3 Smart Kitchen Upgrades for Stress-Free Hosting
From faster cooking to chilled drinks within reach, Billy Wood Appliance shares practical ways to make the kitchen work harder so hosts don’t have to.
Story by Alea Wilkins
Photos provided by Billy Wood Appliance
Key Points
● Induction cooktops offer faster heating, precise temperature control and easier cleanup than traditional gas cooktops.
● Undercounter microwaves and beverage coolers keep food and drinks convenient without taking up valuable refrigerator space.
● Connected appliances can send cooking notifications to a phone, while some models also offer recipe-based cooking guidance.
Gathering season revolves around the kitchen. As the days grow shorter, more nights are devoted to festive dinners, more glasses are poured, and more memories are shared. For the savvy party host, Billy Wood Appliance recommends three high-tech kitchen upgrades that improve convenience and workflow and create a space equally suited for preparing multi-course meals and entertaining over a bottle of bubbly. Equipped with these upgrades, your kitchen will be ready for every gathering, from autumn’s final harvest to the beginning of the new year.
Induction cooktops for faster cooking and easier cleaning
When preparing meals with all the fixings, the kitchen goes into overdrive. Every burner is in use as the home cook simultaneously boils potatoes, simmers gravy and sautés a side of vegetables to bring everything hot and fresh to the table. To make the process more efficient, Billy Wood Appliance recommends an induction cooktop. Compared with a traditional gas cooktop, an induction model heats up faster, provides more precise temperature control and uses energy more efficiently. Plus, instead of struggling to scrub grease and grime off burners, party hosts can clean an induction cooktop’s smooth surface with a simple wipe, making cleanup easier after the party’s over.
Undercounter refrigerators for savvy hosting
Just because the home cook is hard at work doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the conversation. Bring the party to the kitchen with undercounter appliances that blend entertainment with convenience. Tucked beneath an island or countertop, a convection microwave easily reheats hors d’oeuvres, helping ensure a warm bite whenever guests arrive. For drinks, an undercounter beverage cooler can keep wine, soda or other favorite beverages close at hand, leaving more room in the refrigerator for ingredients, prepared dishes and everything else the feast requires.
Smart appliances connect to your phone for multi-tasking
Every home cook knows the story. As they race to complete the meal, multitasking as both head chef and gracious host, someone asks the dreaded question: Is something burning? Leave panicked sprints to the oven in the past with smart technology that connects appliances to your phone, notifying you when preheating is complete, when it’s time to check cooking progress and when a dish is ready. Some smart appliances also can suggest cooking temperatures, times and adjustments based on the selected recipe, assisting home cooks from the first round of appetizers to the final slice of pie. Together these kitchen upgrades are designed for the season when good cooking — and even better company — matters most.
