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.(You can pre-heat it in a low oven, at max 150’C, from room temperature so it is warm when…
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, 5000MCD 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 steel…
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…
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…
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of 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,…
The French company Peugeot may be most commonly associated with cars, but they made spice mills first, far back in 1874. In the years since, no other salt and pepper mills have stayed as sharp, resist corrosion as well, and last as long, which is why nobody in the culinary industry would hesitate to call…
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…
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,…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This multi-purpose 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. Use it…
This Tel-Tru 3″ Thermometer was manufactured in the US to the highest standards which is why they’re easy to calibrate, accurate and responsive. Displaystemperatures that range from 50’C to 400’C.
This De Buyer Prima Matera SS Induction Saute Pan blends everything you love about copper with the practicality of being fully induction compatible. Copper provides excellent thermal conductivity, allowing you greater control over your cooking. The heat distribution is extremely even and the pan will respond to changes in heat virtually immediately. Thissaute pan is…
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…