Equipment List

Here's a list of basic kitchen equipment and tools!

Cutlery & Knives:

  • Chef's Knife

  • Paring Knife

  • Serrated Knife (Bread Knife)

  • Cutting Board (wooden or plastic)

  • Kitchen Shears/Scissors

  • Steak Knives

Baking Tools:

  • Rolling Pin

  • Mixing Bowls (various sizes)

Storage & Organization:

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Aluminum Foil

  • Food Storage Containers

Cleaning Equipment:

  • Dish Towels

  • Sponges & Scrubbers

  • Dish Rack

  • Trash Bags/Trash Cans

  • Compost Bin

Other Useful Kitchen Tools:

  • Mortar and Pestle

  • Lemon Zester

  • Ice Cream Scoop

  • Corkscrew/Bottle Opener

  • Pizza Cutter

  • Mandoline Slicer

  • Food Scale

  • Kitchen Timer (or Timer App)

Essential Cooking Equipment:

  • Stove (Cooktop)

  • Oven

  • Microwave

  • Toaster or Toaster Oven

  • Blender

  • Food Processor

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer

Cookware:

  • Frying Pan/Skillet (non-stick or stainless steel)

  • Saucepan

  • Stockpot

  • Sheet Trays

  • Dutch Oven

  • Baking Sheets

  • Baking Pans (Cake, Loaf, Muffin)

Utensils & Tools:

  • Spatula (rubber or wooden)

  • Slotted Spoon

  • Solid Spoon

  • Tongs

  • Ladle

  • Whisk

  • Peeler (vegetable or fruit)

  • Grater (box or microplane)

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Measuring Cups

  • Can Opener

  • Colander/Strainer

  • Timer

  • Thermometer (meat or candy thermometer)