Loft is a collaboration between two titans of the ceramics industry: Rosenthal, the 140-year-old German porcelain manufacturer, and award-winning British design group Queensberry Hunt, whose work is in the collections of many museums around the world including London’s Victoria & Albert. Every piece is made from high-fired vitrified white porcelain that results in a glossy…
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…
Made in Solingen, Germany, a city famous for its strong knife and metalworks tradition, this stainless steel grapefruit knife segments grapefruit, oranges, pomelos, and other citrus fruits with ease, neatly separating the fruit from its skin and membrane. The double-serrated stainless steel blade is thin and flexible, and has a curved tip that allows you…
This elegant and refinedIl Mattarello Rolling Pin has tapered edges in the French style, which gives you more control over thepressureexerted when rolling out dough.The shape also makes it easier to roll away and towards you, in rounded motions. Like other pieces in theMarcato Heritage collection, it is crafted from strong, solid Canaletto walnut wood,…
There’s no better way to ensure meat is properly cooked than a thermometer. This super-fast thermometer from Big Green Egg takes out the guesswork. It’s easy to use with four clear buttons, a big display, and a cover for neat storage.
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
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…
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 multi-purpose extra coarse grater is excellent for grating cheese, hard vegetables, fruit, and more into broad shreds, ideal for gratins or salads like coleslaw. A non-slip base provides stability as you grate against the…
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…
A kitchen scale is a constant companion in any discerning cook’s kitchen, and this one from Zwilling is made to withstand heavy use. Sleek and cordless, it features touch control and a hidden display when off. It has a large weighing surface and an LCD display that remains visible even when weighing large containers, as…
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…