The only kitchen essentials worth buying according to chefs

From a ‘paddle grater’ to a cast iron pan: Top chefs reveal the kitchen essentials EVERY home should have

  • Top chefs have revealed the kitchen essentials worth buying 
  • A KitchenAid mixer, bundt pan, sharp knife set and paddle grater made the list  

With the cost of everyday living on the rise, many Australians are opting to cook instead of dine out.

And with it being the New Year, why not invest in a few essentials that will have you grilling, cutting and baking like a pro.

Here, top chefs reveal the one product every kitchen should have. 

‘They are the heart of the kitchen’: Top chefs reveal the essentials every home should have

1.  KitchenAid Mixer

Applejack Hospitality Group’s Executive Chef Jason Roberson told FEMAIL that a KitchenAid Mixer allows you to play with both sweet and savoury.

‘I make everything from ice cream, bread, pasta, soufflés and even handmade sausages,’ Jason said. ‘It does a lot of the manual labour for you and is a massive time saver.’  

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Mixer: Applejack Hospitality Group’s Executive Chef Jason Roberson says a KitchenAid Mixer allows you to play with both sweet and savoury 

 2. Clad or cast iron pan

Chef Paul Wahlberg of Alma Nove, recommends purchasing a clad or cast iron pan.

‘I absolutely love great clad or cast iron pans that are long-lasting, heavy duty and make you feel confident in the kitchen,’ Paul told My Domaine. 

Clad or cast iron pans are perfect for cooking meat, vegetables and eggs to name a few.   

Cast iron pan: Chef Paul Wahlberg of Alma Nove, recommends purchasing a clad or cast iron pan

3. Bundt pan

Pastry Chef Candace Nelson of Sprinkles told My Domaine that an easy way of impressing guests is with a Bundt cake pan.

‘Their stunning moulds shape any cake recipe into a special occasion cake without any additional work,’ she said. 

Bundt pan: Pastry Chef Candace Nelson of Sprinkles says an easy way of impressing guests is with a Bundt cake pan 

 

4. Sharp knife set 

Head Chef of Tayim Ran Kimelfeld, told FEMAIL that ‘as simple as it sounds, every kitchen needs a decent set of knives – especially an all-rounder chef’s knife and utility knife.’   

‘A decent, sharp and good quality knife (or set of knives) can make a huge difference on how easy or difficult the process of cooking is,’ he added. 

Executive Chef of 4 Pines Brewing Company Ed Sargent, also told FEMAIL that an essential is a tomato knife.

‘Turns out the tomato knife is the correct knife for every job,’ he explained. ‘I’ve filleted a fish, deboned a chicken, dissected a pumpkin and cut a tomato with this bad boy.’   

5. Paddle grater 

Chef Neal Fraser of Vibiana said a paddle grater is one of his ‘must-haves for a lot of dishes.’

‘It’s great to use to get perfect lemon zest for a bright gremolata, or as a topping for lemon ricotta pancakes,’ he told My Domaine.   

Paddle grater: Chef Neal Fraser of Vibiana said a paddle grater is one of his ‘must-haves for a lot of dishes’ 

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