Though Jars Ceramistes is a family-run company that’s been around since 1857, their tableware is perfectly suited to contemporary needs. Their ceramics are very hard-wearing, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. This is a result of an energy-saving manufacturing process that fires only once at 1285’C rather than the…
Perfect for opening oysters and shellfish, this Opinel knife has a short and pointed stainless steel blade (6.5cm) that folds into its a richly hued padauk wood handle for easy transport. The stainless steel is hard and durable, with added chromium for corrosion-resistance. The blade is designed to be sharp at the tip but not…
Mercer Culinary specialises in making knives that can handle the rigours of a commercial kitchen, at a more affordable price point. This bread knife, from their Genesis range, features wide serrations that effectively latch on to bread’even ones with a very hard crust’and glide through the loaf with minimal tearing, squishing, and crumb loss.The blade…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
This classic Porcelain Oval Pie Dish is ideal for cooking, baking and serving meat, fish and fruit pies, roast vegetables, baked pasta or crumbles. Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry specialises in spun iron cookware ‘ a more lightweight and heat-responsive alternative to cast iron. This material’s best feature is its ability to retain high levels of heat, which is key if you want to achieve beautifully crisp edges on your baked goods. The second best feature It lasts a lifetime. In…
The Silverwood Bakeware Tarte Maison is ideal for sweet or savoury tarts and quiches. Resilient and heavy-duty, it will not warp, rust or peel. The alloy core spreads heat fast and evenly, producing perfect baking in a reduced time. The anodised aluminium surface, which is completely food-safe, will release cakes easily (but should still be…
This De Buyer Prima Matera SS Induction Saucepan with Lid blends everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and the pan will respond to changes in heat virtually immediately. This saucepan…
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,…