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Whether for yourself or a handy Christmas gift, these deals on kitchen gadgets are worth shopping
Looking for cool essentials for the kitchen? Or perhaps a handy Christmas gift for a loved one? With Black Friday weekend in full swing, now is the time to buy. Our ultimate list of the best kitchen gadgets is here to help you enjoy cooking that little bit more, or inspire you to find the perfect present for the foodie in your life.
From electrical appliances, such as blenders and hand mixers, to utensils and clever kitchen gadgets you've never thought of keeping in your drawers, like meat thermometers and angled measuring jugs, keep scrolling to see the nifty tools available at a discounted price.
Start every morning with barista-quality espresso at home – the De'Longhi Magnifica S delivers rich, freshly ground coffee and creamy cappuccinos or lattes at the touch of a button. Get this Amazon exclusive at a great price this Black Friday.
Start enjoying fresh sparkling water at home with the SodaStream Electric Sparkling Water Maker. This nifty gadget turns ordinary tap water into bubbly refreshment with just one button press, plus it comes with three carbonation settings to suit your taste.
Keep your knives razor-sharp and ready for anything – the Ninja Foodi StaySharp Knife Block delivers a full 6-piece stainless steel set with an integrated sharpening system built into the block for effortless blade maintenance and lasting cutting performance.
A simple yet effective kitchen gadget, this lemon squeezer comes in a sunny colour and works a treat when you need to add a dash of lemon juice to your dishes. Plus, the bright kitchen tool is easy to wash and we like the quality metal design.
Professional chefs love this brilliant grater by Microplane, which works like magic on garlic, chilli, nutmeg, parmesan and anything else you need to transform into a paste or powder-fine shavings. For a cool kitchen gadget that will become your go-to, this fine grater is more than worth its affordable price tag.
One of our favourite multitaskers, this kitchen gadget from Braun is a must-have for cooks. The hand blender comes with a variety of accessories to help you tackle anything, from bread and veggies, to sauces and even coffee beans. It crushes, whisks, shreds and more. Plus, it works with the press of a button, making the job easy, and it uses amazing ACTIVEBlade technology to produce the finest of blending.
Whether you're looking to knead, julienne, puree or chop, this brilliant kitchen tool is one worth considering. As well as helping you with your signature dishes, it's perfect for inspiring keen cooks to try new dishes and get creative in the kitchen.
Just what every devotee to the humble avocado needs, this 3-in-1 slicer will save you a whole lot of time – and injuries! The cool kitchen gadget makes for an excellent stocking filler at Christmas (and costs under £10 too!), allowing your receiver to split, pit, slice and scoop an avocado with ease.
The creme de la creme of stand mixers, we spied this professional-style design by Kenwood at Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc's cookery school at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. The large kitchen gadget does more than your average stand mixer - which you'd expect for its investment price. The technologically advanced mixer has an EasyWarm bowl that proves dough and melts ingredients in one clever bowl.
It also has built in weighing scales and you can set the time to mix while you work on something else, so there's no over-mixing. It comes with all the attachments you need, including the larger than usual K-beater, creaming beater, dough hook and balloon whisk. Plus, it looks sleek on the kitchen worktop!
According to one fan of this sleek kitchen gadget, it's the 'Porsche of parmesan graters', with its exceptionally long cone design that grates enough cheese for one portion with one complete stroke. The perfect accessory for cheese lovers, this is one to exhibit on the kitchen counter or dining table.
One happy customer says: 'It does the job which normal graters do not. Yes it's expensive but that's what you pay for designer products and exclusiveness to impress your friends.'
Increase the quality of life of your ingredients with this cool gadget that uses a vacuum seal to ensure they stay fresh and healthy. It's ideal if you're a steak lover and want to seal and store your meat without taking up too much space in the freezer.
One happy cook says: 'This is great for someone like me who lives alone and cooks for one, in that it lets me store surplus food for later use and even freezing.'
Ever thought you needed an angled measuring jug? You will now! This plastic jug from OXO has an angled measuring surface so you can measure accurately from above, bringing an end to bending, lifting, checking and adjusting.
The oval shape of the kitchen tool lets you see measurements by just looking down and the non-slip handle means you can pour with precision – even with wet hands. Clever, right?
Make opening a bottle of wine a real pleasure with this gorgeous kitchen gadget from Cuisinart. It cuts the foil of the bottle with precision, lifts the cork out of the bottle and pushes it back out of the device. The stylish kitchen tool comes with a vacuum sealer so you can preserve the rest of your wine.
A mandoline slicer is a godsend for cooks – ask a professional chef. These impressive kitchen gadgets help you effortlessly slice fruit and vegetables. Microplane's V-Blade Slicer is one worth considering as this game-changing tool comes with an ultra-sharp V-shaped blade (watch your fingers!) on one side and a blade with julienne teeth on the other.
There's a dial to choose your thickness and a non-slip foot and soft-touch handle so it feels comfortable to use.
Top cooks like Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Yotam Ottolenghi swear by this kitchen tool. A potato ricer is just what you need to create super-smooth mash. This one from Kitchencraft is made from stainless steel and will help you make tasty rostis, fish cakes, fruit sauces and more.
Anyone who takes their love of ice cream seriously will appreciate this impressive kitchen gadget for those with a sweet tooth. The ice cream scoop is especially good for hard ice cream, allowing you to ergonomically push into it using your arms and shoulders for more leverage and power.
Zwilling is a brand to know about for top-notch cookware. Made in Germany and designed to the highest standards, its pots are a pleasure to use. The Quadro five-piece set makes for an excellent gift, yet you'll want to keep it for yourself.
From the tight-fitting lids to scratch-resistant stainless steel and shiny finish, everything about these pots make you want to spend more time in the kitchen. They're also suitable for all types of hobs and feature interior measuring scales.
