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Kitchen equipment
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 20
A holiday rental kitchen is always a bit of a gamble: one sharp knife, one working tin opener and one reliable board can change the whole stay. This compact kit covers the small prep jobs that make arrival-night dinners, lazy breakfasts and market-shop lunches easier.
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The quick take
Best sharp-start upgrade: Victorinox Swiss Classic knives with the Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot board.
Best prep pair: OXO Y Peeler and Microplane zester for fast vegetables, citrus and cheese.
Best confidence tool: ThermoPro TP19H for unfamiliar ovens, barbecues and hobs.
Best basic backup: OXO tin opener, Salter scale and Joseph Joseph measures for arrival-night cooking.
Recommendations
PICK 1
Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Victorinox Swiss Classic 3-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Best for: Holiday lets with tired knives and basic prep work.
PICK 2
Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Plus Folding Chopping Board
Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Plus Folding Chopping Board
Best for: Small counters, simple dinners and low-mess prep.
PICK 4
Microplane Premium Classic Zester Grater
Microplane Premium Classic Zester Grater
Best for: Citrus, parmesan, ginger and small finishing touches.
PICK 5
ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer
ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer
Best for: Meat, fish, barbecue nights and uncertain rental ovens.
PICK 6
Joseph Joseph Nest Measure 8-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Joseph Joseph Nest Measure 8-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Best for: Simple recipes, breakfasts and repeatable portions.
PICK 7
Salter 1036 Disc Digital Kitchen Scale
Salter 1036 Disc Digital Kitchen Scale
Best for: Coffee, baking, pasta portions and longer stays.
PICK 8
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
Best for: Families, group meals and relaxed prep on small counters.
PICK 9
Zyliss Swift Dry Salad Spinner 3.5L
Zyliss Swift Dry Salad Spinner 3.5L
Best for: Salads, herbs, lunches and warm-weather rentals.
PICK 10
OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Tin Opener
OXO Good Grips Soft Handled Tin Opener
Best for: Pantry meals, beans, tomatoes and arrival-night cooking.
How to choose
Pack the tools that solve the most common rental-kitchen gaps first: something sharp, something to open tins, something to measure, and something to keep prep contained. Add a thermometer if you cook meat or fish, then choose only one or two bigger prep pieces so the kit still travels easily.
The best rental-kitchen upgrades are the small ones you miss immediately when they are not there.
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