The Best Kitchen Utensils List For New Homes: All Your Kitchen Essentials!

There are some basic kitchen essentials that every home chef must have, but do you know what should be on your kitchen equipment list? Check out our best kitchen utensils list for new homes if you’re not sure!

This article will help you to find the best kitchen utensils and equipment for your new home. There are so many kitchen tools and equipment available today that it is hard to know which ones you really need to have. That’s why I created this comprehensive list and review of kitchen utensils Australia has.

Once you have filled your kitchen cupboards and drawers with this list of kitchen items, you will have the best kitchen tools on the market in your home. Having all of the best kitchen tools and equipment means you’ll be ready to create culinary masterpieces or just a simple dinner for the family in no time at all.

Kitchen Utensils List – Quick Reference

If you don’t have time to read the whole post in detail right now, or if you are looking for a specific kitchen essential here is a bulleted list of the different kitchen tools and equipment reviewed in this post. 

• Furi Pro Stainless Steel Knife Block Set
• Carver Marvel Knife Sharpener
• Joseph Joseph Foldable Bamboo Chopping Board
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils Set
• Silicone Kitchen Tongs
• Set of 2 Collapsible Colanders
• Messermeister Vegetable Peeler
• Garlic Press  
• OXO Soft Grip Can Opener
• CUISIPRO 4 sided Box Grater
• Joseph Joseph 2 in 1 Mini Zester
• Victorinox Kitchen Shears
• Joseph Joseph Rolling Pin with Removable Rings for Baking
• Joseph Joseph Expandable Silicone Trivet
• OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner
• Brieftons 7 Blade Spiralizer

All the Best Kitchen Utensils, Australia

When moving into a new home or establishing a kitchen for the first time it can be difficult to know what types of kitchen equipment and gadgets you really need to have. That is why we have put together this list of essential Australian kitchen utensils that every kitchen should have. All of these basic kitchen essentials are highly rated and will have you easily preparing gourmet meals right at home. 

Furi Pro Stainless Steel Knife Block Set

Every kitchen needs a high-quality knife set for chopping, carving, slicing, and more. This Furi Pro Stainless Steel Knife Block Set will meet all of your kitchen knife needs.

These knives are made from high-quality Japanese steel and have a hygienic seamless handle and blade. This ensures that no food debris or germs can sneak into the handle. This knife block includes a paring knife, East/West Santoku knife, a carving knife, cook’s knife, and a serrated multi-purpose knife that all fit snugly and attractively on your countertop in the block. 

This set also comes with a Diamond Fingers knife sharpener so that you can keep your knives in sharp working order. You can choose from black, silver, or white for your knife block to get something that compliments your countertops best. These must-have stainless steel kitchen essentials will set you up for success and they look gorgeous too.

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Carver Marvel Knife Sharpener

You have to have a great knife sharpener if you want to keep your knives sharp and polished and this Carver Marvel Knife Sharpener fits the bill.

There are three different sharpening slots for your knives including diamond, tungsten, and ceramic slots. This makes it possible for you to sharpen and polish any type of knife (ceramic or stainless steel) right at home.

Even the dullest knives can be re-sharpened in a matter of minutes, and the sharpener is small enough to easily slip in a cabinet when you aren’t using it. 

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Joseph Joseph Foldable Bamboo Chopping Board

No kitchen equipment list would be complete without a chopping board and this bamboo kitchen utensil is a must-have. This Joseph Joseph Bamboo Chopping Board has non-slip feet and a durable high-quality surface suitable for all types of food preparation.

This unique kitchen gadget folds in half, forming a chute that makes it easy to pour your cut ingredients into your pan, dish, or bowl. This makes transferring your ingredients so much easier than a traditional flat chopping board.

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Measuring Cups & Spoons

Every kitchen utensils list must include measuring cups and measuring spoons. This set of stainless steel measuring cups and spoons are kitchen gadgets that you should have.

The five measuring cups are stainless steel with non-slip silicone handles and include one cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, and ⅛ cup measurements. The measuring spoons are also stainless steel, double-sided, and stackable. Measurements included are 1 Tbsp, ½ Tbsp, 1 tsp, ¾ tsp, 1/2tsp, ¼ tsp, and ⅛ tsp.

The set also includes a leveller that can be used with both the measuring spoons and cups to get an accurate measurement of your ingredients.  

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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Stainless steel mixing bowls are another piece of essential kitchen gear that every kitchen needs to have. These mixing bowls by Quinmian are an excellent choice to meet your kitchen equipment needs.

You can choose between a set of three or four stainless steel mixing bowls, and each bowl is stackable so that they can nest together neatly out of the way when not in use. These kitchen essentials also come with airtight lids and are dishwasher safe.

Not only do these stainless steel mixing bowls come with lids they also come with a set of three hand wash only grater and slicer attachments so you can grate or slice food directly into the bowl. 

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Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils Set

No kitchen countertop would be complete without a cooking utensil set. This stainless steel kitchen utensil set by Berglander comes with 8 pieces of cooking including a potato masher, pasta server, slotted turner, serving spoon, ladle, whisk, skimmer, and a holder for them all to fit in.

These essential cooking utensils are a must-have when it comes to whipping up your family’s favourite meals. The utensil holders come in a variety of colours so that you can pick the one that best fits your kitchen’s colour scheme, and the cooking equipment itself has a bright mirror finish that will shine beautifully on your countertop.

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Silicone Kitchen Tongs

If silicone tongs aren’t on your best kitchen tools list, then they should be. This cheap kitchen utensil can help to protect your expensive non-stick pans, air fryers, instant pots and more. 

These silicone tipped kitchen tongs are made of sturdy, long-lasting stainless steel that can handle heavy use. The silicone tipped tongs are heat resistant and dishwasher safe, so that you can use them in the kitchen or outside on the barbecue.

This particular set of tongs includes both a 9” pair and a 12” pair and they can both be locked together closed to help save space and should be on everyone’s kitchen cooking utensils list. 

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Set of 2 Collapsible Colanders

These Cerberus & Co. collapsible colanders should also be on every list of kitchen essentials. 

These handy colanders collapse and fit inside one another to take up very minimal space in your kitchen cupboard. These colanders are dishwasher safe and are heat resistant up to 80 C. 

They come in a variety of bright colours which makes them easy to find in the cabinet, and you can colour coordinate them with your kitchen. This is a basic kitchen essential that every home chef needs and they will get a lot more use than you might think. 

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Messermeister Vegetable Peeler

Vegetable peelers are a handy kitchen accessory that makes peeling vegetables easier, but can also help you to make your dishes beautiful as well. If you like to garnish your dishes with julienned carrots, or peeled tomatoes then this set of Messermeister Vegetable Peelers should be in your kitchen gadget drawer.

There are six of these Messermeister peelers that you can choose from including the fine edge swivel peeler, julienne swivel y peeler, serrated swivel peeler, julienne cutter, serrated swivel Y peeler, or the fine edge swivel Y peeler.

These essential kitchen tools come in black and green, or you can buy a set of three multi-coloured peelers. The set will include the fine edge, serrated and julienne peeler in your choice of styles, the standard peeler, or the Y design. 

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Garlic Press  

The garlic press may be a more recent addition to a cooking accessories list of kitchen essentials, but you really should have one.

This Coson Home garlic press makes short work of peeling and crushing garlic which is quite handy. The press is quite sturdy and pushes out all of the crushed garlic in a single press. This press is easy to clean and simple to store taking up very little room, but saving you considerable time in the kitchen. 

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OXO Soft Grip Can Opener

If ever there was an essential kitchen item then this Oxo Soft Grip Can Opener is it. You can easily open all of your canned food, and the sleek black and silver design looks nice and stores easily.

This OXO Soft Grip Can Opener is specially designed for those who have diminished hand strength. It has a large comfortable handle for an easy grip and has a snap button lock to keep your cans in place while you open them. OXO products are always well-designed and sturdy so you will get years of use out of this essential kitchen gadget. 

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CUISIPRO 4 Sided Box Grater

No list of kitchen essentials could be complete without a box grater. They are so versatile and you can use them in a wide range of kitchen cooking activities. This CUISIPRO box grater will do all that you ask of it and more.

The sturdy construction includes an easy-grip handle so that even slippery hands can hold on to it, and there is also a removable base for additional stability. The four grating surfaces include fine (for zesting fruit and parmesan cheese), coarse (for most cheeses and vegetables), ultra-coarse (for soft cheeses), and a slicer (for vegetables). 

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Joseph Joseph 2 in 1 Mini Zester and Grater

Well known in the world of kitchen gadgets this Joseph Joseph 2 in 1 mini Zester or Grater and Slicer won’t disappoint.

These well-constructed graters and slices are made from stainless steel with ergonomic handles and a protective sheath for safe storage. The zester is perfect for zesting citrus fruits and spices, and the wiping handle accessory helps you to remove any material that may become trapped on the back of the zester for less waste. The grater and slicer will make quick work of grating and slicing small foods like garlic, spices, and ginger.

You should definitely add this item to your kitchen essentials checklist. 

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Victorinox Kitchen Shears

A good pair of kitchen shears is an essential kitchen item because they can be used for so many different tasks in the kitchen. Not only can these Victorinox Kitchen Shears be used for cutting in the kitchen, but you can also use them to crack nuts and to open stubborn jar lids.

The sturdy non-slip handles and sharp stainless steel blades make this basic kitchen essential easy and safe to use. These scissors are dishwasher safe making them easy to clean and they can be safely stored in your kitchen gadget drawer for whenever you might need them. 

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Joseph Joseph Rolling Pin with Removable Rings for Baking

This handy rolling pin by Joseph Joseph is a standard rolling pin with an innovative twist making it a must-have kitchen essential.

This rolling pin has removable rings on each end to help ensure that your dough is being rolled to the proper thickness for whatever you might be preparing. There are 1/16, 1/6, 1/4, and 3/8-inch removable discs on each of the rolling pin to make sure you end up with your desired thickness.

The rolling pin is made of solid beech wood and should be hand washed. You can get this rolling pin with multi-coloured rings or blue ones and it is a cooking tool that you should add to your kitchen, especially if you enjoy baking. 

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Joseph Joseph Expandable Silicone Trivet

This handy kitchen gadget should be on every kitchen essentials list. Potholders go missing, and let’s face it they can get nasty, but you don’t want to put your hot pans down directly on your countertops and risk marking them.

This Joseph Joseph Expandable Silicone Trivet is the answer that you are looking for. Compact when not in use, but expandable to fit multiple pots or even a large casserole dish when they come out of the oven or off of the stove.

These trivets come in black silicone or stainless steel and they are dishwasher safe and heat resistant up to 340-degrees C. When the trivet is not in use simply collapse it back down and slip it in a drawer, a huge improvement over traditional trivets that remain on the counter in the way when not in use. 

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OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner

The salad spinner is probably one of the most famous cooking gadgets out there and it deserves a place on every kitchen tools list.

This Oxo Good Grips Salad Spinner features a one-hand operation and a wide base with a nonslip ring to help keep the spinner steady on the countertop. Once you have finished spinning your salad, you can use the clear outer bowl as an attractive serving bowl for your salad.

The salad spinner can also be used to hold your salad in the refrigerator where it will remain crisp and fresh for several days. This spinner comes in clear and green and it is top-rated by America’s Test Kitchen and is the top shelf of the dishwasher safe. 

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Brieftons 7 Blade Spiralizer

If you are a fan of homemade potato chips, french fries, or “noodles” made from vegetables then a countertop spiralizer is an essential kitchen gadget for you.

This Brieftons 7 Blade Spiralizer suctions firmly to your countertop and offers a variety of blades so that you can make a variety of amazing and healthy dishes at home. The blades are made of Japanese 420 hardened stainless steel that will remain sharp even after heavy use. The blades come in an easy to store container to keep them safely out of the way and the spiralizer is compact enough that you can easily tuck it into your cabinet when it is not in use.

This product comes with a lifetime guarantee so you can purchase it with confidence and have healthy meals for years to come. 

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