Wired has published its 2026 gift guide for keen cooks, spotlighting kitchen equipment that combines classic design with modern technology. The guide, aimed at those buying for someone who loves cooking rather than just eating, spans a range of budgets and includes newly added items alongside updated prices for July 2026.

Highlights include the Staub La Cocotte 4-quart Dutch oven (£249/$249 on Amazon, discounted from its usual price), prized for its durability, versatility and classic styling, and a Panasonic Japanese microwave (around £430/$430) that uses an infrared sensor to detect food temperature at 64 points, automatically stopping once food is heated rather than relying on a preset timer. Also featured is the Field Company No. 8 cast-iron skillet (£165/$165), praised for being lighter than traditional cast iron, plus new additions such as a bamboo salt cellar, a baking-focused cleaning cloth, a cookbook and a kitchen lighter.