All-Clad is a pioneer of multi-ply cookware, in which metals are bonded together not just at the base but throughout the pan, providing effective, even heating without any hot spots. The d5 range was designed with the high heat of induction hobs in mind, as its five layers of indestructible metal’18/10 stainless steel exteriors, with…
This De Buyer Prima Matera Induction Curved Splayed Saute Pan blends everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. It has a rounded base ideally suited to reducing sauces and stews. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and…
Pillivuyt’s beautiful collection is made using the highest quality French porcelain and combines modern technology with traditional French craftsmanship. The results are stunningly simple pieces like this Pillivuyt Roasting Dish, which is incredibly delicate and pure in appearance but also offers outstanding robustness and durability and is even dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven safe. This…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
A copper frying pan is a must-have for cooks inclined to perfectionism (and/or chefs), for no other material responds to heat as superbly as copper. All-Clad’s Copper Core range takes copper a step further and adapts it for modern kitchens. The entire pan, from base to rim, is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
This heavy-duty cast iron casserole (also called Dutch oven or cocotte) is perfect for making stews, curries, soup, and homemade bread. It is oven safe up to 260’C and works on all hobs including induction and AGA. It belongs to the upgraded Trento range from Tramontina, which features an extra-durable base reinforced with glass particles…
There is a good reason so many chefs idolise copper: It conducts heat impeccably. In chef-speak, that means quickly and evenly, responding to changes in temperature in an instant. But because copper does not naturally attach to magnetic induction hobs, it takes a bit of expert engineering to make induction-friendly copper work’and Mauviel, with their…
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. This roasting dish is deeper than average, making it extra versatile; use…
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat, which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven,…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. These saucepansare clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is polished on…