Which Brand Should I Buy?
Why Black Rock?
Black Rock Grill are a small and innovative new company that specialise in fun and unusual ways of cooking and presenting food.
Primarily serving the commercial market - so their products are made for hard, daily use - they have recently launched a brand new Raclette Grill for the general public.
We believe that we are the first to feature the Black Rock Home Grill which has a 12 month guarantee and is very reasonably priced.
The super heated volcanic rock plate works much like a traditional Swiss or German raclette - just plugging into a mains socket.
Whilst the Black Rock Grill is a very new product, we have seen the commercial version in action and it worked very well. So we decided to take the plunge and feature the home version for our customers.
Why Bodum?
As so many people already know, the Bodum name has become synonymous with excellent design and quality products.
Just to prove that this reputation is justified, the design team won 19 design awards in 2006/7 (7 red dot awards and 12 iF design awards.)
Founded in 1944, the Bodum company is still a family run company, moving from Denmark to Switzerland in 1979 where it still has its manufacturing base. This is a quote from their famous and long standing Director of Design, Carsten Jorgensen: "For more than two decades Bodum has aimed to produce articles that are designed and manufactured to the highest level of functionality and quality, making top design available to everyone throughout the world, thanks to affordable prices. Simplicity and functionality are the basic requirements for a Bodum design. Out of this basic concept grows a shape with a unique and simple beauty."
Bodum now employ 500 people and they have stores in over 9 countries, including much of Europe and the USA.
Why Emile Henry Flame?
Emile Henry is a family run international company dating back to 1850. It still manufactures in France, in Marcigny in Burgundy, employing 200 craftsmen. Marcigny is a small town nestling between the hills of Southern Burgundy and has been home to Emile Henry for the past 150 years. Faithful to its origins, the entire production is carried out here. It now exports to more than 50 countries, producing over 6 million pieces per year
The Emile Henry Flame range is a brand new innovation combining classic French style ceramic kitchenware and high tech innovation. It is the first ceramic casserole that can be used in direct contact with a flame. I think it is a fantastic, versatile range.
Emile Henry Flame® has a unique ceramic which can be used in the oven, microwave, dishwasher or freezer. It is amazingly strong, highly resistant to thermal shocks (-20°C -> +250°C) and mechanical shocks (ie chip resistant). The hard glaze makes it possible to put any metallic utensil inside or to cut directly on the inside with a knife without scratching.This is on top of the traditional benefits of ceramic cookware, which diffuses heat slowly and evenly.
All dishes in the range can be used on stove tops, in the oven and microwave, and can also be easily cleaned in the dishwasher.
Emile Henry is certified according to the international standard ISO 9001.
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Why Hogri?
The German manufacturer's Hogri primary motive is to make their customers smile!
The company was started in 1909 and has continued to specialise in stainless steel products, expanding to their current to the present day large warehouse and factory.
Hogri's best selling "Friends Forever" range provides a whole host of small party and day to day quality stainless steel cookware or household items to put you in a good mood!
Why Kuchenprofi?
Kuchenprofi is German quality and engineering at its best. Their range is continually updated with exciting new products - so watch this space as we add in more and more!
Established in 1923, the company draws on many years of engineering, production and design expertise which is why the products consistently well made, with a real eye for detail
Only recently imported into the UK, we think that the Kuchenprofi kitchenware and household range has a real future here. Its the kind of product we like to stock:
- consistently well manufactured
- quality products, designed to last and still look good
- carefully designed to be both visually attractive and highly functionality
Highly recommended and comes with a 1 year warranty on cookware.
The mills we feature have a 20 years warranty.
We have never had a customer return a Kuchenprofi item or call on the guarantee!
Why Staub?
The Staub family business was launched as a cookware store in Alsace, France in 1974 by the charismatic Francis Staub. Now over thirty years later, the company stands as the undisputed leader of culinary cast iron in France and Europe, and its products are sold in over 50 countries worldwide.
Used by some of the most celebrated chefs in the world including Paul Bocuse, Thomas Keller, Jean Joho and Joel Robuchon, the Staub cookware combines the traditional cast iron material, with the modern technology. Its technically advanced design actually helps to enhance the flavours of the dish.
Staub cookware is completely unique:
- black mat enamel coating makes it indestructible and highly chip resistant and keeps it from discolouring
- cast iron cookware retains the heat beautifully, keeping the dish warm long after the cooking process
- retains heat and distributes it evenly, making the food more consistent in texture and taste.
- special ceramic bottom makes it suitable for all types of cooking surfaces
- attractive appearance make it possible for the dish to go straight from the stove to the table.
Staub products undergo some of the most rigorous tests possible in order to guarantee their long-lasting performance.
Each product is unique in terms of close detail and appearance. Slight imperfections may therefore appear.
These imperfections are not in any way flaws, but simply reflect the qualities of enamel craftsmanship, combining handmade artistry with modern, sturdy production. The flavour of your food will not be affected.
Lifetime warranty
Why Top Gourmet (Epicurean)?
Top Gourmet (formerly Epicurean) Cutting Boards are our current best selling chopping boards, and it's no wonder when you think of all of advantages they possess over traditional cutting boards.
Epicurean chopping boards are made from an environmentally friendly natural wood fibre composite laminate, which is a practical and distinctive improvement on plastic, glass and wood cutting boards. It?s time to upgrade your kitchen!
Epicurean boards excel due to qualities such as:
- Dishwasher safe Unlike wooden chopping boards, Epicurean chopping boards can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
- Hygienic The nonporous surface of the wood fibre board ensures that unlike traditional wood it will not harbour bacteria. This fact has been endorsed by the US National Sanitary Foundation.
- Knife Friendly Unlike glass chopping boards Epicurean boards won?t dull your knives.
- Maintenance Free The Epicurean cutting surface is extremely durable and requires no oiling or bleaching.
- Heat Resistant Epicurean Chopping boards are heat resistant to 350°F / 176°C so can be used as a trivet without leaving a blemish.
- Environmentally Friendly Epicurean chopping boards are made from paper from certified US sustainable managed forests.
"Finally, an attractive cutting board that doesn't splinter or crack, is knife-friendly, scratch- and stain-resistant, and dishwasher-safe, and can be used a s a trivet. This is a culinary must-have!"
Cathie Dale, Cooking Pleasures Magazine
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