Kitchen Worktop Collection

Woman holding tray of noodles and gesturing
1966, One Person, Adults Only, Mid Adult, One Woman Only, One Mid Adult Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Indoors, Vertical, Colour, Photography, Waist Up, Casual, Apron, Standing, Holding

1960, Two People, Child, Girls, Young Adult, Young Women, Primary Age Child, Indoors, Square, Colour, Photography, Front View, Head And Shoulders, Waist Up, Casual, Short Hair, Standing, Holding

Loaf of bread in slices, close up

Coating chicken in curry marinade

Sushi rice parcels being prepared with sheets of seaweed, close up

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum (Snow Pea) in glass jar on wooden kitchen worktop

Girls hands holding ball of bread dough above floured worktop, close-up

Sea bass fillets on kitchen worktop, close-up

Using kitchen scissors to cut across front of a live crab, removing eyes and mouth

Cutting a fillet of cured salmon into thin, diagonally cut slices

Folding over edges of baking parchment (en papillote), close-up

Using scissors to trim off the fins on the side of a salmons head

Using a small knife to cut out the beak from an octopus

Girls hands crushing garlic into a bowl, close-up

Putting sliced vegetables on piece of baking parchment (en papillote), close-up

Tomatoes, onions and fennel

Chef using spatula to sir garlic, ginger, spring onion, and pork slices in wok

Bread dough rising in loaf tin, close-up

Skewering kebab ingredients

Chef placing sheet of fresh pasta on worktop, pasta machine nearby

Threading chicken strips onto pair of skewers

Gutting a live soft-shell crab

Broken coconut shell showing white meat, next to heap of grated coconut on kitchen worktop

Ladling hot chutney into jar through funnel on wooden worktop

Cutting into tail end of a salmon fillet

Two tiger prawns on marble work surface

Holding the tail of a salmon and using a fork to scrape off scales

Using a sharp knife to make deep incisions to the bone of a chicken piece

Wire whisk and melting butter in watercress sauce heating in saucepan, close-up

Two pork spare ribs on marble work surface

Breaking claws and legs from body of a cooked crab

Threading herb-flavoured scallops onto a wooden skewer

Using pair of wooden paddles to shape butter on chopping boards

Girls hand coating fish-shaped puff pastry with butter, using a basting brush, close-up

Ginger root, sliced and finely chopped silken threads, garlic cloves, sliced and finely chopped on marbled kitchen worktop

Cleaning a live blue crab, pressing down on centre and leg section and pulling off top shell

Boy kneading pasta dough on floured surface, close-up

Pulling gills from side of central section of cooked crab, close-up

Making beef burgers

Using basting brush to coat ghee on circle of flat tawa paratha bread dough, close-up

Four mullet fillets on the rack of a grill pan being brushed with molten butter

Girl using fork to decorate edge of meat and vegetable pie in bowl on wooden kitchen worktop, close-up

Boning a leg of lamb

Chef using large meat cleaver to slice garlic cloves on wooden chopping board on kitchen worktop

Tin of powdered milk next to baby feeding bottle in glass measuring jug

Sea salt being rubbed into scored rind of pork joint, high angle view

Chicken breast and legs on marble kitchen worktop

Boy cutting kneaded pizza dough in half with a knife, close-up

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In the heart of a bustling kitchen, a woman stands proudly holding a tray filled with steaming noodles. Her gestures invite everyone to indulge in this delicious feast from 1960. Two people, including a young child and girls, gather around her on the vibrant kitchen worktop, eagerly awaiting their share of the scrumptious meal. Meanwhile, in another corner of the kitchen, a group of men patiently wait in line at the workplace canteen for their turn to savor lunchtime delights. The atmosphere is alive with anticipation as they chat and exchange stories while eyeing the mouthwatering dishes being prepared. Captured by Tom Kelley's lens, these images from his archive showcase not only culinary moments but also glimpses into everyday life. The snapshots reveal how kitchens have always been gathering places where food brings people together. As we zoom closer into details on this busy worktop scene, our attention is drawn to slices of freshly baked bread neatly arranged in perfect symmetry – an appetizing sight that promises comfort and satisfaction with every bite. Adjacent to it lies an intriguing process: chicken being coated in a rich curry marinade. The hands delicately handle each piece as flavors mingle and aromas fill the air – an exquisite dance between spices and poultry that will surely tantalize taste buds. In yet another corner of this culinary haven, sushi rice parcels are meticulously crafted using sheets of seaweed. Each step showcases precision and skill as these edible works of art take shape – ready to be savored by those lucky enough to experience them. And finally, nestled amidst all these gastronomic wonders rests Pisum sativum var. Saccharatum (Snow Pea) preserved in glass jars atop a rustic wooden kitchen worktop. A testament to nature's bounty captured within four walls – reminding us that even amidst modernity, traditional ingredients hold their place firmly within our hearts and palates. The kitchen worktop serves as more than just a surface for food preparation.