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Wonder 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster 

Mini Silicone Oven Mats Set of Two

Baker's Kit Set of Three Ceramic Oven Pans

Always Pan Duo (7 Pieces)

Spend a few minutes with Dee Rettali, Founder of Fortitude Bakehouse and you quickly sense that baking, for her, is rooted in instinct, memory and place. Raised in rural North Cork, surrounded by farmland and seasonal produce, she grew up learning to bake from her mother and grandmother - soda breads, jams and apple pies made simply and well.
After moving to London in the late 80s, Dee found her calling in professional baking, eventually founding Fortitude Bakehouse, now known for its nostalgic, craft-led bakes. Here, she reflects on Irish food traditions, instinctive baking and the flavours that still define home.

St Patrick’s Day with Dee

Most kitchens don’t suffer from a lack of tools. They suffer from too many. Drawers full of gadgets that promised ease and delivered clutter. Cupboards stacked with things that felt essential once, then quietly fell out of rotation. The idea of kitchen essentials has been diluted by listicles and checklists. But when you strip it back, the essentials are simple: the objects you reach for every day, the ones that make cooking feel smoother, calmer, more intuitive. The ones that earn their place. This is a guide to kitchen essentials that actually get used - not aspirational, not excessive, just thoughtfully chosen pieces that support real life in the kitchen.

Kitchen Essentials That Actually Get Used

Spend five minutes with chef Santiago Lastra, the force behind London’s KOL, where Mexican cooking is filtered through a fiercely personal, produce-led lens. We catch him mid-service, deep in rhubarb season, talking flavour as the ultimate non-negotiable and food as an act of celebration. From spicy, fresh plates designed to make you order another round, to the quiet power of teamwork in the kitchen, Santiago reflects on patience, joy, and why the best meals are colourful, generous, and made to be shared.

How to cook Mexican like a Michelin chef

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with Tessa Faulkner, the woman behind one of West London’s most beloved neighbourhood spots, Layla Bakery.
What began as a personal longing for an East-London-style bakery closer to home became a lockdown-born idea that grew into Layla: a place defined by craft, comfort and connection. She shares the inspirations behind her seasonal baking, the stories from her kitchen table, and the simple rituals that shape her life in and out of the bakery.

Tessa's Kitchen Table

For all your gifting moments with the baker in your life! For the friend who brings homemade cookies to every gathering, or the colleague who’s always trialling a new loaf. These are gifts that feel thoughtful without the second-guessing. Think a baking book from Phaidon or Gestalten to spark their next creation, a set of baking tools from Dexam or Our Place, or a classic Le Creuset piece to elevate their kitchen repertoire.

Gifting for Bakers

Elevate your kitchen with our Best Home Baking Essentials - high-quality bakeware and must-have baking tools designed to make every recipe easier and more enjoyable. From durable mixing bowls and precise measuring sets to non-stick tins and artisan rolling pins, this curated collection brings together everything you need for successful home baking. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, each piece is crafted for performance, longevity, and everyday beauty. Create perfect cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries with reliable tools that enhance your baking experience. Discover the essential bakeware that helps you achieve delicious, consistent results at home!

Best Home Baking Essentials

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with chef Abby Lee (@abby_lee_chef), whose cooking is a love letter to her Malaysian roots and the power of food to heal. After burning out and finding herself back home during lockdown, Abby rediscovered the bold, soulful flavours of her childhood through her aunt’s kitchen and it changed everything. Now, at her London restaurant Mambow, she’s bringing that same heart and heat to the table: smoky gula melaka–laced desserts, punchy curries, and dishes that balance memory with modern flair. Abby talks about finding her voice through food, the joy of reconnecting with her heritage, and why cooking still grounds her like nothing else.

Abby Lee's Kitchen Table

For the one who’s always discovering new restaurants, sourcing the best ingredients, and spending weekends perfecting recipes, discover gifts that celebrate their love of food and hosting. Think serveware, refined glassware for shared meals, cookbooks from culinary greats, and beautifully made tools designed for both function and flair. Each piece is chosen for those who find joy in creating, tasting, and bringing people together around the table. Perfect for the passionate home cook, the generous host, and the devoted foodie who believes every meal is a moment to savour.

Gifting For Foodies

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with Olivia Cavalli (@olivia_cavalli), the chef, food stylist, and writer whose debut cookbook Stagioni is a heartfelt ode to the rhythm of the seasons, and to her Italian roots. Olivia’s approach to food is steeped in instinct and tradition, inspired by her beloved Nonna who taught her that cooking is less about rules and more about feeling - “a little bit of this, a little bit of that.” Olivia shares how her heritage continues to shape her cooking, from the reverence for ingredients and seasonality to the joy of preserving family recipes. She talks about finding creativity in the ebb and flow of her multifaceted career, the comfort of a simple bowl of pasta, and the enduring legacy of her Nonna’s “Piggy” - a stuffed cabbage dish that holds generations of love in every bite.

Olivia Cavalli's Kitchen Table

Put the kettle on and spend five minutes with Georgie Mullen (@georgieeats), whose debut cookbook What to Cook & When to Cook It celebrates cooking with the seasons. Georgie’s journey began at 14, when she started cooking for her mum, who had early-onset Alzheimer’s. What began as necessity grew into joy, guided by well-thumbed recipe books and a curiosity for flavour. Since 2018, Georgie has shared her recipes online, building a loyal community, cookery classes, and now her first book—rooted in food that’s modern, generous, relaxed, and full of memory.

Georgie Mullen's Kitchen Table

Pistachio green is the interior design trend that whispers luxury while feeling effortlessly fresh. Softer than emerald, more intriguing than sage, this versatile shade slips easily into home décor without demanding attention - yet always draws the eye. Pair this soothing colour palette with warm neutrals for calm, or with chrome and glass for a sharper mood. Whether as a statement vase, lamp, or linen accent, pistachio interiors bring quiet vitality to any room.