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…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
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,…
This Birkmann Baker’s Best Non-Stick Roasting Pan is ideal for roasts, lasagne, casseroles and more. Made from durable carbon steel, this pan features a PFAS- and PFOA-free non-stick coating for effortless clean-up.
La Rochere have been producing glassware in the same village in the South of France for 500 years. The bee symbol which adorns these bowls is drawn from the emblem of Napoleon Bonaparte. The design has endured since its inception and remains a firm favourite.This machine-pressed glass serving bowlfeaturestheir signaturebeesymbol and a footed base. Ideal…
The Mauviel M’150B saucepan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. 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 years and…
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…
Founded in 1946 in the American state of Minnesota, where most of their goods are still produced, Nordic Ware rose to fame when a national prize-winning cake was made in one of their bundt pans. This is astructured, modernist take on their original design, and it’s quickly become a classic in its own right. The…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This stockpot features a sandwich base that allows for use on all hobs including induction. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well.The oversized handles make it easy to manoeuvre and a curved rim prevents liquids from trailing along the…
Located in a small workshop under an archway in South London, Blenheim Forge is a jewel in Britain’s culinary landscape, beloved by chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Francis Mallmann. We collaborated on a collection of knives made with a core Japanese super blue carbon steel’known for its long-lasting durability and unparalleled sharpness’clad with rust-proof stainless…
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…