Dads can be hard to buy gifts for. Still, if your Dad loves to cook, buying him a Father’s Day gift doesn’t have to be as tricky as deboning a whole chicken.
We’ve put together some Father’s Day gift ideas that go beyond the usual gadgets and kitchenware. You’ll find gifts for dads who love to cook and cheese-loving dads…you may even find something for the sushi chef and outdoor grilling master.
Gifts for cheese-loving Dads
Did you know that the official term for a cheese lover is “turophile” (tur-uh-file)? The word is a combination of the Greek words “tyros”, meaning cheese, and “philos”, meaning "love of".
We’re confident that the true turophile will appreciate our selection of marble cutting boards and wood boards for charcuterie. Even so, if these turophile-tempting gifts all sound too much like the ghosts of Father’s Day past, we’ve got a cheese knife set (or two) that Dad will like.
Ratoncito Sundance Knife Set and Brandy Green & White Marble Cheese Board
The Ratoncito cheese knife set includes four mouse-shaped knives. Just don’t let how cute these clever cheese mice look fool you – they are as functional as they are fun. Soft cheeses tend to stick to utensils, so typically cheese knives that can handle Swiss cheese, gorgonzola, or fresh mozzarella are thin, with minimal surface space for the cheese to stick to. Our ultra-thin Ratoncito mouse knife is a top choice for bringing a smooth, non-stick cheese-slicing experience to the cheese board.
Since creamy cheeses are better spread than sliced, the curved back of this little mouse knife offers a spatula-like surface that acts as a cheese spreader. Does Dad love bagels with cream cheese? This versatile little mouse cheese spreader will love helping out at the breakfast table.
And let’s not forget that tiny little snout and adorable little ears. They are handy little prongs for plucking pickles, olives, fruit, or hard cheese cubes from the cheese board to your plate.
Jason Cheese Knives 4 Pc. Set and the Cortar Marble Charcuterie Board
Another cheese knives set that Dad will appreciate is the Jason 4-piece set. The raw nascent steel handles give these steel-forged cheese tools a modern industrial look. This masculine set includes a cheese spreader, a pronged cheese knife, a cheese fork, and a flat cheese knife. Dads will like this cheese knife set because it has a masculine vibe and the steel forging process lends an organic look to each piece, for that one-of-a-kind look.
Tip: With a cheese knife set and marble cheese board, why not surprise Dad with a monthly cheese box? A cheese club subscription service will satisfy the cheesiest appetite!
Gifts for the seasoned chef
Salt is the most important seasoning in the kitchen; every great chef will tell you that seasoning by hand is the way to go. For Dads who love to cook, the salt cellar is the one thing they will use every single time they cook.
Salero Marble Salt Cellar with Lid
Handcrafted from natural marble, our Salero salt cellar has a lid to keep moisture and spills from ruining your salt. Small and portable, it goes from the kitchen to the dining table or patio. If you want to help Dad ramp up his seasoning game, this is the Father’s Day gift to do it!
Tip: Include some mouth-watering sea salt and herb blends from around the world.
Technology plays a large role in today’s modern kitchens, from high-end blenders to Smart toasters. On the other hand, there is one piece of primitive technology that never gets old. Found in kitchens all over the world, the mortar and pestle is still a valued kitchen tool.
Pesto connoisseurs frown on using a food processor because it can heat the garlic, giving it a bitter taste. Besides, using a mortar and pestle gives pesto that pleasant chunky texture.
Primrose Green Marble Mortar & Pestle
Not sure which one is the mortar and which is the pestle? Pestle comes from the Latin word “pistillum”, which means pounder. It’s the heavy, blunt tool that chefs use to grind, smash, and pound spices and herbs. The container that holds the spices and herbs is the mortar.
Gifts for Dads who love to grill
Does your dad look forward to outdoor grilling all year long? Since you always look forward to those backyard cookouts, it only makes sense that you would get him some gear that will make the whole thing much easier!
A lot of prep work goes into grilling, whether it’s chopping up meat and veggies for kabobs or putting together a cheese and charcuterie board for everyone to snack on while the grill is firing up.
Alto Acacia Wood Cutting Boards
Wood cutting boards make sturdy and durable kitchen cutting surfaces. Handcrafted from beautiful acacia wood, this set includes two boards, so Dad can use one for carving meat and one for cutting and slicing veggies.
Sundance Meat Carving 2 Pc. Set
Our selection of handcrafted serving sets makes heirloom quality gifts for any occasion. The Sundance Meat Carving set includes a carving fork with two symmetrical prongs and a carving knife with a rounded tip and sharp cutting edge. Just the thing for Dad to carve and serve his world-famous charcoal grilled roast.
Aria Scorched Wood Serving Tray with Handles
Unless you have an outdoor kitchen, chances are outdoor grilling will require a few kitchen-to-backyard trips. A wooden service tray with handles becomes a handy way to carry things outdoors. What’s more, Dad will appreciate the rustic charm of our mango wood and acacia wood trays.
Tip: Surprise the grill master with a wooden service tray filled with a meat carving set and assorted barbeque spices, rubs, and sauces.
Gifts for Dads who are really into sushi
Sushi just looks more appealing on the right kind of platter. Hand-carved from beautiful acacia wood, the Faron Wood Trays are the ideal size for serving sushi. These multi-purpose trays go from small to large.
Faron Rectangular Acacia Wood Trays (Set of 3)
The smallest tray becomes a great catchall for Dad’s keys and other items on an entryway table or dresser.
We hope these handcrafted gift ideas help inspire you to give Dad something unique this Father’s Day. We know it can be hard to find the perfect gift for Dad, so why not let him choose a special gift with an INOX Artisans gift certificate?
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