A roasting tray can be utilised for a selection of different recipes and is an essential item for anyone who takes pride in their home cooking.

The utensil is also remarkably straightforward to use, even for individuals who are still learning to cook.

Roasting trays are a necessity for chefs that want to create that tantalising Sunday dinner, as they are used to prepare meat, as well as vegetables.

And, as all respectable cooks know, meat and vegetables are two food groups often considered paramount for maintaining a healthy, diverse diet.

Headcook and Bottlewasher offers a vast array of roasting trays, including a hard anodised deep roasting tray from cookware specialists Alan Silverwood, which is measured at 25 x 20 x 6cm and can be bought for £24.50.

A roasting tray manufactured by Mermaid, which can operate as a lid, is also available from Headcook and Bottlewasher and can be purchased for the price of £35.19.