Don’t buy her a new apron this Mother’s Day: these are the kitchen upgrades Mum actually wants

It’s a bit of a cliché, but my favourite food tends to be my mum’s cooking — whether it’s a labour-intensive dish like Filipino Kare-kare or something she can whip up in a few minutes like cherry tomato pasta — not even the best Michelin-starred restaurants can convince me otherwise.

As someone who’s also gradually learned how to cook, kitchen tools and appliances have become a way for me to get closer to my mum as another shared interest. I would ask for advice on how to cook certain dishes, while I would also share any interesting kitchen gadgets that received rave reviews here on TechRadar that could be right up her alley.

If you can relate and you’re looking to help your mum upgrade her kitchen, we have a rich archive of kitchen gadget and small appliance reviews and features on TechRadar to draw from if you’re keen to surprise your mum.

I’ve put together a list of gift ideas below for the mum who loves to cook and entertain — whether you’re looking to spoil her with a high-capacity air fryer, or a cheap upgrade like a simple blow torch so your mum can make creme brulees at home, there’s something here for different budgets: