Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…
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…
A small copper saucepan (a scant 2″), this piece from Mauviel’s M’Minis range can be used to decorate a table, or as a dish to serve an individual portion of sauce. We especially like it for pouring rum over pudding (the lip helps with that) before lighting it up for a flambe.
The Silverwood Bakeware Brownie Pan features a slide-out base for easy removal of brownies, traybakes and cakes. 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 releasebaked goods easily (but…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this25cmbowlfrom Bertozzi is made of Limoges porcelain, considered the finest in the world. Its unique mix of kaolin, feldspar and quartz allows it to be fired at extremely high temperatures for durability and a luminous glaze associated with royal china. The inside of thisbowl is glazed and…
If you want the unparalleled heat responsiveness of traditional copper but not the high maintenance, All-Clad’s Copper Core range is a perfect choice. Constructed with five layers of metal’18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the middle, and a core of copper’every pan in this range is induction hob’compatible…
Fourth-generation family-owned Holland Bowl Mill in Michigan is one of the last commercial wood bowl mills in production in the US. These gorgeous salad and serving bowls are turned by master artisans from solid cherry wood and hand-rubbed with food-safe oil and bee’s wax. Available in various sizes from 25cm, ideal for individual dinner salads,…
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
The Mauviel M’150B saucepan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. 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 and…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This Pirouette Bundt Pan imprints an elegant swirl pattern for a theatrical presentation. The pan is made of high-quality cast…
This De Buyer Prima Matera Induction Casserole 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. Thiscasserole is constructed from 90%…
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…