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…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
Made in France, Staubcookwareis loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. Madeof thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat (for excellent browning and steam retention),it is suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast iron pans, which require regular seasoning and maintenance, Staub cast iron…
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.
This Marcato Classic Double Pastry Wheel Cutter cuts uniform strips of pastry or pasta with a fluted edge. Its pear wood handle is comfortable to hold and the finger guard protects you from the sharp blades. You can also use this cutter for pastry lattices, cookie dough, royal icing and more. Do not clean with…
Mauviel’s M’Cook range outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. Every pan in this range has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel and a flat base, which makes it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent in it that slightly…
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…
It takes two and a half months to make a single Miyabi 5000 MCD 67 knife’that’s how fine the craftsmanship is in this premium range. The CRYODUR blade is frozen and hardened at -196’C for corrosion-resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel blade scores 67 on the Rockwell scale, meaning it has exceptional…
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…
This heavy-duty cast iron casserole (also called Dutch oven or cocotte) is perfect for making stews, curries, soup, and homemade bread. It is oven safe up to 260’C and works on all hobs including induction and AGA. It belongs to the upgraded Trento range from Tramontina, which features an extra-durable base reinforced with glass particles…
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 serving bowl 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 using…