For Chefs & Kitchens

Crafted tools for thoughtful cooking and serving.

From handmade knives to locally crafted chopping boards, this section is curated for chefs, cooks, and anyone who finds joy in the process of preparing food.
We’re building a small but growing collection of functional, beautiful tools — all made by independent UK makers — that pair naturally with our ceramic tableware and ethos of slow, purposeful craftsmanship.

Whether you work in a Michelin-starred kitchen or cook barefoot at home, we believe good tools deserve good stories.

Handmade Knives

Forged by local blacksmiths, these knives are made with precision and care — each one designed to feel balanced, comfortable, and beautiful in hand.
Perfect for chefs, serious home cooks, or collectors of fine tools.

Carl Camp — Blacksmith
Working with fire, steel, and traditional forging techniques, Carl creates handmade tools and objects designed to last a lifetime. Each piece balances functionality with craftsmanship, shaped by hand at the anvil using time-honoured methods.

Three kitchen knives of different styles on a wooden cutting board with a handle. The first knife has a Damascus steel blade with a black handle, the second is a large curved chef's knife with a grey handle, and the third is a long, narrow steel blade with a wooden handle.

Wooden Boards & Kitchen Tools

Designed and made by local joiners, these cutting boards and kitchen tools are built to last. We choose pieces that balance everyday use with natural beauty — ideal for serving, chopping, or display.

Christopher Mullin- Mulldog Joinery —
Creating small-batch chopping boards and wooden homewares, transforming raw timber into functional pieces full of warmth and character.

Multiple wooden cutting boards of different sizes and shades, leaning against a wall on a rustic wooden shelf.

This is the only ceramic you’ll find in this section — and for good reason.

Every piece is handmade by Zak and Lydia at Rock Garden Ceramics, with functionality, feel, and beauty front of mind. From butter dishes with the perfect grip to ceramic jars for seasonal herbs — many with matching lids, spoons, or bases — these are forms designed to be used and loved in real kitchens.

Some are original Rock Garden designs, developed through years of making and refining. Others are samples from our restaurant collaborations, created alongside chefs to serve specific purposes — often under pressure, always with intention. These are the one-off gems, usually never remade and rarely available to the public.

Designed by chefs. Made by hand.
Or sometimes, made by us for chefs.

Only available in-store — no restocks, no duplicates, just what’s on the shelf.

Various empty ceramic bowls and cups in neutral colors on a wooden surface.

Looking for more?

We also offer a few staple Rock Garden pieces online — simple, timeless forms we return to again and again.
Browse our online shop

Quantities are limited — and each piece tells a story.

 Rock Garden Originals — One-of-a-Kind Kitchenware

How to Shop

These items are in-store only — we believe kitchen tools should be felt in the hand, and we’re always happy to chat through each maker’s story.
Quantities are limited and restocks may vary, so if something speaks to you, don’t wait.

Want to Collaborate?

If you’re a chef, blacksmith, woodworker, or culinary toolmaker and want to design something together — reach out to us.
We love working with people who care about function, beauty, and how things are made.
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