Best-of guide

Best cooking & brew kit: our top-scored picks

Right, here's the lot. Every bit of cooking & brew kit we've dug into, ranked by our on-paper score — that's our own desk research on specs, build and price across five things: product quality, performance, how much it helps you catch, ease of use and value for money. We haven't bank-tested these, so treat it as a smart shortlist, not gospel.

Top of the pile right now: RidgeMonkey Connect Sandwich Toaster (8.9/10) and RidgeMonkey Connect Sandwich Toaster XL (8.9/10). Tap into any review for the full lowdown, the comparison and a buying checklist.

Top tip: match the kit to how and where you actually fish before chasing the highest number. A cracking bit of gear for big open waters can be overkill on a snug club pond. How we score.

Fishing styleAll Carp Coarse Predator Fly Specialist

Fishing style

Cooking & brew kit
89%
RidgeMonkey
RidgeMonkey Connect Sandwich Toaster
Connect Sandwich Toaster
A lightweight two-pan cooking kit that does far more than toast a sarnie. Handy for brekkie, hot snacks and quick meals when you’re on the bank.
- Lightweight aluminium construction with a granite-style, PFOA-free non-stick coating.
- Two flat-bottomed frying pans join together as a sandwich toaster, or work separately.
- Removable magnetic cool-touch thermoset-plastic handles and a detachable hinge system make packing and cooking easier.
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Cooking & brew kit
89%
RidgeMonkey
RidgeMonkey Connect Sandwich Toaster XL
Connect Sandwich Toaster XL
A smart, lightweight two-pan cooker for toasties, fry-ups and quick grub on the bank. Handy kit, with a couple of limitations to bear in mind.
- Granite-style PFOA-free non-stick coating.
- Two detachable flat-bottomed frying pans that can be used separately.
- Removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles included.
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