Most people would have heard of Le Creuset, especially those that are passionate about cooking with cast iron cookware but did you know they also have a range of stoneware, non-stick and stainless steel cookware? We have a vast range of Le Creuset cookware on our website but let's look further into this iconic French cookware brand and why you should consider buying Le Creuset cookware.
Originally founded in 1925 by two Belgian enthusiasts, experts in their own fields of enamelling and casting. These two gentlemen decided to work together combining their skills and created the first enamel cast iron cooking vessel, the French oven, also known as a cocotte or enamelled Dutch Oven. And so the iconic brand of Le Creuset was born.
Strategically placed, their foundry in Northern France is at the crossroads of the transport routes of materials such as sand, coal and iron, and their cast iron products are still manufactured in the same foundry today. Produced with the same artisanal methods from its early years, each cast iron pot in Le Creuset's factory is formed with a sand mould that is finished by hand. Over forty expert craftsmen are involved in the process of making a single Le Creuset cast iron cookware piece, ensuring they meet the company's highest standards in quality and finish.
Not only does Le Creuset make exceptional cast iron cookware, they have also branched out to include a non-stick cookware range, stainless steel cookware range, a bakeware range, a stoneware range as well as kitchen essentials and tableware.
Le Creuset Enamelled Cast Iron Cookware
The most popular cookware of this brand is the iconic Le Creuset French Oven. What exactly is a French oven? Simply put it is a covered casserole pot. You may also see these named as a Dutch Oven, Cocotte or Casserole. Just to touch quickly on the difference, a Dutch Oven traditionally is a deep cast iron covered pot without an enamel coating, whilst a French Oven is a deep cast iron covered pot with an enamel-coated surface. However they all are essentially a casserole and a statement piece for any kitchen.Inspired by the orange glow of the molten cast iron in the moulds, the first Le Creuset cast iron casserole was Flame (Volcanic) and became their trademark colour. Nowadays Le Creuset has many signature colours including Cerise Red, Marseille Blue, and many more stunning colours. Not only do Le Creuset make beautiful cast iron casseroles in all colours of the rainbow; they also have matching cast iron pans, skillets, frying pans, roasting pans, grill pans and saute pans that all complement one another in the same colour palette for a perfectly matching cookware set.
Why choose Le Creuset cast iron cookware?
Enamelled Cast Iron is one of the most versatile cookware pieces you can own in your kitchen, providing exceptional durability, heat retention, ease of cleaning and more. Perfect for slow cooking, braising, searing, and more; an enamelled cast iron casserole can be taken from the stovetop to the oven and served on the table and is suitable for all heat sources including induction. Loved for its incredible heat retention, a French Oven can sit on a stovetop for long periods of time and maintain heat perfect for cooking stews, curries, soups and more. The advantage of enamelled cast iron over uncoated cast iron is that you do not need to season these pans, the enamel coating has natural non-stick properties and the enamel coating protects the cast iron from rusting. Le Creuset have created a range of cast iron cookware that’s durability ensures it can be passed down for generations to come as an heirloom piece, with many families passing down Le Creuset French Ovens to third generations. When you purchase a Le Creuset Cast iron casserole, you are investing in a piece of history. Most important to note, all Le Creuset Cast Iron is still expertly crafted in their foundry in Northern France.
Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick
Le Creuset Non-stick cookware is renowned for its superior non-stick properties whether it is their bakeware or cookware. This is a great alternative to their cast iron range for those that find cooking with cast iron too heavy, but still looking for a quality cookware range.
Why should I consider Le Creuset non-stick cookware?
Le Creuset Non-stick cookware has a superior coating that's easy to clean, healthier for cooking and suitable to use on all stovetops including induction. Recently updated in 2020, Le Creuset's non-stick coating has improved to be 4 times stronger than previously, with a 3-layer finish that is abrasion-resistant and designed for everyday cooking. The advanced non-stick coating allows you to cook using little to no oil making it a healthy option for those who are health conscious. Exceptionally easy to clean, this range has an excellent food-release surface. The Le Creuset TNS cookware range covers all your needs, from non-stick frypans to saucepans, woks, casseroles, roasting pans and more, in a variety of sizes to suit your family needs.
Le Creuset 3-ply Stainless Steel:
Featuring a 3-layer construction, the Le Creuset stainless steel range has an aluminium core with an internal and external layer of stainless steel. The layers are bonded together and have an equal thickness throughout, ensuring even heat distribution across the surface and sides of the pots and pans. Within the 3-ply stainless steel range, you will find some pieces with an additional layer of non-stick coating as well, but the majority of the range is stainless steel and is ideal for those not wanting to use non-stick cookware, but not wanting anything as heavy as the enamelled Cast Iron.
Why choose their 3-ply Stainless steel cookware?
It has a fast and even heat distribution, will retain the heat, and is suitable for all heat sources, making this the perfect everyday cookware for any kitchen.
Iconic Le Creuset Stoneware
The Le Creuset Stoneware features a range of products from ramekins and mini cocottes to baking and pie dishes. There is also made from specialist clays with a protective glaze to prevent food absorption and makes it easier to clean. The stoneware range retains heat well and is oven, microwave and grill safe, but unlike cast iron, is not designed to be used on the stovetop. Why choose Le Creuset Stoneware? It has a durable and easy to clean scratch resistant surface, comes in a range of matching colours to the enamelled cast iron range and is perfect to serve straight from the oven to the table. One of the most popular stoneware our customers enjoy is Le Creuset's tea and coffee ranges. Le Creuset mugs are loved for their timeless style, with periodic colour updates and collections alongside their coffee presses and teapots. These are great for everyday use, are available in a variety of colours and sizes, from small espresso mugs to larger coffee and teacups. For those who love French design, they also make fantastic gifts and are an affordable introduction to the brand of Le Creuset.
Buying Le Creuset Cookware from Everten
We stock a wide range of Le Creuset frying pans and Cookware, including a variety of colours, styles, shapes and sizes of Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Cookware. With our simple search that enables you to filter by colour, size or material, shopping online has never been easier. We also offer express shipping options for any Le Creuset cookware or items you purchase alongside, and offer an easy returns policy should you have a change of mind. At Everten, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, and we are always happy to assist you over the phone, emails or via LiveChat. Our dedicated customer service team is here to assist you each step of the way. We all love kitchen and homeware products, we know our stuff, and if there is a question we don't know the answer to, we will find out for you. Most importantly, we love to help our customers!
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FAQs
Is Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware worth it?
In a nutshell, yes! If you are looking at Le Creuset Cast Iron cookware, these are definitely worth spending a little extra to get a quality enamelled cast iron item that's made in France and has undergone years of research and development in improving its design and cooking performance. As long as you look after your cookware, this is something that can be passed through each family generation. You are also purchasing an individually cast item, making each item unique and is actually inspected by 40 craftsmen before it leaves their cast iron factory in France.
Is Le Creuset Made in France?
Their entire Cast iron range is all still made in France in their original foundry in Northern France. As Le Creuset started to branch out and make other items using different materials, the company opened factories and manufactured in other parts of the world, such as China, Spain and Thailand for their stoneware and nonstick cookware ranges. These are still made under le Creuset’s strict guidelines and go through the same rigorous checks before leaving the factories to maintain the brand's integrity and quality of their products.
