Professional Kitchen Equipment Reviews

KitchenAid Commercial Mixer

Survived 200+ covers nightly. Genuine commercial-grade performance.

Vitamix 5200 Professional Blender

Restaurant workhorse. 10-year warranty justified by performance.

Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven 7.25 Quart

Buy-it-for-life cookware. Zero staining after a decade.

Robot Coupe R2 Dice Combination Continuous Feed Food Processor

Commercial power. Prep time reduced by 60% vs manual.

John Boos Platinum Commercial Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 24x18x1.75"

Commercial-grade maple. Used managing $80K+ operations.

Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Professional quality at accessible price. My daily knife.

WÜSTHOF Classic IKON 16-Piece Knife Block Set

Premium German steel. Professional performance.

Victorinox Fibrox 10-Inch Chef's Knife

Longer blade for high-volume prep. Restaurant standard.

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle - 12", 10.25", and 8" Set

Generational cookware at 1/5 Le Creuset price.

Wüsthof Classic Ikon 7" Hollow Edge Santoku

Precision vegetable knife. 10-degree edge for effortless slicing.

KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer

Home baker favorite. Powerful 575-watt motor.

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt

Professional chef standard. Clean flavor, perfect texture.

Cuisinart High Impact 8-Inch Nonstick Pan

Perfect for eggs. Even heat distribution. Ideal for single servings.

Norton IM200 Tri Stone Sharpener

Professional sharpening system. Restaurant-grade edge.

Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pan

Never warped. Even browning for 10 years straight.

Bodum Chambord French Press

Restaurant coffee standard. Simple, reliable design.

Cuisinart DLC-10C Classic Food Processor (7-Cup)

Home kitchen workhorse. Reliable performance.

Rubbermaid Commercial Cook's Scraper

$15 buy-it-for-life spatula. 500°F heat resistance. NSF certified.

Method All-Purpose Cleaner

The unicorn of cleaners. Powerful AND non-toxic. Cuts grease effortlessly.

Victorinox Offset Bread Knife

Offset design for clean slicing. Professional ergonomics.

Benriner Large Mandoline

Japanese precision. Professional prep speed.

OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Bench Scraper

Most-used tool. Dough handling essential.

OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler

Sharp blade. Comfortable grip. Prep station standard.

Victorinox 4" Paring Knife

Precision work. Professional quality at budget price.

Black+Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven

Budget-friendly. Reliable everyday performance.

Victorinox Granton Edge Boning Knife

Granton edge reduces drag. Professional precision.

Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board

Composite material. Dishwasher-safe convenience.

6 Pieces Japanese Natural Plant Ellipse Wooden Ladle Spoon Set

Genuinely dishwasher safe wooden spoons at exceptional value

Zuperia Bar Mops

Industry standard. 100% ring spun cotton. Restaurant grade.

Winco Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tongs

Locking mechanism works. Durable stainless steel.

Small Plastic Hotel Pans

The single best upgrade for kitchen organization

Small Metal Hotel Pans

Versatile workhorses for hot holding, oven use, and family gatherings

Large Plastic Hotel Pans

Commercial workhorses for catering and large-scale operations

Large Metal Hotel Pans

Commercial workhorses for catering and large-scale hot food service

Henckels Classic 4-Inch Paring Knife

Edlund 4412HDL 44 Series 12" Heavy-Duty Scallop Utility Tongs with Lock

KitchenAid KFP0718 Easy Store 7-Cup Food Processor

KitchenAid 12-Inch Stainless Steel Utility Tongs

Wüsthof Classic 4-Inch Paring Knife

ZWILLING 9-Inch Sharpening Steel

Waring Commercial WSM7Q 7-Quart Heavy Duty Stand Mixer

Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler

Globe SP08 8-Quart Commercial Planetary Mixer

Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor

Mercer Culinary Genesis 3.5-Inch Paring Knife

ESPRO P3 French Press Coffee Maker 32oz

Tramontina 8-Inch Tri-Ply Base Nonstick Fry Pan

Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler

Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap 12-Cup Food Processor

J.A. Henckels Sharpening Steel

After 20 years of daily use since culinary school in 2005, this steel is still the tool I reach for before every shift. It shows its age with visible dings from two decades of contact with knife edges, but it still realigns edges effectively. If you own decent knives, you need a honing steel - and this one has proven it can handle professional workloads.

T-fal Experience Nonstick Fry Pan 8-Inch

OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs

All-Clad D3 Pro Nonstick 8-Inch Fry Pan

Hobart N50 5-Quart Commercial Countertop Mixer

Bodum Columbia Double Wall French Press 34oz

Wüsthof 9-Inch Honing Steel

Idahone Ceramic 12-Inch Honing Rod

Dexter Russell S116-6 Sani-Safe 6" Curved Stiff Boning Knife

Mercer Culinary Genesis M20106 6" Stiff Boning Knife

Stanley Stay Hot French Press 48oz

Swissmar Y-Peeler with Stainless Steel Scalpel Blade

Dexter Russell 1376PCP Traditional 6" Wide Stiff Boning Knife

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Qt Pressure Cooker

70% of commercial pressure cooking performance at 5% of the cost

Ninja Air Fryer AF101 4 Quart

85% of deep-fryer results with zero oil mess

Ninja Professional Blender BL660

Adequate budget blending with concerning quality control issues