Kitchen Essentials

Browse our kitchen and dinnerware accessories and essentials. Cromwell stocks a wide selection of handy cooking and food preparation products that are suitable for both professional and domestic kitchens. We carefully choose each product in our range from high-quality brands, like Maxima®, Addis®, Rubbermaid® and Salmon Hygiene technology® to provide our customers with reliable products from a company they can trust.

What are kitchen accessories & essentials?

A varied range of preparation tools, storage containers, mixing bowls and measuring implements, kitchen accessories and essentials are the means to prepare, cook and either store or plate up food for service. They include knives for chopping, boards to chop on, trays to hold food for baking and saucepans to boil and simmer a tasty meal.

Why buy kitchen accessories & essentials?

The convenience of a modern kitchen isn't just limited to an oven and hob. Numerous kitchen essentials make for quick and easy preparation of food. Kitchen utensils and accessories also protect and keep the cook safe from hot oils and ovens, and allow for good standards of hygiene.

Kitchen accessories & essential types

• Kitchen storage   -   This includes storage jars and tins for dry produce such as pasta and rice, or for confectionery and pastries.

• Kitchen utensils   -   From ladles to spoons and professional hygiene paddles, utensils are a must-have addition to any busy kitchen.

• Water jugs and decanters   -   Featuring a range of spout designs, jugs ensure accurate measurement and tidy pouring.

• Food wrapping   -   Used for storage and different cooking techniques, food wrappers include foil, parchment paper and clingfilm.

• Kitchen knives and knife blocks   -   Wall-mounted or stored in a drawer, kitchen knives are available in a range of designs from serrated bread knives to cheese knives.

• Chopping boards   -   Made in a range of materials, including wood, plastic, and glass, chopping boards are easy to clean and protect surfaces.

• Scales and measuring cups   -   A must-have when following a recipe, scales can be digital or manual, with measuring cups available in a range of materials including plastic, metal, and ceramic.

• Kitchen textiles   -   From oven gloves to tea towels, keep hands safe from cooking heat, dry up and protect clothes with an apron.

• Tableware   -   This includes glasses, cups, and plates for dinnerware.

Considerations when choosing kitchen accessories & essentials

Every kitchen needs the basics, the means to prepare, cook and serve food. When choosing your kitchen essentials, picture a recipe that you want to regularly prepare. When thinking through the method, write down the list of essentials needed to create this meal from start to serving. What you'll be left with is a shopping list of your absolute basic needs.

FAQs

What are the most common materials used in kitchen essentials?

Kitchen tools and accessories are always evolving to provide the best heat conduction or the most lightweight pan. Here is a list of the most commonly used materials for kitchen tools and essentials:

• Copper
• Stainless steel
• Glass
• Wood
• Cast iron
• Plastics

What is the healthiest metal to use in cooking?

Widely known for its antibacterial characteristics, copper is considered to be a 'healthier' metal in the production of food. However, it can taint food and so isn't recommended in catering establishments.