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…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Scalloped Santoku 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…
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 Staub Saute Pan is made of cast iron and is enamelled inside and out. The unique design of the ‘Chistera drop structure’ lid captures any condensation produced and distributes it evenly over the food, creating juicy tender meat and hearty aromatic vegetables. Cast iron cookware retains heat beautifully, keeping the dish warm long after…
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…
The Mauviel M’Passion Copper Whisking Bowl is made from unlined French copper, which reacts with egg whites to make perfect, stiff peaks. The bronze rings are ideal for gripping when in use and hanging when not. The bowl can sit on most heat sources except induction. The stainless steel stand lends additional support and can…
Microplane is a household name across the world for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. This compact box grater is fitted with five cutting surfaces from the most popular Microplane tools: the fine, coarse, and extra coarse graters; the medium ribbon slicer; and the large shaver. The integrated soft-grip top…
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. This two-handled frying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant. It is very versatile,…
Made in Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. Every piece features 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 creates a greater contact area with the heat source,…
This hand mixer from Wilfa, which has a 500W motor and five speed settings, is ready to take on a wide variety of baking tasks ‘ biscuit dough, cake batter, bread dough, and much more.
A copper frying pan is a must-have for cooks inclined to perfectionism (and/or chefs), for no other material responds to heat as superbly as copper. All-Clad’s Copper Core range takes copper a step further and adapts it for modern kitchens. The entire pan, from base to rim, is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10…
The Silverwood Bakeware Brownie Pan features a slide-out base for easy removal of brownies, traybakes and cakes. Resilient and heavy-duty, it will not warp, rust or peel. The alloy core spreads heat fast and evenly, producing perfect baking in a reduced time. The anodised aluminium surface, which is completely food-safe, will releasebaked goods easily (but…