Shopping for the right holiday gifts for anyone on your wish list can be a difficult task. To help you narrow in on every person and their favorite things, we're here to help. If there's a loved one who enjoys spending time in the kitchen, then we know exactly what you should get them: new cookware. It may sound like a personal thing to gift someone, but it might just be the upgrade or inspiration they've been needing.
To help you find the best presents out there, we did the work for you. Ahead, you can shop our 14 top picks that will be a surprise and get them exited to cook something up. Whether you're looking to treat them to a cool dutch oven or an entire set, there's a variety of choices featuring new direct-to-consumer brands, too. Keep reading to shop them all.
If they're a home maximalist and love statement pieces, they will adore this Golden Rabbit Enamelware Sauce Pan ($32).
This popular Our Place Always Pan ($145) is a great choice for someone who believes less is more. The brand boasts that the smart design (with includes a steamer and cool spatula) can take the place of eight pans.
This bestselling and multifunctional Great Jones The Dutchess ($155) dutch oven doubles as a roasting pan and can cook anything from roasted chicken to cinnamon rolls. Plus, it comes in an array of chic colors and is even dishwasher safe.
The nonstick Caraway Cookware Set ($395, originally $495) is a great gift for someone moving into their first home or starting over in the kitchen. The nonstick set is ceramic coated and made with nontoxic, eco-friendly materials, and comes with a handy storage system that makes grabbing and storing each piece easy.
If you're looking to treat an at-home pro chef, then the Made In Frying Pan ($75) is a great option. The stainless-steel pan is made with five layers of four different metals to create a professional-grade choice.
If you want to buy them a quality set on pots and pans but they're short on space, then the Equal Parts Nonstick Cookware Set ($325, originally $363) is the perfect choice. The pots and pans neatly stack together and won't take up more than one cabinet of space.
Fans love this Le Creuset 6.75 Qt. Round Wide Dutch Oven ($250, originally $550), and if you know someone who's always wanted one, now's the time to grab it for them on sale.
These GreenPan Padova Set of 2 Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pans ($80) is a great starter set that is both cute and functional.
The lid on this Dansk Kobenstyle 2-Quart Casserole Dish ($115) is made with a cool design for holding the dish when it's hot.
This Food52 x Milo by Kana Cast Iron Cookware ($85-$285) comes in a number of variations so you can get them the whole set or just one item that they need.
We all know someone who would enjoy this Le Creuset 4 Qt. Covered Rectangular Stoneware Casserole ($115, originally $138).
If they're looking for a cast iron choice, get them the BergHoff Ron Cast Iron Frying Pan ($129). Not only is it useful, but the sage green color and wood handle looks so elevated.
Get this Fleischer and Wolf Seville Copper 2-Piece Tri-Ply Frying Pan Set ($100) for the person who's always dreamed of owning classic copper cookware.
If you know someone who is a home minimalist, then there's no doubt the Jinen Sauce Pan ($128) is the choice for them.