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…
Mercer Culinary offers knives of a high professional grade at a very reasonable price. This Utility Knife 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…
Thistwo-handledsaute and paella pan comes from Staub’s exceptional cast iron cookware collection, designed to complement their iconic cocottes.Theircast iron cookware has an enamelled coating’unlike raw cast iron, there’s no seasoning or extra maintenance required. Heatspreads gradually so flavours and aromas are retained, and it is able to hold on to very, very high temperatures, which…
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…
Established in 1857, Jars Ceramistes makes ultra-durable pieces for the kitchen and table, 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…
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…
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…
This Marcato Classic Double Pastry Wheel Cutter cuts uniform strips of pastry or pasta with the option of a fluted or straight edge. Its pear wood handle is comfortable to hold and the finger guard protects you from the sharp blades. You can also use this cutter for pastry lattices, cookie dough, royal icing and…
This Jar Lifter from Gefumeans an end to burned fingers when canning and jarring. The non-slip special tongs featurean ergonomically-shaped grip that sits comfortably in your hand.Heat-resistant up to 170’C.
Award-winning Somerset designer Sarah Petherick’s unique range of contemporary tableware is hand-carved and finished by highly skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. The natural materials used are from sustainable sources. Water buffalo meat is a big part of the Vietnamese diet, and the discarded horn would otherwise be incinerated, releasing carbon into the atmosphere. The rosewood is…
Made in France, Staubcookware is loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. This cocotte is madeof thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat,which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast…