Lakeland do brilliant silicone ones in large and small sizes and fab colours. And they last well - I've had mine for years and they look as good as new.” (Rated by Mumsnet user Britchic) Size: 21.5 x 4 cm (x5) | Material: Silicone | Maximum temperature: Heat resistant to 260°C | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Guarantee: Lifetime What we like Most silicone spatulas are dishwasher safe and easy to clean by hand. A few things you'll want to pay attention to are food residue build-up in any creases or in a spatula with a detachable head. These may need to be scrubbed and rinsed out by hand to be thoroughly cleaned. Spatulas with detachable heads will need to be completely dry before being reassembled to avoid trapping any water inside the spatula or risking water draining out into your next cooking project. I recommend a silicone all-in-one spatula so there’s no handle to fall off or wobble. It is stiff enough on one side for squishing up mince etc when cooking but flexible enough to scrape a bowl clean too."(Type of spatula recommended by Mumsnet user Suddengeekgirl) Our verdict Spoonulas are the perfect blend of spatula and spoon—hence their name. You can use a spoonula for mixing and blending just like a standard flat spatula, while the shallow bowl makes it much easier to scoop out batters and transfer food from bowl to pot more efficiently.

While we love our large spoonula and industrial spatula, there are just some places those larger tools can't go—like the bottom of a tiny jar of honey, for example, or into the corners of a blender to scoop out every last bit of smoothie. For this reason, we like to have a set of miniature silicone spatulas on hand for the really tough tiny jobs in the kitchen, and this set of two from Tovolo is a great option. A wooden-handled spatula is also usually a more cost-effective spatula but can tolerate a higher amount of residual heat than plastic (but should not be used on an open flame). Unfortunately, wood is very porous and can easily absorb colors, odors, and ingredients that may never completely wash out.According to our tester, the handle on this tool is slightly shorter than it should be for comfortably sautéing in a medium or large pan. However, it works well in a small pan, and it's sturdy and stands up to high heat. The size of the blade and its angled rectangular shape—as well as the slight flexibility of the blade—make it a good choice for scooping or mixing liquid ingredients in jars. "It's a good all-purpose spatula to have around for general tasks or for a beginning cook—or even for kids in the kitchen who cook or make crafts," our tester said.

Spoon-shaped spatulas, also referred to as "spoonulas," blend the contemporary spatula with the traditional wooden spoon. A spoonula is a spatula shaped with a concave side that makes scooping batters, tasting sauces, and transferring ingredients from one bowl to another much easier. The spoonula typically also tapers out to the edges of the spatula and comes in small, medium, and large sizes. It is often part of a larger spatula set for the ultimate cooking flexibility.Another handy thing about spoonulas is that if you have kids, they make a great sand shovel once you're done with it.

The edges of the flat spatula vary, but in most cases, there is one squared-off edge at the top, and one rounded edge, making it easy to push batter into the corners of a pan or scrape the bottom of a round bowl, all with the same tool. Spatulas where the top edge is mostly flat are great for stirring and are able to evenly scrape more surface area of the bottom of a pot. There are so many times when you need to use both of these tools, and having one handy tool to get the job done is perfect. The silicone material is light, easy to use and clean up is a breeze. Plus, I love the fun, bright colors!

8. Best mini spatula: My Kitchen Mini Silicone Spatula

Because we know that there’s nothing like a recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which type of kitchen spatulas discerning Mumsnet users had bought for cooking and baking. We compiled a list of their favourites, along with the types of spatula they recommended for being durable and effective. Size: 24.8 x 2.2 x 5.0 cm | Material: Nylon | Maximum temperature: Heat resistant to 220°C | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Guarantee: Five years What we like Learn More About How We Test Products What to Look for When Buying a Mixing Spatula Heat Resistance The previous version of this spatula set was very good, but OXO has recently updated it to create an even more impressive set. The newest version, featured here, is completely covered in silicone, making the spatulas more resistant to heat, easier to clean, and sturdier overall. The handles are a great length, with reinforcement the entire length of the handle and a hole at the base for hanging. Our tester was especially pleased with the length of the handles and how well they resisted heat when left sitting on the side of a skillet. She also loved how easy the spatulas were to hold, even when covered with bacon grease. Size: 26cm | Material: Silicone rubber | Maximum temperature: Not specified | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Guarantee: Not specified What we like

For even more versatility, the everyday spatula has a rounded edge that's great for bowls and a pointed edge that helps spread batter into the edges of pans. All of these spatulas are heat resistant, so you can use them for all your cooking needs. Since the silicone covers both the spatula and the handle, the entire thing is nonslip, regardless of where you hold it. These spatulas won't warp or melt, and they're dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. To be clear, kitchen spoons are not the ones you use to eat or measure ingredients. They are the spoons you reach for again and again to aid in meal prep, dinner plating, baking projects, and entertaining—the do-it-all (or do-one-thing-very-well) utensils you could not cook without. In this category, I think there are only five kinds of spoons that you absolutely need; the rest can hit the donation box. The traditional mini spatula appears to be flat, but slightly offset, and the spoonula has a slightly curved top edge, both features that make the spatulas more ergonomic and allow better movement around the bowl," our tester said. "They both work great and feel very solid." Orblue makes an extensive line of home and professional food production tools, all at very affordable prices. With a focus on innovative tools, there's a good chance you'll find a few different tools to love for your home kitchen, including herb scissors, a corn peeler, and a rotary cheese grater—because who doesn't want more cheese?

Spoonula

These spatulas from U-Taste can withstand temperatures of up to an impressive 315°C while you’re cooking. Reassuringly, the makers claim that you can even leave the spatulas on the side of a pan on the stove without any signs of burning or melting. The angle of the blade and the slight bowl shape on this spatula work together exceptionally well when used as a sauté tool. The handle didn't get hot and it worked well when stirring soups or sauces. While this spatula could work as a jar scooper in a pinch, our tester noted that the blade is slightly too large for complete efficiency.