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Before buying a toaster, consider the type of items you usually toast, how many people use the toaster and how much space you have in your kitchen. What do you like to toast? Thick sliced bread from uncut loaves, toasted sandwiches, crumpets and bagels will need wide or adjustable slots. A bagel or bun setting gives […]

Sophisticated, rich and dramatic, Ink is a deep blue that will bring effortless, understated style to your kitchen. Ink’s navy gradient is both dark and contemporary, giving this moody colour a timeless effect. Draw on a well of inspiration with this contemplative colour; an assured dark shade that is classic yet unexpected, making it a […]

We are very proud to say that Chef’s Complements are now a stockist of the amazing, one and only New Zealand-made hand-poured cast iron skillet. The Ironclad Pan. Every Ironclad Pan is unique and just gets better with age. And with the right care, this kitchen centrepiece will be cooking meals for 100 years or […]

Organic Cotton vs Conventional Cotton There are many reasons why organic cotton is better than conventional cotton. Organic cotton uses only non-genetically modified seeds and is grown without using toxic synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Organic cotton production reduces human, animal, and environmental impact. 1. Sustainability, always Organic certification requires safe working conditions, no child […]

Charles Viancin – Creator, Designer, Entrepreneur Charles Viancin is the creator and exclusive designer of the eponymous brand of fun and functional silicone kitchenware accessories that are inspired by nature. Charles Viancin has spent the last decade revitalizing the international kitchenware market with fun and functional products that are innovatively designed and responsibly made. His […]

For shipping updates click here Chef’s Complements COVID-19 UPDATE – 13/5/20 The Government has announced New Zealand will move from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 13 May. This means we can now let customers back into our store. We do still ask that you follow all the guidelines […]

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making bread in cast iron, you’re in luck! We’ve asked some bread making experts for tips that are guaranteed to give you a beautiful loaf every time! Before we get started, here are two terms to know about bread making: Score: Scoring is the act of […]

It might be easier than you think. It’s fun and satisfying and brings you the recognition of family and friends, as well as saving you money. The Weck company has been successfully providing preserving equipment in Europe since 1900. Home preserving has become a very popular and healthy way to preserve foods, especially when produce […]