Whether you’re limited to carry-on luggage or have the luxury of a car boot, these are the essential utensils to bring to your destination
Holiday rental homes can be a lottery for anyone actually planning to cook. Having recently spent four months in rentals around Europe and the UK, I am a battle-weary veteran of “self-contained” accommodation with advertised features including a coffee-maker that was just a small stainless steel milk jug, and a kitchenette that comprised a bench and an air fryer.
At such times, it pays to have a truckload of resourcefulness and a small but effective travelling toolkit. The following lists are tailored to suit flying and driving holidays, though feel free to mix, match and substitute with your own essentials.
Carry-on luggage only
Holiday rentals are notoriously lacking in sharp knives, but packing your own in carry-on luggage is out. Fear not. Blades that actually cut and slice rather than bruise and dent are within your grasp – if you pack a small pull-through knife sharpener. Other essentials for cooking away from home include:
