A thoughtful gift for the cook in your life

If you’re shopping for someone who spends half their life in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with gifts that make their space feel loved and lived in. Cooks appreciate tools that earn their place on the worktop, and handmade pottery does that beautifully. An oil bottle, a salt pig and a spoon rest create a simple set that’s both practical and personal, and they look great left out on the counter.

The Oil Bottle

An oil bottle is one of those pieces people didn’t realise they needed until they have one. It keeps olive oil close to hand for everyday cooking and looks much nicer than a shop bottle. The shape pours cleanly and sits neatly by the hob, ready for everything from frying onions to dressing salads. It’s a useful piece that also adds a bit of character to the kitchen.

The Salt Pig

Every cook has a soft spot for a good salt pot. A salt pig means they can grab a pinch without fiddling with lids, which makes cooking feel easier and faster. The handmade finish brings a gentle warmth to the worktop and fits into any kitchen style, whether that’s calm and minimal or full of colour. It’s a small upgrade that makes a surprising difference.

The Spoon Rest

It’s simple, but a spoon rest feels like a little bit of order in the middle of a busy kitchen. It keeps surfaces clean and gives the cook a spot to set down wooden spoons or tasting ladles without thinking. It’s also one of the most affordable ways to give something handmade, which makes it a great stocking filler or add-on gift.

Create a coordinating set

You can choose all 3 pieces from one of our signature colours to create a matching set. All with their own subtle variations.

Why This Trio Works So Well

Together, the three pieces create a tidy, thoughtful set that’s used every single day. They help keep the kitchen organised while bringing in the calm, tactile feel of pottery. Because each piece is hand thrown, the set has that gentle individuality that mass-produced kitchenware can’t offer.