Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat design with the warm patterns of sandstone native to the Nagasaki prefecture of Japan, where it is manufactured. Many transformations occur in this unique porcelain, which is ultra-sensitive to temperature and humidity when firing. This results in a speckled, ‘scorched’-looking pattern called ‘yo-hen’. The natural unevenness of this…
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…
A saucepan that takes care of your boiling, stewing, poaching, and sauce-making needs, this Mauviel M’Cook piece outperforms standard stainless steel saucepans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
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…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this oval serving dish from 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. It is glazed…
Thistwo-handledsaute and paella pan comes from Staub’s exceptional cast iron cookware collection, designed to complement their iconic cocottes.Theircast iron cookware has an enamelled coating’unlike raw cast iron, there’s no seasoning or extra maintenance required. Heatspreads gradually so flavours and aromas are retained, and it is able to hold on to very, very high temperatures, which…
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge is a jewel in Britain’s culinary landscape, beloved by chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Francis Mallmann. We collaborated on a collection of knives made with a core Japanese super blue carbon steel’known for its long-lasting durability and unparalleled sharpness’clad with rust-proof stainless…
This Non-Stick Perforated Double Baguette Baking Tray from De Buyer is great for not only baguettes but for shapingtuiles and brandy snaps. The perforations allow for optimal hot air circulation and produce excellent baking results. Functional and practical, the tray has a PFOA-free coating for an easy-release finish andprotection against oxidation.
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…
A durable and lightweight borosilicate glass jug with no handle (for easy storage) and pouring spout, plus marks for quickly measuring millilitres and US fluid ounces. Borosilicate glass is known for its resistance to thermal shock, meaning it can carry ingredients like boiling water or go from the fridge to the oven without cracking (as…
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…