Kitchenware Buying Guide

If you're wondering where to buy the best in kitchenware to go with your new appliances in Australia, then look no further. Get the right tools so you can get the most from your kitchen appliances, recipes and grocery budget. We all know that cooking from scratch and properly storing leftover food is not only a more healthy way to eat but will also save you money. No more disappointing bought lunches and empty vending machine nightmares!

First of all, it is good to audit your kitchenware to see what you have and what you’re missing. Anything that is very old or not fully functional should be fixed if possible, or disposed of and replaced. Rusted peelers and knives are a risk if bits enter the food you are preparing. It is the same with chipped containers or cracked pots. They just won’t perform as well and could taint your food.

Once you know what you have and what you’re missing, make a list of what you need. See below for a run-down of our essential range of kitchenware which will reduce the labour and increase the joy in mealtimes.  

Never guess a measurement again with a set of digital kitchen scales. Weighing scales are an absolutely crucial gadget, especially in baking and getting any recipe right. Get better results from your cooking with accurate measurements. 

Some scales are accurate to a single gram so you can be sure you’re on the right track. Choose from flat scales or cone shaped scales to suit your purposes. Removable bowls are a great feature of some scales, so you can simply lift off the container holding the ingredient and move straight to the mixing bowl, cookware or cooktop. 

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A sharp knife cuts your work in two with ease. Having the right tools will make really light work of your prep and serving, so investing in a knife set makes sense. Chop through carrots and squash with a swift swipe, and create beef medallions in a minute with our range of knives, including Japanese made stainless steel blades.

These sets include regulars such as knives for chopping vegetables, paring, cutting through bread and carving. Using particular knife for a dedicated purpose will mean a longer lifetime for your tools. For example, having a special bread knife to only cut bread will mean your other knives won't become blunt over time. The same goes for carving knives only being used for carving meat. You will find a utility knife, a mid-size knife for cutting larger vegetables and meats in one go that are too wide for a chef's knife, in these sets. You will also see a santoku knife featured too, which is small, light and sharp for mincing herbs and chopping small bunches of vegetables.

Stored safely in a smart knife block, these slicers often come with a scissors, so you can open packaging in a tick.

Whetstones are designed to properly sharpen your knives so you can have years of peeling, chopping, dicing and slicing to come. Increase the lifetime of you knives with a sharpener without having to buy an electric one.

Food preparation is easy with the right tools, and there is no reason the best quality knives should only be reserved for restaurant chefs.

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 The right quality cookware sets will serve you for years to come, giving you delicious results and cleaning up well. Some even have silicone handles to protect your hands when moving them around your kitchen, although please always use a pair of oven mitts.

Stainless steel, induction friendly saucepan sets will help you cook efficiently, saving you time and money. Using too big a pot on your heat source, or too small a size for the amount of pasta, rice or potatoes you'd like to cook is not energy efficient, time wasting and can result in bubbling over and more clean-up.

Non-stick pans will forgive you for heating a little on the high side, and have you cleaning up in a minute. No more elbow grease will be required to remove food stuck to pots, or soaking for hours and then having to return to scrub.

If you love to stir fry with gas, treat yourself to a decent wok. Even if you have an induction cooktop, many of our woks are suitable for induction cooking. Cooking quick and fast on a high heat tastes fresh and is a healthy way to eat in.

Slow cook or roast with Chasseur's enamelled dishes, French ovens, roasters and casserole dishes in bright colours and varying sizes for tenderly cooked meat and delicious roast potatoes. These heavy duty items are all individually made with cast iron in France. We also sell dedicated slow cookers and single saute pans.

If you aren't a slow cooking fan, frypans will get you sizzling in no time. Whether it's fried eggs, pancakes, searing meat or pan-frying fish, this is a versatile tool to get food on the table fast.

Another vital extra in kitchen accessories is the simple food container. Storing food properly will keep it fresher and reduce the risk of contamination of it and other foods in your fridge. Using containers will save you money in the long run when you make the most of your leftovers by having them as a packed lunch or a quick, ready-made meal when you get back from work. Some are even oven-safe so you can reheat them without having to transfer the contents out to another dish, or even double up as a lunchbox. No more leaky takeaway plastic containers. Save money and meal-plan well with correct food storage in these glass containers or stainless steel bowls. Your bank account will thank you.

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Once you have a full set of tools at the ready, it’s best to treat them well and have them to hand for efficient movement around the kitchen. Organise all your utensils with a benchtop tidy.

Having the right kitchen utensils will cut down the work for you. For example, a pair of kitchen scissors kept nearby will have you opening packets and packaging in a snip. Some of our kitchen knife sets come with a scissors.

Chopping board sets for different foods, eg meat and fish, will raise the game on your kitchen hygiene and won't transfer unwanted flavours to the next item. These boards tidy away into upright slots in a holder on the benchtop, so they won't slide or fall over when you are looking for something else in the cupboard.

If you are tight on space but love to cook and bake, nesting bowl sets come with measuring spoons, a colander, or strainer, and sieve, and tidy away neatly, one inside the other, real space-savers.

A utensil stand on the benchtop keeps tools within easy reach. Find a good spot within arm's length of your benchtop and cooktop to minimise moving around the kitchen and avoid turning your back on the cooktop or stove.

When it comes to the clean-up, streamline with a sink tidy by putting everything in its place. It will beautify your time spent washing up and keep hand soap, scrubbers, brushes and washing up liquid neat when not in use. 

While this is not a complete kitchenware supplies list, we hope this is a helpful start for you to be properly set up at home, helping you work more efficiently around the kitchen so you can feed the family and put your feet up all the sooner.

If you are looking for other appliances to complement your kitchen, such as coffee machines,  kettles and toasters, food processors, or blenders and juicers, click here to see our other appliances guides. 

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