You’d batter believe it, Pancake Day is fast approaching.
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day is taking place this year on March 5 — the day before the fasting period of Lent.
If the holiday has just crêped up on you (sorry, not sorry), you may be underprepared for the tradition that encourages you to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stock up on the essentials to ensure your pancake stacks up to best of them. Take your crêpe to the next level with all the gadgets and equipment you need to create batter masterpieces that will look as good as they taste.
Get those flipping hands at the ready.
Gadgets & Accessories
Breville Non-Stick Aluminium Traditional Crepe Maker
It does not get much more professional than this handy device that will help you create quality crepes from the comfort of your own home. The pancake maker has an adjustable temperature dials and a non-stick heating plate.
£26.24 | Ocado | Buy it now
Pancake Cupcake Batter Dispenser
Solve that age old problem or excess batter with this handy gadget that features a measuring guide on the side to ensure you make just the right quantity of pancakes. The all-in-one device can be used to measure, mix and dispense all the ingredients for perfect pancakes every time.
£24.49 | Amazon | Buy it now
Flox Creative Adults Apron Chief Pancake Tosser
A professional pancake maker needs to look the part and this novelty apron ensures that you will. You can even customise the punny apron in the colour of your choosing.
£19.95 | Amazon | Buy it now
KitchenCraft Wooden Pancake / Crêpe Spreader
No self-respecting pancake set is complete without this absolute essential. The pancake spreader ensures that each and every pancake that you make is evenly spread and the correct thin or thickness.
£3.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
American Pancake Earrings
Okay — technically not essential but why not dress the part this pancake day? These earrings resemble an American style stack complete with way too much melted butter and syrup.
£3.95 | Amazon | Buy it now
Pancake Shaper Non-Stick Mould
Take your pancakes to the next level this Shrove Tuesday with these moulds that will help you shape your sweet or savoury treats into an elephant, bird, horse or other fun designs. The kids will love them.
£9.99 | Amazon | Buy it now
Tefal Owl Animal Pancake Pan 25cm with Squeeze Bottle
Not only will this Tefal pan ensure that your pancakes will not stick, but it also has a fun owl-shaped outline to help you create really unique deigns this Shrove Tuesday. The pan also comes with a squeezy batter bottle to create more precise patterns.
£14.99 | Lakeland | Buy it now
Tefal Non-stick Unicorn 25cm Pancake Pan Bundle
Edible art the whole family will enjoy. Just follow the outline using the batter bottle and voilà! It's almost too easy and any failed attempt will probably get more laughs, anyway.
£12 | ASDA | Buy it now
Wilton Mini Squeeze Bottles
Get creative with your pancakes this year with these squeeze bottles that you can fill with batter and pipe your pan with intricate designs. Just add toppings to embellish with even greater details.
£3.66 | Amazon | Buy it now
Mixes
Mcdougalls Chocolate Chip American Pancake Mix
Create American-style stacks of pancakes with the added bonus of chocolate chips for an extra special Shrove Tuesday.
£1 | Tesco | Buy it now
Superfood Bakery Morning Dreamers Pancakes Mix
Make your pancake day even more nutritious with the Morning Dreamers mix that is gluten and dairy free as well as vegetarian.
£4.59 | Holland & Barrett | Buy it now
Sweetpea Pantry Gluten Free Pancake Mix
Just because you are gluten-free that does not mean you have to miss out on the Shrove Tuesday fun. This mix is composed of Buckwheat, Flax & Quinoa for healthy goodness.
£2.75 | Ocado | Buy it now
Toppings
Gü Spreads
Gü has a seriously delicious set of spreads that have the silkiest of textures and a drippy consistency making them ideal for drizzling, dipping or dolloping. Smooth, sweet and the flavours are just simply indulgent.
£1.87 | Waitrose | Buy it now *On sale, normally £2.50 each
Nutella hazelnut spread
A sure-fire pancake day classic topping, we love ours coated with Nutella and slices of banana.
£2.70 | Waitrose | Buy it now
Pure Gold Premium Select Manuka Honey 850 MGO
You can never go wrong with an indulgent topping that comes with added health benefits and this golden goodie is one of the most powerful Manuka honeys available in the UK.
This fan famous honey is offered at just over 50 per cent off right now so grab it while you can — it will last far beyond Pancake Day, too.
£33.49 | Holland & Barrett | Buy it now *On sale now, normally £69.99
Anchor Original Squirty Cream
Top your pancakes with squirty cream to go alongside the nutella and banana above or with berries and syrup.
£1.30 | ASDA | Buy it now
Lyles Golden Syrup
Designed especially for your pancakes, you can never go wrong with golden syrup.
£1.55 | Waitrose | Buy it now
Savoury Pancake Bundle
If you are leaning towards the savoury variety, this starter pack from ASDA has everything you need to create delicious ham and cheese-filled crêpes.
£5.51 | ASDA | Buy it now
Free From Pancake Bundle
Don't miss out this pancake day with a whole pack of free-from goodies to create delicious pancakes no matter your dietary requirements.
£5.48 | ASDA | Buy it now
