Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of 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,…
Fissler, established in 1845, is a trusted German company known worldwide for high-quality cookware. Their award-winning Ceratal Classic Frying Pan is made from 60% recycled aluminium and features an energy-efficient CookStar base for optimal heat distribution and retention. At the same time, the rounded shape and tall sides provide spill-free swirling. The pan’s ceramic coating…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Scalloped Santoku from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and is…
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…
This delightful and easy-to-use Strawberry Huller from Chef’n will appeal to both children and kitchen gadget fanatics alike. The simple push-button mechanism hulls strawberries quickly and its fun design makes it easy to find in the drawer.
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
This Retro Timer from Gefu can be set for up to 60 minutes. It features a magnet at the back for hanging. To use: turn the timer complete clockwise up to 60 minutes and then turn counter-clockwise to the desired time.
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…
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…
The Mauviel M’150S saute pan 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…
This Stainless Steel Oval Shaped Potato Masher features a finger-indented tubular handle for maximum comfort and stability while you mash. The high-quality stainless steel is durable and hygienic, and it is also great for mashing all sorts of fruits, from bananas for baking to avocados for guacamole.
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. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…