A piece of kitchen equipment is any device that is used in the process of cooking food. There are many different types of kitchen equipment, each with a specific function. Some kitchen equipment can be used for multiple purposes and others are only used for one.
Kitchen equipment can be broadly classified into two categories: tools and appliances. Tools are those that are used to cook food such as knives, pots, pans, and whisks. Appliances on the other hand are those that help in the kitchen such as ovens, microwaves, blenders, and dishwashers.