Chiara Lancia, assistant manager, Season Cookshop in Crouch End picks six top sellers for gifts for weddings or other special occasions:
Imperia Pasta Machine from KitchenCraft
The one and only, this tried and tested design is built like no other, entirely from stainless steel. Made in Italy, it comes with an attachment for tagliatelle and fettuccine.
Champagne Saucers from LSA International
Handmade glasses which are very elegant and classic. Perfect for cocktails too.
Bialetti Moka Maker from Barista & Co
Get your coffee fix with this moka maker; you can make a true Italian coffee in the comfort of your home.
30cm Shallow Casserole from Le Creuset
This shallow casserole is so versatile; you can use it on the hob or in the oven – perfect for curries, casseroles or even baking breads and tarte tatin.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer from Beam Group
An incredible help in the kitchen! It’s like having an extra pair of hands – you can use it for making pizza or pasta dough, mixing cake batter, whisking egg whites or cream. Whatever you want to cook this stand mixer has the power to do it.”
Top: The purpose of Season Cookshop, situated in the North London area of Crouch End, is to ‘make dining at home better, simpler and more enjoyable,’ which it has been doing for over a decade. The Crouch End shop also has a cook school, while there are two more Season Cookshops- in West Hampstead and Balham, plus online.