Kitchen is the heart of any home. If you are planning to refinish your kitchen or shifting to a new home, you should have the complete set of tools or we say complete kitchen essentials checklist to make your cooking a convenient and anticipated ritual.

With so many kitchen products advertised, we have compiled a list of essential shopping items for new kitchen that you can have for a fully operational kitchen.

While there are umpteen products you can grace your kitchen with, it’s important to understand that everybody’s needs and choices aren’t the same. So here are some do’s and don’ts that can help you build the complete and perfect kitchen for yourself:

Do’s

Check user reviews:

Kitchen items are used almost daily in their lifetime. Hence, you need to make sure it is long lasting, easy to use and serves your cooking needs. User reviews are the best and the most reliable way to understand how useful the product is going to be to you.

Consider the size of your family:

Equipment comes in various sizes and functionality suiting the number of people in the home. Whether it’s a mixer and grinder or a water jar, you don’t want more and you don’t wish to settle for less.

Don’ts

Buy the cheapest option available:

Many products available online have different prices while promising the same functionalities and benefits. But make sure you check the user reviews before making the purchase. You want your investment to go a long way without bearing a cost of replacement or even repair.

Stock things up before evaluating:

It’s natural to go natural or impatient and buy a lot of things at once for your kitchen. But take out time to actually evaluate what you really need and buy the items that are going to make your cooking easier and faster.

So now let's discuss Kitchen Essentials Checklist that we have basic need for new kitchen. 

Top 42 Shopping Items for New Kitchen

1. Set of Kitchen Knives

Knives are basic requirement for every kitchen. Consider above sturdy all-purpose knife made up of high quality stainless steel and is designed for a perfect grip. This set includes all types of useful knives required in a kitchen with a wooden stand.

2. Chopping Board

Made up of 100% premium wood with natural eco friendly anti bacterial properties. Introducing chopping board in your kitchen makes vegetable chopping, slicing fruits, cutting meat and fishes easier.

3. Chakla Belan

Upgrade your kitchen with this stainless, jointless steel chakla belan that is sure to accommodate all your dough works. It’s simple to use, perfect for your diverse cooking needs and a great kitchen tool

4. Wooden Cooking Spoon

Your kitchen needs a wide variety of spoons to saute, stir fry, deep fry, strain and serve. A wooden variety of all types of spoon makes your cooking a lot more convenient, serious and quick.

5. Manual Juicer

Enjoy the goodness of fresh and healthy juices and relish their natural taste. It is now easier to make mocktails and special juices for your family with this easy operation of juicing mechanism.

6. 40 Pieces Dinner Set for Kitchen

If you want to serve in style, melamine dinner set can add a lot of character to your dining area. A diverse set consisting of 40 pieces makes sure you can accommodate a huge guest list and serve all kinds of food.

7. Stainless Steel Dinner Set

Give your dining table a classic touch with this set of dinner set which has a silver finish to give an elegant look. It’s also the best option to gift someone on any occasion or festival.

8. Vegetable Chopper

Cutting is the part one dreads the most about cooking. A vegetable chopper that works on a spring action makes cutting onions, tomatoes, garlics, vegetables, herbs, boneless meat etc look like a play.

9. Set of Chopper Cutter, Slicers

A multi-purpose dicer for all the cutting, slicing and chopping work which avoids the hassles and inconvenience of using different tools. Easy and a safe solution to make your work simple with safety.

10. Food Storage Containers

Food storage containers save your kitchen to make it less messy and more organized. These are BPA free and safe to be used in a microwave and dishwasher and can contain a wide variety of food without spoiling it.

11. Spice Rack/ Container Jar

Now keep your spices fresh and odour-free to make cooking more enjoyable. A stylish spice rack is a must have accessory for any kitchen to give it a modern look.

12. Non stick fry Pan

Made using german technology this pan lasts longer than an ordinary non-stick cookware. The granite finish enhances the appearance of any kitchen. Non-stick pan makes cleaning easier and prevents the food from sticking. 

13. Ice Cube Tray

It’s always better to have some handy. From adding a cool touch to your juices and beverages, to even soothing a burn, this flexible silicone ice tray makes sure you have some cubes always ready.

14. Pressure Cooker

Reduce your cooking time and enhance the richness and natural flavours of food with pressure cookers. They have enough capacity to help you fast and efficiently, enhancing your quality of life.

15. Stainless Steel Deep-Fry Pan

For any kitchen a deep fry pan is an ideal option for sautéing and stir-frying and also for cooking gravies, curries and sauces. Heat spreads evenly and cooks food more efficiently even in low oil.

16. Opener Cum Tin Cutter

While we pay attention to the visible larger items in our kitchen, it’s the smaller things we tend to ignore. The tin cutter cum opener makes opening the container easier and with the same cutter you can open bottles too for an uninterrupted party night.

17. Water bottle Set

This is a basic need for every home kitchen. These spill-proof water storage bottles are best for all family members to be carried to schools, offices, outings, gyms etc. The sleek design makes it easier to carry around and it’s wise to keep a set of these ready at home.

18. Tea Coffee Mug Set

Whether it's a family teatime or you’ve invited a few friends over, this china tea coffee set adds style to your get together. White geometrical patterns and golden brim makes the set look more elegant and posh.

19. Tong with Grip Handle

Perfect to serve with care, a tong lets you handle hot food items with ease. The heavy duty silicone handle ensures no melting or scratching the surface of your cookwares.

20. Colander -Kitchen Basket

Another useful addition to your kitchen can be a drain basket. With this, you can easily drain most foods like pasta, spaghetti, veggies and other items. More to that, you can even fold it to save space and stack it out of plain sight.

21. Small Saucepan/Container with Handle

Easy to boil water, eggs, and make tea- a saucepan is a must for every kitchen. It’s easy to maintain, compatible with an induction heater, and can heat and boil things faster.

22. Oven Mitts

With so many dishes cooking together, a grip mitten can protect you from burning your fingers whether you’re removing hot pot lids, handling a hot cast iron, taking out a microwave dish, or using a hot spoon.

23. Tiffin Box

To carry home cooked food in style and warm, you need an insulated lunch box that is leak proof, sturdy, microwave safe. It’s a premium quality tiffin that can be your everyday lunch companion.

24. Aluminium Foil

Pack food with a good quality aluminium foil that is sure to preserve warmth, flavour and freshness long after you have packed it. It keeps your food bacteria free and is hygienically safe for storing, wrapping, baking as well as grilling of food items.

25. Water Jug

Another requirement for home kitchen. Consider above water jug is hundred percent bpa free and made of food grade material and can store upto 1.5 litres of water enough for the whole table.

26. Drying Rack Washing Basket

A dry rack washing racket can become a very convenient and useful addition to your kitchen. This product can also be used as a storage shelf, dish drainer and organizer. It can also be at other places such as store rooms, and even offices to organize extra items.

27. Roti Makers

For the non-perfect cooks who struggle with making rotis everyday, a roti maker can be a blessing. It can be used to make dosa, chapati, omelettes, chila and khakhras perfectly round and thin.

28. Electric Kettle

Perfect for boiling water and eggs, its automatic functionality makes the kettle automatically turn off after boiling. It has a 360 degree swivel base and a single touch lid locking that makes it really easy to operate.

29. Mixer Grinder

Carry out high performance grinding with both wet and dry ingredients with the mixer grinder that has stainless strong blades giving you high durability and strength to make you the perfect dices, pastes and powders.

30. Hand Blender

If you do not want the hassles of owning a mixer and grinder, a hand blender might be just the right option for you. It easily takes care of your chopping, blending or mixing tasks at just with a touch.

31. Sandwich Makers

Sandwich makers are a convenient option for making sandwiches fast with the perfect crust and shape. It provides efficient toasting and grilling and can accommodate all types of bread sizes.

32. Induction Cooktop

Easy to install and get going, this induction cooktop has touch start for ease of use. You can set timer and it can continuously be on for 3 hours. Flame free cooking makes it convenient and lot easier to prepare food on.

33. Automatic Electric Cooker

This electric cooker has auto cut-off that has a volume of 2.7 litres and can store upto half a litre. You also get a scoop holder to take out the rice or vegetables you have cooked. The product comes with a 2 years of warranty.

34. Electric Rice Cooker

Easy to cook porridge, stew, soups, pulao, etc. in a convenient and hassle-free way. Cook the entire menu and carry it anywhere, anytime.

35. Burner Gas Stove

Cook more than one dish at the same time in an efficient manner with an elegant gas stove with a tough glass top which is shatter-proof. Easy to use design which will also add a charm to your kitchen.

36. Plastic Dustbin

A necessity in every house to keep it clean and hygienic. Easy to clean without touching the bin is the most convenient way to dispose of garbage and maintain cleanliness.

37. Waterproof Cotton Kitchen Apron

A style statement of the kitchen with a soft and durable fabric is designed to look great on any woman. You no more have to worry about your clothes getting stained or wet during cooking.

38. Small Kitchen Wiper

Keeping our house clean is what everyone does and loves to do. For a healthy and hygienic surrounding a kitchen platform wiper helps to clean the sink, tiles and the kitchen platform within seconds.

39. Bhagona for Kitchen

Ideal for cooking a wide range of Indian and western dishes is a must have in every kitchen. This beautiful designed brass patila will surely grab your guests attention.

40. Steel Hot Pot

For each of us warm and tasty food elevates our senses and gives us ethereal pleasure. To keep your food hot and maintain its essence, an insulated casserole is a perfect option to opt for.

41. Plastic Jumbo Container Set

Keep the taste and nutritive value of dry fruits, spices and pulses intact for a longer time in these containers. You no longer have to worry about them smelling different and they are easy to use and have easy to see through lids.

42. Grocery Items from Amazon Pantry

Now you can save big on your daily essentials and explore a wide range of options while shopping online. Shop at a low price everyday and get them delivered at your doorstep within 4 business days. The more you order, the better discount you get.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of shopping items for new kitchen that can make your cooking memorable and enjoyable. If you have any queries, please feel free to drop them in the comment section below.

Happy Shopping!