Yeah, we carry some basics. Central to this is a sharp chef's cleaver, and have thought about a breadknife too. We have brought plastic chopping boards as well if doing a string of hotels to be able to do salads. Also have a couple of those silicon reusable slider top storage bags for storage and packing stuff.
We carry a range of spices in separate zip bags for cooking. Have thought about a stainless frypan haha (so heavy) to avoid all the PFAS that come with using non-stick stuff.
If you are into it, do it!
Yeah makes a difference! even a small bamboo one would be light and work well.
We also had a handheld coffee grinder and Nanopresso for a while too, was a great way to save on making coffee in-house every morning.
Also, love the username btw