In focus Robert Welch
Bringing expertise
in stainless steel design to the table Discover what’s new from this quintessentially British brand that has made its mark around the world, from homes to five-star hotels with stainless-steel products designed to last a lifetime For nearly seven decades Robert Welch Designs has elevated the everyday with its iconic brand of timeless stainless-steel products designed in the heart of the Cotswolds, England. Since 1955 the family-owned business has been the standard-bearer for world-class cutlery, two awardwinning knife ranges and classic bathroom fittings. Discover how its new collections will be shaping the future of modern homes and five-star hotels as the company prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025. “The beauty is we work with stainless steel which is a sustainable material,” says Rupert Welch, Joint Managing Director. “It is an investment in the future.”
Cutting-edge design
“The fusion of ice-hardened German steel and precise 15-degree angled cutting edge has created a knife with a harder more resilient blade and exceptional long-lasting sharpness for effortless use” Rupert Welch, Joint MD, Robert Welch
New designs 2024 The new collections of stainless steel salt and pepper mills are a true celebration of Robert Welch Designs’ roots, bringing this expertise in stainless steel design to the table. The outcome is a sleek collection of statuesque quality. They are functional items, whilst also objects to display, epitomised in the large fluted Palm pepper mill, which reflects light around the room. As well as evolving a more complete stainless steel solution for the consumer, the new Signature and Palm salt and pepper mills mark a step-change in the brand’s thinking. These new pieces are a refinement of the award-winning ABS Signature salt and pepper mills from 2009, a reconsideration of the material leading to a more durable design. With the kitchen at the heart of the modern home, and with many dining there too, the mills have kitchen-to-table duality designed in. They look stylish 22 KITCHENWARE INTERNATIONAL
and function just as flawlessly during cooking as they do as part of a tablescape. The precision of the CrushGrind mechanism offers versatility, with a perfect grind achievable along an adjustable scale, from fine to course, and the black and white collars help to easily identify salt from pepper. Comfort in the hand is a Robert Welch signature, and the relaxed, reassuring weight of the mills is the final seal of quality. Professional knives boxed sets Robert Welch will also release a trio of boxed knife sets this year, the Chef Set, Essential Set, and Introductory Set with Sharpener. The new releases build on the successful launch of the Professional kitchen knife range in 2023, designed to exceed the demands of the home cook and expert chef. With a classic European-shaped handle, the design offers enduring appeal for those aiming for culinary excellence. Visit www.robertwelch.com