Start with your everyday kitchen products: a good peeler, citrus squeezers, tongs, whisk, spatula, measuring cups and spoons, plus kitchen scissors. From there, add specialist gadgets that suit what you cook.
Every kitchen has room for a tiny genius. Since 1977, Peter’s of Kensington has been bringing clever kitchen gadgets and tools into Australian homes, from everyday essentials to specific sanity-savers. Explore peelers, pressers, openers, citrus squeezers, salad spinners and more, all ready to make prep a little faster and a lot more fun.
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Why the right kitchen gadgets make cooking easier
Kitchen gadgets cover the whole cooking spectrum, from tools you genuinely need to handy helpers you didn’t know you couldn’t live without. The right gadget turns a fiddly five-minute job into a five-second win, taming time-eaters, cutting down mess and making everyday cooking feel that much smarter. From trusty peelers, presses and openers to cherry pitters, potato ricers, onion glasses and quirky problem solvers, there’s a gadget for every kitchen conundrum.
Your guide to building your kitchen gadget kit
Think in two layers: essentials and specialists. Essentials are the kitchen tools you’ll use constantly, like peelers, press and can openers. Specialists are where the draw gets clever: cherry pitters, salad spinners, jar openers and other one-job wonders. Buy the essentials first, then add specialists for tasks that show up regularly or the kooky kitchen gizmos that you simply can’t resist.
Complete your kitchen tool kit
Once the gadget drawer is humming, round out the prep zone. Start with chopping boards to set the stage, add grating and zesting tools for flavour-packed finishes, then bring in slicing and chopping tools for anything that needs a sharper approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kitchen gadgets do I actually need?
What makes a good quality kitchen gadget?
Look for sturdy materials, comfortable non-slip handles and a design that genuinely makes the job easier. Stainless steel parts, durable BPA-free materials and dishwasher-safe components are all signs of good quality, especially for kitchen tools and utensils you reach for often.