# Chef-Curated Cooking Kits The New York Times Launched Cooking Kits with Three Guest Chefs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyt-cooking-kits References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4412-prepared-innovation-from-meal-solution-providers) & [store.nytimes](https://store.nytimes.com/collections/cooking-kits)  The [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-getaways) is a source for discovering inspiring recipes, new restaurants and notable chefs and the daily news provider teamed up with three guest chefs to share NYT Cooking kits. Each one of the kits is devoted to a different kind of cuisine and shares a selection of non-perishable specialty ingredients, plus four [chef-created recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookunity) and other recipes from NYT Cooking. While the NYT Cooking kit created by James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton brings Caribbean and Creole cuisine to life, another James Beard winner (Chintan Pandya) makes regional Indian meals easy with their kit. Rounding out the trio of [cooking kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-essentials-kit), the owner of Toiro Kitchen, Naoko Takei Moore, curated the essentials for hot pot cooking at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chef-curated Cooking Kits:** Cooking kits curated by renowned chefs introduce consumers to new food and flavor experiences from the comfort of their homes. - **Non-perishable Specialty Ingredients:** The use of non-perishable specialty ingredients in cooking kits highlights the potential for long-shelf-life food products in the market. - **Regional and Ethnic Cuisine:** The popularity of cooking kits for regional and ethnic cuisine showcases a growing demand for diverse food options and cultural experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage chef-curated cooking kits to introduce new flavors and products to consumers in a convenient and accessible way. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can incorporate non-perishable specialty ingredients into their product offerings, catering to consumers seeking long-shelf-life food alternatives for convenience and sustainability. - **Tourism and Travel:** Tourism and travel industries can utilize cooking kits featuring regional and ethnic cuisines to promote cultural exploration and provide immersive culinary experiences to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cooking Competition Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-chef-meal-kit.md) - [Celebrity Chef Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-experiences.md) - [Cookie-Themed Cabin Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-getaways.md) - [Easeful Asian-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-yeh-x-blue-apron.md) - [AI-Curated Recipe Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiti-ai.md) - [Chef-Crafted Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-gordon-ramsay.md) - [Sharable DIY Food Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-share-kits.md) - [Chef-Backed Pasta Pizza Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-pizza-kit.md) - [Simple Satisfying Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-chef-x-emily-mariko.md)