40 kitchen items every cook should own

No matter your age or your experience level, having right right tools makes all the difference in the kitchen - and you don't necessarily need to splash out to get what you need.

Whether you're moving in with your spouse for the first time, have just picked up the keys to a new flat, or simply want to make cooking a more pleasant experience, it's time to get rid of the plastic cups, stolen pint glasses, and tea-stained mugs that you likely collected in your early 20s.

We've put together a list of 40 things every aspiring or experienced cook should have in their kitchen to make the process more enjoyable.

From the spiraliser of the moment to a last-a-lifetime set of pots and pans, here are our picks that are sure to save you time and stress.

Chloe Pantazi contributed to an earlier version of this article.