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Kitchen Accessories

Our experts test and review the best new kitchen accessories

Find all of our reviews of kitchen accessories here. Whether you're looking for a razor sharp set of kitchen knives or a new wok to whip up a stir fry, our reviews provide the info you need. We'll also bring you the latest deals on kitchen accessories to help you find a bargain.

Latest kitchen accessory reviews

<p>Like the Le Creuset casserole dish, it’s oven-safe up to 260C</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Habitat’s cast iron casserole dish looks just like Le Creuset’s

<p>The brands’ non-stick pans can roast, bake, boil, fry and more </p>
Kitchen Accessories

Our Place vs Ninja: Which all-in-one cookware should you buy?

<p>I got hands-on with the very best cast iron skillets</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best cast iron skillets 2026, tried and tested by a food writer

<p>I tested the cookware for versatility, practicality and ease of cleaning</p>
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Tom Kerridge’s M&S cookware range ‘defied my expectations’

<p>The best sets will cook food quickly and evenly, with few or no hot spots and little burning at the base</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best saucepan sets for 2026, tried and tested in a kitchen

<p>Some of my picks come complete with sharpening tools and cutting boards</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best kitchen knife sets 2026, tried and tested

<p>The kitchen accessory comes expert-approved </p>
Kitchen Accessories

This chef-approved meat thermometer is a must for Christmas dinner

<p>I tested a range of hi-tech and traditional meat thermometer designs</p>
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Best meat thermometers 2025, tried and tested

<p>I tested these waste-storage solutions for how easy they were to use, empty and replace bags</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best kitchen bins 2026, tested by a home expert

<p>I used the pans to cook everything from pasta dishes to burgers, vegetables and more</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Our Place’s £125 always pan has a new £30 rival from M&S

<p>The pots were assessed on cooking results, ease of cleaning, and value for money</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Can M&S’s £42 cast iron casserole dish rival Le Creuset’s £355 pot?

<p>I looked for stylish sets that performed well and were easy to clean</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best non-stick pan sets 2025, tried and tested by a food writer

Kitchen deals

<p>Among the most important stats to look for are power, cooking times and capacity</p>
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Best air fryer deals in November 2025, from Ninja to budget buys

<p>Whatever the appliance, there’s an AO voucher code to save you money</p>
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AO.com discount codes for February 2026 – how to save 30%

<p>Save money and whip up meals in minutes, thanks to these microwave deals</p>
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Best microwave deals for November 2025, from Samsung to Salter

<p>Enjoy luxury garden decor at without the pricetag at Garden Trading</p>
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Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

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<p>I was pleasantly surprised by the aluminium pans I tested, which had the advantage of being particularly lightweight </p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best induction pans 2026, tried and tested for expert cooking

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Best induction pans 2026, tried and tested for expert cooking

<p>I was pleasantly surprised by the aluminium pans I tested, which had the advantage of being particularly lightweight </p>
<p>Smooth gears and a sharp, piercing blade are essential</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best can openers that make light work of tough tins

<p>The appliance is about 25 per cent slimmer than standard dual air fryers</p>
Kitchen Accessories

I tested Ninja’s double stack air fryer for weeks – here’s my verdict

<p>Some non-stick pans can be bunged in the oven for next-level cooking versatility</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best non-stick frying pans 2026, tried and tested

<p>Otherwise known as French ovens, Le Creuset has been going for almost 100 years</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Can Aldi’s £19 casserole dish beat Le Creuset’s £275 design?

<p>Otherwise known as French ovens, Le Creuset has been going for almost 100 years</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Can Aldi’s £19 casserole dish beat Le Creuset’s £275 design?

<p>We studied ingredients, checked the packaging and put the products’ performance to the test</p>
Kitchen Accessories

11 best eco-friendly and natural cleaning products that actually work

<p>We tested popular oven cleaners side by side to compare the results</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best oven cleaners, tried and tested

<p>During testing, we used the woks to cook a variety of dishes, including rice, vegetables and meat </p>
Kitchen Accessories

Best woks 2026, tried and tested in real kitchens

<p>This pan has been put through its paces by cooking various things, including a large batch of dal</p>
Kitchen Accessories

Stanley Tucci’s cookware launches in the UK – I put it to the test

<p>From hearty stews to delicious, slow-cooked meats, we tried the dishes on the hob, in the oven and under the grill</p>
Kitchen Accessories

10 best casserole dishes for stews, chillies and other wintry delights

<p>Most filters last about a month before they need replacing</p>
Kitchen Accessories

9 best water filter jugs and bottles that make tap water taste better

1. French Bull<br/>Bring your salad to life with these psychedelic servers. Shatterproof and dishwasher safe, they are available in a multi-coloured ring pattern or paisley design.<br/>£8, nellypepper.co.uk
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The 10 best salad servers

1. French Bull<br/>Bring your salad to life with these psychedelic servers. Shatterproof and dishwasher safe, they are available in a multi-coloured ring pattern or paisley design.<br/>£8, nellypepper.co.uk
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The 10 best salad servers

<p>Most filters last about a month before they need replacing</p>
Kitchen Accessories

9 best water filter jugs and bottles that make tap water taste better

1. French Bull<br/>Bring your salad to life with these psychedelic servers. Shatterproof and dishwasher safe, they are available in a multi-coloured ring pattern or paisley design.<br/>£8, nellypepper.co.uk
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The 10 best salad servers

1. French Bull<br/>Bring your salad to life with these psychedelic servers. Shatterproof and dishwasher safe, they are available in a multi-coloured ring pattern or paisley design.<br/>£8, nellypepper.co.uk
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The 10 best salad servers

{1} FRUIT TRAY<br/>Make the fruit the centre ofattention with a dimpled traymade to order by ceramic artist Joanna Howells. Choose from a restrained speckled parchment finish or go crazy with a tray iniridescent sky blue.<br/>£85, notonthehighstreet.
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The 10 best fruit bowls

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The 10 best fruit bowls

{1} FRUIT TRAY<br/>Make the fruit the centre ofattention with a dimpled traymade to order by ceramic artist Joanna Howells. Choose from a restrained speckled parchment finish or go crazy with a tray iniridescent sky blue.<br/>£85, notonthehighstreet.
{1} FRUIT TRAY<br/>Make the fruit the centre ofattention with a dimpled traymade to order by ceramic artist Joanna Howells. Choose from a restrained speckled parchment finish or go crazy with a tray iniridescent sky blue.<br/>£85, notonthehighstreet.
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The 10 best fruit bowls

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