There are a few items that every kitchen should have. Period. You can get by without all of the super-specific tools you see in a professional chef’s kitchen, but I would argue that if you have the following items then you are pretty much ready go to make any recipe out there. From utensils to gadgets and cookware, we have you covered with the 30 essential cooking tools.
Keep in mind that you should start slowly and then build up to owning all of the stuff on this list. I recommend buying one key item per month for a whole year until you have a good base of the absolute essential kitchen tools and equipment.
Pots and pans
Saucepan
A good saucepan is the thing that ties your kitchen together. You can use this to make everything from pasta to… well… sauces. A good saucepan should be made from quality metals and a versatile size. We like the Cuisinart one below as a good mix of value and quality.
Cuisinart 719-18P Chef's Classic Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan with Cover
- Straining Lid and Pour Spout on Rim for Easy Draining
- 18/10 Mirror-Finish Stainless Steel Interior and Exterior
- Cool Grip Handle
- Aluminum Encapsulated Base for Optimal Heating
- Dishwasher Safe for Effortless Cleaning
- Straining Lid and Pour Spout on Rim for Easy Draining
- 18/10 Mirror-Finish Stainless Steel Interior and Exterior
- Cool Grip Handle
- Aluminum Encapsulated Base for Optimal Heating
- Dishwasher Safe for Effortless Cleaning
Skillet
Nothing beats a nice heavy skillet for making your mains. From searing meat to making pretty much anything else that requires frying or roasting this is your new best friend. Your omelettes will thank you for having a ood skillet. For those of you that want something a little extra heavy duty, consider a caste iron skillet (but don’t forget to season it from time to time!)
T-fal A91082 Specialty Nonstick Dishwasher Safe Oven Safe Jumbo Cooker Saute Pan...
- 5 Quart capacity for cooking family size meals
- Superior nonstick interior and exterior make it easy to cook and clean. Healthy cooking results with minimal oils or fat
- Glass lid allows you to watch cooking progress. Vented hole lets steam escape to prevent boiling over
- 5 Quart capacity for cooking family size meals
- Superior nonstick interior and exterior make it easy to cook and clean. Healthy cooking results with minimal oils or fat
- Glass lid allows you to watch cooking progress. Vented hole lets steam escape to prevent boiling over
- Aluminum construction for fast and even heat distribution
- Dishwasher safe; Oven safe up to 350 degrees F; Limited lifetime warranty
Pot and pan set
You’re going to want to pick up a set of pots (and perhaps even various pans) just to have enough variation to take on any recipe. Just watch out, there are plenty of crappy pot sets out there. Our go-to has always been All-Clad due to their amazing tri-bond technology and great warranty. In fact, many of these sets will include most of what is included in this section so make sure you aren’t doubling up.
All-Clad 700508 MC2 Professional Master Chef 2 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Oven...
- 10-piece cookware set includes 8-Inch and 10 inch fry pans, 1.5-Quart and 3.5-Quart sauce pans with lids, 3-Quart sauté pan with lid, and 8-Quart stockpot with lid
- 3-ply bonded design for fast, even heating throughout and easy cleanup; includes stainless-steel interior, aluminum core, and brushed aluminum exterior
- 10-piece cookware set includes 8-Inch and 10 inch fry pans, 1.5-Quart and 3.5-Quart sauce pans with lids, 3-Quart sauté pan with lid, and 8-Quart stockpot with lid
- 3-ply bonded design for fast, even heating throughout and easy cleanup; includes stainless-steel interior, aluminum core, and brushed aluminum exterior
- Stainless-steel handles contoured to cater to a chef's underhand grip and permanently secured with stainless-steel rivets
- Capacity etched on base; flat stainless-steel lids trap in heat and moisture
- Oven-safe up to 600 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; made in the USA
Casserole dish
Making casseroles is going to be a regular occurrence in any functional kitchen. And for us don’t even consider anything other than Le Creuset in terms of quality. You won’t regret it.
Lodge Color EC3CC33 Enameled Cast Iron Covered Casserole, Caribbean Blue, 3-Quart
- Enamel Cast Iron made in China to Lodge specifications. All other Lodge Cast Iron Cookware made in USA
- Porcelain surface eliminates the need to season
- Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture
- Superior heat distribution and retention
- Enamel Cast Iron made in China to Lodge specifications. All other Lodge Cast Iron Cookware made in USA
- Porcelain surface eliminates the need to season
- Tightly fitting lid seals in moisture
- Superior heat distribution and retention
- Two layers of porcelain enamel are chip resistant
- Easy clean up
Roasting pan
For roasting meat and vegetables, this is a must. Just make sure you get something of quality so it doesn’t warp with use (this is really common with the $10 specials you find out there).
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 16-Inch Rectangular Roaster with Rack
- Professional Stainless Exterior
- Riveted Stainless Handles
- Solid Stainless Steel Rack
- Drip-Free Pouring
- Dishwasher Safe
- Professional Stainless Exterior
- Riveted Stainless Handles
- Solid Stainless Steel Rack
- Drip-Free Pouring
- Dishwasher Safe
Cookie sheets / shallow pans
C is for cookie, is good enough for me… Seriously though, cookie sheets aren’t just for cookies. You’ll need these for almost any kind of baking, including just heating up frozen food for appetizers. Like roasting pans, these can be susceptible to warping over time so make sure you spend a bit on a decent set like the Rachael Ray set below.
Rachael Ray Oven Lovin' Nonstick Bakeware 3-Piece Baking and Cookie Pan Set
- Set includes: 9-Inch by 13-Inch, 10-Inch by 15-Inch and 11-Inch by 17-Inch Oven Loving' Cookie Pans
- These cookie pans are made from durable carbon steel that resists warping; long-lasting nonstick provides excellent food release and easy cleanup
- Set includes: 9-Inch by 13-Inch, 10-Inch by 15-Inch and 11-Inch by 17-Inch Oven Loving' Cookie Pans
- These cookie pans are made from durable carbon steel that resists warping; long-lasting nonstick provides excellent food release and easy cleanup
- Oven safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit; bold-colored, extra-wide grippe handles on the pans provide a confident grasp
- A portion of the proceeds goes to Yum-o!, Rachael's nonprofit that helps kids and parents develop healthy relationships with food
- The versatile pans are the perfect complement to many other pieces in Rachael's bake ware and cookware collections that always spell fun in the kitchen
Utensils
back to menu ↑Chef’s knife
If you’re going to spend some money on any tool in the kitchen, this is it. This is like your all around tool. You’ll use this for many different types of cutting. Depending on the exact design of the knife you can also use it for chopping vegetables. Don’t skimp here!
J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Classic 8-inch Chef's Knife
- This must have for every cook provides the perfect blade shape for mincing, slicing and dicing
- High-carbon German stainless steel hot-drop forged blades and bolsters
- Full-tang triple-rivet handle
- Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
- This must have for every cook provides the perfect blade shape for mincing, slicing and dicing
- High-carbon German stainless steel hot-drop forged blades and bolsters
- Full-tang triple-rivet handle
- Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
- Diswasher safe - hand washing recommended
- Large-sized 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife for chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing. Product assembled in Spain. Blade sourced from Germany
- Made of stain-resistant carbon steel that's hot drop forged for durability
- Triple riveted handle surrounds a full tang
- Full bolster provides weight and ensures safety
- Handwash with mild cleanser; lifetime warranty
Bread knife
Not much to say here. But certainly don’t use any other kind of knife to cut bread. These are designed specifically for the task. Once you have one, you won’t know how you lived without it.
Victorinox Swiss Army 10.25 Inch Serrated Bread Knife with Fibrox Handle, 47547
- Professional quality 10-1/4-inch bread knife handles crusty exteriors without crushing tender insides
- Ice-tempered, high-carbon, stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention, conical ground for wider break point
- Professional quality 10-1/4-inch bread knife handles crusty exteriors without crushing tender insides
- Ice-tempered, high-carbon, stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention, conical ground for wider break point
- Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel, bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
- Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort, NSF approved
- Hand washing recommended, lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, expertly made in Switzerland
Paring knife
This is a smaller utilitarian knife that you use for smaller jobs. This knife will be particularly handy for small chopping jobs, peeling and anything else that needs precision. Having several of these at your disposal is a good idea since you may need to cut several different types of food in one recipe and you won’t want to do dishes halfway through.
J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Kitchen Elements 3-pc Paring Knife Set, Black
- J.A. Henckels International Paring Knives are perfectly designed for smaller kitchen tasks such as peeling or coring vegetables and fruits.
- 3-pc set includes: 3.5-inch paring knife; 3-inch vegetable knife; 2-inch peeling knife
- J.A. Henckels International Paring Knives are perfectly designed for smaller kitchen tasks such as peeling or coring vegetables and fruits.
- 3-pc set includes: 3.5-inch paring knife; 3-inch vegetable knife; 2-inch peeling knife
- Stamped one-piece blade construction for strength and durability
- Lifetime limited manufacturer warranty
- Diswasher safe - hand washing recommended
- 3 versatile knives with black handles and slim blades that have straight cutting edges
- The blades are made of high quality German stainless steel
- Contoured, ergonomic handles
- Hygienic, break proof, and dishwasher safe
- Full warranty
Ladle
You’ll want a good ladle for serving soup, stews and chowders. Look for one that is made mostly of metal so it doesn’t risk melting while in a hot pot.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Ladle
- 「誰にでも使いやすく」という考え方で作られた、ニューヨーク生まれのOXO(オクソー)グッド・グリップス
- 見た目も美しく、頑丈な、高品質ステンレス
- 「誰にでも使いやすく」という考え方で作られた、ニューヨーク生まれのOXO(オクソー)グッド・グリップス
- 見た目も美しく、頑丈な、高品質ステンレス
- 食器洗い機使用可能
- Ideal for serving soups and stews
- Durable polished stainless steel
- Soft, comfortable non-slip handle
- Dishwasher safe
Serving spoons
A nice set of serving spoons of different sizes will ensure that you can accommodate a dinner party.
All 4 You, Stainless Steel Utensil Serving Set, 5 Piece
- 5 piece stainless steel utensil serving set
- Slotted spoon - 13"
- Serving spoon - 9"
- Slotted spoon - 9"
- Ladle - 8"
- 5 piece stainless steel utensil serving set
- Slotted spoon - 13"
- Serving spoon - 9"
- Slotted spoon - 9"
- Ladle - 8"
Strainer (fine mesh)
A good strainer should be able to strain everything from past to couscous. Look for one that has small holes (fine mesh) so you can strain smaller pastas, vegetables and batters.
Cuisinart Set of 3 Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Strainers
- Strainers come in 3-1/8-inch, 5-1/2-inch and 7-7/8-inch sizes
- Excellent for sifting dry ingredients
- Made from durable, stainless steel mesh
- Dishwasher safe
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Strainers come in 3-1/8-inch, 5-1/2-inch and 7-7/8-inch sizes
- Excellent for sifting dry ingredients
- Made from durable, stainless steel mesh
- Dishwasher safe
- Lifetime limited warranty
Grater (microplane)
A microplane grater will allow you do everything from grate cheese to zest a lemon. It is a hand tool instead of the more bulky box graters so it is more versatile.
Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater
- Designed to extract the best flavor from your food
- High-quality 18/8 stainless steel with grating edges that stay razor sharp
- Excellent for hard cheeses, onions, citrus fruits, ginger and more
- Blade measures 8-1/2-Inch long; ergonomic black plastic handle
- Designed to extract the best flavor from your food
- High-quality 18/8 stainless steel with grating edges that stay razor sharp
- Excellent for hard cheeses, onions, citrus fruits, ginger and more
- Blade measures 8-1/2-Inch long; ergonomic black plastic handle
- Dishwasher safe; hand wash cover
Tongs
A nice comfortable set of tongs will be indispensable in the kitchen. We recommend one that is a mix of metal and rubber handles.
OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
- Constructed from brushed stainless steel
- Locks in closed position for easy storage
- Cushioned, nonslip handles and thumb rests
- Large hanging loop for easy storage
- Safe to use in dishwasher
- Constructed from brushed stainless steel
- Locks in closed position for easy storage
- Cushioned, nonslip handles and thumb rests
- Large hanging loop for easy storage
- Safe to use in dishwasher
Peeler
A Euro design peeler is probably the most versatile style you can buy. If you really need it you can also look at the horizontal designed peeler as well (for things like potatoes).
KitchenAid Euro Peeler, Black
- This Euro Peeler features a swivel head blade constructed of tough, rust-resistant steel for quality and durability
- The ergonomic handle provides a sure, comfortable grip making is easy to peel fruits and vegetables
- This Euro Peeler features a swivel head blade constructed of tough, rust-resistant steel for quality and durability
- The ergonomic handle provides a sure, comfortable grip making is easy to peel fruits and vegetables
- The compact size makes it easy to store in the kitchen
- A plastic sheath is included to protect the blade while in storage
- Dishwasher safe for fast and easy cleanup
Whisk
If you’re doing any baking you’re going to need a balloon whisk. Consider something that is dishwasher safe since whisks can be a bit of a pain to wash by hand.
OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Balloon Whisk
- Polished stainless steel wires and narrow shape are perfect for whisking in a small bowl or container
- Innovative handle shape and soft, comfortable grip to absorb pressure
- Dishwasher safe
- Polished stainless steel wires and narrow shape are perfect for whisking in a small bowl or container
- Innovative handle shape and soft, comfortable grip to absorb pressure
- Dishwasher safe
Shears (kitchen scissors)
It’s not the first kitchen tool that comes to mind, but honest to god it is the one that is used more than most. A good set of shears is perfect for opening packages and even cutting meat. Wusthof is the king of shears.
Wusthof 5558-1 Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
- Blades come a part for easy cleaning
- Can be held with either right or left hand
- Handle has helpful jar opener
- Can be taken apart for resharpening
- Steel-tooth insets in handles twist open bottle and jar caps
- Blades come a part for easy cleaning
- Can be held with either right or left hand
- Handle has helpful jar opener
- Can be taken apart for resharpening
- Steel-tooth insets in handles twist open bottle and jar caps
Wooden spoons
My mom used to threaten to hit my bottom with a wooden spoon when I was bad. But they are also good for cooking! If you’re using non-stick pans wooden spoons are a must. They are light to the touch, meaning that you won’t damage the non-stick coating on your pans. These are perfect for stirring pretty much anything.
OXO Good Grips Wooden Spoon Set, 3-Piece
- Made of solid beech wood
- Safe for non-stick cookware
- Natural oil finish
- Handwash only
- Satisfaction guarantee
- Made of solid beech wood
- Safe for non-stick cookware
- Natural oil finish
- Handwash only
- Satisfaction guarantee
- Set includes: Wooden Large Spoon, Wooden Medium Spoon and Wooden Small Spoon
- Solid, one-piece beech wood construction
- Comfortable handles
- Safe for non-stick cookware
- Natural oil finish
Spatula set
For bakers and those that love breakfast, you will want to have a good silicone spatula for mixing and portioning batter and other thick ingredients. And a good old flipping spatula is something you will use constantly.
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
- Set includes: Medium Silicone Spatula, Silicone Spoon Spatula and Small Silicone Spatula
- Medium Silicone Spatula has rounded edge for scraping bowls and square edge for pushing batter into pan corners
- Silicone Spoon Spatula is perfect for mixing, scooping, and tasting
- Set includes: Medium Silicone Spatula, Silicone Spoon Spatula and Small Silicone Spatula
- Medium Silicone Spatula has rounded edge for scraping bowls and square edge for pushing batter into pan corners
- Silicone Spoon Spatula is perfect for mixing, scooping, and tasting
- Small Silicone Spatula is ideal for reaching food in jars of all shapes and sizes
- Heat resistant up to 600 degree F
- Won't discolor, warp or melt
- Safe for coated and non-stick cookware and bakeware
- Dishwasher safe
Must have kitchen gadgets and tools
back to menu ↑Can opener
Well, unless you have some other way to do it, you’ll need a good manual can opener. Don’t bother with electric ones, they die and aren’t made very well. EZ-DUZ-IT has been making the best can opener by far for many decades.
EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener with Black Grips - Set of 2
- Heavy duty swing design can opener; made of heavy gauge chromed steel
- Features carbon steel cutting blade and thick rubberized deluxe handles for easy grip
- Gear driven design allows for smooth, easy operation
- Heavy duty swing design can opener; made of heavy gauge chromed steel
- Features carbon steel cutting blade and thick rubberized deluxe handles for easy grip
- Gear driven design allows for smooth, easy operation
- Made in the USA
- Wash by hand with warm soapy water
Stand mixer
This is a more expensive purchase but it really does pay for itself when you start to use it for everything. You’ll be blown away how many things stand mixers can do with the variety of add-ons available.
KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
- Choose from all the color options to find the one that best matches your style and personality.
- The power hub turns your stand mixer into a culinary center with more than 15 optional attachments available.
- Choose from all the color options to find the one that best matches your style and personality.
- The power hub turns your stand mixer into a culinary center with more than 15 optional attachments available.
- 5-Qt. stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread in a single batch.
- 59-Point Planetary Mixing Action means 59 touchpoints per rotation around the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation.
- The tilt-head design allows clear access to the bowl and attached beater or accessory so you can easily add ingredients for a recipe.
- Powerful enough for nearly any task or recipe, whether you're stirring wet and dry ingredients together, kneading bread dough or whipping cream.
- Includes coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip and 1-piece pouring shield. The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher-safe.
- 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
- Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture
- 2-piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients
- Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
- Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
Blender
Unless you are really hardcore, a good quality blender can play double duty as a food processor as well. Our favorite is the Blendtec based on its bulletproof construction and its good looks on your counter.
Blendtec Designer Series Blender, WildSide Jar - Black
- Commercial-quality 1,560-watt countertop blender with 3 peak horsepower direct-drive motor
- The control surface features illuminated, easy to read, universal icons that enable effortless selection of our signature blend cycles
- Commercial-quality 1,560-watt countertop blender with 3 peak horsepower direct-drive motor
- The control surface features illuminated, easy to read, universal icons that enable effortless selection of our signature blend cycles
- BPA-free Triton Polyester jar with patented cold-forged wingtip blades
- Includes Wild Side blending jar; secure-fitting vented lid; user guide and recipe book with more than 230 great tasting recipes
- 7-year manufacturer warranty
Other stuff
back to menu ↑Cutting board
You can go for wood, but sometimes bacteria build-up on them can be a problem. We recommend going synthetic for this reason (and you can put these in the dishwasher).
OXO Good Grips Utility Cutting Board
- 10-1/2- by 14-1/2-inch cutting board with black edges
- Crafted from nonporous, odor-resistant, durable polypropylene
- Double-sided design features juice groove and non-slip edges
- Soft, tapered handles for comfortable lifting and carrying
- 10-1/2- by 14-1/2-inch cutting board with black edges
- Crafted from nonporous, odor-resistant, durable polypropylene
- Double-sided design features juice groove and non-slip edges
- Soft, tapered handles for comfortable lifting and carrying
- Dishwasher Safe
Measuring cup
A good quality Pyrex measuring cup has been and will continue to be a staple in a well equipped kitchen.
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup
- Includes (1) 2-Cup Measuring Cup with Red Graphics
- Made of nonporous glass that won't warp, stain, or absorb odors
- Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer & dishwasher safe
- Lid is BPA free and top-rack dishwasher safe
- Includes (1) 2-Cup Measuring Cup with Red Graphics
- Made of nonporous glass that won't warp, stain, or absorb odors
- Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer & dishwasher safe
- Lid is BPA free and top-rack dishwasher safe
- Pyrex Glass is Made in the USA and comes with a 2 Year Warranty
- Comfortable easy-to-use measuring cup is made with an ergonomically designed handle and easy-to-read red markers
- Made in the USA of ultra-durable, non-porous glass; won't absorb odors, flavors, or stains, nor will it impart them
- Has a 2-cup capacity, great for most basic recipes
- Renowned Pyrex glass measuring cups are fantastic prep tools in any kitchen
- Dishwasher safe, yet best to wash by hand since, over time, dishwashers can affect measurement markers
Measuring spoons
Stainless steel measuring spoons will allow you to do more fine measuring of liquids and powder in your cooking.
Prepworks by Progressive Magnetic Measuring Spoons, Stainless Steel - Set of 5
- Set of 5 stainless steel magnetic spoons: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, 1 Tbls
- Magnets allow spoons to nest while stored
- Narrow end designed to fit most spice jars and round end is for liquids
- Flat base allows spoons to rest on counter without spilling contents
- Set of 5 stainless steel magnetic spoons: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, 1 Tbls
- Magnets allow spoons to nest while stored
- Narrow end designed to fit most spice jars and round end is for liquids
- Flat base allows spoons to rest on counter without spilling contents
- Safe to use in the dishwasher
Mixing bowls
Mixing bowls in a few sizes will come in very handy with most cooking. You can get plastic but we recommend stainless steel in terms of durability.
Top Rated Bellemain Stainless Steel Non-Slip Mixing Bowls with Lids, 4 Piece...
- MEASURE, MIX AND STORE IN THE SAME CONTAINER: These are not your ordinary mixing bowls. Bellemain Mixing Bowls come with tigfitting BPA-free silicone lids so your mixture stays fresh longer.
- STYLISH UPSCALE MODERN DESIGN: Stainless steel always looks great, but extra touches like measurements etched on the inside of the bowl a no-slip silicone coating are both classy and functional.
- MEASURE, MIX AND STORE IN THE SAME CONTAINER: These are not your ordinary mixing bowls. Bellemain Mixing Bowls come with tigfitting BPA-free silicone lids so your mixture stays fresh longer.
- STYLISH UPSCALE MODERN DESIGN: Stainless steel always looks great, but extra touches like measurements etched on the inside of the bowl a no-slip silicone coating are both classy and functional.
- NON-SLIP COATING MAKES YOUR JOB EASIER: The silicone coating on the bottom of the bowl looks great while keeping your bowl from flying out from under you no matter how vigorously you mix.
- BELLEMAIN EXCELLENCE AND HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL: Your Bellemain Mixing Bowls can go from the freezer to oven to dshwasher without a problem. They'll last a lifetime and will never rust.
- THE MIXING BOWLS THAT MEASURE FOR YOU: The Bellemain difference means mixing bowls are never just mixing bowls - these double as measuring cups so you never wonder how much is in the bowl.
Pepper mill
Pre-milled pepper just doesn’t taste as good a freshly ground pepper. Get yourself a nice durable pepper mill and call it a day.
Cole & Mason Derwent Precision Gourmet Pepper Mill - Grinder includes Pepper
- High-quality clear acrylic construction with stainless-steel accents
- New durable top design allows you to easily turn and fill the grinder
- Conveniently select between 6 precise grinding levels for fine or coarse granules
- High-quality clear acrylic construction with stainless-steel accents
- New durable top design allows you to easily turn and fill the grinder
- Conveniently select between 6 precise grinding levels for fine or coarse granules
- Machine cut carbon steel precision mechanism has a smooth and even turn
- Lifetime Guarantee, hand wash, do not submerge
Corkscrew
Nothing fancy, just a good corkscrew to make sure you can open your wine bottles. Seriously, you were thinking to do this all without wine? Bad idea…
Waiters Corkscrew by HiCoup - Premium Rosewood All-in-one Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and...
- A GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!! Don't let the price fool you, this is a fantastic sommelier-inspired, premium quality and durable 3 in 1 multi-function waiters friend. This corkscrew elegantly blends the features of a wine corkscrew, bottle opener and foil cutter all together in a stylish and DURABLE 420 STAINLESS STEEL body with comfort-grip wood handle. It inspires confidence and offers the satisfying, solid heft of a fine tool and feels good in the hand, like a well-balanced kitchen knife.
- A GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!! Don't let the price fool you, this is a fantastic sommelier-inspired, premium quality and durable 3 in 1 multi-function waiters friend. This corkscrew elegantly blends the features of a wine corkscrew, bottle opener and foil cutter all together in a stylish and DURABLE 420 STAINLESS STEEL body with comfort-grip wood handle. It inspires confidence and offers the satisfying, solid heft of a fine tool and feels good in the hand, like a well-balanced kitchen knife.
- SPECIALLY DESIGNED WORM made of strong steel is guaranteed to cleanly remove any natural or synthetic cork in only 5 turns with no breakage. The precision-cut notch along the worm grips the cork firmly and also reduces the drag as it cuts through the cork, making it less likely the cork will crumble.
- DOUBLE-HINGED FULCRUM provides extra leverage and smoother pulling of even the longest corks. The two piece hinge makes opening wine twice as easy by allowing for a nice, 2-part removal that offers a significant mechanical advantage over older-style single-hinge devices.
- LONG, ROUNDED AND SERRATED FOIL CUTTER makes foil removal quick and eliminates the need to purchase another gadget. It is also specially designed to reduce the risk of slippage and minimize any tearing of the foil or plastic. NOTE - IF THE FOIL KNIFE IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN, SIMPLY APPLY A LITTLE BIT OF OIL AT THE KNIFE'S HINGES TO LOOSEN IT UP. THIS WILL USUALLY DO THE TRICK!
- A HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT BACKED BY OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE - We'll let our reviews and seller feedback speak for themselves. We are so confident in the quality and durability of our products that we stand behind them 100% with a FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY. If something breaks or if you don't absolutely love your new waiter's corkscrew we will OFFER A REPLACEMENT and/or REFUND YOUR MONEY, no questions asked.
Bottle opener
Again, this is pretty basic and you should probably have one. But if you have been using your belt buckle for years, consider investing a few bucks in a dedicated bottle opener.
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Flat Bottle Opener Set of 2
- Made out of stainless steel.
- Slim, compact, and durable.
- Each measures approx. 7" long x 1.5" wide.
- Made out of stainless steel.
- Slim, compact, and durable.
- Each measures approx. 7" long x 1.5" wide.
Multi-tool
When all else fails, have a Leatherman at the ready. I can’t tell you how many times my Leatherman Wave has come in handy while in the kitchen.
Leatherman - Wave Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel with Leather Sheath
- FEATURING 17 TOOLS: Needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, wire cutters, wire stripper, 420HC knife, 420HC serrated knife, saw, spring-action scissors, ruler (8in, 19cm), can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, diamond coated file, large bit driver, small bit driver, medium screwdriver.
- FEATURING 17 TOOLS: Needlenose pliers, regular pliers, hard-wire cutters, wire cutters, wire stripper, 420HC knife, 420HC serrated knife, saw, spring-action scissors, ruler (8in, 19cm), can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, diamond coated file, large bit driver, small bit driver, medium screwdriver.
- ALL LOCKING FEATURES: All locking features mean that every tool and knife on the body of the handle, with the exception of the plier head, will lock into place. The all locking design enables you to operate individual tools safely and effectively. By locking them into place when fully open, you can put pressure on the implement while safely completing the job, before manually unlocking the tool to stow it away.
- OUTSIDE-ACCESSIBLE TOOLS: The Wave features tools that are accessible while the tool is in its folded or closed position, mimicking the functionality of a pocket knife.
- ONE-HANDED OPERABLE: Every feature on the Wave can be opened and operated with one hand. This enables you to keep the other hand free for situations that require multi-tasking or a free hand.
- ONE TOOL. A COUPLE THOUSAND USES.
The 30 must-have kitchen tools and equipment run down
So there it is. 30 kitchen tools and equipment that you need in any well-equipped kitchen. If you have all of these you are really doing well. You really shouldn’t need anything else in your kitchen if you have everything on this list. Here is everything on the list from least to most expensive:
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