Like any bad chef I always blame my tools for the outcome of a crappy, under-cooked meal. But…read morebecause of Superchef I can no longer do that... Damn them for stocking high quality products! However they have made the job of cooking a lot easier and painfree. I didn't realise you could cut onions practically tear-free if you have a good quality, sharp knife! They also stock a good variety of crockery and cooking utensils so even if you still screw-up dinner at least your guests will appreciate the lovely plate it came on.

As a part-time ninja I often find myself in the market for some cheap but good quality knives. Well…read moreSuperchef Warehouse has provided for me on many an occasion. As an added bonus their well priced steel pots can be melted down into ninja stars with relative ease. For those of you after cooking equipment for it's intended use there is a delectable range of cutlery, ceramic ware, wine glasses and every other imaginable kitchen item the average gourmand may desire in their kitchen.

Another great hospitality/kitchenware supply shop, slightly more ordered than Chefland just down…read morethe street - though you tend to pay a little more for things to be stacked neatly on the shelves! Hospo stores are great if you just need a few extra sets place settings of cutlery or a few odd extra glasses for a dinner party! I'd recommend shopping between both the whimsical Unicorn and the more sensibly-named Chefland across the street, as I noticed quite a significant saving on some items at each of the stores compared to the other.

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Key Ingredients is culinary cuteness incarnate. From its quaintly encouraging slogan - 'real…read moreinspiration for pretend chefs' - down to its brightly coloured cooking utensils and not just metaphorically sweet ice creams, Key Ingredients is a cute, sweet little Clifton Hill cooking shop. Selling a range of cookware, utensils, gifts and gourmet foods such as truffle gnocchi and ice cream in flavours such as Turkish Delight and ethically sourced Vanuatuan vanilla, Key Ingredients could turn even the most ardent mageirocophobic into a keen cook. I lust after Key Ingredients' solid wood chopping boards, bags of pink peppercorns and the like but cookware and ingredients this pretty and unusual don't come cheap. More the shop for the occasional indulgence than somewhere to buy all of your kitchen accessories and ingredients, Key Ingredients is the perfect place to go for something special to take to a friend's house in lieu of a bottle of wine. A lovely place for a browse.

This is the kind of shop where gourmands and amateur chefs go to desire every gourmet ingredient…read moreand interesting little kitchen gadgets. It is also the place where many people probably walk in to have a look around, come away with some fantastic ideas, and then go internet shopping. You see the very vibe of the place inspires one to think expensive thoughts at which point you do and then start thinking you'll be ripped off if you actually do buy something from here. Well I have to say that by taking a closer look around Key Ingredients that it is not really a rip off store at all. Everything is quite well priced. For sure, it does stock all kinds of French cheeses, single origin extra virgin olive oils and top of the range chef knives etc - so of course it is not a cheap shop. It is just not a rip off - that is all I am saying. So if you are in the market for some kitchen inspiration. Or maybe and most likely, you need to buy your rich aunty a Christmas present, because she has invited you round for organic turkey served up on 17th century porcelain plates, then Key Ingredients is just the kind of place you need to start looking.

I used to walk past this shop on a daily basis, namely because I used to work near by. The funny…read morething is that it always seemed to catch my attention, even though I'm not really in the market for kitchen appliances. However, since there were some rather interesting utensils, particularly the knife holder shaped like a man getting stabbed by multiple knives, it did catch my attention. Okay, when I ended up going inside, it wasn't to purchase that particular knife holder (though maybe I should go back and do so), it was to get a keep cup. Still, it is somewhat out of the ordinary, which gives points in my books.

I don't claim to be a brand brain when it comes to kitchen ware and utensils, but what I do know is…read morethat King of Knives sell the best of the best in knives, tools and cookware. Everything here looks shiny, strong and of high quality. Unfortunately its also very pricey - but if you're lucky like I have been you might just score yourself a present from here. If you're in the market for some upmarket kitchenware, start putting the hints out now for Xmas!!

Bigger than it looks from the street, this kitchenware store mainly stocks wares for Asian cooking,…read morewith odd random nicknacks thrown in (my fave - a $5 bacon press)!! Quite reasonable prices on bamboo steamers and woks too!

Peppercorn is located in the busy mount waverley shopping district and is very easy to get to…read more Being close to offices, shops and the train station, I often come here during lunch if I need to buy presents for friends such as ktichenware, trinkets, baby items, candles and so much more!! The staff are very friendly and helpful, they even wrap your items for you if they are for presents!! If you are ever looking for a place to shop close to home, check into Peppercorn Gifts.

Peppercorn Gifts is Hamilton Place's stop for a housewarming present. Stuffed to bursting with all…read moremanner of teapots, cups, decorative plate sets and kooky gadgets, it's a little overwhelming for choice. I always expect to see a tiny cafe poking out the back serving Devonshire Tea (I think it's the vast array of teapots that does it), and am often disappointed. The staff tend to leave me alone - I don't look like a typical buyer, I guess, but I tend to find something suitable for my foody friends come Chrismastime. When I say stuffed to bursting, I do mean it. The shop could use either an upsize or a more careful stock choice.

One of my favourite kitchen shops. Such a friendly environment and the staff are very knowledgeable…read moreand willing to point you in the right direction if needed. They have a wide range of kitchen ware including some great little gadgets and gift ideas. Also the widest range of knives I've seen in melbourne! Plus there's just something about a small business with history; apparently they've been around for 130+ years!

I went there at 11.05 am to drop off some knifes to get sharpened. The cut off time was 11 am, so I…read morewas 5 minutes late! WOW! I drove all the way from Brunswick to drop them off. Because of heavy traffic, I was slightly delayed. The sales assistants wouldn't accept them anymore! I thought that is far to fiscal and very poor customer service. I will definitely not go back there ever again