Moving a kosher kitchen

A kosher kitchen has its own system, and a good move keeps that system intact from the first box packed to the last one opened.

Keep meat, milk and parev separate

• Pack meat, milk and parev crockery, cutlery and pots in separate boxes.
• Label every box clearly on the top and on two sides: MEAT, MILK or PAREV.
• Use different coloured tape or labels if that helps the family at the other end.
• Keep tea towels, sponges and cloths with the right set.

Pesach items

Pesach crockery and utensils are usually stored away all year. Pack them in their own clearly marked boxes so they go straight into storage or a high cupboard in the new home, not into the everyday kitchen.

If the crew packs for you

Tell us at the survey that the kitchen is kosher. Show us which cupboards are meat, milk and parev, and the crew packs each set into its own labelled boxes and keeps them apart in the van.

Unpacking

Ask for the kitchen boxes to go straight into the kitchen, grouped by set. If you are kashering the new kitchen first, the boxes can wait in another room until it is ready.