Fully Stocked Kitchen?

[Angela3404]

Hi, I started hosting 2 months ago but was wondering, what is considered a fully stocked kitchen? 

[Norma614]

Spices (salt, pepper, etc.), cooking oil, coffee, creamer, sugar, and/or substitute sweetener, tea, in case tap water is not suitable for drinking then add some bottled water as a welcome gift (one for each guest). Hope this helps! Good luck!

[Paula]

Hello @Angela3404 , welcome to our community, and I wish you a happy hosting journey! 😊

I'm glad to see so many members sharing their advice. I wanted to share with you this thread posted in our community about 👉must-have items for the kitchen, where different hosts have shared their experiences.

I hope you find it useful.

[Angela3404]

Thank you so much for the welcome! I will definitely check out that thread!

[Patricia2526]

Hello @Angela3404 

We offer a variety of pots, pans, ample supply of plates, bowls, and glasses, along with sets of cutlery (forks, knives, spoons). Consider providing both regular and wine glasses. We stock our kitchen with essential ingredients such as salt, pepper, cooking oil, and commonly used spices. These items help guests with basic seasoning and cooking. Ensure that you have cleaning supplies readily available, including dish soap, dishwasher detergent, sponges, and kitchen towels. Guests appreciate having these items to maintain cleanliness during their stay.

Hope this helps. Welcome to hosting world. Happy Hosting!

[Hacı-Mustafa0]

Hi @Angela3404  from Istanbul. I am a new host from Istanbul even though my apartment was on AirBnb for about 2 years. I do not think it should be a standard. It is not fair to expect a kitchen full of all the cooking equipment and ingredients you have at home in an apartment you are bookişng for a short term..  That would be overwhelmingly difficult and time-consuming for the hosts, especially for people like me who only have one apartment to offer. I would need to recruit one person and I would have to reflect its costs to the guests. The important thing is being honest about what you offer and that is exactly what I am doing. I have a small kitchen in the flat with basic cooking items, in addition to a fridge, cooker, dish washer. There have not been any complaints so far, since my prices are also in accordance with what I offer. Ultimately, when you are on holiday, you are expected to spend less time in the kitchen, under normal conditions. I think the guests should communicate with the host in advance, if they expect a “fully stocked kitchen”, rather than complaining afterwards - unless it is advertised like that on the airbnb page, of course.  s

[Angela3404]

Thanks for sharing, this is great information!

[Lia19699]

I'm new to airbnb, and never considered the fully stocked kitchen before. My guess usually when staying for any length of time need to cook to save on eating out all the time. I make it a point to prepare one beautiful meal for anyone staying for at least a week. They greatly appreciate it and makes me feel like I'm making them feel like they're at home.  It might cost me 30 to 40 dollars, but most everyone who's stayed here has kept in touch, referred people to me, or come back or at least tried to but no availability at that time.  Food always brings people together in my opinion.  Thanks, I hope I stayed on topic lol.

[Karen3757]

Hi Angela, most of my guests do not cook, but I have a few basic pots, dishes, serving dishes that can be put in the oven or in the fridge and cooking utensils.  I have an electric kettle and a 1-cup coffee maker.  Hope this is helpful

[Mark4752]

I wouldn't spend too much on kitchen items; the guest is paying for the bedroom. I now charge for use of the main kitchen, but have an area with a microwave and toaster they can use for free, along with a fridge freezer.