Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable pieces for the kitchen and table, in distinct colours and shapes. They fire clay just once at the high temperature of 1280’C rather than the standard three times ‘ an eco-friendly practice that results in hard-wearing ceramics that resist cracking, chipping and fading. They hold up to frequent…
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. It can also operate without batteries using a USB cable. By…
Loft is a collaboration between two titans of the ceramics industry: Rosenthal, the 140-year-old German porcelain manufacturer, and award-winning British design group Queensberry Hunt, whose work is in the collections of many museums around the world including London’s Victoria & Albert. Every piece is made from high-fired vitrified white porcelain that results in a glossy…
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…
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…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in the 5000FCD range has a fine carbide steel core with a 61HRC hardness, which ensures the blade glides through ingredients, making meal prep more efficient. The FRIODUR blade is frozen and…
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
Made in Seki, Japan, a city known for its 700-year-old history of samurai sword-making, Miyabi knives are equal parts style and substance. Every knife in their most popular, and thus most extensive, 5000 MCD range has a CRYODUR blade that’s ice-hardened at -196’C for strength and corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide…
Made in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, these natural linen napkins which depict wildflowers, have been block printed onto the linen using hand-carved blocks of pearwood (the same technique used in the Renaissance), resulting in a deeply pigmented colour and unique design. Protecting the environment is at the heart of the Bertozzi workshop, which operates on solar…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. These pans feel light to lift but are sturdy and warp-resistant, with comfortable handles that mould to an underhanded…
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 Pirouette Bundt Pan imprints an elegant swirl pattern for a theatrical presentation. The pan is made of high-quality cast…
This heavy-duty cast iron casserole (also called Dutch oven or cocotte) is perfect for making stews, curries, soup, and homemade bread. It is oven safe up to 260’C and works on all hobs including induction and AGA. It belongs to the upgraded Trento range from Tramontina, which features an extra-durable base reinforced with glass particles…