There is no better way to reduce the amount of time spent slaving away in the kitchen than through investing in cooks' tools. There are so many different devices on the market that home cooks may have a problem knowing where to start.

One of the most essential items to have in any home kitchen is a peeler. Used for potatoes, vegetables and fruit alike, these are able to make the peeling process a whole lot easier. The OXO Good Grips Serrated Peeler is one such example, priced at £3.59 from Head Cook and Bottlewasher.

Another crucial cooks' tool to have is a pair of tongs, which have a whole range of uses. Whether they are used for serving food, dressing salads or even stirring in ingredients, no home cook should be without them. The Gastromax Table tongs are one example, available at Head Cook and Bottlewasher for just £2.88.