Here’s a comprehensive full kitchen inventory list, broken down by category to help you get organised. You might be preparing your holiday home to start your letting journey, or you could be taking stock of what you already have in a seasonal inventory check. This list covers essentials to equip your kitchen and extras for cooking, baking, serving, and storage.
With the cost of living crises and the average spend to dine out rising. Welcomes a new trend of guests seeking aspirational, functional and well equipped kitchens in their chosen holiday home. To Keep up with this demand, we recommend investing in this space and keeping your kitchen inventory in good condition. This will boost the guests experience in the home, promote positive reviews and increase the chances of guests returning.
Top Tip: Aim to provide everything you would need to make a roast dinner and the option of baking a cake.
Cookware
Pots and Pans
- Small saucepan with lid
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Large stockpot
- Frying pan aim to provide two different sizes
- Wok
Baking Dishes
- Casserole dish (glass/ceramic)
- Baking sheets / sheet pans
- Muffin tin
- Cake pans (round or square)
- Pie dish
- Roasting pan with rack
Utensils & Tools
Cutting & Prep
- Chef’s knife
- Paring knife
- Bread knife
- Cutting boards (plastic and/or wood)
- Kitchen scissors
- Vegetable peeler
- Tin Opener
- Grater (box grater or handheld)
- Sieve
- Colander
- Microwave container
Measuring Tools
- Measuring jug
- Digital kitchen scales
Mixing & Stirring
- Mixing bowls (various sizes)
- Wooden spoon
- Silicone spatulas
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Ladle
- Slotted spoon
- Potato masher
Small Appliances
- Hand blender
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Coffee machine
Top Tip: A coffee machine is fast becoming a standard appliance in holiday home. Read more: Why Coffee Machines Attract More Holiday Guests
Wine and Dining
Top Tip: By providing one plus half of the full occupancy level. You will be offering guests the chance to spend more time relaxing, and not rushing to get through the washing up for another cuppa.
For dining
- Dinner plates
- Side Plates
- Bowls
- Mugs
- Tall ball glasses
- Short tumblers
- Wine glasses
- Prosecco flutes
- Cutlery (knife, fork, spoons)
- Bottle opener
Don’t forget that accidents do happen. We recommend preparing ahead of the busy season by stocking a lockable space in the home with spare crockery and glassware. That way, you will be ready to swap out chipped items or replace any breakages. Keeping your inventory well stocked for every guest.
Top Tip: A luxury stay can mean an extensive inventory which provides thoughtful items to elevate a stay. With private dining gaining popularity for guests to enjoy their chosen home from home.
For Serving
- Serving platters
- Serving bowls
- Serving Spoons
- Gravy boat
- Butter dish
- Salad tongs / servers
- Carving platter and fork
Luxury Dining – Recommendations
- Two sizes of wine glass for red and white wine
- Additional serving dishes and platters
- Additional cutlery (soup spoons, small forks, etc)
- Water jug
- Wine cooler
- Vase
Food Storage & Organization
- Food storage containers with lids
- Bread bin
- Tea, coffee and sugar canisters
Child Friendly
- Plastic tumblers, dinnerware and cutlery
We hope this checklist lightens the load on what to buy or replace this season. Why not copy and paste this list into your notes on your phone to check off as you go along. Keep your journey and letting goals in mind as you buy. Investing in good quality items will help you keep your standard of stay and guest satisfaction.
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