O.K. bit of a snap decision to give this place 5 stars I have to admit, but I don think it deserves…read moreit (even if I came to that conclusion after I realised I 5 starred it). But it is really lovely in here, the moment you walk in you feel relaxed and in the mood to have a good look around. They've really made the place into a nice looking shop, which could almost double as the interior of someone's house, just someone who has way too much money, and so buys different models of the same thing. There's cool bread bins (see pic) which looked like kitsch 50s Alien pods, and Union Jack biscuit tins, which somehow just look stylish and not weirdly nationalist, and I also spotted a really fancy little, retro, cream coloured, Ice cream maker. And what made all of these products even better, was the fact that they were nicely laid out, and backgrounded by some chilled out jazz music.Nice.

This company has quite a few branches around. This one is a bit cramped and has quite dangerous…read moresteps around the shop. BEWARE! The stock is a little over the top pricewise and full of gadgets that you may never use. Direct parking is a problem but you can park about half a mile away. The shop is on a steep hill which would make it difficult for disabled and pushers.

For an enthusiastic cook, this is heaven. Don't enter unless you have bags of willpower or deep…read morepockets! This shop is packed with serious cookery gear. If you want to find a tool for a kitchen job, chances are that you'll find it here. They're also happy to negotiate discounts if you're spending a decent amount.

I'm a sucker for a good kitchen supply store. This one is stuffed to the eyeballs with a plethora…read moreof gadgets. The real drawback is having to sift through containers of stuff to find exactly what you're looking for. Organized, it aint. That said, I enjoy their selection of serving ware from bowls and platters to demi spoons and cake plates. If you can't find the correct number of something, just ask. They seemingly have a lot of extra inventory in the back. It can seem like an odd collection; but if they have what I need, it makes me so very happy.

There are 2 of these shops pretty much facing each other either side of the street. One sells…read moreeverything garden and DIY related. The other selling a fantastic range of cook and houseware. Both are definately worth a look as they are like little aladdins caves, full of treasures and certain to have what you are looking for! Staff are really knowledgable and are happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you are stuck. Prices are reasonable, no more expensive than anywhere else in the town and generally I've always found there is a really nice atmosphere to both shops.

If you need a copper preserving pan, a bean slicer, a macaroon mat or a dried chilli grinder, this…read moreis the place for you. It is literally kitchen porn. It's not huge, but it is packed with everything you could ever want in a kitchen, and a few implements that even I was unsure of what to do with! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and it's almost impossible to escape without having bought anything. I wandered in with a (guy) friend who pooh-poohed all kitchenware, and yet even he walked out with a Japanese carving knife at £60... They even get stock in for you if you ask them to. I feel a bit bad, as I asked them to get in a bean slicer, only to immediately find one elsewhere. The 10 bean slicers sitting forlornly on their hook stare at me every time I go in...I don't feel too bad though, I have since bought a jam funnel, some olive wood spoons and a special cleaning brush for sweetcorn.

From the owner: Borough Kitchen provides everything the at-home chef needs from the kitchen to the table. We…read moreprovide what we believe are the Best of the Best and, where there is a high-quality value alternative, the Best of Value. Our selection includes cookware, bakeware, tableware and barware, as well as a selection of electricals. Brands we carry include: Mauviel, All-Clad, Staub, DeBuyer, Paderno, Lodge, Kai, Wusthof, Zwiesel, Peugeot, Serax, Leonardo, and Rosle. Looking around the world with a focus on quality, functionality and durability, we seek to find not just the best brands, but the products they are best at. From these, we rigorously test and select the best products in each category. In store and online, we then share with you the reasons why we love the products we've chosen. Our services include: gift cards, wedding & gift registry, personal shopping, click & collect from our website, and tax-free shopping.

I have no aspirations to be a domestic goddess. If I did…read morethough, I'd slip into my marigolds and my kitten heels And I'd scoot over to Bert's at least once a week. A local homestore two minutes from Jamie Oliver's Recipease, they sell every cute and kitsch accessory you could wish for - from spotted cake tins and stripey aprons to colourful bowls, chopping boards, whisks, spoons and tableware. Oh and the essential items for budding bakers - cupcake and muffin tins!

This lovely little store is a new addition to Western Road, building on Bert's successful original…read moreoutlet at 33 George Street in Hove (their web-site has not yet been updated to include the new venue). Basically, they sell things for the kitchen, like crockery, cutlery, draining racks, chopping boards, gadgets, and so on. Although the range is not that large - only a few styles of cutlery, for example - they do have lots of useful things, and the store is lovely just to browse around. The place was buzzing with happy shoppers, doing just that. (In marked contrast to the January Sales hell that characterised the rest of Brighton). I have spent hours trying to find an small olive spoon, for example - and they had one, and an olive spear, and a spring-loaded pickle fork, and... We also bought a really large, heavy beech wood chopping board - from a sustainable source - for under £8. Something else that caught my eye were several designs of nice wire draining racks, in bright funky colours - no horrid plastic tat. Oh, and lovely, friendly, helpful staff. I hope they succeed.

This is the Hove original of the Bert's Homestore chain (there's now one in Brighton too), located…read morein the pleasantly pedestrianised shopping area of George Street. (George Street is small but reasonably quiet, even on a Saturday - it's the complete opposite of Brighton city centre.) They sell lots of stuff for kitchens and bathrooms, concentrating on accessesories such as knives, chopping boards, tea-strainers, tea-pots, mug tress, washing up bowls in funky designs, etc. rather on standard crockery and cutlery (although there are a few basic items). It's attractively laid out and lovely to browse, and excellent for things such as olive spoons, tea-bag squeezers, lemon rind peelers, which in my book are not essentials, but make those specific tasks so much easier. The staff are lovely too. It's hard to leave without buying something

This is a trendy little shop selling everything you need (and a lot you don't) for your home. While…read moreI try not to shop at supermarkets if I can, the one thing I think is worth buying from them is kitchenware as its so much more expensive in shops like this. I just wouldn't pay £14.95 for a fold away colander. Why have a fold away colander? That said, they do sell a really good range of kitchen knives here at good prices and that's one thing you should spend a but of money on.

I love lakeland if you want any amount of gadgets or bits for the kitchen this is the places to…read morecome i always find something i want or something i buy to give as a small present allot of the stuff is modernised old ideas which is great, the prices are rather high but you really can get so much here if you bake at all pop in they have a great section left of the tills. good services.

This is my favourite shop of all! It is away from the precinct, but near to the parking. It is a…read morelarge shop crammed with usuful gadgets and must-haves for the home. I also love their craft section, which is enormous, as my kids like to make their own cards especially for thank yous. They have a reduced section at the back which is always worth a check, I have got some great bargains from there FAB!

This store is middle age signed, sealed and delivered in one room. I don't even know what half the…read morestuff they sell is, but I found myself, literally minutes away from Christmas, neck deep in a credit crunch and scrabbling around trying to buy an £18 colander. They do sell lots of lovely house hold bits and bobs but until I have a house, Labrador and a child called Mimi Fifi Orchid Clooney (a girl can dream) I wont be buying anything from here. It's a personal thing, possibly connected to being a huge consumerist ass hole whilst having a huge problem with consumerism. For me, buying a £300 pair of shoes is wrong but necessary, where as buying two plain white enamel breakfast bowls for £16 seems ridiculous. I am aware that this statement is ridiculous in itself, in fact, I just don't want to talk about it anymore. I will say though, that this shop is lovely, but I prefer Ikea.

Beautiful store with a lot of kitchen items, buckets, homeware., old school bottles, garden…read moreequipment ... I bought a lovely black enamel milk pan !!!

The shop fills a serious retail gap in this neighbourhood.....kitchen and barware…read more The location has hosted a series of bad restaurants and finally now offers something useful. If at the last minute you realised a load of people were due at yours that night, and faced with the horror of having 1.5 wine glasses and no champagne flutes left after your last big affair.......your rescue stop is here. They sell all sorts of barware, including cocktail shakers, muddlers, mixers (like sour mixes, fancy juices, syrups and the like), and different types of bar glasses. I was overwhelmed with choice and gaped in awe at the several types of lime and lemon squeezers, wine and champagne buckets, corkscrews, ice crushers....all promising cocktail and party dreams!! The staff were really friendly and happy, ready to answer questions and help. Oh yes, and they have quite a nice selection of plates and serving ware, as well as blenders, grillers and proper restaurant/catering quality goods. Nisbets has a great website as well with lots of stuff that isn't in the shop. And even if you hadn't planned on having a party, this place is a great reason to have one.

For an area to know that it has officially made middle class respectability, many tests can be…read moreperformed. It is therefore with a sigh that Wimbledon residents can breathe a sigh of relief that Lakeland has decided to grace the Centre Court Shopping Centre with one of their latest store openings Being a keen cook, it is nice to have access to Lakeland's specialist kitchenware locally. They do cater to the masses with popular lines like tapping into the cupcake craze but they do also sell stuff like silicone baking sheets, which would interest more adventurous cooks Everything is laid out in a dangerously appealing and inviting manner, meaning that in a moment of weakness, you may find yourself walking out with an ice cream cone maker - incidentally £29.99 for the waffle iron and £3.95 for the cone mould around which you shape your hot waffle. And no, I didn't walk out with one though I was interested to see it They are a little pricey compared to professional kitchenware companies but I applaud them for making an extra level of cooking accessible to the general public. The staff are keen to help, so do pick their brains if you need any help or advice Incidentally, it's nice to see a new store opening in Wmbledon after a spate of recent retail shop closures. Long live the high street!

Seeing that Lakeland had opened a location in Wimbledon made me incredibly happy. For a gal who has…read morea penchant for homemaking-type-adventures, this place is like Mecca. Bakeware, cookware, canning supplies, household cleaning & gadgets, and all the little things for your kitchen in particular that you never knew you needed. Lakeland is like magic. I particularly like that they carry cake decorating tools, dyes, flavors, etc. for far less cost than other London outlets (such as Jane Asher). They offer the Star Kay White line of oils & flavors to the UK (which I believe is exclusive due to the dual-branded labeling). Very friendly staff members here as well. So glad to know this location is nearish to me! I will most definitely be back whenever I'm in need of kitchen goodies!