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,…
This Zwilling Oval Roaster with Lid is constructed from 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminium core and has a scratch-resistant high-gloss finish. The 3-ply sandwich base distributes heat quickly and evenly. In the oven, the lid seals tight for slow cooking so that little additional liquid is required. The lid also can double as a…
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 Italy, the Hestan CopperBond range has been optimised for induction hobs. These pans have five layers of metal: outer layers of stainless steel, supporting layers of aluminium, and a core of copper, a metal that provides unparalleled temperature control. The wraparound stainless steel base on each pan creates a greater contact area with…
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…
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…
Mauviel’s M’Urban4 range features three layers of metal from base to edge; it’s a more affordable’but still excellent’alternative to their five-layered M’Cook range. Every M’Urban4 pan conducts heat quickly, and its lighter weight makes it easy to manoeuvre. This Saucepan with Glass Lid has curved rims for drip-free pouring, a comfortable handle that stays cool…
Established in 1947, Mepra is a family-run business dedicated to imbuing Italy’s rich tradition of food, lifestyle and design into their silverware. Their Michelangelo collection is made of heavy-gauge polished 18/10 stainless steel, and features accentuated drop-shaped handles. Use this serving spoon alongside its matching serving fork for a variety of dishes, from salads to…
The Mauviel M’Cook Frying Pan is no ordinary pan. Every part of the pan, right up to its rim, has five layers of metal: outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel for induction hob’compatibility and easy clean-up, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
The pointed grip of these Plating Tweezers from Triangle makes them a great tool for a kitchen or barbecue. Quickly turn vegetables or smaller pieces of meat when grilling to get the perfect sear, or manage ingredients with precision when cooking in a pan. They can also be used to garnish dishes, or to easily…
Made in Germany, the HORL 3 knife sharpener is efficient, precise, and built to last a lifetime. Using it is simple: Attach a knife, blade side up, to the magnetic angle support, and roll the sharpener against the entire length of the blade a few times to sharpen and hone the edge. Repeat for the…
It takes two and a half months to make a single Miyabi 5000 MCD 67 knife’that’s how fine the craftsmanship is in this premium range. The CRYODUR blade is frozen and hardened at -196’C for corrosion resistance, then tempered for flexibility. The core micro-carbide steel blade scores 67 on the Rockwell scale, meaning it has…