According to a recent report, 60% of British men now regularly cook for friends and family; and what do men love? Yes, gadgets. We bring you our selection of the best around.

Butcher’s Stripe Oven Mitt, C’est Ça!, £11.85, Amaroni

Smasher, £12, Josephjoseph

Grumpy Old Man Apron, £15, Blisshome

Compact Herb Chopper, Joseph Joseph, £18, Josephjoseph

Professional Blowtorch, £19.56, Lakeland

Barbecue Apron, Glove & Tool Set, Picnic at Ascot, £29.95, Eurocosm

Harry Ramsden’s Fryer, Morphy Richards, £58.76

Eva Solo Carving Set in forged stainless steel, £66.10, Thediningstore

Cru Wine Rack, Umbra, £93.55, Amaroni

CitiZ&Milk Nespresso coffee machine, Krups, £179, Nespresso

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer in Onyx Black, £389, Kitchenaid