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13 Best Cookbook Stand Options For Easier Cooking This 2022

13 Best Cookbook Stand Options For Easier Cooking This 2022

Some people are blessed with such excellent cooking skills that they don’t even need a cookbook. And some people need one to work their way around the kitchen. If you’re the latter, then you probably know the struggle that comes with using one. Chances are, they’ll become dirty, wet, or stained with sauces and other condiments because they’re left lying on your countertop.  Not to mention, all the neck-craning you have to do just to read the recipe. Needless to say, it’s high time you buy a cookbook stand to protect your recipe book and keep your kitchen top clean and organized!

Whether you want to protect your cookbook’s pages, make scanning ingredients and procedures easy, or utilize the space on your countertop, cookbook stands are useful tools to have in the kitchen. You can even use it for other tasks too. After all, some stands can even accommodate laptops and phones.

Here in this article, we’ve rounded up the best cookbook stands you can find in the market and listed down the best features you might find useful!

Our Favorite Cookbook Stands at a Glance

13 Best Cookbook Stand Options You Can Buy

In this section, we’ll show you cherry-picked products that have the best features, designs, and overall value you can have for cookbook stands. Leaf through our detailed reviews and finally set your eyes on one that suits your needs!

1. Best Overall: wishacc Adjustable Bamboo Book Holder Bamboo Book Stand

What We Love

  • Adjustable to five angle settings
  • Versatile use
  • Has spring page holders

What We Don't Love

  • No height adjustment

This cookbook stand from wishacc has all the necessary features you’re looking for and more. It’s sturdy, keeps your recipe book in place, and it can hold small and big books. If you want, it can also hold your tablet and phone when you scan this Buca di Beppo-inspired gnocchi al telefono recipe. So, we’re not surprised at all when we saw the astounding ratings and reviews it got on Amazon.

Another feature that’s worth mentioning is its spring page holders. With other cookbooks, you’ll have a hard time keeping pages in place, but that isn’t a problem you’ll encounter with wishacc’s adjustable bamboo book holder. And with a holder plate that’s perfectly sized at 11.2 inches in length, 8.3 inches in width, and a holder slot sized at 0.39 inches thick, you can easily use this even for big and/or thick books without tipping and flipping over. With features like this, it can easily rival William Sonoma’s stands.

2. Best Wooden: MyGift Rustic Brown Wood Cookbook Stand Holder

What We Love

  • Can be hung on the wall
  • Rustic and Nordic design

What We Don't Love

  • The angle of the stand is not adjustable
  • Not for very thick cookbooks

This rustic-inspired wooden cookbook stand may be rugged-looking, but its natural glazed finish is just the perfect simplicity you’re looking for, especially if you want a Nordic-inspired design. You can still place your tablet and phone in this, though. And if you’re looking for a stand that you can display on the countertop as well as hang on the wall, then this is the best pick.

We know what you might be thinking. There’s no page holder! Before you turn your back on this one, the slot is perfectly capable of holding pages in place just like any page holders do. However, if you’re looking for stands that can house your big, thick cookbooks, we’re afraid this won’t do. The slot limits the space. Otherwise, it’s perfect for small to medium-sized cookbooks.

3. Best Metal: Woopoo Metal Recipe Holder 2 Weighted Chains

What We Love

  • Metal weights that keep the pages in place
  • Can hold heavy recipe books

What We Don't Love

  • Prone to slipping on your countertop
  • Not very versatile

Foldable, functional, and lightweight yet stable. These are just some of the qualities this recipe holder boasts. While most wire and metal cookbook stands you see in the market look plain and simple, this one is vintage-looking and can help give off a sophisticated vibe in your kitchen. And although it looks a little antiquated, the metal is made of quality metal, so we’re certain it’s durable.

However, because the stand is not rubbered, we don’t think it’s safe to use it for tablets and phones. Without the rubber, it can easily be pushed around on your countertop. We recommend using it solely for books. On the upside, the sturdy metal of this recipe holder stand is just right for heavy cookbooks.

4. Best Adjustable: A+ Book Stand BS1500PRO Book Holder w/ Adjustable Height

What We Love

  • Adjustable height and angle
  • Easy and seamless height adjustments
  • Versatile use

What We Don't Love

  • Pricey

Tired of all the neck-craning you have to do with small cookbook holders? Or perhaps, you have trouble scanning recipes like this no-bake strawberry cheesecake from your tablet? Try this unique book holder from A+ Book Stand. This book holder can be adjusted up to eight inches. But this is not the only thing adjustable in this holder. You can also adjust its angle so you can have a better view standing up or sitting down.

It screams adjustable in all angles the longer you look at it. But usually, tools and appliances like this can be hard to use because of all the tinkering you have to do to adjust them. Fortunately, with the use of their lubricated stainless steel slider, adjusting is seamless and effortless. Another notable feature is its ability to accommodate even the heaviest of books and even laptops!

5. Best Under Cabinet: Clear Solutions Under Cabinet Mounted Cookbook Holder

What We Love

  • Space saver
  • Adjustable viewing angle

What We Don't Love

  • Difficult to install

Under-cabinet cookbook holders might not be the popular option for everybody. However, it’s an effective way to hold cookbooks for those left with zero counter space. It’s also popular for people who don’t like clutter and want to use their countertop for meal preps rather than using it for more kitchen appliances. After all, the less clutter you have, the more space there is for your electric skillet when you’re using it.

And if you’re tall and you’re at perfect eye level with your cabinet, this under cabinet book holder is perfect for you! But if that’s not enough to make you comfortable reading recipes, you can also adjust its viewing angle. Installing might be hard, but the space you’ll save and the functionality of this holder make it definitely worth it!

 

6. Best for Tablet: SAIJI Adjustable Tablet Ipad Stand Holder

What We Love

  • Adjustable height
  • Can be used for phones
  • Versatile use

What We Don't Love

  • Difficulty in removing your gadget

Digital cookbooks require modern stand holders like this one from SAIJI. Of course, you can always put your tablet on your cookbook stand if you already have one. But there’s nothing better (and safer) than tablet stands dedicated to holding your expensive gadgets. You’ll also find them easier to use for tablets compared to the typical cookbook holder.

Aside from securing your gadget in place, you can also adjust its height from 11.4 to 18.1 inches. No more neck-craning and getting your gadget smeared with vanilla buttercream frosting when you’re baking. The only downside is that the clamp or holder can grip your gadget too tight, to the point where you’ll have a hard time detaching it. This, however, means that your gadget is secured enough.

7. Best Personalized: My Personal Memories Custom Engraved Cookbook Stand

What We Love

  • Free engraving

What We Don't Love

  • No slot or page holders

Add more personality into your kitchen by getting this custom engraved cookbook stand from My Personal Memories. Although not the best in the market, it’s still a good addition to your kitchen because of its design and functionality. After all, it’s made of quality bamboo. Aside from cookbooks, you can also place your tablet when preparing something demanding like this herb-roasted turkey.

We don’t know about you, but the instant we saw this we just knew it’s the perfect gift for our master chef friends and relatives. It’s a personalized cookbook holder guaranteed to put a smile on their faces!

8. Best Acrylic: Srenta Durable Acrylic Cookbook Stand

What We Love

  • Made with high-quality acrylic
  • Protect recipe books from splashes
  • Minimalist and lightweight design

What We Don't Love

  • Not made for bigger books
  • No angle setting

If you want to keep cooking clean and simple, your best bet would be this durable acrylic cookbook stand from Srenta. You might be wondering if it can handle books, much less a tablet? The answer is a resounding yes! Even though it may look flimsy, this cookbook stand can actually handle all forms of recipe books, be it digital on a tablet or printed recipe books like many holders on this list.

Aside from its minimalist design, many love that it can protect the pages of their cookbooks and the surfaces of their tablets. Easily wipe away stray ingredients that might come their way.

9. Best Vintage: Jogreful Cast Iron Vintage Cookbook Stand, White

What We Love

  • Non-slip mat
  • Vintage style

What We Don't Love

  • Not for very large and thick cookbooks

This quaint piece is an acquired taste for some. But we’re sure those who love anything rustic and antique-looking will immediately take a fancy on this vintage cookbook stand from Jogreful. It may be aesthetically vintage, but it can still hold your tablet when you use it to read this stuffed mushrooms recipe while you’re cooking. It’s made of cast iron material too, so rest assured it can carry your priced cookbooks and tablets no matter how heavy they are.

But aside from its design and sturdy material, we also appreciate that this cast iron cookbook stand has a non-slip mat that prevents it from sliding on your countertop. This added feature definitely makes this stand more stable. What’s more, it prevents scratches from forming on your kitchen top!

10. Best Marble: Tender Cottage Marble Acacia Cutting Board & Cookbook Holder

What We Love

  • Multifunctional and versatile
  • Detachable bases are adjustable
  • Made of acacia wood
  • Two-tone chic design

What We Don't Love

  • Too pricey

Out of all the items on this list, this cookbook stand is the most versatile yet! It’s not only an excellent recipe book holder, but it’s also a cutting board and a charcuterie board all in one. Yes, this amazing product is a 3-in-1. How is this possible? The base is easily detachable so one moment you’re using it as a cookbook stand, the next you can use it as a charcuterie board or a cutting board.

Not only that, but the adjustable base also allows you to utilize different sizes of books. Unlike other stands where the bases are fixed, you can easily display any cookbook here no matter the size. The only drawback here is that it doesn’t have a page holder. That small drawback is okay though since the chic and sophisticated two-tone design makes for great decor in the kitchen. And in case you’re wondering, the wood is made of acacia.

11. Best Large: Clear Solutions Deluxe Large Cookbook Holder

What We Love

  • Acrylic shield
  • Foldable for easy storage

What We Don't Love

  • Takes a lot of counter space
  • Too pricey

Here is another item from Clear Solutions that can help you make your kitchen look more organized. This product can house large recipe books that are otherwise too hefty for other cookbook stands to hold. Like the under cabinet product, this too has a clear acrylic shield to protect your pages from stains.

Wondering how you will turn the pages if there’s an acrylic shield blocking your way? Its acrylic shield has a mechanical hinge that allows you to rotate the shield and turn the pages. Be warned though, if you’re looking for large stands that can still save space, this is not it. On the flip side, it’s foldable. So, if you’re not using the stand, you can just simply store it in the cabinet.

12. Best Small: mDesign Decorative Metal Cookbook Recipe Holder

What We Love

  • Compact and portable
  • Lightweight
  • Made of strong steel
  • Rust-resistant

What We Don't Love

  • Struggles holding the pages in place

Of course, if we have large cookbooks, we’ll also line up a small cookbook for the space savers out there. Our top pick is this one from mDesign. This cookbook stand is portable and compact. But despite that, we ourselves are pleasantly surprised to find out it can hold books of all sizes! But be assured that it’s made of strong steel, so we shouldn’t be as tongue-tied. The best bit about it is that it’s still lightweight despite being durable.

13. Best Budget-Friendly: TRIPAR 4 Inch Metal Gold Plated Stand Holder

What We Love

  • Budget-friendly
  • Compact yet sturdy
  • Chic design
  • Versatile use

What We Don't Love

  • Prone to slipping
  • No page holder
  • Does not accommodate thick cookbooks

Don’t underestimate this four-inch budget-friendly stand holder from Tripar. It may be affordable but it sure does outperform other cookbook stands in the market. Not only can it hold your recipe book, but it can also be an easel for your artwork.

However, that’s not the only thing that stole our attention. Its gold-plated metal makes this a sleek and modern stand that can be used in the kitchen as a cookbook stand or as a picture frame holder for the living room.

What to Look For In a Good Cookbook Stand

open cookbook, What to Look For In a Cookbook Stand

Still confused about what features to look for? Help yourself by reading the factors and some pointers below and be on your way to buying the best cookbook stand in the market!

Book Stand or Tablet Stand

At present, you can pretty much have tablet holders as cookbook stands in the kitchen as there are already digital recipes around. But then again with the number of recipes you can find online, it’s not surprising anymore that some cookbook stands offer versatile uses! However, they are not as secure compared to tablet stands. So think about this: do you use more digital recipes than printed cookbooks? If yes, then you might want to get a tablet stand (or a cookbook stand that doubles as one) instead. But if not, then any of the choices above will do.

Material

The more popular option for cookbook stands would be wood as it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. There’s also the combination of both wood and metal or marble and wood.

The stability and durability of your recipe book stand are greatly affected by the material too. For stability, choose wood and bamboo. For durability, the sure answer would be cast iron. Wire metal is also a good material, but it could cause slippage on your countertop. So if you’re getting one, be sure to get a product with a non-slip mat.

Design

The design also plays a major role in picking the best cookbook stand. In fact, many tend to consider this first because they also use stands as a decoration.

Furthermore, most wood stands are constructed like a chopping board so they’ll easily be decorative while also being functional. You can also consider cookbooks with page holders. These secure your pages in place while you’re cooking.

Size

Of course, you have to consider the size and dimensions of the stand. Can it accommodate heavy and thick cookbooks? Do you own one? If so, there’s a high chance small and medium-sized stands can’t hold them. For this reason, it’s important to choose stands with versatile uses. Lastly, it’s important to consider how much space you have in your kitchen as well. This will help you decide what sized cookbook stand you’ll be getting.

How to Make a DIY Cookbook Stand

Making your own DIY cookbook stand using scrap wood is actually quite easy. So easy that you can actually do it on your own. Or better yet, ask someone in the house to make them for you and you’ll cook for them in return. How’s that for a deal?

wood cutting, How to Make a DIY Cookbooik Stand

To make a stand, here’s what you need: 

  • Nail gun
  • Miter or handsaw
  • Tape measure
  • Sandpaper
  • Wood glue
  • Paintbrush
  • Varnish

Cut list: 

  • 11 inches wide by 12 ½  inches high (for the back)
  • 11 inches wide by 2 ¼ inches high (two pieces, for the bottom and ledge)
  • 9 inches wide by 12 inches high (cut to make stands)

Here’s how to make a cookbook stand:

  1. Fit pieces together. Before nailing or gluing them together, ensure they are properly fitted. Make adjustments if necessary.
  2. Apply wood glue. Affix the pieces of wood using wood glue. Be sure to clamp them together. Allow the glue to completely dry, before moving on to the next step.
  3. Using a nail gun, nail pieces more firmly together. At this point, you can now nail your stand so they’ll be more sturdy and durable.
  4. Next, sand your cookbook stand. You can use an orbital palm sander if you have one. But a good sandpaper can do the job nicely as well.
  5. Apply wood finish. Using a brush or lint cloth, paint varnish over your stand. This helps in bringing out its beauty and protects it from kitchen splashes.
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