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,…
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…
Kinto’s Ceramic Lab range balances orderly, neat design with the warm patterns of sandstone native to the Nagasaki prefecture of Japan, where it is manufactured. Many transformations occur in this unique porcelain, which is ultra-sensitive to temperature and humidity when firing. This results in a speckled, ‘scorched’-looking pattern called ‘yo-hen’. The natural unevenness of this…
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…
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, 5000 MCD 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…
The Staub Cast Iron Grill comes from their exceptional cast iron cookware collection, designed to complement their iconic range of cocottes. This pan has the excellent heat-retaining qualities of cast iron, which makes it ideal for searing meat and vegetables, and a raised grilling surface which lets you cook food while the oil drains below….
Made with high-quality stainless steel, this roaster is a gorgeous way to serve individual portions or sharable sides. While M’Cook pans are dishwasher-safe, please note that dishwasher detergents that contain harsh chemicals such as potassium are abrasive to the aluminium edge on the rims of these pans. This can cause the edge to feel sharp…
Culinary professionals know they can trust De Buyer to make hard-wearing, reliable kitchenware. Established in 1830, the French metal manufacturer has made pots, pans and baking equipment from a variety of materials, from copper to iron to steel, all with global success. This 12-hole madeleine pan is perfectly sized for the shell-shaped French delicacy that’s…
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 Western knife. A core of hard VG MAX steel, surrounded by 32 layers of Damascus steel, makes it extremely durable and…
This elegant and refinedIl Mattarello Rolling Pin has tapered edges in the French style, which gives you more control over thepressureexerted when rolling out dough.The shape also makes it easier to roll away and towards you, in rounded motions. Like other pieces in theMarcato Heritage collection, it is crafted from strong, solid Canaletto walnut wood,…
A frying pan with sides tall enough to cook stews and curries, the Mauviel M’Cook saute pan outperforms standard stainless steel pans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
Mercer Culinary offers high-functioning, professional-grade German steel knives at more approchableprice points. This Boning Knife from their Genesis range features a full tang, which means the steel extends the full length of the handle, improving durability and blade-to-handle balance. Fully-forged from superior, high carbon, stain-free German steel, the taper-ground blade is very strong and resilient…