Gift Ideas for Culinary Student Graduates and New Chefs

Eat-a-bug Cookbook: 33 ways to cook grasshoppers, ants, water bugs, spiders, centipedes, and their kin

by: David George Gordon

Amazon Price: $8.23 (as of 05/31/2012)

This is a great gift for that new chef who has about everything. You can bet he probably doesn't have this book. It doesn't matter if he is the type of chef to cook up some bugs or not, because this could go over as a gag gift quite well.

The reviews indicate that some people bought this book to be funny, and others really wanted to try these insect recipes. Daring or not, this makes a really cool gift for a culinary student or chef.

CHEF PARKING cook food diet fun sign

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

Put this up on their driveway, at their place of work, or in their garage for a funny and memorable day! I especially like that "all others will be toast!"

Personalized Chef Hat - You Name It Design

Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

This looks really neat and would be a great gift for anyone who loves to cook!

Cushion Comfort Kitchen Anti Fatigue Mat: Fruit Platter

Amazon Price: $26.97 (as of 05/31/2012)

This is a great idea for anyone who spends a long time standing in the kitchen.

I have an anti fatigue mat, but it's not nearly as pretty as this one. It does make my feet hurt less, though.

RSVP Herb Scissors

Amazon Price: $9.46 (as of 05/31/2012)

These make cutting up fresh herbs a breeze! Save time and eliminate frustration with these unique kitchen scissors.

Gastronomica

Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

This beautiful magazine is ideal for culinary students and food lovers. Well written articles about food. Ideal for the intelligent chef. Probably not a magazine that new chefs would think of buying for themselves, but that's what makes a gift special.

Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 6 Piece Set

Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

This mandolin can be used for a wide variety of prep tasks - like cutting potatoes into cubes, Julianne strips, shredding cheese, cutting scalloped slices, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and practically anything. It speeds up the work and makes uniform slices which can be displayed very attractively.

Pastry Chef Steel Wine Bottle Caddy from H-K - 6140-LI

Amazon Price: $76.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

This turns an ordinary bottle of wine into a chef decorating piece. Great gift idea for wine lovers, or anyone who would appreciate a unique chef themed decoration for their kitchen or table.

Buy them a special wine to go along with this gift!

P/R CHEF WITH CHALK BOARD 19"H,15"W

Amazon Price: $78.27 (as of 05/31/2012)

Great idea for a restaurant or at home. Just large enough to write the daily special, to write a thank you message, or to jot down a reminder or two. This chalkboard is removable to make writing on it easy.

Fat Chef Kitchen Wall Clock Decoration

Amazon Price: $33.05 (as of 05/31/2012)

A clock is a great gift idea. It's nice to buy a gift that isn't expected, and I bet this fits the bill!

White Enameled Chef Hat and Spoon Cufflinks with Presentation Box

Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

Chef Cookie Jar

Amazon Price: $28.78 (as of 05/31/2012)

Great for storing cookies, rice, noodles, dry beans, or anything else you can think of. I'm sure a chef would put it to good use in their home or restaurant! There is a soft silicone ring to keep this jar air tight. Great for sneaking late night snacks, or storing treats for customers.

Chef Works WCCW Le Mans Basic Chef Coat, White, Large

Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

A chef coat can easily get stained up, and a new one will likely be appreciated.

Whether they are a new culinary student or chef, or an old-timer, this will find its use.