If you’ve ever attended a Pampered Chef party or perused the aisles of Williams Sonoma, it’s likely you’ve come away with a kitchen device meant for only one very specific purpose. And we won’t knock it. We all love convenience. But a few full cabinets later, we’re wondering what the professionals consider to be essential in their own kitchens. Spoiler alert: the secret is in simplicity. From spatulas to a stand mixer, local chefs shared with us their ultimate kitchen must-haves, and they aren’t things you’ll have to travel to Europe to find.