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…
This Flour Dispenser from Marcato will be a trusted friend in your kitchen for preparation of bread, biscuits, cakes, and pasta, and more. The body is made of food-grade anodised aluminium alloy, and it comes topped with a stainless steel mesh sievethat allows you to dust flour evenly for easy handling of dough. The rounded…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This multi-purpose fine grater is fitted with a comfortable soft-grip handle, as well as a no-slip rubber base that lets you stand it up at an angle over a plate or cutting board. Perhaps the…
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…
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…
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…
Big Green Egg introduced covered kamado-style grills to the West in the 1970s, and there’s no comparison to their function, quality and durability. This iconic barbecue grills, roasts, bakes, slow-cooks, and smokes. Patented airflow technology lets it go from 0C to 300C in 20 minutes, and an integrated thermometer gives you control over the heat….
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…
This Mauviel M’Cook stockpotis made from robustferritic stainless steel and is suitable for all hobs, including induction.Polished on the outside but brushed on the inside,it features a curved rim that allows easy pouring. It will last a lifetime. Mauviel M’Cook pans, including handles, are polished and finished by hand; this may result in minor abrasions…
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. Thisfrying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
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…