There are three main types of kitchen tools and equipment: large equipment, mechanical equipment, and utensils. Large equipment includes appliances like deep fryers, deck ovens, and wood burning ovens. Mechanical equipment helps automate tasks like washing dishes and mixing ingredients. Common mechanical items are dishwashers and mixers. Finally, utensils are small handheld tools that assist with tasks like slicing, portioning, skimming, and measuring ingredients. Examples of utensils are slicers, ladles, measuring spoons, and chef's knives.