Cars & Other Vehicles What is a utensil holder called? What is a utensil holder called? A utensil crock is a small container where you can store your most-used cooking utensils. Designed to sit on the counter near your stove, a utensil crock makes it easy to access your cooking tools without having to go hunting in your drawers. How do you clean old utensils? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebumsLZsz4o