John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common…
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…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. The core of hard VG MAX steel is surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel and forged in a steep, tapered V-shape that…
The pointed grip of these Plating Tweezers from Triangle makes them a great tool for a kitchen or barbecue. Quickly turn vegetables or smaller pieces of meat when grilling to get the perfect sear, or manage ingredients with precision when cooking in a pan. They can also be used to garnish dishes, or to easily…
Made in Italy, Hestan NanoBond cookware has a stainless steel base, aluminium core, and titanium surface that’s four times harder than stainless steel ‘ they are built for a lifetime of heavy use. This hardness makes NanoBond pans highly resistant to warping, and heat-safe up to a staggering 565’C. They are suitable for any home…
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…
GIR’s Ultimate range is made with platinum silicone to withstand temperatures up to 218’C and is safe to use on nonstick cookware. The fibreglass core provides superior heat resistance, and its unibody design makes it hygienic and easy to clean. The 5-Piece Ultimate Tool Set includes: Ultimate Ladle – for soups and sauces Ultimate Spatula…
Formerly a well-kept trade secret, this chef’s notebook is now available for the home cook. With a ribbon bookmark and back pocket for clippings and notes, it is full of carefully considered features such as: Environmentally friendly paper that is water- and grease-proof, wrapped in durable vegan leather Conversion charts, so there’s no need to…
The Mauviel M’Passion Tarte Tatin is good for so much more than tarte Tatin. You can use it on the hob as well as the oven, and it is a gorgeous piece to serve finished dishes in, straight from the kitchen. The two ears on the side of this dish make transporting or flipping dishesonto…
Award-winning Somerset designer Sarah Petherick’s unique range of contemporary tableware is hand-carved and finished by highly skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. The natural materials used are from sustainable sources. Water buffalo meat is a big part of the Vietnamese diet, and the discarded horn would otherwise be incinerated, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. This beautiful Water…
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 stainless steel roasting pan comes from Hestan’s ProBond range, which features a core of aluminium for quick, even heat responsiveness. It includes an easy-to-lift stainless steel roasting rack that elevates large cuts of meat, promoting airflow for crisp, golden exteriors while allowing the fat to fall to the bottom, which can be used to…