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What to get a Chef?

kitty4me — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 02:53:39 GMT

The Chef at Williams-Sonoma is leaving and tomorrow is her last Day. She has been doing free Technique Classes and Cooking Classes and I have been attending the Technique Classes for like over five years. I have been to her pay for Cooking Classes a few times. I feel her and other regulars who attend her Classes will miss her. I want to get her a little something. I saw a Coffee Cup that "The Skys The Limit". I plan on picking it up and I feel I need something more. My Girlfriend who also attends got her a set of earrings and a Halloween Wreath. I was wondering if someone has any ideas? Thanks!

Re: What to get a Chef?

VaBelle35 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 02:55:20 GMT

Bar Mops? A gift card from WS?

Re: What to get a Chef?

brewhaha — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 02:59:30 GMT

A gift card for a restaurant.

Re: What to get a Chef?

CinNC — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:01:39 GMT

Gift certificate for lunch at a nice restaurant.

Re: What to get a Chef?

goodstuff — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:03:52 GMT

I think the coffee cup is a nice idea. Why not give her a package of special gourmet coffee to go along with it?

Re: What to get a Chef?

ValuSkr — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:04:56 GMT

Temp-Tations stoneware?

Re: What to get a Chef?

kitty4me — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:07:45 GMT

On 2/21/2015 GoodStuff said:
I think the coffee cup is a nice idea. Why not give her a package of special gourmet coffee to go along with it?

I think this is a nice idea. I think she drinks Tea. she talked about visiting a Tea Room.

Re: What to get a Chef?

kitty4me — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:11:42 GMT

I want her to have something like a keepsake. Before W/S she was a Chef on a Train. I think her goal is on day to open a Restaurant. While I will still see her since her new Job will be in a near by Grocery Store for now Cooking and drawing Customers to Products that are sold in Store.

Re: What to get a Chef?

sunshine45 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:25:19 GMT

On 2/21/2015 CindyinNC said:
Gift certificate for lunch at a nice restaurant.

totally appropriate.

we have several friends who are chefs and own restaurants/bars. you know what they like to do even more than they like to cook? they like to EAT and DRINK. so many of them go to OTHER restaurants and bars when they are off from work.....late night eats or on their days off. they love exploring different tastes.

Re: What to get a Chef?

Mustang Shar — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:01:03 GMT

On 2/21/2015 Katey1261 said:
On 2/21/2015 GoodStuff said:
I think the coffee cup is a nice idea. Why not give her a package of special gourmet coffee to go along with it?

I think this is a nice idea. I think she drinks Tea. she talked about visiting a Tea Room.

Why not check EBay for a beautiful antique China tea cup and saucer? It would be special

Re: What to get a Chef?

NoelSeven — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:40:31 GMT

A good bottle of wine. If she doesn't drink alcohol, she can use it in cooking or for guests. Go to a known, good wine or liquor store and ask them to help you choose something nice within your budget.

Re: What to get a Chef?

Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:43:24 GMT

My daughter got me a wonderful set of All Clad measuring cups and measuring spoons that I love even though I had other measuring sets. I now use these all the time. She also got me some really great rubber spatulas from WS and they are just the best quality. No chef can have too many spatulas.

Re: What to get a Chef?

Tigriss — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:50:42 GMT

Do you remember the name of the Tea Room? A gift certificate for tea or a tea set would be nice. Just remember that Chef's have lives outside of the kitchen. While food is their passion, they do have other interests that others won't think about. Those special details would make her gift extra special knowing that you took the time to actually get to know her.

Re: What to get a Chef?

kitty4me — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 07:37:12 GMT

On 2/21/2015 tigriss said:
Do you remember the name of the Tea Room? A gift certificate for tea or a tea set would be nice. Just remember that Chef's have lives outside of the kitchen. While food is their passion, they do have other interests that others won't think about. Those special details would make her gift extra special knowing that you took the time to actually get to know her.

I loved this idea since her and I both like tea and had a discussion last Sunday about Teas and which ones I might try. She told me about two Teas to try and she told me I should try that place. after I read your post I had like 40 minutes and I got there and bought her a Gift Card from there. I also bought her a cup that says "Follow your Heart" and I found some Short Bread Cookies that go with Tea and Coffee. I bought her a small container of Orange Spice Tea. Follow all these items with a Card I bought for her. Thank each and everyone of you for the wonderful ideas.

Re: What to get a Chef?

Mustang Shar — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:38:21 GMT

Great choice

Re: What to get a Chef?

kitty4me — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:00:36 GMT

On 2/22/2015 Mustangshar said: Great choice