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…
All-Clad’s Copper Core range adapts copper for modern kitchens. This saucepan, from base to rim, heats quickly and evenly because it is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers of heat-responsive aluminium, and a core of copper, making it induction-compatible. A vented, stay-cool handle ensures a comfortable…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…
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…
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…
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…
Kai Shun adapts centuries-old samurai blacksmithing to make exceptional Japanese knives for the modern cook. Every knife in their world-renowned Classic range has a steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. This skillet from their chef-inspired collection retains the key features of their famous pans, like its ability to retain heat beautifully, lending perfectly browned exteriors to a variety of foods from pizza to scallops to courgettes,…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…
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…
The Mauviel M’150S saucepan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre easily. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years…
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…