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…
The Mauviel M’Passion Copper Whisking Bowl is made from unlined French copper, which reacts with egg whites to make perfect, stiff peaks. The bronze rings are ideal for gripping when in use and hanging when not. The bowl can sit on most heat sources except induction. The stainless steel stand lends additional support and can…
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…
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…
Part of the extensive Kai Shun Classic range, which we consider the best of the best for its high-quality stainless steel blades and comfortable handles. 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 steep tapered blade, which makes it…
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…
Zalto enjoys cult status in the world of wine. The Denk’Art range pays tribute to the influential Austrian wine expert Hans Denk, who spent decades studying wine and mentored Zalto in its early days. Handcrafted perfection is Zalto’s core principle. The glassware is produced from carefully selected raw materials using complex traditional glassblowing methods in…
These Laguiole en Aubrac steak knives can trace their origin back to 1829 when a simple folding knife started making waves in the town of Laguiole in France. Adorned with the signature bee emblem on the handle and with extraordinary attention to detail, these four steak knives are beautifully made from the finest quality materials….
This beautiful Porcelain Round Pie Dish features a classicflat rim, perfect for baking pies and crumbles or for serving side dishes. Freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Flexible Fish Filleting Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang which means the steel extends the full length of the handle. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient and…
This lovely 4-piece set brings together all the essential parts of Mauviel’s traditional (but user-friendly) M’Heritage M’150S collection, all made with 1.5mm thick French copper, which is enough to be powerful without being too heavy, and lined with easy-to-maintain stainless steel. Copper is an impeccable heat conductor, heating evenly and quickly, which makes it the…
All-Clad is a pioneer of multi-ply cookware, in which metals are bonded together not just at the base but throughout the pan. The d5 range was designed with the high heat of induction hobs in mind, as its five layers of indestructible metal’18/10 stainless steel exteriors, with two heavy-gauge layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the…