Cooking up a Kitchen

My family loves to cook. Whether we are home or on vacation, a strong passion for all things culinary has been passed down to us all. This can sometimes makes vacation rentals annoying if our “tools” are not available. We should probably add a line item in our vacation budget for all the things we have added to the places we have rented over the years. So when we planned out our rental kitchens, we made sure that we, and all our guests who love to cook, could enjoy the kitchen.

The Basics

Of course not everyone is raised in a family of amateur chefs, so deciding what to put in a rental kitchen, and remembering everything can be a daunting task. Lucky for you, here is a list of basic kitchen utensils and supplies any rental kitchen should be stocked with. We’ve found all the items on this list to be durable, long lasting, and high quality.[^1]

• Pots and Pans
  • This set comes with everything you could need, and has multiple color options.
  • A note on non stick surfaces – buy non-metal utensils (below) so they do not get scratched up as easily and will last longer.
• Spatulas
• Spoon and Ladle
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Liquid Measuring cups
• Mixing bowls
• Baking Dishes
• Knives: These knives are lovely, however they are hand wash only.
• Utensil organizer
• Cutting boards
• Colander
• Cheese grater
• Ice cube tray
• Salt and Pepper Dispensers
• Wine Opener
• Pot holders
• Can Opener

The Fun Stuff

Now if you want your guests to be able to have a little more creativity in their cooking, we recommend also including these items. They are also high quality and long lasting, as well as being fun to cook with.

• Citrus Juicer
• Microplane Zester
• Ramekins
• Bakeware set
  • Cake pans, muffin tin, and loaf pan.
• Pizza pan
• Grill
• Grill Set
• Chef Set Utensils
  • Spatulas, Spoons, Whisk, Tongs, and a Ladle in all different colors!
• Crockpot
  • These are a great way for guests to throw some ingredients together in the morning and be able to go out, enjoy their day, and come home to a fantastic meal.

Doing the Dishes

No one especially likes the cleaning up part that comes after cooking and eating a delicious meal, but unfortunately it is generally necessary. Make it a little easier on your guests, especially if your property is devoid of a dishwasher, with these items:

• Dish Towels
• Countertop Drying Mat
• Soap Dispensing Brush
• Sponges

Useful Decorations

You could shove all of your cool new cooking supplies into drawers and cabinets, but why not add some decorations to your kitchen? Utensil holders, pot hangers, and paper towel holders all offer ways to decorate the kitchen of your rental property with a little uniqueness.

• Paper Towel Holder
• Utensil Holder
• Sugar Bowl and Cream Pitcher
• Pot and Pan Hanger
  • Not only does it look nice to hang pots and pans from the ceiling, it saves cabinet space!
• Anti-fatigue Floor Mat