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 innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. This saucepan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
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…
A durable and lightweight borosilicate glass jug with no handle (for easy storage) and pouring spout, plus marks for quickly measuring millilitres and US fluid ounces. Borosilicate glass is known for its resistance to thermal shock, meaning it can carry ingredients like boiling water or go from the fridge to the oven without cracking (as…
Shropshire-based Netherton Foundry pans have all the advantages of cast iron cookware, with half the weight. This spun iron lid, which retains heat beautifully, is designed to be placed over bread as it bakes on a griddle, sheet tray, or baking stone, in order to trap steam and keep the dough moist while developing a…
The Mauviel M’150S saute pan is made from 1.5mm thick French copper (90%), which maximises the unparalleled heat responsiveness of copper while being light enough to manoeuvre easily. The other 10% is made of stainless steel; unlike old-fashioned copper pans which are lined with tin, stainless steel does not need to be re-tinned every few…
This stainless steel oven thermometer from ETI features a clear 55mm diameter dial with colour-coded zones to indicate temperature from 0′ to 300’C in 10’C divisions. The green marker indicates the minimum temperature that commercial hot food display units should be kept at. It can be used free-standing or hung from a shelf and is…
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. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
Made in France, Staubcookwareis loved byprofessional chefsand home cooks alike. Madeof thick cast iron, a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat (for excellent browning and steam retention),it is suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven, and the barbecue.Unlike traditional cast iron pans, which require regular seasoning and maintenance, Staub cast iron…
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…
This Triangle Angled Pastry Spatula, or palette knife, is ideal for icing or filling cakes and pastries. The angled, or offset, blade is particularly helpful for smoothing batter or for lifting all types of food. Made from hardened stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.