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…
With a shared lid, this Finex 2 Piece Cast Iron Dutch Oven and Skillet Set offers extra versatility and a great price. Both pieces feature ultra-polished cooking surfaces pre-seasoned with organic flaxseed oil making them ready for immediate use and will resist sticking and rust. The heavy-duty construction of the Dutch Oven allows superior heat…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. These pans have 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 on each pan creates a greater contact area with…
What’s the quickest, easiest, and safest way to barbecue That’s the question the Lotus Grill was designed to answer. The charcoal sits in a small, contained inner chamber, and a battery-operated fan circulates the air around the grill, spreading the heat throughout the surface. By blowing oxygen into the coals, the fan makes the charcoal…
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 fitted with a comfortable soft-grip handle as well as a no-slip rubber base that lets you stand it up at an angle over a plate or cutting board. It’s…
A household name in Sweden, where all their products are still manufactured, the Ankarsrum Assistent Originalstand mixer is a robust machine thatcan mix up to 5kg of dough gently, as if by hand.The Ankarsrum will rarely overheat or overwork doughs, batters and creams, thanks to apowerful 1500-watt motor at the base of the machine. This…
This Kai Shun Classic Kiritsuke combines centuries-old Japanese Samurai blacksmithing with modern and sophisticated manufacturing processes 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,…
This Classic Rolling Pin from Fletchers’ Mill is made in the USA from sustainably harvested maple wood and includes red cinnabar handles that are easy to grip. Measuring30 x 7 cm (54cm long including handles) with a weight of 1360g, it is heavy-duty, making it extremely effective at rolling out doughs quickly and evenly. It…
This light, razor-sharp Opinel Parall’le No.116 Bread Knife glides through any bread with ease. It produces straight, clean slices at any thickness you desire, and won’t squash your loaf. Its curved shape makes for a comfortable cutting action and allows you to get leverage on the tough crust at the bottom of sourdough and other…
Mauviel’s M’200B range of copper cookware is designed to match the demands of busy restaurant kitchens. Copper, an exceptional conductor of heat, allows even, controlled cooking that responds to the slightest changes of temperature instantly. This range features a thick 2mm layer (90%) that puts this unique capability front and centre, resulting in maximum heat-responsiveness…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for their reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods. It can go on all hobs including induction, in ovens, and on the barbecue. Over time,…
The Mauviel 150 frying pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises heat responsiveness while being light enough to manage. 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 will last forever….