Fancy cookware or kitchen tools aren't necessary to cook great food. They can, however, make your life a whole lot easier. Here are five of my favorite online stores for kitchenware, in no particular order. So whether you're looking for a chef's knive or a cherry pitter or that whatchamacallit that does that thing, look here first. These shops often have sales, so check around for the best price.
Huge selection of all major brands. Carries cookware, cutlery, tools, appliances, cookbooks, and more. Also has a wedding registry. Website has a very handy interactive selection guide that helps narrow your search for cookware and cutlery. 100% satisfaction guarantee.
At Williams-Sonoma you will find a good selection of kitchen tools and cookware. They seem to focus on the entertaining aspect of cooking, so you'll find a nice selection of dinnerware, serving platters, and utensils. You can also find some delicious specialty foods here, although they tend to be overpriced. Williams-Sonoma has several stores across the country, so look for one in your city.
Sur La Table's online store is packed with everything you would ever need for cooking or entertaining. They carry all of the best brands and you're sure to find what that special item for your kitchen here. They have a great selection of glassware and dinnerware for entertaining. Sur La Table has about 60 stores around the country, so look for one in your neighborhood.
J.B. Prince is geared towards restaurants and professional chefs, but they will also sell to individuals. This is a good place to shop for tools and knives. If J.B. Prince doesn't have it, it's probably not available anywhere. I wouldn't recommend buying cookware here. Most of it is professional grade and more expensive than you can find elsewhere. Check out their selection of gift ideas. The creme-brulee set or the pastry set are unique but affordable gifts for your favorite cook.
Chef's has a wide assortment of kitchen tools, cookware, and bakeware. They carry all the major brands. They also have a good selection of small appliances. Chef's offers a 100% guarantee on all their products.
A Cook's Wares has a huge selection of cookware and tools. They will have a lot of good brands that are hard to find elsewhere. Reasonable prices and great customer service. A Cook's Wares is focused on making cooking easier and fun, without all the hype. Highly recommended!
If you need baking supplies or tools, The Baker's Catalogue is sure to have what you need. Top quality tools and great ingredients are what they sell with lots of personal service. They are a Vermont company and home to King Arthur Flour, one of favorite brands.
Huge selection of tool, kitchen appliances, cookware and bakeware. What I like about Cutlery and More is their great selection within each category. For example, if you're looking for a whisk, you can find almost 50 different whisks to choose from. If you are a picky shopper like I am, options are good.
Barbecues.com is a great place to find grills and smokers. They sell all the best brands like Weber, Vermont Castings, KitchenAid, Thermador, and more. Barbecues.com also has turkey fryers for cooking that Thanksgiving bird.
