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…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This rounded spice grater, which protects the spices from flying all over your work surface, is fitted with a comfortable soft-grip handle, and is perfect for producing delicate wisps of spice, particularly cinnamon and nutmeg….
The Mauviel M’Cook Frying Pan is no ordinary pan’and the added value of PFOA-free non-stick coating makes it even more remarkable. The pan is made of five layers of metal (two layers of stainless steel on the outside, three layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the centre), which extend to the sides and tops of the…
Elia works with designers around the world to manufacture simple and practical tableware. This 18/10 stainless steel Leila cake server has a bright, polished finish and a strong V-shape, great for effectively slicing cakes and pies. The subtly curved handle is comfortable to hold.
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…
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat designs 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…
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…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods, whether that’s seared scallops or macaroni and cheese. It can go on all hobs including induction,…
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…
Featured in The Independent’s list of the10 Best Rolling Pins, this USA-made pin from Fletcher’s Mill is made from sustainably sourced maple wood, which is particularly hard-wearing and dense. Measuring 51cm, the shape of the French pin, which has tapered ends, is perfect for rolling out super thin pie crusts. It allows for more flexibility…
A household name in Sweden, where all their products are still manufactured, the Ankarsrum Assistent Originalstand mixer is a robust machine thatcan mix up to 5kg of dough gently, as if by hand.The Ankarsrum will rarely overheat or overwork doughs, batters and creams, thanks to apowerful 1500-watt motor at the base of the machine. This…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…