A splatter protector including a hollow body having oppositely-directed first and second end portions. Each of the end portions may define a respective substantially circular end opening having an annular lip along the circumference thereof for engaging with upper edges of cooking vessels for mounting the splatter protector thereon, wherein the diameter of the end opening defined by the first end portion is greater than the diameter of the end opening defined by the second end portion. A kit including the splatter protector and a lid for covering at least one of the respective end openings defined by the first and second end portions of the splatter protector.