Cooking and baking essentials for hearty treats this autumn
Posted on 30th September 2025
Sleeves rolled up, apron on – ready to cook (or bake) up a storm this autumn? We’ve gathered pots, pans, and pretty gadgets to spice up your kitchen kit this cosy season…
Delicious Sunday roasts, hearty pumpkin soups, fluffy cinnamon rolls, caramel apple crumbles, pear and pecan pies… is your mouth watering, too? If you are looking forward to cooking and baking comforting sweets and savoury treats this autumn and winter, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite kitchen essentials to help you complete your kit.
From colourful cocottes and chunky cast iron dishes to small, multi-functional appliances, there is plenty to explore in this edit, sure to inspire your shopping wishlist.
Pots and pans
Whether you’re looking for the perfect house-warming gift or to upgrade your own kitchen kit this autumn, high-quality ceramic dishware is a must-have any season, but especially during those chilly months when you’re craving hearty meals. Appolia Aubergine ceramic square baking dish 36cm, £48.99, Peugeot.What better to serve delicious pumpkin soup out of than a pumpkin-shaped cast iron cocotte? Priced £319, Staub.Refresh your baking kit with new loaf tins, muffin trays, and cookie sheets in sumptuous autumnal colourways. Reserve bakeware in Pine Green, £129, GreenPan. Practice your sourdough bread-making skills this autumn with a stylish loaf tin, like the sleek Eclipse 3lb, £19, by Stellar.Cast iron dishes are a practical, from retaining and evenly distributing heat to being incredibly long-lasting, and stylish addition to any kitchen. Matte Black cast iron casserole dish 24cm, £55, ProCook.
Small appliances for autumn cooking and baking
Enjoy delicious soups on rainy days with the help of the new Pure Power blender in Matte Black, £149, by KitchenAid. With variable speeds and clever pre-sets such as Ice Crash and Smoothie Cycle, it also includes a vented lid which allows the steam to escape, perfect for blending both hot and cold ingredients.If you’re always on the go or you’ve got a busy lifestyle, a classic crockpot will save you time with no compromises on food quality this autumn. Convenient, super-efficient, and easy to use and clean, you can enjoy slow-cooked meals bursting with flavour. Accents Sear & Stew slow cooker 3.5 litres in Red, £39.99, Morphy Richards.Make the most of soup season and chop, puree, and whisk away with ease with a pretty and practical hand blender, like this one, pictured in Copper but also available in Chrome, £99.99, from Dualit.Ensure precision when cooking and baking this autumn with Smeg‘s KSC01 digital kitchen scale, £129.95.
Serveware
Elevate your autumn baking experience with charming ceramics and rustic wood accessories. Juniper Drop Ceramic stand, £90; Juniper Drop cereal bowl, £20; Malia Serving bowl, £55; Mango Wood pizza board large, £65, and Anda mango wood egg holder, £28. All from Nkuku.Serve heartwarming soups in style this autumn with the help of chic burgundy ceramics. Set of two large soup mugs in Red, £16, Dibor. From glazed crockery, checkered fabrics, to coloured glassware, the rustic, cottagecore look is ideal for autumn tablescapes. Farmhouse round serve dish in Speckled Green, £18; Farmhouse check runner, £25; Stonewash cutlery, £55; Cotton linen blend napkins, £20; Farmhouse dinner plate, £8, and Farmhouse cereal bowl, £6. All John Lewis.Take a moment to pause and indulge in a hot cup of tea and sweet treats this autumn, and bring a touch of nature in with dark green and floral serveware. Mikasa Jardin 12 piece stoneware dinner set, £84.99; Finch & Flower scatter tray, £4.99; Finch & Flower new bone china mug, £9.99; Finch & Flower cotton tea towel, £6.99; Set of four Jardin stoneware mugs 420ml, £19.99, and Artesa acacia wood lazy Susan, £24.99. All from Dobbies.
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