Made entirely by hand in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, this oval serving dish from Bertozzi is made of Limoges porcelain, considered the finest in the world. Its unique mix of kaolin, feldspar and quartz allows it to be fired at extremely high temperatures for durability and a luminous glaze associated with royal china. It is glazed…
The Mauviel M’150B saute pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few years…
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…
In SIFT: The Elements of Great Baking Cookbook, Nicola Lamb takes the key elements behind any great bake and makes them simple. This baking bible takes you on a journey through the best techniques, as well as over one hundred recipes with beautiful illustrations. Nicola trained in some of the top bakeries in London and…
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…
This Mauviel M’CookB stockpotis made from robustferritic stainless steel and is suitable for all hobs, including induction.Polished on the outside but brushed on the inside,it features a curved rim that allows easy pouring. It will last a lifetime. Mauviel M’CookB pans, including handles, are polished and finished by hand; this may result in minor abrasions…
Made in France, theStaub Cast Iron Round Cocottehas legions of fans, from professional chefs to home cooks,all over the world. Made from thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material that retains high levels, it is then coated in three layers ofenamel’this makes it possible to clean normally without any need to season (like you would raw…
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 Nordic Ware Naturals Jelly Roll, or Swiss Roll, Baking Sheet Pan is constructed of durable natural aluminium for even heat distribution and consistent baking results. The rim is reinforced with galvanised steel to prevent warping. This pan fits European-sized ovens and is ideal for baking cookies, brownies and pastries or for roasting nuts and…
If you want the unparalleled heat responsiveness of traditional copper but not the high maintenance, All-Clad’s Copper Core range is a perfect choice. Constructed with five layers of metal’18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the middle, and a core of copper’every pan in this rangeis induction hob’compatible and…
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…
WuSTHOF knives have been manufactured in the city of Solingen, Germany since 1814. The company, which is still run by the founding family, takes quality very seriously ‘ which explains why their knives consistently feature in ‘best of’ lists. This WuSTHOF Classic Asian Utility Knife features a uniquely curved straight-edge blade that works for low…