Upgrade Your Autumn Cooking With These Must-Have Kitchen Items

As much as I’m sad the summer has come to an end, I love the start of Autumn and with it, the start of my batch cooking for the winter months. I love spending a Sunday in the kitchen and stocking up on hearty dishes to fill my freezer for the next few months and I wanted to share some of the must-haves that make a batch cook session even easier.

Instant Pot® 3.8L Multi-Cookers

The UK and USA’s number one multi-cooker brand, Instant Pot®, is back with a smaller, smarter and colourful solution for busy home cooks, helping maximise precious counter space. The new Instant Pot Mini 3.8L multi cooker (RRP £79.99) is compact enough to sit snug on your countertop yet powerful enough to deliver hands-free, nutritious and tasty homemade meals in minutes for up to four people.

With its signature 7-in-1 functionality, this countertop hero replaces multiple appliances in one space-saving unit. You can pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, make yoghurt, boil eggs, or keep meals warm – all with the touch of a button. Available to purchase at www.instantpot.co.uk.

GreenPan Padova Reserve

Made from 100% recycled aluminium and featuring the GreenPan legendary PFAS-free Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating with ScratchGuard™. The high quality, thick forged aluminium base heats up quickly and stays perfectly flat guaranteeing optimal heat distribution to ensure excellent results on all stovetops, including induction. Complemented by elegant, hard-wearing, gold-tone, riveted stainless steel handles with a matte finish and available in Oxford Blue, Smokey Blue and Cream.

6-Piece set (18cm and 20cm Saucepan with lid, 24cm Casserole with lid, 24cm Sauté pan with lid, 20cm and 28cm Frying Pans) RRP £395. 2-piece set (20 and 26cm Frying Pans) RRP £125. Available to purchase here.

GreenPan Reserve Bakeware

The range has 2-layers of PFAS-Free ceramic non-stick coating on durable aluminised steel that won’t warp or bend and heats up quickly and evenly up to 230°C in the oven. Featuring the beautiful and eye-catching gold PVD coated stainless steel handles and available in Oxford Blue, Black and Pine Green.

GreenPan Reserve Bakeware 5-piece set (Baking Tray, Roasting Tray, Round Cake Tin, Loaf Tin, 6 Cup Muffin Tin) RRP £129. Available to purchase here.

GreenPan Essence

The 5 and 2-piece sets have a state-of-the-art PFAS-free Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating. Made from 65% recycled aluminium and suitable for all hobs, the range comes with Magneto™ induction technology. This means that the bottom of the pan is coated with ferromagnetic particles to enhance performance on induction cooktops ensuring even heat distribution while also improving durability and preventing warping.

5-Piece set (18cm Saucepan with lid, 24cm Casserole with lid, 20cm and 26cm Frying Pans, 24cm Skillet with Lid, Silicone Solid Spoon and Silicone Solid Turner) RRP £225. 2-Piece set (26cm and 30cm Frying Pans) RRP £80, both available in Taupe. Available to purchase here.

Circulon Clad Stainless Steel Range

Circulon is the pioneering cookware brand best known for introducing the world’s first hard-anodised nonstick cookware in 1985 and has remained at the forefront of nonstick innovation for the past 40 years.

The Circulon Clad Stainless Steel Range with ScratchDefense™ Technology collection combines the luxury and heating performance of Clad stainless steel with groundbreaking nonstick durability that won’t scratch, ever. Lifetime guarantee included.

Circulon’s revolutionary technology provides both home cooks and professionals alike with the confidence to become more fearless in the kitchen, whether that’s through ingredient or recipe choice, or cooking style

The Circulon Clad Stainless Steel Range with ScratchDefense™ Technology is available for purchase at circulon.uk.com and select retailers nationwide, including John Lewis and Amazon.

Stellar Cast Cookware

If you’re looking for beautifully bronzed and pure cast iron cookware that will last a lifetime, then Stellar’s new Cast range has been crafted to promise high performance cooking every time. 

Ideal for the passionate home chef, Stellar’s new Cast range has been meticulously designed with the highest quality features for efficient and consistent cooking that will help ignite the flavour in every culinary masterpiece you produce.

The new three-piece range includes two skillets (25cm and 30cm) and one casserole pan (30cm), and has been carefully hand-finished and pre-seasoned for a natural non-stick surface that performs wonderfully over heat. The double-seasoned surface also reduces the need for excessive oils whilst cooking, helping you to cook healthier. Using the time-honoured technique of casting in traditional sand moulds, each pan is formed from 100% recycled cast iron to achieve hard-wearing cookware that you can rely on time and time again.

With a natural bronze/black finish, each piece in the range has been carefully hand-finished to a refined style that can be cherished for generations with Stellar’s lifetime guarantee. The full range is available to purchase here.

Luxe Brewer Thermal

Designed for those who love both hot and cold brews, The Luxe Brewer Thermal offers fully adjustable temperatures, brew styles, and extraction times. Perfect for everything from delicate pour overs to bold filter coffee and smooth cold brew concentrate. Bringing barista-level control and elegant design to your daily coffee ritual.

RRP: £249.95 / Purchase at Sage Appliances 

Reencle

A sleek, countertop kitchen composter that uses smart fermentation tech to turn daily food scraps into nutrient-rich compost, even during the coldest winter months. Unlike traditional composting methods that slow down in cold weather, Reencle keeps going all season thanks to its temperature-regulated, odour-free design – making it a perfect winter kitchen essential.

Reencle is ideal for households that want to reduce food waste without the mess or fuss. It’s quiet, energy-efficient, and incredibly easy to use – even the compost is accessible while the unit is still running. Available to purchase here.

Temu’s Kitchen Waste Bin

With all the batch cooking under way, a good kitchen bin is a must have, and Temu’s 3 x 18l bin with separate compartments will keep my kitchen perfectly clean and tidy. The pedal bin is both stylish and practical – just what I need! Purchase here on Temu.