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…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base creates greater contact area with the heat source, which…
This Silverwood Bakeware 6 Cup Muffin/Cupcake Tray isheavy-duty, and will not warp, rust or peel. The alloy core spreads heat fast and evenly, producing perfect baking in a reduced time. The anodised aluminium surface, which is completely food-safe, will release cakes easily (but should still be greased, as with all baking tins). Not dishwasher safe,…
This Finex 7 Piece Cookware Set is the ultimate Cast Iron Set. Sear hearty steaks, chops and salmon. Bake perfect cornbread, cakes, pies and muffins. The ultra-polished cooking surface is pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil making it ready for immediate use and will resist sticking and rust. The octagonal design allows eight ways to get…
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…
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. The rosewood is…
Renowned Japanese knifemakers Kai Shun teamed up with German chef Tim Mlzer to create the Kai Shun Premier range, featuring multi-textured steel blades that are both hard and flexible at once, plus symmetrical wooden handles that are suitable for both left- and right-handed cooks. In this series, every blade’s back down to its middle has…
This Marcato Classic Double Pastry Wheel Cutter cuts uniform strips of pastry or pasta with the option of a fluted or straight edge. Its pear wood handle is comfortable to hold and the finger guard protects you from the sharp blades. You can also use this cutter for pastry lattices, cookie dough, royal icing and…
Cook food indirectly on these Big Green Egg Northwest Alder Grilling Planks. Soak the planks in water for at least an hour before placing them on the BBQ. The food will absorb the fragrant wood smoke as the plank slowly smoulders. Alder wood imparts a subtle, smoky and nutty flavour and makes it perfect for…
The Mauviel M’Plus Copper 5 Piece Utensils Set is made of stunning French copper. It includes a fork, two spoons, a slotted turner and a ladle, and comes with a rack for hanging. It is of outstanding quality and looks absolutely beautiful in the kitchen. Mauviel M’Plus products are made of pure copper that’s soft…
Halfway between a frying pan and saucepan, the Mauviel M’Cook Splayed Saute Pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way it’s designed. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there…
This cast iron griddle from Finex can retain sky-high levels of heat, ensuring any food you cook in it gets perfectly browned. Pre-seasoned with flax oil, this two-hob pan is ready to use right out of the box. Like all cast iron pans, you should not use soap to clean it’just water and, if needed,…