Preserving Equipment - From Thermometers to Straining Kits!

Preserving Equipment & Jam Making Tools

Our preserving equipment range includes practical tools and accessories for making homemade jam, chutney, marmalade, pickles, sauces and preserves. Whether you are an experienced preserver or just getting started, you’ll find useful equipment to help with preparing, cooking, filling, straining, sealing and presenting your homemade produce.

We stock a selection of preserving pans, also known as maslin pans, in a choice of enamel and stainless steel finishes. Sizes range from 4.5 litres to 9 litres, making them suitable for both small batches and larger preserving sessions. A 20cm pan rack is also available, along with food-safe plastic buckets in 1 litre, 2.75 litre and 5 litre sizes, plastic jerry cans in 1 litre and 5 litre sizes, and clear or coloured glass demijohns.

Our range also includes preserving tools, thermometers and funnels to make filling and handling easier. Choose from food-safe plastic funnels in 4”, 5” and 6” sizes, plus a selection of stainless steel funnels including adjustable, non-stick and polypropylene options. We also stock cooking thermometers to suit different budgets, along with handy accessories such as jar lifting tongs and pens for labelling finished preserves.

Straining equipment is an essential part of many preserving recipes. Cheese cloth is useful for straining and basting, while butter muslin can be used for straining, steaming and preserving. We also offer machine washable cotton straining bags and complete straining kits, ideal for jelly making and other recipes where a clear, smooth finish is needed.

Jam Making Equipment & Preserving Gift Ideas

If you are looking for jam making equipment, preserving tools or a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys homemade preserves, this range includes plenty of useful options. Traditional items such as maslin pans, thermometers, jelly bags, muslin and wax circles remain popular with home preservers, while more modern equipment can help make the process easier and more efficient.

For beginners, our standard and deluxe jam making kits include a selection of useful items to help get started. These kits make practical gifts for keen cooks, hobby preservers and anyone interested in making their own jams, chutneys, pickles or marmalades at home.

You’ll also find a choice of preserving books, including beginner-friendly titles with recipes and guidance. These are ideal for building confidence, learning new techniques and expanding your preserving repertoire.

Labels, Covers & Finishing Touches

Finishing and presenting homemade preserves is all part of the enjoyment. Our range includes self-adhesive preserving labels in a variety of styles, including fruit and vegetable designs, coloured patterns and classic monochrome options. These are ideal for naming, dating and decorating your finished produce.

We also stock paper and fabric covers to add a traditional finishing touch. Many covers are suitable for common preserve container sizes, and selected fabric cover packs include ribbon. Accessory kits are also available in a choice of themes and include items such as heat-sealing covers, wax discs, rubber sealing bands and self-adhesive labels.

For empty glass packaging, please browse our dedicated glass jam jars and preserve jars categories.