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…
Since 1953, Tojirohas producedhigh-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won them multiple…
Made in France, Staubcookware is loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. This cocotte is madeof thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat,which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast…
La Rochere have been producing glassware in the same village in the South of France for 500 years. The bee symbol which adorns these bowls is drawn from the emblem of Napoleon Bonaparte. The design has endured since its inception and remains a firm favourite.This machine-pressed glass serving bowlfeaturestheir signaturebeesymbol and a footed base. Ideal…
This compact cake tester, with a loop for easy storage, lets you check the doneness of your cake the traditional way ‘ by seeing how many crumbs attach to the metal end. Just pierce the tester into the deepest part of the cake and at the tip, you’ll see a purple band that will become…
Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this round, high-sided platter 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. The inside of…
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…
Made in Germany, the HORL 3 Cruise knife sharpener is efficient, precise, and built to last a lifetime. Using it is simple: Attach a knife, blade side up, to the magnetic angle support, and roll the sharpener against the entire length of the blade a few times to sharpen and hone the edge. Repeat for…
This comprehensive 6-piece set brings together all the essential parts of Mauviel’s traditional (but user-friendly) M’Heritage M’150S collection, all made with 1.5mm thick French copper, which is enough to be powerful without being too heavy, and lined with easy-to-maintain stainless steel. Copper is an impeccable heat conductor, heating evenly and quickly, which makes it the…
Made in Germany, the HORL 3 knife sharpener is efficient, precise, and built to last a lifetime. Using it is simple: Attach a knife, blade side up, to the magnetic angle support, and roll the sharpener against the entire length of the blade a few times to sharpen and hone the edge. Repeat for the…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional, patented photo-edged blades, which grate ingredients without bruising, tearing, or diminishing aromas. This versatile zester can be used for citrus, garlic, ginger, cheese, and many other ingredients, but it is particularly excellent for citrus. Only the slightest amount of pressure is needed for the…