ISAAC CAREW
Isaac Carew in a green apron, grating Parmesan over a plate of fresh pasta at the counter.
Chef · Author · London

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The kitchen tools I regret buying
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The kitchen tools I regret buying

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 Isaac Carew at the hob, stirring a pan of fresh pasta on a black AGA range.
Recipe

Caviar pasta, the way I'd serve it on a Wednesday

25 min · Serves 2
MAC Professional MTH-80 chef's knife, winner of the guide.
Review

Best chef's knife UK 2026. I tested 14

Updated this week
From the Kit

What I cook with

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MAC Knife Co. Professional MTH-80, 8″
Knives

MAC Knife Co., Professional MTH-80

£179
De Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel 28cm
Cookware

De Buyer, Mineral B Carbon Steel 28cm

£73
Vitamix Ascent A2500
Appliances

Vitamix, Ascent A2500

£679
Microplane Classic Zester
Tools

Microplane, Classic Zester

£39
Staub Round Cocotte 24cm, Black
Cookware

Staub, Round Cocotte 24cm

£309
OXO Good Grips Stainless 5-lb Digital Scale
Tools

OXO Good Grips, Stainless 5-lb Digital Scale

£51

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