Guides & Recipes
Recipe: The Borough Kitchen Collins
A summery take on the classic Tom Collins, featuring Aperol. Easily scale it up to serve a crowd.
Recipe: Big Green Egg Smoked Mackerel with Chermoula & Beets
This recipe, part of a Big Green Egg x River Cottage collaboration, makes use of Big Green Egg Alder Grilling Planks.
Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Whipped Labneh & Harissa Dressing
Make this recipe on the BBQ or a cast iron grill pan.
Recipe: Malaysian Peanut Sauce (Kuah Kacang) with Crudités
Traditionally served with satay, this recipe from Cook School Guest Chef Raini Saidi is also great with crudités.
Recipe: Old-Fashioned Cloudy Lemonade
Featuring a clever trick for better flavour, and the option to add gin.
A Guide to Choosing a Pestle & Mortar
Our top picks, and why we love them.
Recipe: Wild Nettle Pesto
Packed with nutrients, this wild nettle pesto recipe with pumpkin seeds and Pecorino Romano cheese is ideal for first-time foragers.
Recipe: Leek, Miso & Mango Chutney Skewers
This vegan recipe for the BBQ or oven comes from Helen Graham's cookbook Centrepiece.
The Chef's Press and Cooking Weights, Explained
What do cooking weights like The Chef's Press do, and why are they so popular?
5 Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms Near London
Make sure to call in advance to see what fruit and veg are available.
7 Essential Tips for Induction Hob Cooking
Follow this guide to prevent your pans from warping.
The Best Milk Frothers: Handheld Wand vs. Standalone Machine
Comparing our two favourites, the Ad Hoc Handheld Frother and Graef Milk Frother.
Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Pizza with Pesto, Peaches and Burrata
Perfect for summer, this recipe from Cook School Head Chef Grace comes together easily.
5 Quintessential British Cheeses (Besides Cheddar)
Plus a few expert cheese tasting tips.
Meet the Exclusive Netherton Foundry x Borough Kitchen Spun Iron Frying Pan
We visited Shropshire to see how these pans are made, and what makes them so unique.
Why Unlined Copper Is the Secret to Better Jam
And why Mauviel makes the best copper jam pans.
BBQ Tips for Absolute Beginners
Chiswick Store Manager (and resident Grill Master) Adam shares his wisdom.
Big Green Egg: In-Store Demonstrations (2026)
Stop by our London stores in Battersea Power Station, Chiswick, Hampstead or Islington to see the Big Green Egg barbecue in action.
Why Uncoated Aluminium Cake Pans Are Best
According to an expert who has tested hundreds of cake recipes.
Why Emile Henry Ceramics Are Special
We visited their workshop in Marcigny, France, to learn more about their one-of-a-kind recipe.
How to Clean a Decanter
You can't use washing up liquid!
Recipe: Gerry’s Classic Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad incorporates ground rosemary into the croutons – an adaptation Justin made to his father's classic recipe. Serve it in a wooden bowl for the best presentation.
5 Expert Tips for Cooking Whole Fish at Home
John, our Head of Cook School, shares his wisdom – a small preview of what you can expect in our Whole Fish 101 class.
5 Tools for Better Roast Chicken
The quality of your tools matters just as much as the quality of your meat.