Kit I actually use

Everything here is something I own and cook with regularly. No paid placements, no kit I haven't tried — just honest recommendations from my own kitchen.

Knives 8 Inch Chef's Knife

Handmade in Britain. Sharp, balanced, and built to last.

£250+
Knives Petty Knife

Small, precise, and sharper than anything it has to compete with.

£150-250
Knives Boning Knife

A boning knife takes punishment. Don't spend much on one.

Under £10
Pans & Pots 3qt Stainless Saucier

The pan that makes sauces, risotto, and pasta properly.

£75-£150
Tools and Gadgets Swivel Peeler

The best peeler in the world costs £7.

Under £10
Tools and Gadgets Microplane Grater

You don't know you need one until it's in your hand.

£10-£25
Pans & Pots Cast Iron Skillet

The most useful pan in my kitchen

£25-£75

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