Whether you are moving out for the first time, or tying the knot with your significant other, adding quality cookware to your kitchen arsenal will set you up for success. Le Creuset offers a wide range of cookware, equally suited for home cooks and chefs. From enamelled cast iron, to toughened nonstick and stainless steel cookware, we have you covered.
Our products epitomize the buy-it-once-for-life nature of cookware, combining premium materials with excellent craftsmanship. Starting your Le Creuset collection is easier than you think with a number of pieces perfectly suited for beginners.
As you eventually settle into your new place and are looking to step up your hosting game, matching your bakeware and tableware is a good first step. Le Creuset’s unmatched colour selection is sure to complement your existing decor and add new life into your kitchen.
Here is a quick guide on cookware based on your place in life.
Your First Apartment
Moving out on your own for the very first time may seem daunting, but adding quality cookware to your kitchen ensures the transition will be a seamless one. At this stage, arming your kitchen with a few key essentials is exactly what’s needed. The chef’s knife is a great place to start as it will be used everyday, whether you are chopping vegetables, or cutting meat and nuts. This multi-purpose knife is crafted with 64 layers of forged damascus, offering you flexibility and durability.
Next, you’ll need a piece of cookware that you can use for many recipes. The French or Dutch Oven is perfect for beginner chefs looking to get started, making delicious one-pot recipes with minimum fuss. The French Oven or Dutch Oven is an extremely versatile pot, offering you the flexibility to tackle a variety of recipes and cooking techniques, including searing, sauteing, braising, and more.
Sticking with the theme of versatility, the iron handle skillet makes for a great first purchase when moving out. The enamelled cast iron skillet is among the most versatile pieces of cookware, offering superior heat retention at any temperature level. This piece of cookware is great for searing, frying, and even baking due to its shallow base. In addition, every time the iron handle skillet is used the natural patina on its surface gradually improves, making it both stain and more and more non-stick.
With the essentials all but covered, Le Creuset’s 5-piece enamelled cast iron cookware set is designed to simplify your cooking all in one bundle. Featuring a 4.2L Round French Oven, a 26 cm Iron Handle Skillet, and a 2 L Saucier Pan, this set is crafted with versatility and durability in mind.
Moving in Together
Moving in with your significant other is an important step to any relationship. While both individuals can bring their own pieces of cookware to the kitchen, you might want to consider Le Creuset’s full-range of sets to fill any gaps or start your new combined collection. Whether you are looking enamelled cast iron or toughened nonstick, Le Creuset has a collection for you.
Our 10-piece enamelled cast iron cookware set features a number of durable pieces of cookware, including the French Oven, the saucier, the iron handle skillet, braiser, and rectangular roaster. This set ensures you can prepare any type of recipe, ranging from slow-cooking to baking.
The 10-piece toughened nonstick pro collection, on the other hand, offers similar versatility and a wide range of quality pieces of cookware. Featuring two fry pans and saucepans, a sauté pan, and a stockpot, this set is ideal for helping you prepare the more finicky dishes, offering a nonstick surface that’s completely free of harmful compounds.
Hosting a housewarming at your new place is a great way to break in the new spot. Whether you want to have a small gathering around the BBQ, or have Christmas dinner, Le Creuset’s dinnerware sets will transform you into a great host. We offer sets of all sizes, ranging from 16-piece minimalist dinnerware sets, to 32-piece and 48-piece sets and even 72-pieces.
Finally, a fondue set is a thoughtful addition to your kitchen, allowing you to spend an intimate evening with your significant other. Moving out is stressful enough – reward yourselves with a classic fondue set and indulge!
Tying the Knot
The newlywed life can be extremely exciting with lots of changes afoot. From moving into a new space to potentially starting your own family, there are so many important decisions to make. It might be time to upgrade your cookware collection and equip yourselves with all the kitchen essentials you will need to tackle married life. Our newlywed set is a great place to start with a carefully curated eight-piece set.
The French or Dutch Oven offers you flexibility with one-pot recipes, while the iron handle skillet and toughened nonstick fry pan have earned a reputation as kitchen workhorses – and for good reason. You can even add the newlywed set to your gift registry ahead of your wedding!
The braiser is yet another smart purchase for your growing Le Creuset collection. This iconic piece transforms tough cuts into tender meat, and can even be used to prepare delicious side dishes and vegetables. The braiser is available in stainless steel, toughened nonstick, and enamelled cast iron and is conducive with all heat sources, including gas, ceramic, and induction.
Beyond cooking meals for the whole family, married life typically entails lots of hosting. Le Creuset’s 32-piece classic dinnerware set is sure to brighten every meal and includes dinner and salad plates, pasta bowls, and mugs. If you are looking to entertain more than eight people at a time, our 48-piece and 72-piece tableware sets are for you.
Family Life
Feeding the whole family can be tricky, but Le Creuset’s cookware is designed to tackle all your favourite dishes with ease. From the French or Dutch Oven, to our stainless steel saucepans, dinner will be served in no time – especially on school nights! These versatile pieces of cookware are perfect for preparing hearty meals and guarantee you will have ample leftovers for the next day.
Stockpots and French Ovens offer the ideal environment for meals to slow-cook and simmer to perfection, thanks to their thick walls and tight-fitting lid. These multi-cooker pots allow you to spend quality time with your family as your meal cooks evenly. The French Oven even features a self-basting cycle, ensuring all flavours are integrated into the final dish.
Pasta recipes are a great way to whip up a quick meal on a weeknight. Le Creuset’s saucepans and sauciers are crafted exactly for this purpose, helping you prepare delicate sauces. Saucepans and sauciers are very similar pieces of cookware, with one key distinction: Both offer excellent heat retention, however, the saucepan has straight sides compared to the saucier’s rounded sides. The latter is ideal for whisking sauces and makes cleanup a breeze.
Lastly, nothing screams home cooking more than a classic roaster. This pan is perfect for preparing casserole dishes, lasagnas, and even an oven-roasted chicken. Our roasters are extremely durable and offer even heat distribution throughout the entire dish, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source.
Retirement
The kids are off to university and you suddenly find yourself with more time on your hands. Why not get cooking? Whether you are looking to refine your existing recipes, or tackle new ones altogether, the retired lifestyle is a perfect time to spend more time in the kitchen with your significant other.
Prepare a delicious Sunday brunch for two with Le Creuset’s cast iron crepe pan. This pan is designed to produce thin and browned pancakes and makes for a great meal to start the day. The crepe pan is also offered in toughened nonstick, ensuring your thin pancakes do not stick to the surface.
Le Creuset offers a wide range of quality bakeware that is just perfect for complimenting your existing collection. From baking dishes, to muffin trays, and casseroles, these bakeware sets offer you the ability to diversify your skill-set and tackle a range of decadent desserts.
We also offer specialty cookware pieces, including a paella pan or Moroccan Tagine. These pieces of cookware help you travel the globe from the comfort of your own kitchen and prepare traditional recipes you might not already be aware of. The tagine is typically used to prepare beef, lamb and other meats, with its stoneware lid locking in all the flavour. The paella pan, by contrast, derives its name from the dish it cooks, offering the rice a shallow surface to toast to perfection.
Cookware and memories that will last a lifetime
Having quality cookware at your disposal is important at any stage of your life. Whether you are just getting started, or have been cooking for the last 20 years, there is always a way to add to your collection and arm yourself with all the kitchen essentials.
Multi-cookers such as French or Dutch Ovens and stockpots are great to get you started, while staples including the chef’s knife, and iron handle skillet are must-haves in any kitchen. These pieces are crafted to withstand the test of time and can even be passed on in the family!
For more cookware inspiration, browse Le Creuset’s complete catalogue or visit our blog for tips on making the most of your collection. You can even shop by material or by colour and find the perfect piece for your kitchen design.
