Top 10 Kitchen Tools Every Chef Needs

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Top 10 Kitchen Tools Every Chef Needs

New to cooking or looking to improve you kitchen tool range? Stevens is the home of kitchenware and we have a tool for every chef to help you excel in the kitchen. Here's 10 kitchen tools that every chef needs:

Tongs

No chef is complete without a good pair of tongs. From searing steak to braising meatballs, tossing winter greens or mixing a salad, tongs are a versatile tool in the kitchen. Discover our range today.

Juicer

A hand juicer is one of those tools that you think 'why would I need that?' but once you have it, you'll never not use it. Need to juice a whole bucket of lemons for lemon meringue pie? No problem. Need to add a dash of lemon juice to a dinner? Easy peasy lemon squeezy. The hand juicer is a cute, compact size, ergonomically designed to fit in your hand to help you extract every drop of juice from your citrus. Available in a lemon or orange size. Try our hand juicers today.

Peeler

A good peeler is hard to find but when you find one you love, you'll always use it. We have a wide selection of peelers. From julienne peelers to swivel peelers, there's one for every shaped vegetable. Our favourite? The swivel peeler. It's a versatile shape to peel any fruit or vegetable from apples to potatoes.

Egg Ring

Make your mornings effortless with an egg ring. Delicious fried eggs cooked in a ring to maintain its shape. Maximise your frying pan space and cook multiple eggs at once. Breakfast will be served in minutes! Try the Capital Kitchen Egg Ring today.

Potato Masher

For creamy, mashed potatoes, a strong potato masher is key. A good mashed potato starts with a strong mash to smoothen the potato and achieve that perfect creamy consistency. A tool you'll use all the time. Discover our range of potato mashers today.

Pasta Machine

Fresh pasta whenever you want it? Sounds like a dream! Think fresh fettucine, spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli... the list is endless. Great for a quick dinner when all you have is flour, egg and some items you can turn into a sauce. Try the Stevens Brava Pasta Machine today.

Garlic Press

Say no more to chopping individual cloves of garlic and instead invest in a garlic press. Each clove is effortlessly crushed in seconds meaning you can crush the clove straight over your bowl or frypan. Easy cleanup and minimal effort, giving you fresh garlic in seconds. Discover our range of garlic presses today.

Box Grater

A box grater is basically a 4 in 1. Four different sides with all different cutting surfaces to allow you to grate food the way you want. Whether it's a fine grate or a minced grate, the box grater is an essential tool in the kitchen. Great for grating vegetables and cheese. Try the Capital Kitchen Box Grater today.

Thermometer

A great tool to achieve perfectly cooked meat every time. We have thermometers that can sit in the oven or ones that can be used for meat in frying pans. Simply insert the thermometer and get an accurate reading on how your meat is cooking. Discover our range of thermometers today.

Salad Spinner

More than just salad, the salad spinner can be used for washing and drying any fruit or vegetables. Our personal favourites? Chopped winter greens, berries or lettuce. Simply place your fruit or vegetables in the colander part, rinse with cold water, spin and drain. Fresh, washed produce in minutes! Try the Capital Kitchen Salad Spinner today.