Whether you are starting from scratch or are looking to expand your cookware collection, every chef or chef-in-training should have these utensils stored away in their kitchen. Our guide of must-have kitchen utensils will help you decide which items you need to serve up delicious meals for your friends and family.

Preparation Tools

• Knives (chef’s knife, serrated carving knife, small paring knife)
• Stainless-steel mixing bowls
• Metal whisk
• Spoons (slotted and wooden)
• Colander
• Cutting board
• Spatulas (rubber and metal)
• Tongs
• Kitchen shears
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Grater
• Meat thermometer
• Rolling pin
• Ladle
• Potato masher

Cookware and Bakeware

• Saucepan
• Cast-iron skillet
• Stockpot
• Non-stick frying pan
• Rimmed baking sheets  
• Baking pans (round and square)
• Muffin pan
• Cooling rack 
• Dutch oven

Countertop Appliances

• Hand mixer
• Stand-alone mixer
• Blender
• Can opener