Chef Ottolenghi says, 'I like to keep things accessible' when it comes to kitchen storage – his techniques free up space and make cooking easier

London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi is known around the world for his vegetable-forward dishes and award-winning cookbooks. Clearly, an impeccable kitchen organization method is one of the best tools in the arsenal of a great chef. So, when we got the chance to interview him, we couldn't help but wonder: how does he keep his kitchen neat?

We know that the chef needs high-quality methods for organizing a kitchen based on how many beautiful dishes he has from his collection with Serax. He tells Homes & Gardens: 'Stacking is key, especially with large platters and bowls. I like to keep things accessible by grouping them according to how often I use them.' This is easiest if you buy a set of bowls or platters that are all the same size as one another, so they can be easily fit together.

The hacks a pro chef uses to organize a kitchen are varied based on the item. For pots and pans, Ottolenghi relies on a tried and true vertical storage method. 'For pans, I’m a big fan of hanging them—it frees up space and makes them easy to grab when you need them,' he states. To replicate this look, consider where and how you might want to hang your pans for maximum impact. For instance, in a smaller kitchen, a rail near the stove is design led without looking too cluttered. In a larger space, you might hang pans above the island. Copper pots are always a wonderful choice for creating this look.

The chef doesn't fall down on the smaller items. He explains: 'For plates and dishes, I use simple dividers in drawers, so everything has its place.' Organizing drawers can feel like an uphill battle, so buying these small tools make the task easier is an investment in your home's long-term tidiness. Again, purchasing collections of plates and dishes that coordinate with one another will make the drawers appear infinitely more cohesive.

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If you are going to look for inspiration, why not look for inspiration from the best? Looking to fabulous chefs for advice on how to organize your kitchen is a wonderful way to make it as perfect as possible.