Chef's Pick

Chef's Pick is your guide to the best kitchen equipment and appliances in the UK. We help you understand the confusing world of cookers, ovens and cookware so you can get the most out of your kitchen.

Cleaning inside oven

Enamel vs. Catalytic vs. Pyrolytic – What’s the Best Oven Lining for Cleaning?

If you’re looking for a new oven, then I’m sure that during your research you’ve come across the hotly debated topic of enamel, catalytic and pyrolytic linings and which is best. Well, we’re here to throw our hat into this increasingly confusing ring. We know our readers love to keep things simple and enjoyable in

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Oven interior

What Is a Multifunction Oven?

When researching which oven to buy, you’re likely to come across a lot of unusual phrases and words in product descriptions. One of those phrases is ‘multifunction oven’.   What Is a Multifunction Oven? A multifunction oven is an oven that has multiple heating elements and a choice of heating methods, giving you more choice

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Kitchen with cooker hood

Are Cooker Hoods Necessary?

There’s an ongoing argument about cooker hoods. On the one hand, some people love cooker hoods and couldn’t imagine their kitchen without one. On the other hand, some people think cooker hoods are ugly and expensive, and wonder if they are really essential. So, are cooker hoods necessary? Are they a legal requirement? Let’s find

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