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…
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…
Established in 1818, Pillivuyt has a world-famous reputation for making culinary porcelain that’s both elegant and durable. Their robust pieces can go in the oven and microwave’at temperatures of up to 290’C (270’C fan)’and are safe in the dishwasher and freezer too. In fact you could take it from the freezer to the oven and…
Renowned Japanese knife makers 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…
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…
This stainless steel oven thermometer from ETI features a clear 55mm diameter dial with colour-coded zones to indicate temperature from 0′ to 300’C in 10’C divisions. The green marker indicates the minimum temperature that commercial hot food display units should be kept at. It can be used free-standing or hung from a shelf and is…
Peugeot, inventors of the pepper mill, are well-versed in how to design a product that enhances cooking. Their Appolia baking dish, which is made in France from Brittany clay, is designed to go from oven to table, where it will stay warm for at least 30 minutes. Anti-abrasive enamelling ensures the glaze is extremely hard-wearing,…
The Mauviel M’Elite Non-Stick Frying Pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles because of the way it’s designed. It has outer layers of induction-compatible 18/10 stainless steel 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 weakens its…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
All-Clad’s Copper Core range adapts copper for modern kitchens. This saucepan, from base to rim, heats quickly and evenly because it is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers of heat-responsive aluminium, and a core of copper, making it induction-compatible. A vented, stay-cool handle ensures a comfortable…
These Westmark Lobster Tongs are made of high-quality stainless steel. The rounded handles provide a firm grip for cracking while the slim tweezer tips easily remove the lobster meat from the shell. These tongs feature an integrated internal spring with a locking mechanism to allow safe handling.
Made in France, Staubcookwareis loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. Madeof thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat (for excellent browning and steam retention),it is suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast iron pans, which require regular seasoning and maintenance, Staub cast iron…