@Daniel15192
Pots and Pans - currently using Starfrit The Rock - The pebblelike nonstick surface is wearing like iron and I have not had any need to replace a pan in over 18 months (remarkable). Previous sets were T-Fal or Cuisinart. Item replaced most often - 10 inch fry pan.
I use Corning ware French white casseroles of varying sizes as both cookware and serving dishes.
Add a good set of metal (Bakken Swiss on Amazon) bakeware - cookie sheets, muffin cups, loaf pans, etc. Know that those pans will often be used on the grill.
Silverware and Dishes for 24 - with 10 guests you need to have enough for two meals each day. When you buy sets from a big box store be sure to purchase 4-6 extra place settings to have available to account for breakage or MIA. I prefer Corelle dishes and Oneida silverware. Add a set of serving utensils and steak knives.
A Mr. Coffee drip type machine as well as a K-Cup maker. A lot of people offer fancy grind/expresso/coffee makers, but your guests may have issues with operating them, and housekeeping may not clean them well enough between guests.
Cuisinart 4 slice toaster
Pancake Griddle (electric or fits your stovetop)
Hamilton Beach hand mixer
Pyrex glass mixing bowls (dishwasher and oven safe)
6 qt. Crockpot
Mid-range knife block - knives often get abused so be prepared to replace 1 or 2 from the set annually.
Electric and manual hand can openers
3-4 Corkscrews of all types
A large set of wooden spoons and silicone cooking utensils
Cutting board sets - wooden can be sanded as needed, acrylic gets replaced annually.
IMO, hard to clean or maintain: Waffle makers, Insta-pots, Air fryers, Toaster ovens.
Note: Anything with a removable electric cord needs a spare cord.
