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Fondue pot and fondue forks

This pot is used to prepare and serve Swiss cheese fondue and is part of helvetic national pride.

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Beaker

This beaker commemorates the centenary of the Abbaye du Cordon Vert et Blanc shooting club in Blonay, Vaud.

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Olla podrida

Rather like a braising pan with a handle, this utensil was used to cook 'olla podrida', which literally translates as a medley, but is a Spanish dish of meat and haricot beans.

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Coffee roaster

This coffee roaster was used to ‘grill’ coffee beans over a fire.

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Pan

Such pans are used either to cook eggs or to make 'poffertjes'.

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Steamer

This pan is used for steam cooking.

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Pie dish

This utensil was used to make sweet or savoury pies.

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Coffee pot

During Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, this pot is used to brew ground, roasted coffee beans over a fire.

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Pot for millet beer

This is a ceremonial container from Ngoutchoumi in the Cameroon.

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Pot for millet beer

Women of the Fali ethnic group use this cooking pot to prepare millet beer.