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Kitchen Tools Worth Having

Date: 28-09-2026
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Kitchen Tools Worth Having!

 

Kitchen Tools Worth Having
A well-stocked kitchen doesn't need to be complicated; it just needs the right tools doing the right jobs. We asked the chefs on our team which ones they'd never be without, here's what they picked, and why each one earns its place.

Cast Iron Cocotte
One pot, endless possibilities. From braises to bread, it's a piece you'll use for years.

 

Staub cast iron cocotte filled with garlic prawn spaghetti. Staub cocotte available at Chef's Hat.

 

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

 

Mandoline slicer with julienned carrot, onion, and potato on a chopping board

 

High Heat Spatula
Made to handle the heat. Your go to tool for stirring, folding, and scraping in everyday cooking and baking.

Microplane
A chef's favourite. Effortless zesting, grating, and finishing touches.

 

Staub cast iron cocotte filled with garlic prawn spaghetti. Staub cocotte available at Chef's Hat.

 

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

Mandoline
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

 

Staub cast iron cocotte filled with garlic prawn spaghetti. Staub cocotte available at Chef's Hat.

 

Digital Kitchen Scales
Accuracy matters. For baking, cooking, and any recipe where precision counts.

Y Peelers
Consistent cuts every time. Perfect for salads, slaws, gratins, and more.

 

A few common questions:

What's the one kitchen tool every home cook should own first?
A good chef's knife. It's the tool you'll reach for daily, and it makes almost every other task easier.

Is a digital scale really necessary if I already measure by cups?
For baking specifically, yes. Weight is far more accurate than volume, and it's the difference between consistent results and guesswork.

What's the difference between a cast iron skillet and a cast iron cocotte?
A skillet is open and shallow, suited to searing and frying. A cocotte has a lid and higher sides, better for braising, stews, and slow cooking.

How do I know when it's time to replace a chef's knife?
You don't usually replace the knife itself, just the edge. If it's slipping rather than cutting through food, it needs a sharpen, not a replacement.

 

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