This list covers 21 kitchen items, ranging from “Garbage Can” to “Grinder”. Most of these tools and appliances handle everyday tasks like prepping ingredients, cooking meals, serving food, and cleaning up afterward. Some sit on the countertop, others store away in a drawer, but each one earns its place by making a common kitchen job faster or easier.

Kitchen items are the tools, appliances, and containers people use to store, prepare, cook, and serve food at home. They range from simple hand tools like a garlic press to powered appliances like a garbage disposal or gelato maker. Many, such as the gravy boat, trace their design back centuries to formal European dining traditions that still shape how tables are set today.

Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, Popular Brands, and Description.

Item: the name of the kitchen tool or appliance, listed alphabetically so you can scan the full range at a glance.

Usage: a short explanation of what you’d actually use the item for in your day-to-day cooking or cleanup routine.

Popular Brands: well-known manufacturers you’re likely to see when shopping for that item in stores or online.

Description: a plain-language look at what the item is and how it works, so you know what to expect before you buy one.

Kitchen items

ItemUsagePopular Brands
Garbage CanHolding food scraps and trash in the kitchen until disposalsimplehuman, Rubbermaid, Brabantia
Garbage DisposalShredding food scraps that go down the sink drainInSinkErator, Waste King, Moen
Garlic PeelerRemoving the papery skin from garlic cloves quicklyOXO, Chef’n, Zyliss
Garlic PressMincing garlic cloves into a fine pasteOXO, Zyliss, Trudeau
Gas RangeCooking on an open-flame stovetop and baking in the oven belowGE, Viking, Whirlpool
Gelato MakerChurning and freezing gelato or ice cream at homeCuisinart, Breville, Lello
Glass Measuring CupMeasuring liquid ingredients like water, milk, or oilPyrex, OXO, Anchor Hocking
Glass Storage ContainerStoring and reheating leftovers in the fridge or microwavePyrex, Anchor Hocking, Snapware
Gnocchi BoardShaping ridged grooves into gnocchi or pasta doughEppicotispai, Fox Run, Norpro
GobletServing wine, water, or juice at a formal table settingLibbey, Riedel, Bormioli Rocco
GraterShredding cheese, vegetables, or citrus zestMicroplane, OXO, Cuisipro
Gratin DishBaking casseroles and gratins with a browned topLe Creuset, Staub, Emile Henry
Gravy BoatServing gravy or sauce at the tableLe Creuset, Corelle, Villeroy & Boch
Gravy SeparatorSeparating fat from meat drippings when making gravyOXO, Cuisipro, Trudeau
GriddleCooking pancakes, eggs, bacon, and grilled sandwichesLodge, Cuisinart, Presto
Griddle ScraperCleaning flat-top griddles after cookingBlackstone, Camp Chef, Lodge
Grill BasketGrilling vegetables, seafood, or small foods without them falling through gratesWeber, Cuisinart, Char-Broil
Grill BrushScrubbing charred food residue off grill gratesWeber, Grillart, GrillPro
Grill PanSearing meats and vegetables with grill marks indoorsLodge, Le Creuset, Calphalon
Grill TongsFlipping and turning food safely on a hot grillOXO, Weber, Cuisinart
GrinderGrinding fresh meat, spices, or coffee beans for cookingKitchenAid, STX International, Cuisinart

Descriptions

Garbage Can
A bin, often with a foot pedal or swing lid, used to collect kitchen waste and keep it contained until it’s taken out.
Garbage Disposal
A motorized unit mounted under the sink that grinds food waste into small pieces so it can safely wash away through the plumbing.
Garlic Peeler
A small silicone tube you roll a garlic clove inside to loosen and strip off its skin without touching the smelly cloves directly.
Garlic Press
A hinged hand tool that crushes a peeled garlic clove through small holes, producing minced garlic without a knife or cutting board.
Gas Range
A cooking appliance combining gas burners on top with an oven underneath, prized for its instant heat control during cooking.
Gelato Maker
A countertop appliance that churns a dairy or fruit base while chilling it, turning it into smooth, creamy gelato or ice cream.
Glass Measuring Cup
A clear glass cup with printed volume markings, designed for accurately measuring liquids when cooking or baking.
Glass Storage Container
A tempered glass container with a snap-on lid, used to keep food fresh in the refrigerator and safe to reheat in the microwave or oven.
Gnocchi Board
A small ridged wooden paddle that pasta or gnocchi dough is rolled over to create grooves that help sauce cling to each piece.
Goblet
A drinking glass with a stem and a foot, traditionally used for wine or other beverages at a nicely set dinner table.
Grater
A tool with sharp-edged holes that shreds or zests food as it’s rubbed across the surface, commonly shaped as a box or flat plane.
Gratin Dish
A shallow, oven-safe baking dish, often oval, designed to give dishes like potato gratin a wide surface area for a crisp, golden crust.
Gravy Boat
A small pitcher-like vessel with a spout, used to pour gravy or sauce neatly over food at mealtime.
Gravy Separator
A measuring-cup-style pitcher with a spout at the bottom, letting you pour off the flavorful drippings while the grease stays behind.
Griddle
A flat, wide cooking surface used on the stovetop or as its own appliance, ideal for foods that need even, all-over heat.
Griddle Scraper
A flat metal tool used to scrape food residue and grease off a hot or cooled griddle surface.
Grill Basket
A perforated metal basket or tray that holds smaller food items together on a barbecue grill while still allowing smoke and heat through.
Grill Brush
A stiff-bristled brush, often with a scraper edge, used to clean grill grates before or after cooking.
Grill Pan
A stovetop pan with raised ridges that mimics an outdoor grill, giving food char marks and letting fat drain into the grooves.
Grill Tongs
A long pair of tongs designed to keep hands away from heat while turning meat, vegetables, or skewers on a grill.
Grinder
A manual or electric device that breaks down whole ingredients like meat, spices, or beans into smaller ground pieces for cooking or brewing.
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