Baking Essentials: 15 Must-Have Tools for Every Baker

Every baker knows that success in the kitchen begins with having all the essentials. From mixing bowls for stirring batter to a tri-pour measuring cup for precise measurements, we specialise in bakeware products to make every bake a delicious success. In this baking essentials guide, we explore all the products that can help you perfect your creations. Continue reading as we break down the key products that can take your baking to the next level.

Our Top 15 Baking Essentials

1. Cake Tins

Cake tins are a staple for every baker, from beginners to professionals. They’re designed to ensure even heat distribution and achieve perfectly baked results every time. While ideal for cakes of all kinds, their sturdy and versatile design also makes them great for baking cookies, brownies and other sweet treats with consistent texture and colour.

Chabrias offers a wide range of cake tins, including the 25cm Vitreous Enamel Brownie Cake Tin and the Non-Stick Springform Sandwich Cake Tin. Both are crafted from durable, high-quality materials designed to distribute heat evenly and deliver flawless baking results every time.

2. Cooling Racks

Stainless steel cooling racks are perfect for freshly baked items, grilling or decorating cakes. Their sturdy, heat-resistant material allows air to circulate evenly around your baked goods to ensure a crisp and evenly distributed finish. Our Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Cooling Rack Baskets are a necessity for serving baked goods to perfection.

3. Measuring Jugs

Being exact with ingredient measurements is essential for successful baking. Measuring jugs are a durable, multi-purpose kitchen staple that help ensure accuracy every time. With a generous 2-litre capacity and a sturdy, easy-grip handle, they make mixing, measuring, and pouring simple and mess-free. Made from clear, microwave-safe glass, Glass Jugs combine practicality with reliability, making them ideal for everyday baking and cooking tasks.

4. Loaf Tins

Whether you’re baking a rich fruit cake, a classic banana bread or a savoury loaf, a loaf tin is a timeless essential for achieving the perfect shape and even bake. The narrow design helps dough and batter rise evenly, producing well-defined edges and a consistent texture throughout. This shape also makes it easy to slice and serve evenly, ensuring every piece looks and tastes just as good as the last. Our Silver Anodised Loaf Tin features a natural non-stick patina, making it even easier to release and serve your bakes without damage.

5. Mixing Bowls

Mixing Bowls are where every great bake begins. A sturdy and reliable mixing bowl is essential for preparing ingredients efficiently with the right consistency in texture and flavour. There may be no tool more essential in baking than a mixing bowl crafted from toughened glass, offering durability, clarity and versatility for every recipe.

 6. Palette Knife

A stainless steel palette knife is an essential tool for bakers who value precision and presentation. Designed with a flat blade, it’s perfect for spreading icing, lifting delicate cakes and smoothing surfaces. Whether you’re decorating a layered sponge or lifting biscuits from a baking tray, our Ever Blade Straight Blade Palette Knife provides excellent control and finesse.

7. Baking Trays

A classic staple in every kitchen, baking trays have been used for generations to heat, bake and serve a variety of delicious creations. Our Professional Enamel Baking Trays are available in different sizes and have a smooth, non-stick surface, excellent for equal heat distribution. This essential piece of bakeware never goes out of style and is valued for its reliability.

8. Baking Sheets

Our helpful baking essentials guide wouldn’t be complete without baking sheets. Simple, yet effective, our Professional Aluminium Baking Sheets are designed for superior heat conduction, ensuring your bakes cook evenly and achieve a perfect finish. Our baking sheets resist warping under high heat and maintain their shape and performance for years. Their flat design ensures a crisp texture on all your baked goods, helping achieve bakery-quality results at home.

9. Scoops

Multipurpose Metal Scoops are beneficial for a wide range of different baking tasks. Whether measuring flour and sugar to portioning dry ingredients, a metal scoop makes handling ingredients a mess-free process. Crafted from high-quality cast aluminium, its smooth surface allows for easy cleaning and long-lasting use in any busy kitchen.

10. Pastry Cutters

Another valuable kitchen tool we’ve included in this comprehensive baking essentials guide is our line of Firm Grip Double Pastry Cutters. This versatile 2-in-1 tool is useful for cutting dough or creating shapes for cakes. The crimped edge is excellent for adding a decorative finish and flair to your baked goods. It's equipped with a non-slip handle for secure holding making it even easier to slice, shape and decorate.

11. Servers

Slicing and serving is the final stage of the baking process and also one of the most important in terms of presentation. Our Servers make serving the perfect cake slice easy, thanks to their high-quality stainless steel construction. They glide smoothly under each slice without damaging delicate layers. Designed for both practicality and style, they ensure serving every piece of cake is smooth, effortless and without requiring much force. Excellent for everything from a layered sponge or a rich cheesecake, our servers elevate the presentation of your baked goods.

12. Spatulas and Whisks

Spatulas and whisks are a necessity for any baker. Whether you’re scraping the last bit of batter from a mixing bowl or whipping ingredients, these tools help bring every recipe together. We’ve included them in our baking essential guide, as you should never underestimate the importance of having the right tools to blend batters and fold ingredients. Our 8 Inch Stainless Steel Spatula gives your cakes a professional finish and the Professional French Piano Stainless Steel Wire Whisk is excellent for whipping delicate sauces and ingredients. Both tools emphasise how the right equipment can result in an excellent bake.

13. Measuring Cups

As we’ve mentioned before, the importance of precision in baking cannot be overstated. Our Tri-Pour Measuring Cup is made from high-quality glass and simplifies pouring and measuring for precise pours. Its clever tri-spout design allows for easy, mess-free pouring from any angle, while the clear measurement markings ensure accuracy every time. Ideal for both wet and dry ingredients, it’s a practical, reliable tool for any baking or cooking task.

14. Zesters

If you’re looking to add some zesty flavour to your next bake, consider our Lemon Zester Peeler and spare yourself the hassle of manually peeling lemons, limes, oranges and other fruits by hand. Our zester is equipped with a soft grip for easy handling and a stainless steel toe head allows you to peel fruit with ease. Excellent for those looking to fortify their arsenal of baking tools and expand their baking repertoire. 

15. Ramekins

The ideal dish for serving small portions, Chabrias supplies oven-safe Ramekins perfect for a wide range of desserts and puddings. Their heat-resistant design allows them to go from oven to table, making them ideal for stylish and quick presentation. Ramekins also work well for prep tasks, like holding measured ingredients or spices before cooking.

Baking Essentials at Chabrias

We don’t want to say a baker is only as good as their tools but it definitely makes the job a lot easier. Thankfully, we supply an extensive range of cookware and baking essentials for every skill level. Each product is designed with quality in mind and helps make every bake a delicious success. Explore our extensive range of bakeware essentials today and find the right tools to make baking simpler and more enjoyable.