We consider the Kai Shun Classic range 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 steeply tapered blade, which makes it much sharper than a…
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…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. This roasting dish is deeper than average, making it extra versatile; use…
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…
Since 1857, Jars Ceramistes has specialised in handcrafted tableware that is elegant yet playful, adding a touch of refinement to any table setting. Made in France, their ceramics are remarkably durable, able to resist cracks, fading, and the stress of dishwashers and microwaves. (You can warm these plates and bowls in the oven, set to…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. This skillet from their chef-inspired collection retains the key features of their famous pans, like its ability to retain heat beautifully, lending perfectly browned exteriors to a variety of foods from pizza to scallops to courgettes,…
Since1892, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This set of three features a hard cheese knife, soft/medium cheese knife, and a cheese fork. Since 1920, French company Berard has specialised in wooden products for the kitchen and table. This set of three features a hard cheese knife, soft/medium…
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…
ETI (Electronic Temperature Instruments) is the UK’s leading manufacturer of thermometers, and their products are trusted in commercial kitchens with rigid food safety standards. Temperature is especially important for jam and confection making, as it is a foolproof way of determining whether the texture of your final product will set, stretch, or be manoeuvrable for…
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…
This Finex Cast Iron Grill Pan gives great grilling results, indoors and out. Great for steaks, chops, salmon and vegetables. The thick-walled design heats evenly and holds heat extremely well and the true BBQ-width grill ribs produce the best grill marks. This cast iron grill pan was made for the popular reverse sear technique. If…