We Asked 7 Chefs What They’re Giving for Mother’s Day, and Their Picks Start at Just $11

Mother’s Day is just weeks away, and if you haven’t decided what you’re giving to your mom, well, you’re not alone. My mom and I love to bond over our shared love of kitchenware and snacks, but pinning down a creative gift she doesn’t already own is no easy task. For a bit of inspiration, I went in search of some advice from the experts. I asked seven top chefs across the country to tell me what they’re giving their mothers, in-laws, or mother-figures for Mother’s Day, and their thoughtful picks are bound to be a hit with the mom(s) in your life, too.

Read on to shop their picks, including cookbooks, coffee beans, and even a Stanley tumbler, starting at just $11.

What Chefs Are Giving for Mother’s Day

• Kosterina’s Snacking Olives, $25 at kosterina.com
• Latinísimo: Home Recipes From the Twenty-One Countries of Latin American, $21 at amazon.com
• Caraway Baking Pan Set, $395 at carawayhome.com
• Big Dip Energy: 88 Parties in a Bowl for Snacking, Dinner, Dessert, and Beyond!, $27 at amazon.com
• Café Najjar Turkish Coffee with Cardamom, $11 (originally $13) at amazon.com
• Stanley Mother’s Day Quencher, $45 at stanley1913.com
• BloomsyBox Subscription, $60 at bloomsybox.com

Kosterina’s Snacking Olives

“Growing up Greek meant a lot of things but one thing I know for sure about my upbringing is that mothers love olives. Whether it’s on a platter board, in a Greek salad or served on a fresh loaf of focaccia — it always satisfies.  My immigrant mother is picky about her olives — I mean, of course she is. She grew up picking and marinating her own right in her own backyard. These olives meet high standards and are Greek Mother approved. Tangy, delicious, and the perfect gift.”  – Maria Koutsogiannis, Founder, FoodByMaria

Latinísimo: Home Recipes From the Twenty-One Countries of Latin American

“We discovered this book right before we started the R&D process of Chica and the Don and we fell in love with it. Not only is it beautifully shot, it also has a large array of amazing Latin home recipes that can serve as a basis for anyone trying to expand their horizons in Latin American cuisine. A perfectly delicious gift for Mother’s Day.” – Michelle Chan, Executive Chef, Chica & The Don, New York, NY

Caraway Baking Pan Set

“They are not only made of a non-toxic ceramic coating (score, clean baking!), but they come in a variety of colors that you can match to your mom’s exact taste. Bonus points: if you buy the set, you get a stunning storage organizer inside your cabinet to help maximize space.” – Sarah Fennel, Founder, Broma Bakery

Big Dip Energy: 88 Parties in a Bowl for Snacking, Dinner, Dessert, and Beyond! 

“For any mom that loves to host or is looking for the perfect dip to bring to a party, there is no better gift than Alyse Whitney’s new cookbook, Big Dip Energy: 88 Parties in a Bowl for Snacking, Dinner, Dessert, and Beyond! It is filled with so many fun and delicious recipes.” – Angelo Sosa, Executive Chef, Kembara & Tía Carmen, Phoenix, Arizona

Café Najjar Turkish Coffee with Cardamom

“There are two things my mother enjoys the most: coffee and something sweet. For my perfect Mother’s Day gift this year, I will be getting her some of her favorite Lebanese coffee, Café Najjar with cardamom. The perfect pairing with this coffee is donuts from Fan Fan Doughnuts, a Latina woman-owned business in Brooklyn, NY. My mother loves salty and sweet, so she will love the Danny Boy doughnut with salted caramel, brown butter, and pecans. They are made fresh daily and hold up really well on a two hour drive to Connecticut, which means I will be getting a few for myself for the ride!” – Juliana Latif, Executive Chef, Zou Zou’s

Stanley Mother’s Day Quencher

“This has to be the best holiday other than Thanksgiving, of course, because I wouldn’t be where I am at without my mom’s support!  For Mother’s Day this year, I am giving my mom the Mother’s Day Stanley Cup (we are obsessed with them), a cute plant pillow (she loves to plant herbs, flowers, and plants), matching mother-daughter tattoos, a picture of us in a cute ‘mom’ picture frame, and some charms for her Pandora bracelet. She will also be coming to eat brunch at Oak Steakhouse.” – Jordan Arcuri, Executive Chef, Oak Steakhouse Nashville

BloomsyBox Subscription

“A safe bet to always make sure your mom, or a special person who raised you, feels appreciated is flowers. I love to use Bloomsy Box, which has monthly subscriptions so you can give the gift of ongoing flowers instead of just one bouquet.” – Gustavo Tzoc, Pastry Chef, Junoon and Jazba, NYC