WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel…
John Julian has mastered the art of English ceramics, from DNA to design. The clay, predominantly dug in Cornwall, is made in Stoke-on-Trent and then hand-thrown in a Wiltshire studio by skilled artisans. At John Julian, ceramics are made in small batches and fired once at a high temperature as opposed to the more common…
If you want the unparalleled heat responsiveness of traditional copper but not the high maintenance, All-Clad’s Copper Core range is the perfect choice. Constructed with five layers of metal’18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the middle, and a core of copper’every pan in this range is induction hob’compatible…
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…
Made in France, Staubcookware is loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. This cocotte is madeof thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat,which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast…
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….
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….
Culinary professionals know they can trust De Buyer to make hard-wearing, reliable kitchenware. Established in 1830, the French metal manufacturer has made pots, pans and baking equipment from a variety of materials, from copper to iron to steel, all with global success.This tin-lined copper canele mould heats quickly and powerfully, which is the key to…
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…
A durable and lightweight borosilicate glass jug with no handle (for easy storage) and pouring spout, plus marks for quickly measuring millilitres and US fluid ounces. Borosilicate glass is known for its resistance to thermal shock, meaning it can carry ingredients like boiling water or go from the fridge to the oven without cracking (as…
The Scizza Pizza Scissor by Dreamfarm is a neat, easy way to slice and serve pizza. The nylon base will not scratch non-stick surfaces, protects the blades when used on a pizza stone, and is heat resistant up to 205’C. The unique spatula tip slides easily under crusts, even deep-dish. The extra-long blades are made…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Paring 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 is…