John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common…
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…
Zalto enjoys cult status in the world of wine. The Denk’Art range pays tribute to the influential Austrian wine expert Hans Denk, who spent decades studying wine and mentored Zalto in its early days. Handcrafted perfection is Zalto’s core principle. The glassware is produced from carefully selected raw materials using complex traditional glassblowing methods in…
This OlivewoodSpatula is ideal for many cooking tasks but particularly good when using non-stick cookware as it will not scratch. Olivewood is non-porous, so it will not absorb odours. An environmentally conscious choice, eachspatulais sourced from trees that no longer produce fruit. The spatula is available plain or with holes for draining excess fat or…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. Their pots and pans are 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…
Sturdy and robust, the Tala Performance range of baking and roasting tins are built from robust 1mm-thick carbon steel with a super durable non-stick coating. This baking tray has high,rolled edges, and resists warping or rusting. Food is released flawlessly and intact thanks to a PFOA-free non-stick coating (for best results, we still recommend greasing…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…
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 Silverwood Bakeware 6 Cup Muffin/Cupcake Tray isheavy-duty, and 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 greased, as with all baking tins). Not dishwasher safe,…
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…
The Mauviel M’Cook Frying Pan is no ordinary pan. It is made of five layers of metal (two layers of stainless steel on the outside, three layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the centre), which extend to the sides and tops of the pans to ensure even heat distribution. Suitable on all hobs including induction, the…
This Two Tier Bamboo Steamer captures the true essence of authentic Oriental cuisine. Made from natural bamboo, it is ideal for fish, vegetables, dim sum and couscous while preserving vitamins, minerals and colours.