Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
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…
Made in Germany since the 1950s, the Cracky shellfish cracker from Westmark is an essential tool for seafood lovers. It quickly and easily cracks lobster, crab, prawns, and a variety of shellfish thanks to large, precise serrations.
Since 1953, Tojiro has produced high-quality cutlery in Tsubame-sanjo, a craft centre in Japan specialising in metallurgy. They were one of the first Japanese companies to prove stainless steel knives could be just as effective as carbon steel for culinary use, and their passion for melding traditional Japanese techniques with modern industrial technology has won…
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…
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…
All-Clad’s Copper Core range adapts copper for modern kitchens. This saute pan has a large surface area and high sides, which means you can use it as a frying pan or, with the lid on,as a casserole too. It is clad with five layers of metal: 18/10 stainless steel on the outside, two supportive layers…
Made in Italy, Hestan ProBond tri-ply stainless steel pans have a core of heat-responsive aluminium for optimum performance. Expect quick, even heat distribution and lifetime durability. The rims are flared for drip-free pouring, as well as sealed ‘ which means they can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any risk of the edges becoming sharp…
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. This beautiful Water…
Mauviel’s M’200B range of copper cookware is designed to match the demands of busy restaurant kitchens. Copper, an exceptional conductor of heat, allows even, controlled cooking that responds to the slightest changes of temperature instantly. This range features a thick 2mm layer (90%) that puts this unique capability front and centre, resulting in maximum heat-responsiveness…
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 the UK, the ETI Superfast Thermapen ONE Digital Thermometer can display the temperature of food or liquid in just one second. The thermometer turns on when the probe is extended, and shuts off when the probe is back down ‘ no buttons. It measures temperature across the range of -49.9 to 299.9 ‘C,…