Best high-end kitchen tools of 2024, tested by Food & Wine.

Vacuum sealers are very useful, but in most cases you will need to dedicate a portion of your countertop to reap their benefits. The Anova Vacuum Sealer has a sleek, minimalist design that makes it a beautiful and discreet addition to your collection of cool kitchen gadgets. It offers a variety of functions with multiple seal settings, including vacuum and seal, wet, dry, seal, pulsed vacuum, and external pulsed vacuum. We especially like that the instructions are user-friendly and easy to understand, and all of these settings are easy for anyone to learn.

Shun is a trusted high-end brand that is guaranteed to last. The Classic Blonde has a resin-treated birch handle and is designed for both left- and right-handed use. The sharp, ultra-light blade is deceptively durable. Handcrafted with 34 layers of forged stainless steel on both sides, it is rust-resistant, stain-resistant, and non-stick. For cooks interested in collecting Japanese knives, this blade is an effective, beautiful and sturdy pick that will add style and strength to anyone's kit.

Purchasing a stand mixer is a major purchase, so it's a decision that requires careful consideration. But we've done all the work for you. The Breville Bakery Chef Stand Mixer is the best overall product in our testing of Best Stand Mixers of 2023.

We love its incredible efficiency. Creates stiff peaks in a record 18 seconds. Users will find whipped cream and dough presets and built-in timers to perform simple tasks essentially hands-free. Comes with accessories such as a scraper beater, standard flat beater, dough hook, wire whisk, splash guard, pouring shield, 5-quart borosilicate glass bowl, 4-quart stainless steel bowl, and spatula. It's also fingerprint-free on the outside, ensuring that even with heavy use, it's still beautiful enough to take pride of place on your countertop.

Combining longevity, practicality and beauty in the cookware world, Le Creuset's enameled cast iron Dutch oven gets the job done in style. I love that they come in several colors, shapes, and sizes, and each one is just as beautiful and durable as the last. For home cooks who take their cooking seriously, this is a versatile and durable choice. A Le Creuset Dutchie is an investment that will pay off over a lifetime (or three years) of reliable use.

This blender is the epitome of a high-end pick. It may not be for the faint of heart (or deep pocket), but for those with a discerning eye for small kitchen appliances, there's no better option. The Vitamix Professional Series 750 blender is for serious juicers and pureeers. A true all-in-one option with 10 speed settings, 5 preset programs, and pulse functionality. Designed with functionality and versatility in mind, this blender is equipped with a wide blade radius and his 2.2 horsepower motor. No kale stalks or ice cubes are suitable for this tool. Say goodbye to chunky smoothies and hello to perfectly blended soups and sorbets every time.

There are many beautiful and functional cast iron skillets on the market. The Butter Pat Industries Heather Cast Iron Skillet has been chosen as the best splurge item among many of the finest Best Cast Iron Skillets, and for good reason. In our tests, it received a perfect 5 (out of 5) for performance, produces beautiful sear marks, pours easily, and cleans without the need for a lot of oil. I like the unique textured interior that makes it easier to pour liquid into the spout. The comfortable grip handle is just a bonus. This frying pan is built to last and will look great hanging on any kitchen rack.

Thanks to Bluetooth technology, you can easily control your Breville Joule Sous Vide from your Android or iOS smartphone using the Joule app. After testing more than 10 immersion circulators, we found that he is one of the lightest models at only 1.28 pounds. It was also one of the most accurate so far. Thanks to the Joule app and Bluetooth controls, you don't have to fiddle with any buttons and this unit is sleek. I also like that it's very quiet. A high-performance sous vide cooker perfect for more advanced home cooks who are interested in technical, cutting-edge kitchen tools.

Finding the right food processor can be very difficult, especially when there are so many configuration and accessory options. We love the Breville food processor for its performance and ease of slicing, julienne, and dicing. It also includes a dicing kit, a peeling disc, 5 slicing discs, 3 blades, a spatula, 2 mixing bowls, a storage box, and a cleaning brush, and you probably won't need much except for the grater attachment. Power, start, pulse, and timer settings allow you to perform almost all basic processor tasks with little effort.

I can't express enough how beautiful this knife actually is, and I love that its rust resistance allows it to stay that way. The elegant handle is made of magnolia wood inlaid with buffalo horn and is fitted with a powdered high-speed steel blade made in a style that Masamoto has continued to refine over six generations. This knife's round tip and hollow blade are perfect for slicing and dicing even the most delicate meats and vegetables, and its craftsmanship makes it versatile for a lifetime with proper care and storage. Guaranteed to be available.

The Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso Plus Bread Maker is the perfect product for those who use bread makers frequently. We love the soft, even, golden crust it gives our bread. Thanks to its easy-to-read LCD screen, advanced features, and beautiful, simple design, it easily earned the title of the best overall bread maker in our test. Two dough blades thoroughly mix the ingredients, developing the gluten structure and creating fluffy crumbs every time. The programmable cycle and non-stick baking pan are truly top-of-the-line.