At the turn of the twentieth century, a new global perspective on cuisine began to dawn. Chefs paused in their kitchens to reconsider the courses they were serving. Traditional attitudes about cooking and dining fell away. Eating became both the expression and the pursuit of pleasure. At last, eating was no longer just a necessity but a joy. Le Creuset is focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From its original enamelled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, silicone and more, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job. This cookware manufacturer was founded in the French town of Fresnoy-le-Grand, Aisne, Picardy, a strategic location at the crossroads of transportation routes for iron, coke, and sand. In addition, Le Creuset is best known for its colourfully-enamelled cast-iron cookware "French ovens", also known as "cocottes or coquelles" and "sauce pans" or "casseroles" (in French).
Dining, once a private activity, went public, and suddenly people experienced the delight of sharing a delicious meal in the company of friends. They remembered the marvellous dishes they tasted at restaurants; they went home to their own kitchens, eager to experiment and replicate. Soon, cooking became a way to connect with loved ones, a reason to gather together at the table.
And in the midst of all the culinary innovation and change, Le Creuset introduced the first vibrant, Flame-colored enamelled cast iron cocotte in 1925. This ground-breaking cocotte took a kitchen staple - cast iron cookware - and refined it, making it more functional, more beautiful and deeply joyful.
Le Creuset cookware earned a special place in the lives and memories of cooks around the world. Since that time, modern cuisine has continued to evolve and so has Le Creuset, but the moments people share together in the kitchen and at the table are still the ones treasure most. Ninety years later, cooking continues to be at the heart of the celebrations - just as it has for generations.
Le Creuset products, above all, have excellent quality. The Enameled Cast Iron cookware has been the world’s colour and quality benchmark for almost a century. Cast individually in sand moulds, then hand-inspected by French artisans, each cast iron piece features a rich heritage design, as well as ergonomic knobs and handles - which are sized for easy carrying with pot holders. Ideal in the oven, on the stove or at the table, the iconic cookware is beloved for both its chip-resistant enamel exterior and superior heat retention that locks in flavor and keeps foods moist and tender.
Le Creuset Stainless Steel is elegantly designed to inspire the joy of cooks everywhere. Crafted by European artisans for superior performance and a radiant lifetime lustre that reflects the colourful surroundings of every kitchen, this cookware features a full aluminium core for even heat distribution, as well as a titanium-infused stainless steel exterior that effectively prevents scorching and discolouration over time.
Designed for a wide range of recipes and ingredients, Le Creuset Toughened Nonstick pans deliver unsurpassed nonstick performance with a proprietary, PFOA-free, a triple-layered reinforced coating that will never peel or flake during use. The hot-forging process also prevents warping and facilitates consistent heat distribution, making the range as ideal for omelettes and soufflés as it is for searing fish and poultry. This cookware’s patented nonstick coating releases food easily for quick, simple clean-up.
Le Creuset enamel on steel cookware combines the capability of stainless steel with the style and character of Le Creuset's color palette. Protected by a colorful, hard-wearing layer of enamel that resists damage from heat and utensils, Le Creuset’s light yet durable Stoneware ranges are ideal for baking, roasting and serving.
In addition, for nearly a century, Le Creuset premium cast iron cookware has been trusted in kitchens around the world for its superior performance, lasting quality and iconic design.
