Buying holiday gifts can be a crapshoot. It’s too easy to wind up giving something expensive yet impersonal, adding to the clutter of an already over-commercialized time of year. A well-chosen piece of cookware or tableware, however? Virtually failproof. From Made In’s Stainless Clad Saucier to a striking Japanese Damascus Steel Gyuto, each product on this list is guaranteed to hit the mark—whether you’re shopping for your boss, for your in-laws, or for your closest friends.
Carbon Steel Griddle
Made from thin yet durable, professional-grade carbon steel with a pre-applied layer of naturally non-stick seasoning, Made In’s Carbon Steel Griddle is tailor-made for perennial grillers, diner-style cooks, and breakfast fanatics. Give your giftee a running start by adding on our 4-Piece Griddle Tools Set, Griddle Utility Bag, and/or stainless steel Grill Press. Got a football fan or recent college grad to buy for? Add on a pair of silicone sleeves emblazoned with the name of their alma mater.
3QT Stainless Clad Saucier
Rather than a gimmicky single-use kitchen gadget or intimidating piece of highly specialized cookware (looking at you, copper turbotiere), we recommend getting your cheffier friends a piece that they’ll likely whip out every single day: a saucier. With smooth, cornerless sides and a rounded lip for easy pouring, Made In’s 3QT Stainless Clad Saucier is ideal for gravy-lovers, mac and cheese fiends, or anyone trying to perfect the five French mother sauces (you know, for fun).
Gyuto
If your giftee is still using the same flimsy knife they’ve had since their twenties (and likely never sharpened), a high-quality gyuto is a no-brainer: this virtually all-purpose, Japanese-style chef knife is made to handle everything from bone-in chickens to cakes and pies. Forged in Seki, Japan from 66 layers of Damascus Steel, Made In’s Gyuto is just as eye-catching as it is balanced and durable.
Carbon Steel Wok
If a wok sounds too specialized to give someone as a gift, let us assure you—it’s actually one of the most versatile pieces of cookware you can buy for a home cook, with a lengthy roster of different uses. Aside from stir-frying, Made In’s Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok can deep fry chicken; steam dumplings; and even pop popcorn with precision.
Measuring Cups
Made In’s stainless steel Measuring Cups are sleek, polished, and come with laser-etched measurements to ensure that you never accidentally use ⅓ cup instead of ½ cup. The set makes a perfect gift for that person in your life still using the same scuffed, mismatched measuring cups they’ve had since they graduated college.
Steak Knives
Anyone who takes their meat seriously deserves a solid set of steak knives. With an ultra sharp, full-tang stainless steel blade, Made In’s Steak Knives slice cleanly through any protein, and look pretty chic on a dining table.
Wine Glasses
Versatile, classy, and personal (but not too personal), high-quality crystal stemware is our go-to gift for everyone from bosses to newlyweds. Made In’s Red and White Wine Glasses are made from the best-quality quartz, and are thin and delicate enough to complement the best wines while still sturdy enough to be dishwasher-safe.
CeramiClad™ Frying Pan with Antique Brass Hardware
A solid frying pan is already a foolproof gift for an home cook. But what if that home cook is also obsessed with aesthetics? Made In’s CeramiClad™ Frying Pan now comes with the option of an Antique Brass handle, adding a bit of understated elegance and character to one of our top-selling pieces.
Ready to Shop?
Nothing hits quite like the feeling of choosing the perfect gift—other than, of course, being the person receiving it. Make sure to throw in a little something for yourself while you’re doing your shopping: we’re partial to the Indian cotton Chef Towels, but you do you, of course.
