No, of course not. One of the signs of great cooking skills is being able to put together delightful meals even when working with meager cookery supplies in a poorly equipped kitchen. Being a skilled cook means being able to get the best possible results out of what is available, and most people don’t realize just how good the “best possible” food can be in most cases.
That said, good equipment and supplies do help a lot. The more tools and materials you have, the wider the range of culinary experiences you’ll be able to put together. The tools and supplies you get on sites like this one can also make your life easier in the kitchen, allowing you to get more done quicker. And of course, having more supplies also makes it easier for you to experiment with different recipes, and even cover up for the occasional mistake. But an expensive kitchen is not a requirement for becoming a good cook.
