Best Kitchenware and Tableware to Upgrade Your Home
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Emily Lambe
The best kitchenware essentials every cook needs
When it comes to settling into a new home, the kitchen is one of the first rooms you’ll need to stock up. Whether you’re looking for a housewarming gift or looking to kit out your own kitchen, there are a few must-have items no chef should live without.
Our favourite kitchen essentials for everyday cooking:
Utensils like tongs and spatulas for cooking, plus cutlery for mealtimes
Cookware including pots and pans of different sizes
Baking supplies to whip up your favourite sweet treats
Chopping boards made of wood or plastic
Kitchen storage containers for organising or storing leftovers
Kitchen textiles like tea towels for cleaning up spills
Drinkware including tumblers and wine glasses
Dinnerware sets complete with bowls and plates
Our favourite kitchen essentials
Published 05/08/2026
















