Hotpoint has been relied on at home for more than 110 years and is the UK’s most trusted major domestic appliance brand*. Richard has chosen to bring Hotpoint’s sleek and innovative appliances into the heart of The Bertinet Kitchen. This partnership marks a significant step in bridging the gap between professional kitchens and everyday cooking, giving students and visitors the chance to learn, bake and cook using Hotpoint’s high-quality appliances found in family homes across the country. Both Richard and Hotpoint are committed to empowering home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike by making the latest technology and exceptional performance accessible to everyone.

*Based on Trustpilot five-star rating among the leading Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) brands with published Trustpilot reviews specific to MDA  and to the UK in July 2024. To verify visit www.hotpoint.co.uk/trustpilot

We’re huge KitchenAid fans. The number and variety of our classes certainly put the appliances through their paces, but the robust design ensures that they stand up to pretty much anything that we throw at them.

In the cookery school we use everything from hand blenders and kettles to ice cream makers, and of course, the original stand mixers. We have the Artisan 6.9L stand mixer and the iconic 4.8L version. They’re as good as the commercial mixers we use in the bakery – but on a smaller scale! The dough hook attachment, in particular, is invaluable. It saves time and energy and guarantees professional results every time.

Opinel holds a special place in Richard’s heart as he still remembers his first Opinel penknife which he got aged 5. The original folding knife was introduced in 1890 and has become part of French heritage, an icon which was chosen as one of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s 100 most beautiful objects in the world in 1985. An Opinel knife is an essential for every self-respecting Frenchman from artists (Picasso) to adventurers (Eric Tabarly) and, with the introduction of their kitchen knives, chefs. Their kitchen knives are incredibly hardwearing, made of stainless steel with varnished French beech handles. We use their beautiful Traditional range in the kitchen and sell this range and the Intempora range.