Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-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…
Don’t let sous vide cooking intimidate you ‘especially with this essential set from Zwilling’s Enfinigy range, which simplifies precision cooking. All you need to do is fill a large pot with water, insert the sous vide cooker, and set a temperature and time according to your recipe. Then place your ingredients in the bags and…
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…
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge’s Japanese-style carbon steel knives are handmade and unique. Each knife is crafted with a core of premium Aogami super steel, clad with rust-proof stainless steel until the tip of the blade. This steel is known not just for its sharpness, but its…
Pillivuyt’s beautiful collection is made using the highest quality French porcelain, and combines modern technique with traditional French craftsmanship. The results are stunningly simple pieces like this Pillivuyt Souffle Dish, which is incredibly delicate and pure in appearance but also offers outstanding robustness and durability and is even dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven safe. This…
Due to their unique spun iron construction, Netherton Foundry pans are ideal for high-heat searing, everyday cooking, and everything in between, all without straining your wrists. Black iron is highly magnetic, so it’s perfect for induction hobs. The handle cover is hand-wrought from oak, which stays cool as you cook; it is also removable (with…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR blade is frozen and…
Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…
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…
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…
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.