Whether making Yorkshire puddings to accompany a Sunday roast or muffins and cookies for the kids, a good baking tray is an essential component of the chef's toolbox and can be used to create a variety of sweet and savoury treats.

Silverwood and Mermaid, both manufactured in the UK, offer top-quality products that will last for years, proving a sound investment for cooks of all skill levels.

For the perfect roast when all the family gathers round, Silverwood's four-cup Yorkshire pudding tray is 0.75 inches deep and made from anodised aluminium alloy for the optimum heat conduction, meaning shorter cooking times and a smooth, easy-release finish.

Meanwhile, those seeking a baking tray may find their needs met by Mermaid's heavy-gauge construction offerings, which come in a wide array of sizes to suit all kitchen jobs - or can be bought in a set of three.

Like the Silverwood products, Mermaid's line has surfaces that won't peel or flake and is suitable for metal tools, while hand washing couldn't be easier.