Lakeland’s Best Kitchen Gadgets Since 1964: The Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

What do a magnetic toast tong, a julienne peeler, and a countertop colander have in common? They’re all little tools that make a big difference — and they’re just a few of the many clever gadgets we’ve fallen in love with here at Lakeland.

Since 1964, we’ve been discovering, inventing, and championing kitchen tools that make everyday tasks simpler, neater and more enjoyable. It all began in Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, when we introduced the UK to polythene freezer bags.

Since then, our passion for finding problem-solving products has never wavered. Some of them are ingenious new inventions. Others are tried-and-true favourites our customers swear by. But they all have one thing in common: they’re the sort of tools you never knew you needed… until you try them.

In this guide, we’ll share some of the best kitchen gadgets at Lakeland that make everyday cooking feel that little bit easier (and more satisfying).

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The best kitchen gadgets and tools

From time-saving choppers to clever peelers and space-smart tools, these are our useful kitchen gadgets that earn a permanent place in your kitchen drawer.

Innovative gadgets that make life easier

Lakeland Silicone Egg Boiler

£4.99

Save yourself from scalded fingers when boiling eggs by placing them in this silicone holder to lift in and out of the pan. It may sound simple, but it’s one of those clever, unassuming, game-changing gadgets our customers love us for.

Lakeland Countertop Colander

£6.99

And while we’re talking clever, meet the Lakeland Countertop Colander. Designed to perch on the edge of your sink, the spout drains around washing up bowls and avoids the risk of scalding your hands as you try and juggle a heavy pan of hot water and a colander at the same time.

It’s this sort of everyday ingenuity that continues to drive our product development. We’re always looking for new ways to make life easier for home cooks, bakers, and busy families alike.

Kitchen tools that sell themselves

Magnetic Toast Tongs

£2.99

Some of our bestselling tools are quiet classics — like the Magnetic Toast Tongs. This humble wooden tong helps you safely retrieve hot toast from the toaster, and thanks to the magnet, it stays stuck to the side of your toaster, ready for action.

We sell thousands of these tongs every year, and it’s easy to see why: once you use it, you won’t go back. It’s one of those small gadgets that makes a surprisingly big difference to your daily routine.

Egg Flipper

£3.49

Then there’s the Egg Flipper — flexible, heat-resistant, and specially shaped to gently lift eggs, pancakes or anything delicate out of a pan without breaking the yolk. It’s slim, flexible edge slides under food effortlessly, making it just as useful for flipping fish fillets or lifting cookies off a tray.

SharpPeel Stainless Steel Potato and Vegetable Y Peeler

£4.99

And don’t get us started on peelers! Our SharpPeel Peelers are a Lakeland legend. Available as a Y-Peeler, Straight Peeler, and the slightly fancy Julienne version, they’re all super sharp, easy to grip, and make short work of potatoes, carrots, apples and more.

Everyone has a favourite way to peel, and at Lakeland, we’ve got one to suit every style. Many customers keep one of each peeler in the drawer, ready to go depending on the recipe.

Many of these items have earned a cult following, passed from generation to generation as trusted favourites. They’re the kitchen drawer heroes that never let you down, and they’re always there when you need them most — whether you’re prepping for a party or just making tea and toast.

Multi-tasking kitchen stars

Lakeland Multi-Chop

£24.99

The Lakeland Multi-Chop is our answer to messy prep. If there’s one gadget you’re going to use every day, it’s this one.

Use it as a push-down manual processor to chip and dice potatoes, carrots, and onions, or switch to the mandoline lid to slice, grate, and peel fruit and vegetables. The eight interchangeable blades open the door to any food prep task.

Quick and easy to set up, fingers are kept safely away from the blades, and the large 1.8-litre container catches all your ingredients. This chopper turns prep from a chore into something strangely satisfying, making it ideal for speedy weeknight meals, Sunday batch cooking or prepping packed lunches in minutes.

Potato Ricer

£14.99

If you’re a fan of fluffy mash (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), our Potato Ricer might just be your new best friend. It creates beautifully smooth mash without lumps, and works just as well for cauliflower or root veg. It’s a game-changer for your Sunday roast.

Rotary Grater and Slicer

£19.99

For prepping coleslaws, salads and cheese, the Rotary Grater and Slicer does the hard work for you. Simply load your ingredient, twist the handle, and you’re done — no grazed knuckles, no mess, just neatly sliced or grated ingredients in seconds. The compact design makes it easy to store, and it’s dishwasher safe too.

Prep ‘N’ Pour Bowls (Set of 4)

£9.99

And if you love batch cooking, the Prep & Pour Bowls are a dream. Tuck one of these bowls under the corner of your chopping board to slide prepped veg directly into it before pouring into your pan. Delivered as a set of four to keep all your ingredients separate, two also have a built-in herb stripper to effortlessly remove leaves from stems, and the others have a textured corner to mince garlic and ginger without the need for other tools.

These utensils are more than one-trick ponies. They’re everyday workhorses that keep your kitchen ticking over smoothly. Whether you’re prepping for dinner, sorting lunchboxes, or getting ahead for the week, they help make food prep quicker, safer, and dare we say, a bit more fun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the essential kitchen tools?

Every kitchen needs a solid foundation of tools that help with everyday prep, like a sharp chef’s knife, chopping board, non-stick pans, measuring spoons, and a reliable peeler. A set of mixing bowls and a trusty whisk, and you’ve got the basics covered.

But gadgets really help speed things up and take the effort out of fiddly tasks. From egg utensils to handy slicers, the best kitchen gadgets are the ones that make you wonder how you ever managed without them.

What are the best kitchen gadgets for healthy eating?

The best kitchen gadgets for healthy eating are the ones that make fresh food quicker and easier to prep — because when it’s less of a faff, you’re more likely to stick with it.

The Lakeland Multi-Chop is perfect for chopping onions, carrots, peppers and more in seconds, so you can throw together a salad, soup, or veggie stir-fry without reaching for anything pre-chopped or processed.

And slicers make it easy to shred ingredients like cabbage, beetroot, or courgette for homemade slaws and sides, helping you add more veg to your meals with hardly any effort.

What are the most versatile kitchen tools?

Some of the best kitchen gadgets are the ones you reach for every day without even thinking. Tongs, silicone spatulas, a good grater, and a multi-use colander all fall into this category.

They don’t take up much space, but they do a lot — from flipping, stirring and straining to serving and scraping. Must-have kitchen gadgets like our magnetic toast tongs or jar openers also punch well above their weight.

And let’s not forget cool kitchen gadgets like our non-slip chopping boards or clip-on pan strainers.

Shop the best kitchen gadgets at Lakeland

Many of our customers first discovered Lakeland through a single gadget — a trusty peeler, a pair of tongs, or a mixing bowl — and they’re still using it years later. That’s the beauty of thoughtful design. These aren’t just utensils; they’re dependable kitchen companions, crafted to stand the test of time.

Each one is the result of decades spent listening to real cooks, learning what works, and finding smart ways to solve everyday challenges. From speeding up meal prep, to reducing food waste, or simply making cooking more enjoyable, our kitchenware is made to be useful, durable, and just a little joyful.

Whether you’re refreshing and organising your kitchen drawer or searching for your next time-saving find, explore our full collection of cooking tools and gadgets online or in-store. With over 60 years of innovation behind us, we know what makes a difference in the kitchen. Who knows — your new favourite might be waiting.

By | 22 August 2025