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. Every knife in the Classic range is fully forged from a single piece of stainless steel…
A pair of 24cm toaster tongs from Pebbly that, thanks to a magnet, stick to the side of your toaster so you have it readily available instead of fumbling around for it in the morning. Made from biodegradable bamboo, they are food safe; hand wash only.
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…
De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to black’the darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of…
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…
Perfect for opening oysters and shellfish, this Opinel knife has a short and pointed stainless steel blade (6.5cm) that folds into its a richly hued padauk wood handle for easy transport. The stainless steel is hard and durable, with added chromium for corrosion-resistance. The blade is designed to be sharp at the tip but not…
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 Birkmann Baker’s Best Perforated Quiche & Tart Pan features a loose lifting base that allows for easy removal of pastry creations while the perforated design ensures even baking. Plus, it’s PFAS- and PFOA-free.
This laboratory-grade mortar and pestle from Milton Brook has a dense structural base and a long, comfortable beechwood handle for the easy grinding and crushing of herbs and spices. What makes it stand out is the non-porous finish, which prevents stains and odours. This results from being fired at a controlled temperature until the clay’s…
Mastering French macarons requires skills that come in handy for a variety of baking tasks, from how to wield a steady hand when using a piping bag to ensuring food colouring results in the exact hue you want.
This Finex Cast Iron Lean Grill Panis ideal for steaks, chops, salmon and large vegetables. The thick-walled design heats evenly,holding heat extremely well, and the true BBQ-width grill ribs producesperfectly seared grill marks. The domed interior surface ensures fat and juice drain to the side of the pan, ensuring your food actually grills (not fries)…
The Egg Perfect timer sits inside a pot of boiling water with eggs and changes colour as they cook for perfect eggs every time. The ‘timer’ measures heat instead of time for increased accuracy, and features a clear graduated scale to show when eggs are soft, medium or hard boiled at a glance. For best…