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An Aladdin’s Cave of kitchenware in Abergavenny

Nestled a mere stone’s throw away from the busiest Abergavenny thoroughfare is a kitchenware gem, a family run shop stocking a broad selection of kitchen gadgets to satisfy the enthusiastic amateur chef, and enough specialist cookware to equip the professional.

Since 1988 Cooks Galley has been supplying an astonishing selection of cookware and kitchen gadgets in all the latest materials and designs, as well as traditional kitchen items to suit less progressive tastes.

No one can accuse Abergavenny of having no style. From marble pestle and mortar sets to chrome coffee machines, the kitchen utensils you see here are beautifully designed and manufactured to the highest standard.

 

The visual impact of these kitchen gadgets on display cannot be adequately described – you just have to see the array of shiny chrome kitchen utensils and cookware, the cheerful patterned china and the quirky silicone kitchen items in a rainbow of Day-Glo colours. It’s amazing but it's true – Abergavenny is home to kitchenware heaven!

Serving great food in style is as important as cooking it. Besides specialist cookware and kitchen items, Cooks Galley has a colourful array of ceramics, including teapots, mugs, bowls, dishes and jugs, and wonderful decorated glassware too.

Every aspect of storage is also catered for – check out their range of bread bins, biscuit jars and tea caddies in chrome, ceramic and enamel coated metal.

So whether you’re a creative foodie with a passion for kitchen gadgets, or a serious cook in need of specialist kitchenware, Cooks Galley of Abergavenny has a selection of kitchen items to delight you.

 
 
 

The latest finds from the Shop

OH MY GOODNESS ....longing for the weekend to try this gorgeous recipe!! Thanks @lecreusetuk!! French Toast.... INGREDIENTS 1 large eating apple, diced 50g sultanas or raisins 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 large eggs 100ml whole milk 50ml double cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 thick slices of stale bread 40g walnuts, toasted Butter and flavourless oil, for frying Icing sugar, to serve INSTRUCTIONS First, make the apple topping. In a small pan combine the apple, sultanas, brown sugar and mixed spice with a tablespoon of water, place on the lid and cook over a gentle heat for 5 minutes until the apple has softened and caramelised. If the mixture becomes too sticky, add a little more water. Remove from the heat and cover until ready to serve. In a shallow baking dish, big enough for your bread slices, gently whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Lay in the bread and allow to soak for 2 minutes before turning and soaking for a further 2 minutes. Heat the Signature Cast Iron 26cm Frying Pan on low-medium heat without oil for a couple of minutes so that it gets hot. Then, once hot, add a knob of butter and small dash of oil and spread evenly across the surface of the pan. Lay a soaked piece of bread into the pan and fry for 3 minutes until golden. When the bread is ready to be flipped, it will release easily from the pan. Turn and fry for a further 3 minutes. Place the French toast on a wire rack or lined baking tray and keep in a warmed oven whilst frying the remaining slices. Add more butter and oil to the pan if required. To serve, top each slice with a spoonful of spiced apple. Roughly chop the toasted walnuts and scatter over. To finish, sprinkle with a little icing sugar. Happy Hump Day Guys!!!! #wednesday #humpday #lecreuset #foodunearthed #abergavenny #autumn
OH MY GOODNESS ....longing for the weekend to try this gorgeous recipe!! Thanks @lecreusetuk!! French Toast.... INGREDIENTS 1 large eating apple, diced 50g sultanas or raisins 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 large eggs 100ml whole milk 50ml double cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 thick slices of stale bread 40g walnuts, toasted Butter and flavourless oil, for frying Icing sugar, to serve INSTRUCTIONS First, make the apple topping. In a small pan combine the apple, sultanas, brown sugar and mixed spice with a tablespoon of water, place on the lid and cook over a gentle heat for 5 minutes until the apple has softened and caramelised. If the mixture becomes too sticky, add a little more water. Remove from the heat and cover until ready to serve. In a shallow baking dish, big enough for your bread slices, gently whisk together the eggs, milk, cream and vanilla. Lay in the bread and allow to soak for 2 minutes before turning and soaking for a further 2 minutes. Heat the Signature Cast Iron 26cm Frying Pan on low-medium heat without oil for a couple of minutes so that it gets hot. Then, once hot, add a knob of butter and small dash of oil and spread evenly across the surface of the pan. Lay a soaked piece of bread into the pan and fry for 3 minutes until golden. When the bread is ready to be flipped, it will release easily from the pan. Turn and fry for a further 3 minutes. Place the French toast on a wire rack or lined baking tray and keep in a warmed oven whilst frying the remaining slices. Add more butter and oil to the pan if required. To serve, top each slice with a spoonful of spiced apple. Roughly chop the toasted walnuts and scatter over. To finish, sprinkle with a little icing sugar. Happy Hump Day Guys!!!! #wednesday #humpday #lecreuset #foodunearthed #abergavenny #autumn
Christmas windows are complete!! Holly and berries in the one, and Elf themed window in the other! Have yourself an Elfie little Christmas! #christmas #2018 #abergavenny #elf
Look what’s arrived....! We are now stockists of @aeropress, we have had so many enquiries about these fantastic pieces of kit, we decided to order them in! #coffee #hipster #abergavenny #monmouthshire
Nothing like a delivery from @chillysbottles on a Monday morning! Our shelves are looking refreshed! #newstock #chillysbottles #shoplocal #abergavenny
Final bargain of the week! This time a brand new item! Magimix slicer; perfect for slicing meat such as Parma ham, or beef, and bread etc. Semi commercial meat slicer with the deck being cast iron! Removable blade for easy cleaning! RRP: £159 NOW: £90 #lastone #abergavenny #electric
Another bargain! A block of Robert welch knives, with built in sharpener! EX - DEMO, only used a handful of times. RRP: £299 NOW: £120!! No box! #robertwelch #knives #abergavenny
Another bargain is this @kitchenaidusa 4lr artisan food processor. It’s our ex-demo machine, which has only been used a handful of times! It comes with all attachments and a citrus juicer too! RRP: £409 NOW: £250!!! Get it now....before it’s too late! #abergavenny #clearance #cooking
 
 
 

About Us

Located at 6 Nevill St, we are a traditional cook shop at the heart of Abergavenny. 

For the absolute beginner and the seasoned professional, the shop has all sorts of treasures. 

In 1988, Cooks Galley was established. 

The owner, Jonathan Bensley, started his career, in the family business as the chef, in what was the Horse and Jockey, now known as The Hardwick, then went on to The Charthouse, and finally the Plas Derwen. 

He decided on a change of direction, and opened up a specialist cook shop, in the busy market town of Abergavenny. Cooks Galley started in Cross Street, then after a couple of moves, is now in Nevill Street.

In 2011, Jonathan’s daughter, Sophie, joined Cooks Galley. They now run the shop together, bringing their passion and knowledge for high quality cookware on the high street.

Cooks Galley, now stock as many things as possible, ranging from a corn on the cob holder, to a commercial grade mixer.

So if there’s something you need, do not hesitate to contact us!

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Proud Stockists of...

KitchenWare:

Garden Trading
T and G
Cole and Mason
The Just Slate Company
Victor Cast-iron Ware
Mason Cash
Eddingtons

Kitchen Electricals:

Kitchenaid
Magimix
Dualit
Cuisinart
Breville
Braun

Knives:

Stellar
Robert Welch
Victorinox
Global
Furi

Bakeware:

Alan Silverwood
Kitchencraft - Masterclass
Stellar

 

China:

CKS
Emma Bridgewater
Sophie Allport
Sweet William
Parry Ceramics

Cookware:

Chasseur
Le Creuset
Victor
Judge
Stellar
Kuhn Rikon

Cake Decorating:

Sugarflair
PME
Jem
Culpitt
FMM
Meri Meri
Renshaw
Squires Kitchen
N J Products

 

WE ALSO HAVE ITEMS THAT CAN BE HIRED OUT FOR £1 PER 48 HOURS, THESE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

Also, Rectangular, Hearts, Hexagonal, Flower, Ovals.

We also hire out wedding cake stands, these are either base stands for

£5 for a weekend hire, or tiered cake stands for £10 for a weekend hire.

Number Cake tins ranging from 0 - 9

Square: 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”

Round: 8”, 9”, 10”, 11”, 12”