Smart kitchen gifts for the high-tech home chef

From a specialized hot chocolate maker to AI-assisted appliances, these are the best gifts for food-loving techies.

Kitchen gadgets have never been more sophisticated than they are in 2023 – smooth touchscreen interfaces, high-tech operating systems and stylish colour options are now the norm. In 2022, a survey found that almost 199 million adults in the States alone would buy tech products and services as Christmas gifts – and that’s not including all the tech-related gift cards.

If you know someone who loves to cook using the latest technology, here are 27 kitchen gadgets they’re guaranteed to love.

A white sous vide stick, vacuum pump and sealable bags in a red circle.

8-Piece Vacuum Sous-Vide Starter Set

Zwilling

Never miss the perfect cooking point again with this ultimate sous-vide starter set created with German engineering. The sous-vide stick has an intuitive LED touch display, and the ZWILLING Culinary World app can help you track when your food will spoil, helping to reduce food waste.

Price: $249.99

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A yellow retro-looking food processor in a decorative teal circle.

50th Anniversary Edition 14-Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart

Don’t let the retro look of this food processor trick you– it’s filled with the latest tech. Cuisinart created it as a tribute to their 50th birthday, modelled after the original food processor they launched at the National Housewares Show in Chicago in 1973.

Price: $359.99

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Precision Induction Multi-Cooker

Staub

Giftees can pop their go-to 5.25-litre STAUB Dutch oven into Staub’s Precision Induction Multi Cooker and braise, steam, slow cook, brown or warm up their favourite dishes at the ideal temperature. Designed for family-style meals, the plug-in tool is also portable.

Price: $570.00

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Volt 2 Pizza Oven

OONI

Up your loved ones’ at-home pizza game with the Ooni Volt 2. The indoor electric pizza oven has something called “Pizza Intelligence”:technology that automatically adjusts the device’s temperature to ensure speedy and consistent bakes. Even more impressive? It can reach
850°F in 90 seconds.

Price: From $949.00

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Braun EasyPrep Mini Food Processor

Braun

With the Braun EasyPrep Mini Food Processor, food prep has never been easier or quicker. This 4 cup mini chopper can process up to 25% more ingredients (compared to dual blade) for fast and precise chopping, mincing, blending, pureeing and ice crushing.

Price: $79.99

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A black espresso machine with a shot of foamy espresso on the base.

3200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine

Philips

If you were looking to splurge on an espresso machine, here is the deal for you. Discounted 23% from $649.99, it can make you an espresso, coffee, americano, cappuccino and latte macchiato. One major plus is their Lattego Milk System, which can be cleaned in 15 seconds or less.

Price: $499.99

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A copper hot chocolate machine next to a small white cup of hot chocolate.

The Classic Velvetiser

Hotel Chocolat

The perfect cup of hot chocolate is within reach with the Classic Velvetiser. The device was engineered by Dualit for use with satchets from Hotel Chocolat– it heats milk and melts them, whisking all the while for the ideal level of frothiness.

Price: $161.00

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A black air filter with a clear lid showing a bed of green moss inside.

Sustainable Air Filter

Briiv

This ingenious air filter uses the power of moss (and technology) to keep your air clean and safe. It’s made with 90% natural and renewable materials, and offers the air-purifying power of 3,043 medium-size houseplants. It’s cute and compact– perfect for countertops.

Price: £245.00

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A silver beverage chilling machine with a bottle of wine inside.

Rapid Beverage Chiller

RCS

This high-tech beverage chiller, which circulates water and ice, can take a bottle of white wine from room-temperature to optimally-chilled in minutes. It’s safe for carbonated drinks like Champagne, and also compatible with cans, juice and soda bottles.

Price: $129.95

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Silver ice cream machine with a soft serve cone on the left.

Ninja Swirl by CREAMi Soft Serve and Ice Cream Machine

Ninja

This piece of appliance has gone viral countless times, and for good reason. At the touch of a button, it can turn anything into soft serve, ice cream and more, allowing you to customize dessert like never before.

Price: 299.99

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The Purist Kettle

Lotus

Lotus’ The Purist isn’t your average electric kettle. The 1.5-litre, double-wall carafe stays cool on the outside, even as it quickly and precisely boils water. It also boasts preset options for different tea types so it suits all needs and preferences.

Price: $450.00

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Dream Cooker

Our Place

The dream cooker from Insta-famous cookware company Our Place is, shall we say, chic? It’s an all-in-one multicooker that works 80% faster than traditional slow cooking. It also has nine advanced safety features, including hands-free steam release.

Price: $250.00

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Lomi Electric Kitchen Composter Bundle

Lomi

A low-effort, high-tech composter that heats and grinds food waste while controlling its moisture levels, turning it into nutrient-rich fertilizer – and it does so without odour. It also connects to an app that helps analyze your environmental impact.

Price: $355.00

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A silver air fryer with a rack inside and dials on the right.

the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

Breville

Thanks to the Element iQ System, this air fryer employs smart algorithms to create the perfect cooking environment, preventing cold spots and uneven finishes. Choose from 13 different cooking functions, including pizza, cookies and dehydrate,

Price: $599.99

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A gray air fryer with two baskets.

Ninja DoubleStack Smart Air Fryer

Ninja

Despite having two baskets, the slim design helps it fit easily on your counter. Their DoubleStack air frying technology also allows you to cook four foods at once, and the Smart Finish can time the cooking perfectly to finish together. With a 28% discount, don’t sleep on this deal.

Price: $229.99

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Clear air fryer with rotisserie chicken inside, next to a glass dish filled with salmon and broccoli.

Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer

Ninja

Discounted by 21%, this popular air fryer is more affordable than before. The all-in-one system comes with 4-qt and 6-cup TempWare glass containers and 2 storage lids, making it even easier to meal prep. It can operate four different modes: max crisp, bake, air fry and recrisp.

Price: $142.49

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A black air fryer with two baskets.

Ninja Foodi DualZone Smart Air Fryer

Ninja

This innovative air fryer has two independent XL-sized baskets, allowing you to prepare different dishes at the same time. There are six cooking programs to choose from: air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. Marked down 44% from $319.99, it’s a steal.

Price: $179.99

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A black coffee maker with a yellow mug full of coffee on the base.

K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker

Keurig

Measuring less than five inches wide, this adorable coffee maker is perfect for those with less kitchen counter space. Due to its Auto Off feature, the coffee maker turns itself off 90 seconds after your last brew, helping conserve energy. It’s now almost half off the original price of $109.99.

Price: $56.97

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Silver coffee maker filling up a pot of coffee.

MultiServe Plus 10-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

Braun

Thanks to the multi-serve dial, you can choose your ideal brewing size, from direct serve into a travel mug to a full carafe. The addition of their Cold Brew System allows for a smooth brew in under 13 minutes. During Prime Days, the price dropped by 28% from $242.80.

Price: $173.99

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Silver espresso machine with two shots of espresso on the base.

De’Longhi 15-Bar Pump Espresso Machine

De'Longhi

This barista-quality machine features an Advanced Cappuccino System that mixes steam and milk for the perfect froth. It also maintains the optimal temperature, allowing you to brew cup after cup. Marked down 35% from $199.99, snag this deal before it’s too late.

Price: $129.99

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A rose gold retro-looking kettle with a silver handle and spout.

Rose Gold Retro Electric Kettle

Smeg

This beautiful kettle not only serves a practical purpose in the kitchen, but look great on your countertops too. Key features include an anti-slip base, automatic switch off and 1.7 litre capacity to help make teas and coffees that will warm you up all winter long.

Price: $349.00

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A black roomba in a decorative tan circle.

Roomba Combo™ j7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop

iRobot

Give the gift of a crumb-free kitchen this Christmas with iRobot’s savvy Roomba, which vacuums and mops simultaneously. The high-tech model uses sensors to detect the height of the floor or carpet and clean accordingly, and it even has a self-emptying dirt disposal.

Price: $804.34

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A black cocktail maker and various bottles of spirits in a decorative red circle.

Bev Cordless Cocktail Maker

Black + Decker

This machine is like a Keurig for cocktails. The ports connect to an assortment of spirits, and the machine accepts prepackaged cocktail capsules in a range of flavours (you can set the strength of the drinks too). A holiday party lifesaver.

Price: $330.00

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KitchenAid’s Grain and Rice Cooker

Kitchen-Aid

21 presets ensure you make up to eight cups of perfectly cooked rice, beans or grains every time. The gadget also automatically detects the amount of food you’ve placed in it and then dispenses the exact amount of water needed, helping reduce water waste.

Price: 280.00

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A black blender filled with ice cubes, blueberries and whole strawberries.

Ninja Professional Blender

Ninja

With a powerful motor base, its blades quickly and easily cuts through ice, frozen fruits and vegetables in seconds. The large 72 oz. pitcher is perfect for entertaining or making smoothies for the entire family. Grab this great blender for 33% off now.

Price: $99.99

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A silver toaster oven.

Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven

Cuisinart

This toaster oven can do much more than brown toast, with mode options including reheat, defrost, pizza, bake, broil and more. Their Exact Heat sensor helps maintain precise oven temperature, and it features a non-stick interior for easy clean-up. Snag it now for 30% off.

Price: $149.99

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A silver toaster with a large white center dial.

the Toast Select Luxe Toaster

Breville

Breakfast gets even easier with this sleek toaster featuring six preset toast types: whole wheat, white, bagel, waffles, pastries and English muffin. You can also monitor the progress with the LED indicator. Snag this elegant appliance now, discounted 42% from $259.99.

Price: $149.99

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A gray food processor.

Ninja Professional Plus Food Processor

Ninja

With a 850-peak-watt motor, this food processor can easily process even the toughest ingredients. The three speeds (low, high, pulse) make cooking and meal prepping even easier. It can even mix and fold dough in seconds for effortless pizza nights. It’s also on sale for 40% off now.

Price: $89.99

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Gray multi-cooker with a clear lid and ladle attached to the handle.

Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO

Ninja

Marked down by 30% from almost $200, this 8-in-1 slow cooker is an absolute steal. It even does the functions of other kitchen appliances like a bread maker or food warmer. The 8.5-quart cooking capacity helps you easily make large meals to feed families and crowds.

Price: $139.99

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A white pasta machine with pasta extruders and tools.

7000 Series Pasta Maker

Philips

Effortlessly make homemade pasta in under 10 minutes with this nifty kitchen device. It’s well suited to big batches, allowing you to make up to 8 portions in one go. Easy to clean, easy to operate and best of all, marked down by 47% from $379.95.

Price: $199.99

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