9 Perfect Gifts to Grab Ahead of the Holidays on Prime Day
Considering it’s not even Halloween yet, you might not be thinking about holiday gifting already. But with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days happening Oct. 8 and 9, this is the time to get some pre-Black Friday shopping done while still scoring some amazing deals. Whether you’re ready to start checking off some items on a loved one’s holiday wishlist or you want to get yourself a nice gift just because, we’ve found some great deals on giftable kitchen products that you won’t want to pass up.
Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your shopping, especially since some of the best kitchen gifts can be a little on the pricey side. Right now, you can save on items like a KitchenAid stand mixer, a Vitamix blender, the editor-favorite Our Place Wonder Oven, and even an All-Clad cookware set. And while you’re at it, you might want to snag Brightland’s The Artist Capsule, featuring four flavored olive oils we love.
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KT Prime Day Gifting Deals October 2024
KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Series Stand Mixer KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Series Stand Mixer
Amazon
$279.99 (was $329.99)
This model was heralded by The Kitchn contributor Riddley as being one of the best stand mixers because it “is priced lower than other models and still delivers fantastic performance.” Now that it’s Prime Big Deal Days, the price is even lower than when we originally recommended it. And by that, we mean it’s well under $300 in both the black and white colorways.
D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 7-piece D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 7-piece
Amazon
$399.99 (was $499.99)
Normally $500, this stainless steel cookware set from All-Clad is an amazing gift for a home cook that you can snag for $100 less right now. It comes with all the stovetop essentials — a stockpot, a saucepan, a sauté pan, and a fry pan (all but the latter include lids) — and will last a lifetime.
Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender
Amazon
$329.95 (was $379.95)
If you've been waiting for prices to go down on Vitamix blenders, this is your lucky day. This powerful Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender — available in three colors — is on sale for $330, and is perfect for everything from pureeing smoothies to chopping veggies.
Our Place 6-in-1 Wonder Oven Our Place 6-in-1 Wonder Oven
Amazon
$155 (was $195)
The bestselling Wonder Oven will look cute on anyone's countertop, and there's practically nothing it can’t do. Our Executive Director of Commerce, Mark, owns one and uses it for everything: “This mighty mini appliance doesn’t play around," he says. "The Wonder Oven can bake, toast, roast, broil, air fry, and reheat, so it can replace multiple appliances and save you so much space.”
Breville Barista Touch Breville Barista Touch
Amazon
$799.95 (was $999.95)
We’re not going to tell you that this Breville espresso machine isn’t expensive; it is. But during Prime Big Deal Days, you won’t have to drop a grand on it, thanks to the 20% discount. We think it’s worth it, though, as we’ve found it’s one of the best espresso machines and will save you money in the long run. “If you want an espresso machine that will go the extra mile, the Barista Touch is it,” contributor Ever says. “Its computer touch-screen controls are easy to read and use, allowing the user to quickly alternate between plain espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and even specialty drinks like flat whites.”
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
Amazon
$79.94 (was $129.99)
Whether the person you’re shopping for wants a new air fryer or you’re ready to treat yourself to one, the best-selling Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is a great option. It has 70,000 five-star ratings and is nearly 40% off during Prime Big Deal Days. Says one reviewer, "This gadget — so far — is the best cooking tool the industry has come up with."
Caraway Complete Bakeware Set Caraway Complete Bakeware Set
Amazon
$355 (was $395)
All nine colors of editor-loved brand Caraway's 4.7-star set are on sale, as low as $300. You get a 9”x13” pan, two baking sheets, a cooling rack, a 12-cup muffin pan, two 9” circle pans as well as a a 9” square pan, a loaf pan, plus two organizers for storing the bakeware. Caraway's set comes highly recommended by The Kitchn Food Editor Patty, who says, “I’ve been using their full 11-piece bakeware collection for more than a year, and I can honestly say that this internet-famous bakeware is still worth the hype.”
Brightland The Artist Capsule Cold-Pressed Olive Oils Brightland The Artist Capsule Cold-Pressed Olive Oils
Amazon
$120 (was $150)
Brightland’s The Artist Capsule is such a luxurious gift, with its four chic bottles each filled with a different kind of olive oil: bright lemon, chili, garlic, and basil. They're ideal for drizzling, dipping, and cooking, and 20% off during Prime Big Deal Days.
Zwilling Twin Signature 3-Piece German Knife Set Zwilling Twin Signature 3-Piece German Knife Set
Amazon
$94.94 (was $188)
Knife sets can get quite pricey, but this three-piece set from Zwilling is on major sale on Amazon now, so you won’t have to pay over $100 for it! At nearly 50% off, this Zwilling knife set comes with an 8” chef’s knife, as well as a 4” paring knife and a 6” utility knife, all with classic black handles that feature the brand’s logo.
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