Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces in distinct colours and shapes. They fire clay just once at the high temperature of 1280’C rather than the standard three times ‘ an eco-friendly practice that results in hard-wearing ceramics that resist cracking, chipping and fading. They hold up to frequent…
Established in 1818, Pillivuyt has a world-famous reputation for making culinary porcelain that’s both elegant and durable. Their robust dishware can go in the oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. In fact you could take it from the freezer to the oven and it will not crack from the thermal shock’an extremely rare feature. The premium…
Culinary professionals know they can trust De Buyer to make hard-wearing, reliable kitchenware. Established in 1830, the French metal manufacturer has made pots, pans and baking equipment from a variety of materials, from copper to iron to steel, all with global success. This 12-hole madeleine pan is perfectly sized for the shell-shaped French delicacy that’s…
Since1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This set of three features a hard cheese knife, soft/medium cheese knife, and a cheese fork. Since 1920, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This set of three features a hard cheese knife, soft/medium…
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…
In 1954, Bamix made the first blender and food processor designed to go directly into the pot or bowl with your ingredients, skipping the need to juggle between containers. Most stick blenders have two main parts that attach: the top has the motor and the bottom has the wand you can immerse. The Bamix, on…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. This WuSTHOF Classic Asian Utility Knife features a uniquely curved straight-edge blade that works for low…
This Finex 3 Piece Cast Iron Set is comprised of a 20cm, 25cm and 30cm skillet. Sear hearty steaks, chops and salmon. Bake perfect cornbread, cakes, pies and muffins. The ultra-polished cooking surface is pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil making it ready for immediate use and will resist sticking and rust. The octagonal design allows…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Flexible Fish Filleting Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and…
Award-winning Somerset designer Sarah Petherick’s unique range of contemporary tableware is hand carved and finished by highly skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. The natural materials used are from sustainable sources. Water buffalo meat is a big part of the Vietnamese diet, and the discarded horn would otherwise be incinerated, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. The rosewood…
Since 1953, Tojirohas producedhigh-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won them multiple…
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…