List of food preparation utensils

List of Food Preparation Utensils

A food preparation utensil is any tool used in the process of preparing food. While many kitchen tools are versatile, some are designed for specific tasks during the cooking process.

Utensils

Spatula (pronounced spăt′yə-lə): A broad, flat, flexible blade used to mix, spread and lift material. The term spatula is derived from the Latin word for a flat piece of wood or splint, a diminutive form of the Latin spatha, meaning 'broadsword'.
Whisk (pronounced wisk): A utensil consisting of a handle with a loop of wires attached at the end, used especially for whipping eggs or cream. The term whisk is derived from the Old Norse visk, meaning 'twig, switch'.
Peeler (pronounced pee-ler): A device used to remove the outer skin or peel of certain vegetables, often potatoes and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears. The term peeler is derived from the verb peel, which comes from the Latin pilare, meaning 'to remove the hair'.
Grater (pronounced gray-ter): A kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine pieces. The term grater is derived from the verb grate, which comes from the Old English grætan, meaning 'to gnash, grind'.
Knife (pronounced nīf): A tool with a cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with most having a handle. The term knife is derived from the Old English cnif, of Germanic origin.
Cutting board (pronounced kuh-ting bord): A durable board on which to place material for cutting. The term cutting board is derived from the verb cut, which comes from the Old English cyttan, meaning 'to cut, cut off', and the noun board, which comes from the Old English bord, meaning 'table, plank, shield'.

Related Terms

Cookware and bakeware: Cookware and bakeware are types of food preparation equipment that are used to cook or bake food.
Kitchen utensil: A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation.
Cooking: Cooking is the art, science, and craft of using heat to prepare food for consumption.