Cooking Equipment I Use
Published February 11, 2021. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
Thank you so much for the support of my website and social media channels. I get countless questions on the products I use so I wanted to create a page that has just about everything I use in my recipes and videos that I get questioned about the most. The links in these posts are affiliate links which will allow me to make a little bit of money on each sale. I’ll continue to add to this page as things come up.
- Garlic Press: Rosle Garlic Press
- Strainer: The one I use to strain noodles is by Polder, but sometimes it is not available. Here is the link – Polder Basket If it is not available, then here is the next closest thing – Hatrigo Basket
- Rondeau Pot (12″): Paderno
- Black Gloves I wear: Nitrile Gloves
- Thermometer: Thermoworks
- Bread Proofing Banneton: Round Banneton
- Stainless Steel Pan: All-Clad
- Non-Stick Pan: Greenpan
- Cast Iron Style Sauté Pan: Debuyer
- Cast Iron Pan Expensive: Finex
- Cast Iron Pan Cheap: Lodge
- Stir Fry Pan: Craft Wok
- Dutch Oven Expensive: Le Creuset
- Dutch Oven Cheap: Lodge
- Bread Dutch Oven Pot: Challenger
- Sheet Tray: NordicWare
- Parchment Paper Sheets: Smartake
- Tongs: Kitchenaid
- Rubber Scraper: Le Creuset
- Whisk: Ouddy
- Spatula: New Star
- Cutting Board: Boos
- Kitchen Towels: Royal
- 8 oz. Storage Containers: 8 oz Reditainer
- 16 oz. Storage Containers: 16 oz Reditainer
- 32 oz. Storage Containers: 32 oz Reditainer
- ½ Gallon Containers: 2 qt Cambro
- 1 Gallon Containers: 4 qt Cambro
- Glass Bowls: Durelex
- Stand Mixer: Kitchenaid Mixer
- Wooden Spoon: OXO
- Rolling Pin: French Pin
- Bamboo Rolling Pin: Totally Bamboo
- Chef Knife: MAC
- Mandolin: OXO
- Peeler: Kuhn Rikon
- Chinois: Winco
- Food Mill: GEFU
What food processor do you use?
cuisinart
Is there a knife sharpener that you recommend
a steel or a stone?
I was looking for your box grater. That appears to be a nice, well made tool. Brand, please?
They don’t make the one I own anymore unfortunately.
This will be very handy for all the young brides out there who don’t want to waste money on items that won’t perform well and won’t last.
I have a fantastic set of knives. I especially like my chef. It just feel so good in my hand. I was wondering, how do you sharpen your knives?
Can’t wait for your cookbook
Cannot wait to get my newsletter 👍your inspire me every time you cook 🧑🍳
What brand micro plane do you use? Thank you!
microplane
A blending Fork! Hardly ever see them… by Foley, 6 prongs, 10 inches long. Have two use many times a day!
Splash guards are not mentioned
I don’t use them.
What size pans 10 12 14 in?
Pie sides or straight up
what pans are you referring to?
What pepper grinder is the best and what do you use?
Peugeout.
Do you use the MAC brand of chef knife in all of your videos? I’ve seen you use a brand other than MAC.
I use Aura
I love your videos! I’ve learned a lot! Thank you!
Chef Billy Parisi,
There is something wonderful about your videos that makes me want to watch every one. Thank you for listing all the products you use. Your recipes are awesome and I love that you talk them through. I absolutely love them. Never stop posting
I could not have expressed my thoughts better! I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you!
Hi Billy-thanks for all the great video’s!! I would like to know what brand meat cleaver you use in the video’s as I am interested in purchasing one. Thanks!!
Shun
I learned much of what I know about cooking by watching my grandmother, then cooking shows on tv, and now I learn a lot watching your posts on Facebook. Thank you for what you do. It is fun and educational. I am 77 and I still learn and enjoy cooking for friends and family!
Hi Billy, Have you ever tried Hexclad pots or Cutco knives?
no, sorry.
I am buying new cooking equipment and using your links in the hope that you make a commission on them. I didn’t see food scissors on the lists. Do you have a favorite? Thank you and Happy 2023!
I don’t really use kitchen shears.
Hi Billy. Thank you for sharing your cooking knowledge…it helps so much. What is the oven/range you’re cooking with?
This is a kitchenaid, but my new studio is wolf.
Thanks for this post. It is helping me get my ducks in a row in helping launch grandkids in a valuable way. This is awesome (it has me making my own changes!)
Do you use a food processor and if so what one do you like?
This is the one I use: https://amzn.to/3TSEU5H
Billy, you are so inspirational and a joy to watch !! Love your passion ♥️
I was wondering if you use baking steel when baking pizza in oven? I’ve been looking but they are pricey. Thinking that it might help crisp up bottom of apple pie and quiche too
Your comments and recommendations are so appreciated
No, I use a pizza stone.
Hi Billy. I absolutely love your food videos and the time you take to teach us how to prep. God bless you and keep up the wonderful work.
The best food processor, kitchenaid, breville. How many cups , 11 or 13 cups
depends on your needs. I think I’d go with a cuisinart.
The Cuisinart processors are nice because they haven’t much changed them much in forever. If something minor breaks you can always find parts to fix it or replace without tossing and buying completely new!
100% agree. First purchase was an inexpensive Black & Decker years ago – to see if I liked the unit. It worked okay but cracked fairly quickly and then began to leak, not to mention it about blew my ears off, it was so loud. I then bit the bullet and bought a Cuisinart – OMGoobers, it’s like night and day. SO HAPPY WITH THE CUISINART!
Just bought a 8″ steel port chiefs knife today, what a difference a very good knife makes.
I check my phone a couple times a day to see what you have cooking you explain so thoroughly your appreciated
Thank you, Chef, for your videos. They are easy for us to follow and have helped me become a better cook. I recently made your short rib recipe. Wow. It turned out so well! Thanks also for your faith posts.
Hi Billy, I absolutely love your videos! The time you take to cover each step and explain the rationale of what you’re doing has helped me improve my cooking so much.
Could you add the 200 Hotel Pan that you use for the beef stock video to the list? Thank you!
I really enjoy your lessons. Thank you for what you’re doing!
I noticed that the link for the rondeau pot is actually for a 10 inch nonstick. I always see you use stainless steel. I just wanted to make sure That’s the one you use before I make the purchase. Thanks!
There is another option on there for a 12″ on that amazon page, click that one.
I noticed in all the videos I watched, you never cook in copper pots . I have them with tin lining and would like to watch how you cook and clean them. Thanks
I don’t have any, sorry.
Hi Chef,
I appreciate and throughly enjoy your FB posts. You have a genuine desire and concern that your FB friends learn the basics of food prep, cooking & baking.
Do you have a recommendation for a reasonably priced Ricer?
Also since your move to Crown Point, have you and your family found solid Bible teaching local church?
Thanks again for your continued postings, prayers and advise.
Tom Matuch
Chgo. (Walking distance to Superdawg Drive-In)
Hi Tom- Yes we found a church that we absolutely love. I haven’t found the perfect ricer that I’m in love with, but here is the one that I currently use, and it’s solid: https://amzn.to/3Bqpw7n (This is an affiliate link that allows me to make some $$ should you decide to buy it.)
Hi Billy, thanks for your videos and easy way to print the recipes. I’ve had to take over much of the cooking since my wife of 53 years had developed an autonomic nervous system disorder called POTS. I am now 74 years young and you’ve certainly helped me become a better cook, and you’ve inspired me to try new dishes. Keep up the good work Billy and may God Bless you and your family.
Hi! My husband is the cook in our house and I was wanting to know what types of knives you use as he is looking to upgrade. Thanks!
Hi Chef, do you ever use a grill pan on the stove top? If so, what type (cast iron, non stick, etc. and which brand do you use? Thank you.
I don’t as I have a blackstone. I just use cast iron skillet on the stovetop.
Chef, when do U anticipate your new kitchen to be complete and moved on? Hello from Louisiana
Hopefully, end of August-Mid-September!
Hey Chef, can you update this list with the mandolin and peeler you use?
done
Gotta love a great garlic press!!
Do you use a kitchen scale to measure dry ingredients?
a gram scale yes
Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge. One question – the rondeau pot you show the link to is a non-stick pan. I hate them. The one you use in the French Onion Soup and the Chicken Noodle Soup videos is NOT a non-stick. Can you tell me what brand and what size it is? I’ve looked on every site I know and can’t find one like it. Thanks so much.
did you click on the 12″ version?
what is the fine strainer that you use for sauces?
a chinois
Who makes your chinois and can you strain any food product or just thicker sauces ( can it be used as a general strainer —also how do you clean it?? Thanks!! I love your genuine realness and enjoy being ‘my friends’
I’m not sure, it’s just from a local restaurant depot type of store. All of them are pretty similar and great to use as a strainer.
Chef, do you use an immersion blender? If so, which one do you prefer. Thank you so much I learn more and more everyday watching you
I do, but I like the industrial stuff like waring.
Thanks chef
Hi Billy,
I have made your lasagna recipe twice now! Including making my own pasta noodles!! But I don’t have the correct size pan. The first pan I used was a Pyrex glass baking pan. It was too short, not high enough on the sides. The second time I made it I used my roasting pan. The sides were high enough but the pan was too large. What size, brand pan do you use in the video?
Thanks,
Doug Bereczki
This is the one that I use, this is an affiliate link which allows me to make a few bucks on the sale: https://amzn.to/2Mt4Wjc
Thank-you very much! There should be a few bucks in your account!
Doug Bereczki.
Hey Billy do you have a food processor recommendation? Keep the videos coming. I am really learning a lot. THANKS!
that’s in this list: https://www.billyparisi.com/top-30-kitchen-essentials/
Chef, thank you so much for your videos. I love to cook and food is my passion. Your channel keeps me inspired. I cook in our outdoor pizza oven (800 degrees F) and use a cast iron 10 inch pan but would like to buy a 12 inch pan. I don’t see carbon steel in your equipment list. What is your opinion on carbon steel compared to cast iron?
It’s in there – debuyer
I enjoy your videos. For sure you have made me a better cook. I have always cooked from scratch. I am 74. You are proof you can teach old dog new tricks. Never stop sharing your methods with all your viewers. We do appreciate YOU!!!! Looking forward to your next video. Maggie
Guessing your multi-sided box grater is unavailable?
the one that I have is on a crazy backorder. You can get a good box grater anywhere though.
Thank you Chef. I’ve needed those gloves! I purchased alot from Williams and Sonoma, but am grateful for this list for sure!
Thank you for this. This is definitely good information to know and have
Love your videos, pleasant and fun to watch. Glad you keep it basic,the explanations are very helpful. Also agree with using a good garlic press. One thing I still don’t feel confident about is gravy. I must search your material and see if you have dealt with it. ❤️😘
Oh by the way, your apron (which I love) is as much a tool (necessity) in the kitchen as any other tool. Who makes it?
Thank you for being you, you show folks that cooking is not nor should be complicated.
God Bless you and your family.
I love you Billy. Just in the short past year that I have been watching you I have learned so much from you. You have definitely made me a better cook. Your videos are so perfect and I love watching all of them. Please don’t ever leave me
Thank you so much for listing the equipment!! The are things I never used before and had no idea what they were used for. Thank you for the education! You are making us better cooks!
Nice!
Thank you!