Student Kitchen Essentials

You’ve got your A Level results and have secured your place at university – congratulations! It’s a great feeling and definitely a reason to celebrate. If you’re moving out and living on campus, then you’re probably feeling really excited but also anxious about how much you’ve got to sort out before you go. There's so many things that you never would have had to think about before and you probably have so many questions. How do I make new friends at university? When will I find time to socialise? What are the student kitchen essentials?

What do I need to take to university?

If you’re moving out for the first time, then it can be so overwhelming and expensive. Check if your university has a Facebook group – you can often find who you’ll be living with on social media. Get a group chat set up and you can discuss who’s taking what. You need to make sure that you have all of the student kitchen essentials.

 In your kitchen, you’ll only need one kettle, one microwave and one set of pots and pans etc. You could split the cost between you, or one person could bring something they already own. This will not only save space in your kitchen, but also money.

What are the student kitchen essentials?

Air Fryer

When you’re spending most of your time in lectures, studying or partying, you’ll want to be able to cook healthy and delicious meals quickly. An air fryer is the perfect appliance for a student kitchen, but why do you need one?

They’re extremely versatile – You can cook almost anything in an air fryer. From a roast chicken to a cheese toastie to reheating leftovers – the possibilities are endless.

Low energy = low cost – Air fryers use way less energy than a normal oven. Therefore they are much cheaper to run. This is a great way to keep your energy bills down.

Perfectly crispy food – The way the hot air circulates inside an air fryer means that your food comes out perfectly crispy every time. It also cooks much quicker than an oven.

A healthier way to cook – When using an air fryer you only need a minimal amount of oil. This means it's a much healthier way to cook than frying.

Our Willow air fryers are perfect for a student kitchen. With an 8L capacity split between two 4L baskets, you’re able to cook two different things at once. You can easily cook for the whole flat. At just £99 with free delivery, this air fryer will suit a student budget.

Microwave

Every student kitchen needs a microwave – it will quickly become one of your most used appliances. Like air fryers, microwaves are extremely versatile and can be used for so many different types of food. So, what can a microwave be used for?

Reheating leftovers – Whether you’ve over ordered when getting a takeaway or you’ve cooked a large meal from scratch, a microwave is the best way to reheat your leftovers. Tip: If you’re going to reheat pizza, add a small glass of water to the microwave to stop the pizza from drying out.

Quick and easy – If you’re in a rush to get to your lecture but need a quick meal, you can use the microwave to whip something up. Soup can be heated up in approximately 3 minutes, scrambled egg can be cooked in under 2 minutes and a jacket potato can be ready in 10 minutes.

Easy defrosting – If you’re bulk shopping and keeping food in the freezer, then it can easily be defrosted in a microwave. Whether it’s meat, bread or a full meal, it’s so much quicker to defrost in a microwave.

Our Willow microwaves come in black and white and are budget friendly at £64.99.

Tumble Dryer

Having to use a launderette can be both time consuming and expensive. Especially if you are using the tumble dryers as well as the washing machines. You can save both time and money by having a compact dryer in your flat. The Willow compact dryers can be placed on a countertop and are lightweight enough that they can be moved around when not in use. If you’re in a hurry and need to dry a couple of items, then this is the perfect solution. What are the benefits of having a compact dryer?

Portability - They can easily be moved around and stored away when not needed.

Small size - With a compact dryer, you don't have to worry about not having the space. They can fit in the smallest of spaces like under a counter or on top of a table.

Low Cost - Compact dryers don't cost as much to run as full size dryers and are much cheaper than a launderette. If you choose to only use the dryer for a few items and line dry the rest, you can save a lot of money in the long run.

We have a great range of compact dryers for you to choose from.

Table Top Fridge

In a student kitchen, there can sometimes be conflicts about the shared fridge space. If your accommodation allows, you may want to invest in a tabletop fridge. This student kitchen essential can be kept in the kitchen as extra storage space. Or, alternatively it can be kept in your room giving you your own space.

Convenience - You can store drinks or snacks in your room, which is great when you're studying and don't want to leave your room.

Small size - Table top fridges don't take up much space, which is perfect for a small student room.

Low noise - If you do want to keep a table top fridge in your bedroom, then you don't have to worry about the noise keeping you awake. All of our table top range are low noise.

We have a wide range of table top fridges which are perfect for student bedrooms.