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…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for their reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods. It can go on all hobs including induction, in ovens, and on the barbecue. Over time,…
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. Thisfrying pan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces 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…
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…
Mauviel’s M’Urban4 range features three layers of metal from base to edge; it’s a more affordable’but still excellent’alternative to their five-layered M’Cook range. Every M’Urban4 pan conducts heat quickly, and its lighter weight makes it easy to manoeuvre. This Saucepan with Glass Lid has curved rims for drip-free pouring, a comfortable handle that stays cool…
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 greater contact area with the heat source, which…
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…
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This casserole is clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is polished…
All-Clad is a pioneer of multi-ply cookware, in which metals are bonded together not just at the base but throughout the pan. The d5 range was designed with the high heat of induction hobs in mind, as its five layers of indestructible metal’18/10 stainless steel exteriors, with two heavy-gauge layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the…
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…
Big Green Egg introduced covered kamado-style grills to the West in the 1970s, and there’s no comparison to their function, quality and durability. This iconic barbecue grills, roasts, bakes, slow-cooks, and smokes. Patented airflow technology lets it go from 0C to 300C in 20 minutes, and an integrated thermometer gives you control over the heat….