{"title":"The Chef's Press","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe multipurpose cooking weights designed by San Francisco-based chef Bruce Hill. Made from high-quality stainless steel for durability, corrosion resistance and easy maintenance, they stack or stagger together for cooking a variety of dishes and are vented to release steam and moisture. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our category of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/collections\/burger-presses-cooking-weights\"\u003eBurger Presses \u0026amp; Cooking Weights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chefs-press","title":"The Chef's Press","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow made in the UK, this best-selling cooking weight ensures maximum food-to-pan contact for faster, more even cooking. Made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel, it has vents to minimise steam and maximise crispiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow manufactured in Sheffield, at the very factory where stainless steel was invented, The Chef's Press is an ingeniously simple tool that has a myriad of benefits. By maximising contact between your ingredients and the pan or BBQ, it cooks food 20-30% faster, evening out heat distribution for perfectly seared chicken, steak, toasties, bacon, vegetables, and so much more. The Chef's Press side-steps three common issues with standard cast iron burger presses and cooking weights – it is vented (to prevent steam and promote browning), dishwasher-safe, and stackable. The stackable design lets you spread the cooking weights across ingredients (if you are cooking large cuts of meat or veg, or large portions); apply extra pressure (when you place one weight on top of another); and store the weights efficiently. They are also great for submerging food for marinades, fermentation, or sous vide. The Sheffield-made version is crafted from rust-proof 304 stainless steel and laser-cut, which provides a flatter cooking surface for better contact with food and a cleaner edge. Every press is made with traditional machinery and finished by hand in a process that generates less waste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in a  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-round\"\u003e16 oz (round) cooking weight\u003c\/a\u003e or bundled in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-3-piece-set\"\u003eThe Chef's Press 3-Piece Rectangular Set\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-4-piece-set\"\u003eThe Chef's Press 4-Piece Complete Set\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e As of June 2026, the 19oz press has replaced the 18oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e---BENEFITS--- 'The Chef's Press makes a noticeable difference in preparation and taste – especially with foods that sear unevenly (like chicken breasts) or curl up when cooking (bacon, salmon). The stackable design lets you apply a heavier weight that's perfect for holding down a sirloin that's pulling up on the sides, and holds peppers flat.' \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chef's Press","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":41789871390852,"sku":"5176876682788","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"13oz","offer_id":41789871292548,"sku":"5176876682789","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19oz","offer_id":56698466435458,"sku":"100032516721390","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/the-chefs-press-8oz-2026-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1781189406"},{"product_id":"the-chefs-press-round","title":"The Chef's Press \/ Round","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow made in the UK, this best-selling cooking weight ensures maximum food-to-pan contact for faster, more even cooking. Made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel, it has vents to minimise steam and maximise crispiness. The round 16oz has a larger surface area than the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press\"\u003erectangular Chef's Press\u003c\/a\u003e, designed to fit pans 25cm or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow manufactured in Sheffield, at the very factory where stainless steel was invented, The Chef's Press is an ingeniously simple tool that has a myriad of benefits. By maximising contact between your ingredients and the pan or BBQ, it cooks food 20-30% faster, evening out heat distribution for perfectly seared chicken, steak, toasties, bacon, vegetables, and so much more. The round shape measures 19cm and weighs 16oz, fitting inside pans that are 25cm or larger. The wider surface area allows it to press more ingredients at once, and it stacks well with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press\"\u003ethe rectangular chef's press\u003c\/a\u003e. The Chef's Press side-steps three common issues with standard cast iron burger presses and cooking weights – it is vented (to prevent steam and promote browning), dishwasher-safe, and stackable. The stackable design lets you spread the cooking weights across ingredients (if you are cooking large cuts of meat or veg, or large portions); apply extra pressure (when you place one weight on top of another); and store the weights efficiently. They are also great for submerging food for marinades, fermentation, or sous vide. The Sheffield-made version is crafted from rust-proof 304 stainless steel and laser-cut, which provides a flatter cooking surface for better contact with food and a cleaner edge. Every press is made with traditional machinery and finished by hand in a process that generates less waste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in a variety of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press\"\u003erectangular cooking weights\u003c\/a\u003e, or bundled as part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-4-piece-set\"\u003eThe Chef's Press 4-Piece Complete Set\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'The Chef's Press makes a noticeable difference in preparation and taste – especially with foods that sear unevenly (like chicken breasts) or curl up when cooking (bacon, salmon). The stackable design lets you apply a heavier weight that's perfect for holding down a sirloin that's pulling up on the sides, and holds peppers flat.' \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Chef's Press","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":41827534504068,"sku":"5176876682791","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/The-chefs-press-round-2026-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1781177388"},{"product_id":"the-chefs-press-4-piece-set","title":"The Chef's Press 4-Piece Complete Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow made in the UK, this Chef's Press set features all four of their best-selling cooking weights, which ensure maximum food-to-pan contact for faster, more even cooking. Made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel, they have vents to minimise steam and maximise crispiness, and are stackable for efficient storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow manufactured in Sheffield, at the very factory where stainless steel was invented, The Chef's Press is an ingeniously simple tool that has a myriad of benefits. By maximising contact between your ingredients and the pan or BBQ, it cooks food 20-30% faster, evening out heat distribution for perfectly seared chicken, steak, toasties, bacon, vegetables, and so much more. The Chef's Press side-steps three common issues with standard cast iron burger presses and cooking weights – it is vented (to prevent steam and promote browning), dishwasher-safe, and stackable. The stackable design lets you spread the cooking weights across ingredients (if you are cooking large cuts of meat or veg, or large portions); apply extra pressure (when you place one weight on top of another); and store the weights efficiently. They are also great for submerging food for marinades, fermentation, or sous vide. The Sheffield-made version is crafted from rust-proof 304 stainless steel and laser-cut, which provides a flatter cooking surface for better contact with food and a cleaner edge. Every press is made with traditional machinery and finished by hand in a process that generates less waste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4-piece Chef's Press set consists of three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press\"\u003erectangular cooking presses\u003c\/a\u003e (8oz, 13oz, 19oz) and one \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-round\"\u003eround (16oz) cooking weight\u003c\/a\u003e. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-3-piece-set\"\u003e3-piece Chef's Press Set\u003c\/a\u003e which includes just the rectangular presses is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-3-piece-set\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item arrives without branded packaging, but will be securely packaged in a box by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'The Chef's Press makes a noticeable difference in preparation and taste – especially with foods that sear unevenly (like chicken breasts) or curl up when cooking (bacon, salmon). The stackable design lets you apply a heavier weight that's perfect for holding down a sirloin that's pulling up on the sides, and holds peppers flat.' \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chef's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579240706180,"sku":"100032516721242","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/the-chefs-press-4-piece-set-lead-2026-borough-kitchen.png?v=1781262785"},{"product_id":"the-chefs-press-3-piece-set","title":"The Chef's Press 3-Piece Rectangular Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow made in the UK, this Chef's Press set features three of their best-selling cooking weights, which ensure maximum food-to-pan contact for faster, more even cooking. Made from dishwasher-safe stainless steel, they have vents to minimise steam and maximise crispiness, and are stackable for efficient storage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow manufactured in Sheffield, at the very factory where stainless steel was invented, The Chef's Press is an ingeniously simple tool that has a myriad of benefits. By maximising contact between your ingredients and the pan or BBQ, it cooks food 20-30% faster, evening out heat distribution for perfectly seared chicken, steak, toasties, bacon, vegetables, and so much more. The Chef's Press side-steps three common issues with standard cast iron burger presses and cooking weights – it is vented (to prevent steam and promote browning), dishwasher-safe, and stackable. The stackable design lets you spread the cooking weights across ingredients (if you are cooking large cuts of meat or veg, or large portions); apply extra pressure (when you place one weight on top of another); and store the weights efficiently. They are also great for submerging food for marinades, fermentation, or sous vide. The Sheffield-made version is crafted from rust-proof 304 stainless steel and laser-cut, which provides a flatter cooking surface for better contact with food and a cleaner edge. Every press is made with traditional machinery and finished by hand in a process that generates less waste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3-piece Chef's Press set consists of three rectangular cooking presses (8oz, 13oz, 19oz). A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-4-piece-set\"\u003e4-piece Chef's Press Set\u003c\/a\u003e which includes a 16oz Round Chef's Press is available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press-4-piece-set\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. They are also available as individual pieces, in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/the-chefs-press\"\u003erectangular\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20the-chefs-press-round\"\u003eround\u003c\/a\u003e shapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item arrives without branded packaging, but will be securely packaged in a box by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---BENEFITS--- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'The Chef's Press makes a noticeable difference in preparation and taste – especially with foods that sear unevenly (like chicken breasts) or curl up when cooking (bacon, salmon). The stackable design lets you apply a heavier weight that's perfect for holding down a sirloin that's pulling up on the sides, and holds peppers flat.' \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chef's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579240738948,"sku":"100032516721243","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/the-chefs-press-3-piece-set-lead-2026-borough-kitchen.png?v=1781263891"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/collections\/the-chefs-press.oembed","provider":"Borough Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}