalize an initial, last name and one line of text— so the possibilities for customization are endless! The laurel wreath design creates a perfect holiday touch, and you can get even more into the Christmas spirit with the red and green font colors.

From $89
+ $12.50 for personalization

Incoming every entertainer's dream gift. Mark & Graham have turned a classic serving tray into a customizable high-gloss product with hundreds of monogramming options. With four base colors, over 60 text designs and 12 font colors to choose from, the recipient will easily become the hostess with the mostess.

$490 $399
+ $40 for personalization

The Founder's Set comes exactly as it sounds, including the first three skillets Smithey ever sold: the No. 8 Chef, No. 10 Traditional and No. 12 Traditional. Despite its heritage-inspired details, like the smooth polished interior and notable helper handles, you can add your own legacy to the skillets with a customized engraving of up to 30 characters.

+ $12.50 for personalization

Choose from one of 20 monogram designs to gift the most beautiful and practical wine chiller to the wine lover of the family. Handcrafted from polished white marble and supported by an acacia wood base, this wine chiller helps keep your favorite wine cold while giving off a unique, personalized style that is sure to be a crowd favorite.

+ $15 for personalization

The holiday ham will taste even better when carved with Williams Sonoma's knife and meat fork set, especially with an individualized three letter monogram on the blade. Each piece is made from high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion, allowing for long-time use, a clean slice and steady control.

$79.90

Charcuterie boards have transformed the way party-goers present their meats and cheeses, and Picnic at Ascot's collapsible board has the design you need to make your finger foods look irresistible. Not only does the split level allow for ample servings and gorgeous presentations, but the customizable feature makes the spread even more one-of-a-kind. Add an initial, family name and year for a charcuterie spread no one will forget.

$40 (Set of 4)
+ $15 for personalization

Tartan around the holidays embodies the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the season, making this gift a must-have for festive celebrations. These yarn-dyed cotton napkins come in nostalgic white, red and green plaid patterns that garnish every table spread, and the personalized monogram reflects an even more sentimental nature. Choose from nine different styles in six yarn colors to make this accessory pop.

$60 (Set of 4)

Raise a toast to peace, love and joy this holiday season with West Elm's Monogram Double Old Fashioned Glasses. This set of four allows for customization in one of two ways— the two-letter slant design to incorporate two initials (pictured), or the deco diamond design for a stand-alone letter. The modernized yet elegant appearance of these glasses are classy for any gathering and will look flawless on a home bar.

Pair your new old fashioned glasses with a corresponding decanter for a bar setup like no other. Partygoers can display their favorite spirits with the personalized deco diamond design (pictured) or two-letter slant. The airtight glass stopper is also a necessary touch to keep drinks fresh all night long.

From $59.95

Every grill master who spends hours in the backyard flipping and seasoning can now sear their own initials into grilled meats. Inspired by the cattle brands of ranch families to identify their livestock, this iron brand is hand-forged by a Texas cattle rancher and is the best gift for any prideful chef. You can customize up to three initials and store the brand on the included wall-mounting rack.

+ $12.50 for personalization

Why gift a lone cheese board when you can pair it with a friend? This stunning Oak Cheese Board and Wine Decanter Set is a noble present for a friend born to host. Featuring a mouth blown 40-ounce glass decanter and a FSC-certified wood board that can be laser-engraved with a customized monogram, this is the gift that goes above and beyond.

$45.80

Now Dad and his little one can cook together with matching bowls! Personalize one adult-sized bowl and one child-sized bowl with an engraved name and corresponding "Head Chef" and "Sous Chef" titles. Each product is made from steel with an enamel coating, along with a matching blue hand-painted rim that is guaranteed to make cooking with Dad more fun.

+ $40 for personalization

Looking for a piece of cookware that will last forever, and one with an equally resistant engraving that commemorates a special name, anniversary or signature dish? Great Jones' Dutchess is the perfect enameled cast-iron oven that makes for a great gift and kitchen staple. Choose between six matte colors for a pop in your home and customize a lid engraving of up to 25 characters.

A brilliant blend of creativity and hospitality lies in this Personalized Home Bar Rimming Board. Any mixologist is sure to love this gift, especially with their name engraved in the corner. With four lines of customization, including a spot for a year, this elegant bamboo board prepares garnishes in style. Margaritas on us!

Anthroliving's Bistro Tile Collection has taken a festive turn just in time for holiday shopping. Pick any letter from the alphabet to accessorize this Tile Monogram Mug and create a traditional charm everyone will appreciate. The red, greens and gold hues make these cups the ultimate holiday drinkware.

$49.99 $34.99

All homemade recipes are made with love, so it's about time these tasty creations got their own label. Personalization Mall makes it easy for customers to individualize one line of text across the side of the bakeware and paired with a pretty heart graphic. This stoneware dish is offered in red, turquoise and navy colors with a glazed white interior that looks beautiful on any table presentation.

From $28

In the heart of every kitchen on Christmas is the chef cooking traditional holiday fare, most likely in an apron that doesn't match their Christmas spirit. This custom linen wreath apron is just what every cook needs this season. Personalize the top-arched cursive above the design as well as the text below it for an epic Christmas style that will become a holiday tradition for years to come.

$349.95 (Set of 14)
+ $15 for personalization

A knife set is an essential in any home with a kitchen connoisseur. This Zwilling Gourmet gift comes with 14 high-carbon stainless steel blades with comfortable handles for a seamless cutting experience, and a rubberwood storage block for essential safekeeping. Add a monogram with up to three letters to make this an unforgettable present.

From $125

Built to last a lifetime and assist in the most delicious meals, a cast iron pan holds a special place in every kitchen. This particular pan from Uncommon Goods is extra special thanks to the customization option. Choose between two pan sizes and personalize the bronzed bottom with two lines of text. The pan additionally comes with a cast-iron easel to display your unique customization for guests to take a look and wish they had one of their own!

$16.99 $11.89

Creatively designed to display every family member's name, this Merry Mistletoe Wreath towel is the perfect gift for large families whose names may not fit on a Christmas ornament. Personalize up to 13 names, not including the family name at the bottom, to complete the wreath design or add festive phrases like "joy" and "cheer" to fill up the space.

Memories are kept sacred in this beautifully handmade hardwood tray, an Uncommon Goods product that allows you to topographically map any lake in the world that holds a place in your heart. Gift it to a friend who lives by coastal waves or a family member whose backyard lake you grew up swimming in. The turquoise blue water contours and light brown roads and state lines are laser-cut, made to last for an incredibly unique gift.

$59 (Set of 4)
+ $12.50 for personalization

A classic glass with a creative touch will make any cocktail a signature. These stemless wine glasses are easy to hold at a holiday gathering and a simple way to spice up a host's repertoire. The sandblasted monogram design gives off a polished, clean look so you can't go wrong with any of the 28 options. Cheers!

From $9.99

Add some special decor to the most special room in the house with this personalized vintage sign. Customize a name and a year for a vintage style that lets everyone know who the real chef is, and choose between four different sizes based on your space. With pre-drilled holes and rounded corners, this sign can be easily hung and handled by any cook!

$49.99

Pie kid you not, every baker will love serving their famous recipes in a dish all to themselves. Enhance your gift with one line of text to label which platter belongs to grandma's apple pie and which belongs to Dad's chocolate cream. This ceramic stoneware charmer comes in red, navy and teal.

From $160

Guaranteed to be a treasured memento, this keepsake dish turns any memory into a timeless stoneware. Ceramist Melissa Reddick can glaze any image onto the dish, reminding you of a heartfelt memory (but this time with a gorgeous gold rim). Display a love letter, an old recipe or a photo you want to last forever in your kitchen.

$37.98

Who took the cookie from the cookie jar? The possible suspects are infinite when Mom's sweet treats are kept in a container as stunning as this one. Gift this Personalized Farmhouse Ceramic Cookie Jar to the number one baker in your life to commemorate their baking skills and encourage them to keep filling it to the top.

How can a baker fill up their cookie jar without the proper baking tools? Williams Sonomoa's paintbrush-style beech wood spatula is the perfect utensil to whip up your favorite gingerbread cookies. The intricate detailing on the silicone head displays a gold capital letter on a background of lowercase letters, a unique design for your one-of-a-kind baker.

$19.95

No kitchen countertop deserves to be sacrificed this holiday season, which is why these custom cork trivets make the ultimate gift for the chef of the party. These heat-resistant trivets can protect your kitchen or coffee table in style, presenting any letter of your choice surrounded by a festive wreath design. If you don't have a hot pot at the moment, it can also serve as a decorative table piece!

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