Paella is the ultimate sharing meal with everyone helping to prepare and enjoy the traditional Mediterranean dish. At The Essential Ingredient we stock a wide range of pans to suit all cooktops from 26cm to 1m+ as well as Saffron and Montsia Extra paella rice from the Catalan region of Spain.

A well designed and attractive range of melamine tableware available in a range of bright fun colours and at very reasonable prices

SHUN knives. One of the most respected knife ranges in the world offering unrivalled cutting sharpness and classic workmanship. The Essential Ingredient stocks a wide range of knife styles as well as other manufacturers ranges

For a limited time we are offering an electric knife sharpener free with every set of 3 knives valued at $475

Unlike anything else on the market, MCUSTA Japanese chefs knives feature a revolutionary new design with ergonomic handles available in a choice of Black Pakkawood or stunning Quince Burl.

Super sharp straight out of the box, the MCUSTA edge is a hybrid of the Japanese hamaguri and chisel edge. Made from 33 layered damascus steel, it is finished to a 1mm bevel giving precise, straight and accurate cuts. Perfectly weighted and balanced, these knives are extraordinary.

With its gleaming exterior and unique bonded construction, All-Clad's Stainless Collection is all you need and everything you could want. This collection is a dream to cook with and represents All-Clad culinary performance at its best.

All-Clad Stainless has a hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel exterior bonded to a highly conductive aluminum core. The collection delivers exceptional culinary results in professional class cookware that is attractive to look at and easy to maintain. Designed for cooking with gas, electric and induction ranges, Stainless can also be used in the oven up to 260°C.