11 Cooking Kits for Anyone Who Wants to Learn a New Skill in 2025

Sushi Kit

$19.99 at Amazon

Whether your go-to sushi order is a classic California roll, a refreshing veggie roll or something else entirely, learn how to make it with this highly rated sushi making kit. Inside, you’ll find all the makings of a five-star sushi chef, including a natural bamboo mat, bazooka and avocado slicer. It’s one of the best cooking kits for adults who want to take their culinary skills to the next level.

Bread Kit

$49.95 at Sur La Table

Baking bread from scratch is tedious at best and downright intimidating at worst. Fear not—this bread making kit teaches you how to make a homemade loaf for dinner tonight. As one of the best cooking kits, it comes with tools for mastering your loaf like a proofing basket, bench scraper, bread lame with five blades and beyond. File it under gifts for beginner bread bakers.

Margarita Cocktail Kit

$54.98 at Amazon

It’s five-o’clock somewhere, which means it’s time to break out the tequila. As one of our favorite cocktail kits, this make-your-own-margarita kit has the essentials for a fruity mixed drink from a cocktail shaker and jigger to a citrus squeezer and margarita recipes on tap. Now it’s time to plan a taco board night!

Hot Sauce Kit

$73.99 at Amazon

Warning: This cooking kit is about to get hot. There are a lot of quality hot sauce brands, but none are as customized as making your own. With four different types of peppers including chipotle, habanero and ghost peppers plus seven spicy recipes, this hot sauce kit brings the heat to any dish.

Mochi Ice Cream Kit

$34 at Uncommon Goods

Arguably one of the best Japanese desserts out there, mochi is a chewy bite of ice cream coated in sweet rice dough. Try your hand at the bite-sized treat with this easy-to-use mocha kit, which comes with green tea and cocoa options. Note: You’ll have to provide your own ice cream.

Bagel Kit

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Cooking kits for kids are a fun way to get your little one helping out in the kitchen. This cute bagel kit is a win-win for both you and your kiddo: They learn basic culinary skills while you get delicious made-from-scratch bagels for on-the-go breakfasts. Just make sure to have a healthy stock of cream cheese on hand.

Mama O's Kimchi Kit

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Ah, kimchi: You either love it or you hate it. If you’re in the former camp, you can make your own with this DIY kimchi kit. Brooklyn-based chef Khadeem Oh worked with his mama to develop the kimchi paste, so you can trust it’s about to be some of the best kimchi you’ve ever tasted. It comes with a packet of kimchi paste and a sturdy jar for fermenting.

French Raspberry Macarons Kit

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Un macaron, s’il vous plait. Bring the sights and smells of a Parisian bakery to your kitchen with this DIY cookie kit for making French macarons that are as pretty as they are delicious, thanks to the tart raspberry filling. Note that you’ll need an electric mixer and food processor for the recipe.

Auntie Anne's Pretzel Kit

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You can’t go to the mall without smelling the nostalgic, mouthwatering scent of an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Fortunately, making soft pretzels at home isn’t as difficult as you might think—especially with this soft pretzel kit that contains all the ingredients for copycat Auntie Anne’s twists. Can you smell the buttery goodness?

Pasta Art Kit

$45 at Uncommon Goods

Taste the rainbow—in the form of spaghetti, farfalle and the like with this creative pasta kit. With vegetable- and plant-based dyes, you’ll turn your everyday bowl of pasta into a colorful creation worthy of Instagram. Top it with these savory homemade pasta sauces.

Chocolate Truffle Kit

$33.76 at Etsy

Skip the fancy chocolates and make your own truffles with this luxe DIY kit. It includes enough ingredients to make 18 luxurious truffles with delicious toppings and mix-ins like cookie crumbs, espresso and marshmallows. The hardest part is deciding who you’ll share the sweets with (if you dare).

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FAQ

Can cooking kits teach you how to cook?

Cooking kits are a great way to learn new recipes and techniques for various meals, sauces or snacks. Many kits also include recipe books and instruction manuals that can be saved for future cooking.

Are there cooking kits for kids?

There are kid-friendly cooking kits for baked goods, pretzels, pizzas and everyday recipes. While kids should always be supervised when using kitchenware and appliances, these kits provide a fun way for them to start learning how to cook.

How much does the average cooking kit cost?

Cooking kits typically range from $15 to $100, depending on the type and ingredients included. Higher-end kits often come with reusable tools and recipe books, which can make them worth the investment.

What are some meal kits for beginners?

Hello Fresh and Blue Apron are both great meal kit companies for beginners.