5 Best Kitchen Utensil Sets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Of all the sets we tested, the GIR 10-Piece Silicone Utensil Set provided the best value and top performance. With pharmaceutical-grade, BPA- and BPS-free silicone that’s heat-proof up to 550 degrees F, this set is durable and packs an incredible punch for the price point.

In testing, we found each silicone piece could handle tough jobs with ease. The spatulas scraped our bowls clean (all three sizes of them), the flipper handled the omelet without any breakage and the whisk evenly brought together egg yolks and whites quickly. This set also comes with unique tools like a spoonula which easily scraped down our bowl during testing and would be ideal for getting all of one's batch of mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese out of a saucepan. The ladle is generously sized and our tester found the lip helped prevent spilage. We also appreciated the measurement markings on the inside.

The entirely dishwasher-safe set includes an I-handle peeler, a skinny spatula, a ladle, a flipper, a mini spatula, a spatula, a spoon, a spoonula, a mini spoon and a whisk. This was the only set we tested that had mini versions of some of the bigger utensils, which really come in handy for smaller tasks in tighter spaces, like scooping out peanut butter.

The major downside to this set is a lack of tongs, however, with so many pieces included for the under-$100 price point, we still feel this is a top utensil set overall.

For a utensil set that covers just about everything you could need, the OXO Good Grips 15-Piece Everyday Kitchen Utensil Set is the perfect one-and-done. With 14 tools and utensils plus a stainless-steel holder (with removable drip tray), this set is perfect for someone looking to stock their kitchen all in one go. The whole set is dishwasher-safe, and most pieces are heat-safe up to 400 degrees F.

Each piece is equipped with a non-slip handle that our tester found makes using these tools and utensils a lot more comfortable. We found the turner made easy work flipping omelettes, the whisk evenly combined eggs and the ladle was generously large for serving up soups and stews. The pieces easily cleaned up in the dishwasher during testing, so we would not even bother with hand washing this set.

While you could buy these OXO pieces as separates, this set comes in at around $100, which gives the buyer more than $50 in savings for bundling everything together. It's true you may not get as much use out of the meat tenderizer or potato masher, though.

When it comes to cookware sets, wood can be a slightly impractical material because of the maintenance it often requires including hand washing and oiling after each use. However, if you're someone looking for a more chemical-free and sustainable kitchen utensil set, wood can be a good option. This birch wood set from Caraway will check those boxes.

Caraway has made their name in clean cookware, and the Caraway Utensil Set is no exception. Made of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified birch wood, these utensils are lightweight, ergonomically designed and super stylish. Although they aren’t dishwasher-safe (not surprising), they are easy to clean and don’t require the same level of maintenance that other wood utensils do, like needing to be oiled.

This multi-purpose set includes a spatula, spoon, scraper, server and tongs, covering most basics. However, we don't recommend using this set for all your cooking needs. It lacks a whisk, for starters. We also found the spatula did not reach crevices of bowls and saucepans the way a silicone one would. The turner was tougher to use because it lacked any flexibility.

This set is ideal for anyone looking to remove chemicals and plastic from their kitchen without the maintenance usually required for wooden kitchen utensils, but it won't meet all of a home cook's needs. You can also purchase the larger Caraway Utensil Set that includes the knives, but we found in testing the knives edges were too rough and uneven for our cooking needs.

Our Place, made famous for its Always Pan, has continued to impress us with its line of clean cookware and bakeware, leading us to our top silicone set, the Our Place Utensil Essentials. Made of ultra-smooth silicone that’s BPA-, BPS- and phthalate-free and made without lead or cadmium, this utensil set is stylish, ergonomically designed and has a sturdy construction.

We loved the way this set felt while cooking; each piece was nicely weighted without being too heavy and were all a good length. The silicone-covered whisk stuck to our bowl a little bit when whisking eggs, but it's perfect for use in a nonstick pan — it's the only set we liked with a silicone whisk. In testing, we found the flipper seamlessly got under our omelet. And the ladle, while a little rectangular in shape, has a lip that prevented spillage. The spatula was sturdy with the right amount of flexibility to get into all the crevices of our bowl.

Dishwasher-safe and heat-safe up to 450 degrees F (except the whisk, which is heat-safe up to 400 degrees F), this set includes a spatula, ladle, whisk, slotted turner, basting brush and tongs. This set looked as good after multiple uses as it did out of the box and is a great set for someone who cooks on nonstick pans. Between its top-quality construction and clean materials, this no-fuss silicone set is ideal for anyone looking to cover the basics with easy clean-up.

Material’s The Fundamentals Set is exactly that — the fundamentals. This set goes beyond just utensils, including a wood spoon, metal spoon, slotted spatula, metal tongs, an 8-inch knife and “almost 4-inch" knife. We loved that this set combined different materials, like wood and stainless steel, to make an all-encompassing, versatile and long-lasting set.

The knives in this set are popular on their own, and for good reason. The knives are made with Japanese stainless steel that has been cryogenically tempered, a process that improves the knives’ durability and strength. The set comes with an FSC-certified wood utensil holder, in either maple or walnut, with a hidden magnetic wall for easy upright knife storage. The metal utensils are dishwasher safe, but the rest of the set must be hand-washed, which seems to be a fair trade-off for the quality of these tools.

In testing, we found the tongs with this set were hard to open and close at first, but we eventually got the hang of it. This set also lacks a whisk and silicone spatula, which are both necessities in the kitchen. The metal utensils can't be used with nonstick, making them not quite as versatile as some of our other picks.

If you’re in need of a good-quality starter set that includes some basic knives, this is the set you’ll want to grab.