Space is a precious commodity in a small space, especially in a small kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice or give up cooking The solution doesn’t have to be giving up your favorite gadgets but rather choosing the right ones. We rounded up some of the best kitchen gadgets that take up the least amount of space and serve multiple purposes.

  • Cast Iron Pan. You might think a cast iron skillet is to heavy and bulky for your kitchen. But a cast iron skillet is easily the most versatile, go to kitchen gadgets. You can use it on the stove, on the grill, in the oven or over the fire.


  • Hand Blender. You can still blend your favorite smoothies without losing all the counter space. But it can also be used for soups and sauces.


  • Collapsible Colander. You can use it to rinse off fruit, drain pasta and wash seashells or other treasures you find outdoors. Find them in all shapes and sizes.


  • Unbreakable soap dispensers. Some people have a preference for decorative soap dispensers over the branded bottles but often times they are glass or ceramic and breakable items aren’t ideal for a moving vehicle. But there’s an easy solution- a rubber bulb shaped soap dispenser.



  • Instant Pot. No post would be complete without mentioning an instant pot. You can use them to make rice, soups, boil eggs, and some models even have a feature for making yogurt. You can also use it to saute and brown meat and vegetables as well as keep food warm in addition to cooking it.


  • Over the sink, roll up drying racks. This is one of those multi-functional must have space saving items. You can save counter space for drying dishes and save cupboard space by rolling it up and tucking it into a small space when not in use. You could also use it to for fresh bakes goods when not in use.


  • Paper plate dispenser. If your one of the many campers who doesn’t want to do dishes while traveling, then you will appreciate having a paper plate dispenser at the bottom of one of your kitchen cabinets.



  • Magnetic storage containers. One of the most underrated storage spaces in an RV is the refrigerator. If you have a magnetic refrigerator you can use magnetic hooks, spice tins and caddies. If your fridge isn’t magnetic you can use adhesive hooks and caddies instead.





  • French Press. This one is for all the coffee lovers who want their morning coffee without a bulky coffee maker. There are several different space saving options depending on your preferences. A stainless-steel coffee maker if you want to be sure of no mishaps while you’re traveling. If you prefer glass, they also make some with protective plastic holders. But if you only need a coffee maker for one then the all in one French press tumbler might be the best option for you.


We hope you enjoyed this list of kitchen gadgets for small spaces. They are all handy, affordable and help free up space in your kitchen which will make your time on the road even more enjoyable. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter for more inspiration and education.