The kitchen is the heart of every home, so you’ll send a lot of love by printing your logo on custom kitchenware. This swag is better than thyme and garlic when it comes to spicing up your branding!
Here are some design tips to make your personalized kitchen gifts look amazing!
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Housewarming Gifts
Welcome a client to their new home with custom kitchen gifts. These gifts are more thoughtful than a greeting card or flower bouquet. Kitchenware also makes excellent realtor closing gifts for new buyers.
Gifts for Chefs
Since chefs know their way around the kitchen, you don’t want to buy them just any old cooking utensils. The best kitchen gifts are things they wouldn’t buy on their own like personalized oven mitts in their favorite color, or a cooking apron printed with a funny quote.
Bars & Restaurants
Does your bar or restaurant have a gift shop? Stock it with not only t-shirts and baseball caps, but also promotional cooking utensils that pay homage to your menu. For instance, a burger restaurant can sell custom condiment bottles printed with cute clipart on the front.
Picnics
It’s time to eat! Custom plates, bowls, and other kitchenware are great for company or back-to-school picnics. Look for cookware that matches your logo colors to get everyone in the celebratory spirit!
Bakeries
Your bakery deserves something sweet! Treat your staff to custom baking items like cookie cutters, measuring spoons, and prep bowls. They can grab them for every baked treat, whether it’s pastel macaroons or molten chocolate lava cakes!
Concession Stands
Does your bar or restaurant have a gift shop? Stock it with not only t-shirts and baseball caps, but also promotional cooking utensils that pay homage to your menu. For instance, a burger restaurant can sell custom condiment bottles printed with cute clipart on the front.
Nutritionists
Your clients can’t reach their nutrition goals without the right kitchen items. Apple slicers, measuring cups, and salad bowls are all wonderful ways to welcome new members. Bundle it all together and give it as a gift during your first meeting.
Barbecues & Cookouts
Fire up the grill! A cookout or barbecue is a great place for personalized kitchen gifts. You can give out spatulas as favors, or seal up leftovers in custom food containers.
Food Trade Shows
Free kitchen items are almost better than free food! Everyone will run to your trade show booth if you give out “tasty” logo giveaways like whisks, pizza cutters, or bamboo stirring spoons.
Banquets
Do you have a banquet around the corner? Customize plates, bowls, and other kitchen items for the occasion! You can reuse them year after year, which ultimately makes the experience more memorable for all your guests.
Party Favors
Whether it’s a baby shower or anniversary party, you should give favors to everyone on your guest list. It’s also not a bad idea to have prizes for the games. Silicone spatulas, ceramic bowls, and other custom kitchen gifts are the perfect choice!
Custom Kitchenware Design Tips
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Choose your favorite kitchen items.
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Have fun with colors.
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Be clever with the printed design.
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Pair the kitchen items with custom snacks.
Tip 1. Choose Your Favorite Kitchen Items
Aside from pots, pans, and obvious things like forks, plates, and cups, you should have an arsenal of kitchen items in your home. Luckily, you can customize all of the following cooking products:
- Apple slicers
- Aprons
- Basting brushes
- Bread knives
- Cake servers
- Cookie cutters
- Cutting boards
- Food storage containers
- Glass jars
- Graters/zesters
- Ice cream scoopers
- Juicers
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Oven mitts
- Pizza cutters
- Prep bowls
- Shears
- Spatulas
- Stirring spoons
- Strainers
- Timers
- Vegetable peelers
- Whisks
According to Simmons Market Research, more than half of U.S. adults like to cook. However, it’s impossible to whip up tasty meals without the right tools!
You may not be able to personalize an Air Fryer, but you can definitely add a design to any of the kitchen must-haves listed above!
Fit the Vibe of Your Kitchen
You may want to order custom kitchenware to use at your bakery or restaurant. Every kitchen has a different look, so it’s important that your utensils fit in your space. Here are gift ideas for any style!
If this is your kitchen…
Try these personalized kitchen items!
If this is your kitchen…
Try these personalized kitchen items!
If this is your kitchen…
Try these personalized kitchen items!
Tip 2. Have Fun With the Colors
Modern kitchens tend to have muted palettes. Colors like white, gray, beige, and cream are very popular since they pair so well with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Bring some color in your custom kitchenware!
Colorful kitchenware
Bring personality to your kitchen gifts by choosing a bright color. You have a ton of options!
Colorful Imprint
Once you choose a product color, the next step is to figure out the colors you want to use for the printed design. Choose either:
Screen Printing
1 Free Ink Color
Screen-printed items usually come with 1 free ink color. You will get charged for every additional ink you use, so if you really want a lot of color, it’s better to go with a full color imprint.
Dye Sublimation
Unlimited Ink Colors
Do you want to customize your cooking gifts with a colorful design? Shop for dye sublimated items, which have unlimited ink colors included in the final price.
Tip 3. Be Clever With the Printed Design
The design is the most important part. Here are some ideas on what to print on kitchenware!
Event Name/Date
Commemorate a special occasion, like a wedding or class reunion, by printing the name and date. You can hand the custom cooking gifts out as favors, or use them as prizes for fun games or raffles.
Company Name/Logo
Do you need swag for a trade show? Print your name and logo on the front of every item. The best kitchen giveaways are items your customers don’t already have like apple slicers, or items they can always use like bag clips.
Funny Saying
A funny saying can take your kitchen gift to the next level. Think of a cute play on words like “Too Hot to Handle” on a pair of oven mitts, or a cake server that says, “Life is Sweet.”
Cute Clipart
If you do print a funny saying on your kitchen items, why not go the next step with a cute graphic as well? There are a ton of free clipart images out there that you can download and use in your design.
Other Things to Consider When Buying Custom Kitchen Gifts
Drinkware
Don’t forget about personalized mugs, cups, and drinking glasses! Drinkware is great to order in bulk if you’re planning a wedding or dinner party. It’s also useful if you manage a bar, coffee shop, or restaurant.
Material
When it comes to bulk cooking utensils, the material affects the overall quality. For instance, BPA-free plastic is more affordable than stainless steel or bamboo, but it tends to get brittle the more you wash it.
Presentation
You shouldn’t just give someone a custom vegetable peeler in a box. That would be weird. It’s important that you make the personalized cooking utensils look good, whether it’s by tying a cute tag on the front or bundling a bunch of items together into one larger gift.
Imprint Area
Every item has a different imprint area. This is an important thing to remember since a detailed design may not fit in the space.
Minimum
Premium kitchen gifts, like cutting boards and oven mitts, have a low minimum per order, while napkins, toothpicks, and paper plates have a high minimum per order. Keep the quantity in mind when you’re ordering.
Price
Are you on a budget? Shop for kitchen items that start at under $1. You can find a ton of great cooking must-haves, all for an unbeatable price!
Are you ready to order bulk cooking utensils? Reach out to your friends at Quality Logo Products!
Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.
