The kitchen model is often the first choice in kitchen planning. We offer a number of different models, all of which give your perfect kitchen its unique shape and appearance. Our kitchens come in many different materials, all with different designs and functions. Common to all our kitchens are the Which? award-winning kitchen cabinets all produced in the UK by us.

When I sit down to talk with the chef after lunch, and in subsequent conversation, it’s clear those qualities haven’t changed at all. It’s hard to imagine a situation in which Smyth might not appear in unflustered control, or in which she is not eyeing up possible improvement. I wonder at one point whether she found cooking for Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding party at Windsor Castle more nerve-shredding than a usual afternoon, but she just smiled at the memory of the logistical nightmare and the attendant adrenaline rush, like an athlete remembering an Olympic final. We offer quality expertise in planning, design, materials and optimal functions. Of course, only you know how everyday joy smells, feels or sounds at home. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, it is you who gives the kitchen a soul. Find your perfect kitchen inspiration here at Magnet. Our cabinets can also sit throughout your home, ask your designer about seating, storage and utility rooms. Traditional cast-iron pans can be used, but be careful not to drag them across the hob as they may cause damage. Leith is gratified, too, that for all her Michelin starriness, Smyth had created a dining room where people still seemed to be having a good time. “There was always such a joy in that place. If I went out to dinner somewhere else, I would always make sure the taxi went past that restaurant on the way home because I liked to look through the windows and see those little kind of Toulouse-Lautrec pictures of people enjoying themselves.”

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That impression is only enhanced when you take a seat in the dining room, as I did towards the end of lunch, and a procession of plates from the kitchen starts to arrive at your table. Core represents a mixing of Smyth’s classical French training and British soul; its tasting menu features dishes such as “Isle of Mull scallop tartare with a sea vegetable consommé”; and “morel and wild garlic tartlet with Fluffetts Farm egg yolk and vin jaune”. Fifty years ago, Leith was very much a rarity as a woman in what remained largely a man’s world, and not all that much has changed. There are still only seven kitchens run by women in the current list of 135 that have been awarded Michelin’s highest accolade. Smyth, in this sense, represents a change that has been a long time coming and still has a long way to go. Having worked in some of the most testosterone-fuelled kitchens, she is far from convinced that hormone is a necessary ingredient. “A lot of careers probably ended prematurely,” she says, of the macho culture now in retreat. “No doubt it put some people off, or attracted the wrong types.” It sells large kitchen appliances from a range of brands, all fitted at extra cost. However, Magnet doesn't sell flooring or wall tiles. Magnet has a 15-year guarantee on its Simply Ready to Assemble range, whereas the Factory Assembled units come with a 25-year guarantee.

the discerning taste of every homeowner. As a trusted name in the industry, we take immense pride in presenting an extensive range of kitchen options to our valued consumers. Our selection includes the timeless charm of Shaker kitchens, the sleek elegance of Modern kitchens, and the seamless appeal of Handleless kitchens. We offer an extensive array of worktops, lighting, doors and floors, and handles, all carefully curated to complement your dream kitchen perfectly. Magnet's commitment to delivering the finest quality has earned us prestigious accolades, including the coveted Which? Best Buy status, validating our unwavering dedication to excellence. Before you buy, you need to establish what type of cookware will be suitable for your hob. Many manufacturers put symbols on the bottom of their cookware to show which heat source it will work with. When I ask if she feels that she has missed out on anything, mentioning that article in which she thought she might have slowed down at some point to have a family, she suggests she doesn’t feel she has made sacrifices. “If you are really good at something, you want to keep doing it.”

Smyth, far left, with Gordon Ramsey, Angela Hartnett and Gemma Tuley in 2008. Photograph: Peter Payne/Peter Payne /eyevine Yes, Magnet offers a free design consultation. You can choose whether you'd prefer to go in-store or have a virtual consultation.

With flexible finance solutions to suit all budgets, your dream kitchen could be just around the corner. Interest free creditThis finance plan is only available on Nordic Nature, Nordic Craft, Wardley and our Create Colour ranges; Dunham, Soho, and Ludlow. An indicator light on the hob will start flashing if it’s not the correct type of pan, or it will simply not heat up. Stainless steel pans are designed to last a lifetime, and won’t react with any food types. They’re also dishwasher safe. Stainless steel on its own is liable to hot spots, so copper or aluminium is usually incorporated into the base.