Are you are looking for an original gift for your love for Valentine’s Day? If your other half is passionate about cooking, they’ll be delighted to receive a gourmet gift, perhaps one that can make their daily life in the kitchen easier. Give a unique gastronomic gift and let them cook for you.
Here are some suggestions for perfect Valentine's Day gifts for people who love to cook and enjoy life to the fullest.
The best gourmet gifts for Valentine's Day
Life-changing kitchen appliances
A coffee machine
Nothing better to start the day of 14 February together than with a good coffee to sip in bed. The revolutionary Nespresso Vertuo Next coffee machine works thanks to patented Centrifusion technology, producing high-quality coffee to get Valentine’s Day off to the perfect start.
Some say the air fryer is the future of cooking. This appliance allows you to fry your food with 90% less fat, but also allows you to roast, grill and reheat. So, make life easier for your darling in the kitchen, and give them a Philips Essential Airfryer, which will allow her or him to prepare light and crispy dishes, to be devoured together.
If your better half loves Italian cuisine, a pasta machine will be the perfect gift, allowing her or him to prepare delicious fresh pasta every day. Automatic and easy to use, the Philips pasta machine allows you to make four different shapes, to keep your mealtimes exciting.
Suitable for domestic use, KitchenBoss is a vacuum sealer that allows food to be optimally preserved for a long time. Practical and space-saving, it comes with many accessories and plastic bags. Because food is to be protected and preserved like your love.
If your darling is a real kitchen enthusiast, this utensil will allow them to always cook their meat to perfection. Meater is a wireless thermometer connected to a mobile app, which measures the temperature of food and that of the ambient air, allowing you to achieve perfect cooking whatever the type of meat.
You don't need to have a big garden to smoke your food – with Camerons Large Stovetop Smoker, you can smoke in your kitchen. Easy to use and mobile, this device allows you to prepare delicious smoked fish, meat and vegetables, for perfect gourmet moments together.
Do you dream of living on love and… pizza? The Ooni Koda 12 oven allows you to prepare delicious, perfectly cooked pizzas at home. Light, elegant and functional, it can be used in and outdoors, thanks to its dual fuel cooking options.
How about celebrating Valentine's Day by preparing delicious empanadas together? Tortillada is a complete kit that includes everything you need to prepare these typical Argentinian turnovers: moulds, recipe book, dip bowls, cookie cutter, etc. Che bueno!
An essential accessory for any self-respecting cook, a beautiful apron adds style to the kitchen and can even be sexy! How about offering your lover a 100% made-in-France, personalised apron? The Marcel et Jean aprons, made in Toulouse, are a great gift for your Valentine.
True love is simple, like good food! So, to learn simple gourmet recipes, perfect for two, trust a great chef such as Yotam Ottolenghi: in his classic cookbook Simple, you will find 130 ideas for tasty and easy-to-make dishes, which explore Mediterranean flavours with a creative touch.
This classic piece of kitchenware will delight any cooking enthusiast. Red and shiny, the Casserole Staub is ideal for simmering meat and fish dishes for a long time. It is eternal and indestructible, like true love!
For a romantic evening, there's nothing like a candlelit dinner... in Paris! Considered one of the most romantic cities in the world, the French capital is the place to be to celebrate Valentine's Day at the table. The city is full of gourmet addresses that offer menus for all pockets. For a refined meal with a view of the Parisian rooftops, head to the 39V restaurant, where chef Frédéric Vardon offers a six-course menu designed exclusively for Valentine's Day (€230/person). For a more relaxed and international evening, head to Coya, for a four-course love menu inspired by Peruvian flavours, to be enjoyed in a festive and colourful atmosphere (€100/person).
What better way to seduce your darling's taste buds than with chocolate? The Chocolate Gift Company's Marvellous Mouthfuls tin contains chocolate nibbles to share with your significant other, for the sweetest Valentine’s Day.
If you really want to do things big, treat your loved one to a romantic weekend at Les Sources de Caudalie. Located in the Bordeaux countryside, this idyllic luxury vineyard hotel offers a romantic dinner at its two-star restaurant La Grand'Vigne (€165 per person, excluding drinks) and a ritual at the Spa Vinothérapie Caudalie for Valentine’s Day. A perfect gift for a moment of relaxation for two, far away from everything.
Rosé Champagne
If love makes us see life in pink... so does Champagne. Toast love this Valentine’s Day with a delicious Mosaïque rosé from Champagne Jacquart. A refined blend of pinot noir, Chardonnay, pinot meunier and reserve wines that will raise the temperature from the first sip.
Looking for new dessert ideas? Try this easy grape cake recipe: learn how to make a soft white grape cake, perfect for your Autumn meals and breakfasts.