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 Germany, HORL scissors excel at making ultra-fine cuts in the kitchen (though they are equally effective for use in arts, crafts, and textiles). They are extremely sharp, and cut from the tip all the way to the join of the two blades. They detach and reassemble easily, no extra tools needed, and can…
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…
This visually stunning hand-hammered copper stockpot is made to honour the traditional copper cookware Mauviel has mastered since 1830. With fully rivettedbronze handles and a traditional tin-lined interior, this pot is both aesthetically striking and functional, as copper heats food quickly and evenly.
This Mauviel M’Passion Copper Sugar Pan is essential for pastry fanatics. This unlined copper pan is ideal for caramelising sugar and heating sauces, as copper conducts heat efficiently enough to melt sugar without clumping. The spout makes it easy and safe to pour the hot sugar. Suitable for all heat sources except induction, this stay-cool…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for its 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, whether that’s seared steak or reputation-saving Brussels sprouts. It can go on all hobs including induction,…
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…
Formerly a well-kept trade secret, this chef’s notebook is now available for the home cook. With a ribbon bookmark and back pocket for clippings and notes, it is full of carefully considered features such as: Environmentally friendly paper that is water- and grease-proof, wrapped in durable vegan leather Conversion charts, so there’s no need to…
This Mauviel M’Plus Fork is made from beautiful French copper. The brass handle features a hook that allows hanging from a kitchen rail (not included). Mauviel M’Plus products are made of pure copper that’s soft by nature. They are polished and finished by hand, resulting in minor abrasions, marks or scuffs. These are considered normal…
The Mauviel M’Cook Non-stick Crepe Pan comes from Mauviel’s superior M’Cook range. The collection is made from a 5-ply multi-layered material which combines the most efficient attributes from both stainless steel and aluminium and features an alloy core which extends right to the tip of the pan to ensure responsive and even heat distribution. The…
Every knife in Kai Shun’s Nagare range undergoes a highly sophisticated process which involves bonding flexible VG2 steel with hard VG10 steel, surrounded by 72 layers of Damascus steel that form a radial pattern. Besides looking beautiful, this construction provides excellent durability and prevents food from sticking to the sides of the blade as you…
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…