Divertimenti

This is a very slick site from one of the UK's best known kitchenware emporia, where you can buy hi-tech equipment and utensils as well as products that are exclusive to Divertimenti. You'll find everything from the practical - classic copper sauté pans, SKK non-stick pots and pans, and chef's knives - to the indulgent - deluxe Gaggia espresso makers, hand decorated French porcelain, and crystal stemware.

The services this bright company offers go beyond retail: the cafe in their Marylebone High Street branch continually receives rave reviews, as well as running outside catering and special events. The Wedding List is an efficient service whereby guests can browse and buy online for the bride.

The site is quick to load as it is not weighed down by unnecessary images. Just choose a section and you are but a click away from 5000 products, each and every one chosen for its perfection and usability. We suggest you use the search facility and the drop down menu therein. If you use word search, yours might not match up to theirs.

Divertimenti has expanded successfully into other areas. The Cookery and Wine School was established in 2000 and boasts the likes of David Thompson, Jill Dupleix, Peter Gordon and Valentina Harris as lecturers. Courses are held during the day, evenings and at weekends and may run over a number of weeks. For those on the move, the one-hour lunch time classes will freshen up a tired repertoire There are classes for children and wine lovers, with a Flower School opening soon. The recipe file gives prospective students a flavour of the classes and are definitely worth a detour.

A new online feature will be the Kitchen Table, a discussion forum where you can unravel your kitchen conundrums.