Looking for gift inspiration for a foodie father this Father's Day? Check out our suggestions below and get him a genuinely useful gadget he'll love.
Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener
Serious kitchen skills start with sharp knives. Based on the same innovative sharpening system developed for professional kitchens, the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener precisely delivers a razor-sharp cutting edge and a durable angle to blades of any length that won’t dull after every use.
The sleek industrial design comes fully assembled with a solid oak handle, Carbon Black powder-coated zinc body, diamond grinding wheel and composite honing wheel. It's also built to last, with an 8-year warranty - which means the whole family can turn up with their knives for sharpening sessions.
RRP: £330.00
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Peugot Paris Press
Got a coffee-mad Dad? Discover a new art of preparing and savouring freshly-ground coffee with the two-in-one Peugeot Paris Press, which innovatively combines a coffee mill and cafetière for a hassle-free morning.
RRP: £129.99
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Barcelona Pro Grill Pan
He'll be able to get those essential grill marks nailed with the 28cm GreenPan Barcelona Pro grill pan, featuring the latest PFAS-free Thermolon Infinite8 ceramic non-stick coating with ScratchGuard for ultimate non-stick performance and amazing durability.
The BalancePro base stays perfectly flat when heated, which means you can use less oil, and the seamless, rivet-less interior avoids food getting trapped; it's a stylish and user-friendly range for healthy everyday cooking.
RRP: £90.00
Buy here - also available at John Lewis
Hokan Bowls
These sustainable, stackable stoneware bowls offer a practical and plastic-free solution to food storage and reheating and the stylish, classic design makes them perfect gifts.
Not only are they are oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe but they will free your father forever from one of the most frustrating plastic container problems. The volume of each bowl is determined by its height, which keeps all of the lids the same size for each bowl, so no need to search through the kitchen for the correct lid – they all work. You can also use the lids as side dishes. We love them as ramen bowls with pickles on the lid/side plate, similarly for soup and bread or for dips and crudités; check out the other colours too.
RRP: £80.00 for a set of three; also available individually
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Gozney Roccbox
Get Dad cooking delicious restaurant-quality pizza at home with the portable Roccbox, engineered to replicate the performance of Gozney’s professional ovens used by leading chefs and restaurants all over the world.
Designed for ease of use with retractable legs, detachable burner, safe-touch silicone jacket and built-in thermometer, he'll be able to achieve amazingly professional results due to its thick stone floor, dense insulation, unique rolling flame and cooking temperature of 500°C. It's seriously cool.
RRP: £399.00
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The Rouge O2 Wine Breather
If your father is a red wine fan, then this nifty little gadget would make an ideal gift. Not only does it gently aerate the wine by the glass as you pour, but it also prevents those annoying drips.
RRP: £15.00
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Microplane Professional Peelers
We all love the graters; now there are new Microplane peelers, designed to simplify and speed up daily kitchen tasks. The extremely sharp stainless-steel blades glide effortlessly across fruits and vegetables, with the Y-shape adding comfort and control. The ergonomic non-slip handle is suitable for both right and left-hand use.
The Microplane Y-Peeler with Straight Blade is ideal for peeling ribbons of fruit and vegetables for veggie pastas, salads and decorating cocktails with a pith-free zesty peel, perfect for that after-dinner Negroni.
The Microplane Y-Peeler with Serrated Blade has a fine, razor-sharp, serrated double blade which is particularly useful for peeling delicate fruits and vegetables with a softer skin such as tomatoes, kiwis, peaches and mangoes without damaging the flesh.
The Microplane Y-Peeler with Julienne Blade has an ultra-sharp stainless-steel blade with mini sharp teeth, for cutting vegetables into uniform julienne sticks. It’s easy to quickly create fine carrot, courgette and cucumber matchsticks for stir-fries or salads - and it's an absolute game-changer for spring rolls and summer rolls.
RRP: £21.95-£24.95
Buy here - also available at John Lewis
Opinel Barbecue Set
This stylish and useful set is really beautifully made and lovely to hold. It consists of three utensils:
The N°12B folding knife has a 16cm stainless steel blade and a sturdy beechwood handle; a safety collar locks the blade in the open and closed positions. It also has an opener at the end of the handle for opening bottles and hanging the knife.
The stonewashed finish stainless steel spatula fits onto the handle of the N°12B knife and locks in place with the safety collar. It has a bevelled edge on both sides for separating or scraping.
The 40cm long XL tongs in stonewashed finish stainless steel make handling food easy and safe, with cleverly-designed asymmetrical heads so you can grip large items with the notched wide angle and smaller ones with the narrow angle. There is also a handy grid-lifting slot at the end.
RRP: £99.95
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Graphite Light Gift Set
Peugeot are famous in culinary circles for their high-quality mills and this classic 18 cm Paris u'Select salt and pepper mill duo set is the perfect gift for anyone who loves cooking.
The duo has a graphite finish, available in two different shades to allow you to distinguish between the salt and pepper mills at a glance (although they still have the traditional 'S' and 'P' markings on the top). The u'Select mechanism gives you the ability to adjust the fineness of the grind to suit your preferences.
RRP: £84.99
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PerfectDraft Starter Bundle
Three guesses who's hosting the next big game, with this easy-to-use at-home beer machine that brings the experience of pub-quality draft beer chilled to a perfect 3 degrees to your Dad's kitchen or home bar.
The starter bundle includes the PerfectDraft machine, two glasses and a 6-litre keg of your choice; choose from over 45 beers and ciders including Stella Artois, Camden Hells, Corona and BrewDog Punk IPA.
RRP: £199.00
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Double-Walled Matt Cafetière
Let Dad kick back with a well-deserved coffee from Stellar’s elegantly-styled Double-Walled Matt Cafetière, available in 2.5 / 8 / 12 cup size. Premium features including double-walled construction for great thermal performance, stainless steel filter for lasting use and argo-welded dribble-free spout. The cafetière is dishwasher safe and comes with Stellar’s Lifetime Guarantee.
RRP: £56.00
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Compact Blender
Look after your dad with the Morphy Richards Compact Blender. Taking up minimal space on the countertop, it is equipped with 1000-watts of power and fitted with stainless-steel blades for durability and consistency.
Quickly blending nutrient-rich ingredients including nuts and seeds in seconds, he can easily create high-fibre, energy boosting drinks without the added preservatives of shop-bought varieties. Made from top-quality materials and dishwasher-safe parts, the Compact Blender is easy to clean and designed to last.
RRP: £69.99, currently on sale for £49.99
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AENO KS1S Smart Digital Kitchen Scales
The KS1S is the ultimate smart kitchen companion which will help to demystify the art of cooking. Whether he's measuring small quantities of spices or larger portions of ingredients, the scale's high-precision sensors ensure accuracy down to the gram.
Not only that, the scales can analyse 25 different micro/macro nutrients from a vast database of over 10,000 foods and meals, empowering users to track and optimise their daily intake for health goals such as weight loss, muscle building, or maintaining a balanced diet. It even has a specialised coffee mode which takes your brewing to the next level, offering the perfect coffee-water ratios and timing for a variety of brewing methods. That's a lot of bang for your buck.
RRP: £34.99
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Cook's Torch
A great tool for a variety of cooking tasks, Stellar's Cook’s Torch has an adjustable flame length depending on the use, a safety lock and adjustable heat intensity. Simple to operate and comfortable to hold with a heat resistant sheath, this is a perfect gift for a foodie father.
RRP: £43.00
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