Mixing bowl

One of the key methods to pancake perfection is a silky smooth batter made well in advance. The right mixing bowl is your friend here – with either of these sturdy products. The John Lewis bowl is really like a jug, with a vast 6 litre capacity so no one will go without, and a spout so you can go straight into the pan. Alternatively, for those who make their batter the night before, this Lock and Lock 1 litre jug has measurement markings and a sealable lid to avoid fridge spillages.

John Lewis mixing bowl, £4

Dunelm Lock and Lock sealable lid measuring jug, £5

Whisk

An old-school hand whisk in stainless steel is fantastic for whipping up batter (and cream too, should you fancy it) and cookery favourite Lakeland has several well-priced products. Meanwhile more of a commitment is this shiny chrome number from kitchen status symbol brand Dualit. As well as good looks, the four-speed, retractable cable number has standard beaters, plus a dough cook and balloon whisk attachments, so is worth its price.

Lakeland stainless steel balloon whisk, £4.99 

Dualit hand mixer, £74.99

Lemon reamer

If you favour the classic sugar and lemon pancake, a good juicer is essential. Avoid getting squirted in the eye or dropping fruit onto your creation with this sturdy, stylish reamer which you can also use for limes (for that evening mojito!)

Lakeland aluminium citrus juicer, £9.99

Sugar shakers

If lumpy icing sugar is the difference between Instagram-worthy pancakes and only-fit-for-the-dog flops, you need a fine-sieved sugar shaker to present you with a gentle snowdrift of sweetness.

Kitchen Craft stainless steel fine mesh sugar shaker, £8.99 from Amazon