It's my boyfriend's 23rd birthday coming up, and he will be going to culinary arts school in a few months. He loves informative, cookbooks, gadgets & kitchen stuff. I don't know what to get him, though...he already has a nice set of knives, and many books, but I would LOVE to get any suggestions, because I'm not a cooking person :( Any chefs out there have any opinions? I'm open to every suggestion:) Thank you!
2006-11-04 06:35:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If you know which culinary school he is going to attend, check the website to see what kinds of tools he will need for his chef's toolkit. Knives are, of course, a great investment. Don't bother with the cheaper ones; they won't last and won't be used.
I would also recommend that you get him copies of Anthony Bourdain's books: Cook's Tour and Kitchen Confidential. These are humourous books on the restaurant business. Kitchen Confidential is a howl and Bourdain is a fantastic writer.
You're a great gf. Hope that he realizes how wonderfully thoughtful you are.
2006-11-04 07:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by Zengirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Le Cordon Bleu North American program is top-notch. There is also the CIA - Culinary Institutes of America, another top-notch school and probably the two most recognized in this country. Try for one of those. If all you are concerned about is amount of money you will make, stay where you are. If you want to follow a dream and become a chef, definitely take the lower pay a beginning chef with no 'street cred', so to speak, would make and go for it! I tried Veterinary medicine (my first college degree), the computer industry (my second degree), specialty retail management and self-employment before I finally realized there was a reason I kept going back to cooking between jobs. I'm much happier now that I've finally followed my true passion - the culinary arts! I suggest you follow your passion as well. ~Morg~
2016-05-21 23:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a chef, but I am an avid cook. Aside from the investment of great cookware and knives, which probably far exceed your budget for his BDay anyway...I'd say a good food processor or a high quality cast iron pan are must haves.
2006-11-04 06:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift certificate to a specialty store or even to the World Market (great store). He'll be able to pick and choose what he'll need for his own kitchen. But go one step farther and make it personal by using a pair of chef pants for wrapping paper or if he doesn't have them, a good pair of non-skid shoes that are comfortable. Hit the dollar store and throw in gag gifts to make up a basket of variety kitchen gadgets. Anything to show your interest and support will be appreciated. My best to him! My son just graduated and is starting at the Hilton next week. It's a great field to be in.
2006-11-04 06:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lavender, since he has a good set of knives and will be attending culinary arts school, I would give him a gift certificate at Williams-Sonoma or a Kitchenaide mixer. If he already has a mixer he likes, check out their site for more ideas:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/home.jsp
If he's an avid bbq-er, there are sets of bbq utensils that come already put together -- or crystal wine glasses. I like all the silicone utensils/mitts/pastry brushes. How about a pot rack? Ikea has some interesting kitchen finds. Check out Estate sales in your local area - you can get some amazing deals/finds. Happy birthday in advance. :-)
2006-11-04 07:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by MB 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Knives are a cooks best friend and some chefs have speacial cases to carry there knives and THEY dont let anyone use them,dont try either,so my answer Is to get him knives in a case of choice.
2006-11-04 06:51:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i do it would be nice to have a nice case to carry my knives and gadgets in along with papers and books just a suggestion...i would have like something like that...and it must be able to lock...or a set of personalized chefs clothes in a different color than the ordinary white i have a purple and also a black set and i love them both....red is also good and have his name embrioded on it...and you can look also on starchefs.com
2006-11-04 07:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first item would be an actual chef's apron, some assorted good quality cutting boards, spice rack of exotic spices, exotic kitchen gadgets that he doesnt have. Put all of this together in a wicker basket lined and covered in linen kitchen towels. Original, practical and thoughtful
2006-11-04 06:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A great idea for a personal and unique gift is a handmade painting made from a photo that you send.
Check out this site: www.paintyourlife.com
The prices are reasonable and the outcome is amazing.
2006-11-04 20:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by Assaf K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through this with my husband too!!My favorite thing was having my knives engraved with my name and having a certificate to a cooks store.
2006-11-04 10:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Susan and Grant O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋