Have you heard of scullery kitchens?
They’re an often overlooked part of kitchen history, and while they’re not as popular today, we think there are many good reasons to consider a scullery.
What is a scullery kitchen?
A scullery kitchen is a separate room, set off the kitchen, that is designed specifically for cleaning and storing.
How is a scullery different than a butler’s pantry?
A butler’s pantry is a room off the kitchen where, traditionally, a butler or cook would prepare meals for serving. A scullery is a similar concept, but instead of cooking and prepping, it’s for cleaning and storing.
What are the benefits of scullery?
A scullery gives you a separate room to store dishes and clean them. Your cooking area stays in the kitchen, where you can prep, chop, bake, and serve. When you’re done, move it all to your scullery to clean up in peace and quiet (or leave it until tomorrow, without having to stare at a pile of dishes all night).
A scullery kitchen allows you to keep the post-meal mess out of sight, making it ideal if you love to host. It also helps open-concept kitchens feel more spacious every day since you won’t have an open sightline to a messy sink or crowded shelving.
Plus, it gives you a separate space to prepare for and clean up meals, adding a bit of peace and quiet to the process.
