21 perfect Christmas accessories for your log burner
Your stove is the focal point of the room, keeping you warm throughout winter – so why not treat it to some new accessories this Christmas? We’ve compiled a list of different presents for your stove – and some for you – ranging from practical to pretty.
Cooking accessories
Fancy yourself a cook? Whether you’re toasting some marshmallows or cooking a hearty meal, this cookware is guaranteed to be a perfect fit for your stove.
Cookware
If you’re a cooking apprentice looking to expand your stove’s cookware selection, look no further than the selection on offer from Salamander Stoves and Chilli Penguin Stoves.
The Black Cast Iron Enamel Cookware Set is perfect to begin your cooking journey, including an iron trivet and a large cast iron pot, giving you plenty of room to make a hearty stew, a traditional shepherd’s pie, or a warming curry.
If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas present for an aspiring chef in the family, look no further than Salamander Stoves’ Christmas Gift Set. As stunning as they are high-quality, the cast iron pot and Nodo Horo stove top kettle will be sure to impress guests on a cold Christmas evening.
Attachable with your stovetop or hearth, the T1000 toasting fork is perfect for crumpets, pancakes, toast, and anything in-between! Easily foldable and compact, the T1000 toasting fork can easily be tucked away when not in use, and unfolded for when you’re feeling a bit peckish.
Chilli Penguin Stoves have a range of kettle styles and colours to choose from, letting you enjoy a cup of tea from a kettle that matches your decor (these go perfectly with Chilli Penguin’s orange and sea blue ceramic mugs)
The cast iron Potato Cooker by Chilli Penguin is a staple of winter cuisine and will let you have a jacket potato cooked to perfection every time. Safely place the Potato Cooker in your firebox using some protective gloves, and enjoy the warmth of your fire as you cook up to two potatoes at once.
Stay safe and stylish when using your cookstove with Chilli Penguin’s Sunset Oven Gloves, complete with the Chilli Penguin logo and available as a double glove or oven gauntlet – ideal for those cosy nights in with your Popty Ciwb.
Thinking of expanding your cooking skills with your stove? Looking to save a bit of money and spend some nights cooking without electricity or gas? The Salamander Stoves Extended Hotplate gives you plenty of extra room to cook, fry, or boil – easily letting you cook a whole meal as you bask in the warmth of your Salamander Hobbit.
Chesneys also offer a deluxe Heat Tool Set, perfect for indoor or outdoor cooking – complete with a sleek grab bag for the set.
Aprons
Whether you have an integrated cooking stove, or you will be using your traditional freestanding stove to heat up a delicious meal, this selection of cooking aprons will make sure you keep your clothes clean – whilst having the added benefit of being stylish!
Chilli Penguin Stoves offer a 100% cotton charcoal apron, with the classic Chilli Penguin logo subtly embroidered above the pocket – and there is even a children’s apron available for some family cooking.
Salamander Stoves make an apron perfect to go with your Little Range, with two handy front pockets to store any knick-knacks you may need as you cook up a warm meal.
Esse also have a fashionable pairing of a branded apron and oven glove, featuring the classic Esse logo on the chest pocket and glove.
Practical accessories
Maybe you’re looking for something more practical, something to complement your fire-making skills. If so – look no further; there are a trove of accessories available that make perfect stocking fillers.
If you’re keen to get a bit hands-on and make your own kindling, Chilli Penguin’s Chopsi Chopper is the ideal winter accessory. Turn logs into kindling safely and precisely, making some extra kindling to start your fires hot.
Now that you have got all of that extra, perfectly chopped kindling, you’ll need somewhere to sort it. Topstak have a Kindling Bucket available, offering a sleek, functional place to keep your kindling close to hand.
If you are keeping your home warm this winter with a pellet stove, Island Pellet Stoves offer an environmentally conscious pellet scuttle, making refuelling a breeze. Constructed of sustainable recycled leather and cut to minimise waste, Island Pellet Stoves’ pellet scuttle is as environmentally conscious as an Island Pellet Stove.
The Sgŵp ash pan (pronounced scoop) by Chilli Penguin Stoves with functionality at the forefront of its design. Easily remove the ash from your appliance whilst boasting the iconic Penguin due to its compact design and high manoeuvrability.
The aptly named Chilli Taco is the perfect companion to any wood burner, giving your room a safe, sleek way to store wood from your log pile before it is burned.
Extras and essentials
No stove is complete without a high-quality pair of gloves to keep you safe, and every stove deserves the quirky addition of some penguin-themed wax melts.
Chesneys offer wood burner gloves that are as elegant as their stoves. Constructed of leather with the signature Chesneys logo on the cuff, these gloves offer protection as you handle and control your wood burner – perfect to use when cleaning your stove glass with a Dry Wiper.
If you enjoy harvesting your own wood and need a place to split those logs before you season them, Topstak offer a traditional chopping block – perfect to safely cut your logs to size. Salamander also have a range of different hand axes to choose from on their website from well-known and trusted brands.
Now that you have got your accessories and you can build your perfect fire, there is no better way to start it than with a match held in your Hobbit Matchstick Holder – the tiny companion to the compact yet efficiency Hobbit stove.
Finally, to top things off, Chilli Penguin’s Stovetop Wax Melter and Penguin Wax Melts will keep your house smelling fresh as you burn, perfectly complimenting that signature firewood smell – keeping your whole house cosy through the winter season.
Whether you’re looking for an aesthetic improvement for your stove, some essential safety bits, or to up your cooking skills, there are plenty of quality stove accessories to choose from which your stove deserves this Christmas.
The HETAS Advice Hub has a range of tips and advice to ensure you can continue to burn safely and responsibly.
