Canada Day Hosting Essentials and Cookware

Dutch Oven

Dubbed the original multi-purpose pot, the Dutch Oven is a must-have for any Canada Day party. While often praised for its ability to cook delicious slow-cooked stews and soups, this iconic piece of cookware is equally suited to make summer recipes. Whether it's a fresh and vibrant pasta salad, pulled pork sliders or a fresh loaf for a picnic sandwich, the Dutch Oven can help make and serve endless summer favourites.

The Dutch Oven can be used to mix and serve beverages, including Lemon Balm and Peach and Iced Tea This multi-purpose pot can also serve as a cooler and ice bucket for your Canada Day party, offering significant surface area to pack the ice at its base. The Dutch Oven has been designed to maintain its temperature, whether hot or cold, making it ideal for summertime gatherings.

Braiser

The Braiser is yet another Canada Day hosting essential, offering the ideal piece of cookware to tenderize tough cuts of meat, fish, and even hearty vegetables. Featuring a shallow base and a domed lid, this versatile piece of cookware creates the perfect environment for ingredients to slow-cook and braise, delivering tender and flavourful final dishes.

Whether you are preparing fall-off-the-bone ribs, or want to offer your guests a delicious pulled pork sandwich as an appetizer, the Braiser has you covered. This piece of cookware can even double as a bold piece of serveware, injecting some much-needed colour at the dinner table.

If you are unsure how to get started with our Braisers, check out our Complete Guide to Braising for a step-by-step tutorial, as well as four recipes to experiment with.

Stockpot

Despite its generous size, the Stockpot which is made of light steel and covered with coloured enamel, is an ideal product for an outdoor get-together. Created for making stock and sauces, the Stockpot is also a great piece for serving a group, especially in the summer. Seafood boils, corn on the cob or even a pasta dinner for a crowd, the 11.4 L Stockpot can accommodate meals of all sizes for your Canada Day party.

When it is not being used to prepare food, the Stockpot can also be used to store cooled beverages. From sangrias and punches to lemonades, this versatile piece of cookware’s high profile makes it perfect for mixing beverages. Just be sure to grab your Ladle and you’re good to go!

Ladle

Our Stainless Steel Revolution Ladle can be used to complement any existing cookware collection, serving a variety of crucial purposes around the kitchen. This versatile kitchen accessory is ideal for portioning and transferring liquids from pots without having to tilt your cookware. Our Ladle comes equipped with a ½ cup capacity and drip-free precision pour rim, ensuring liquids are transferred with ease.

This stainless steel ladle makes for a smart addition to any Canada Day party and will likely become a countertop essential beyond summer hosting. From stirring beverages and mixing sangria to serving punch, our Ladle simplifies hosting, offering home cooks and chefs alike a comfortable and secure grip thanks to its elliptical-shaped handle.

Muffin Tray

Looking to prepare Canada Day-inspired muffins for the whole family? Look no further than our Muffin Tray! This piece of bakeware can be used to prepare smaller pastries and desserts, including cupcakes, brioches, a variety of sweet and savory treats, and of course, muffins.

Our 12-Cup Muffin Tray has been carefully crafted with layers of heavy gauge carbon steel, maintaining even heat distribution and preventing hot spots. Ultimately, this piece of bakeware is all you will need to prepare desserts of all sizes for years to come. Our Honeycomb Crunch Muffins is a great place to start if you are lacking inspiration, offering a delicious dessert to cap off any Canada Day celebrations.

Rectangular Roaster

No cookware collection is complete without a Rectangular Roaster. This versatile piece of cookware serves a number of crucial purposes around the kitchen and is perfectly suited for preparing family-style meals, offering a generous cooking area. Whether you are preparing a layered casserole, a dessert, or simply want to roast a side of vegetables, our Rectangular Roaster does it effortlessly.

Our Rectangular Roaster features a low-profile design that is specifically optimized for oven-roasting, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source. Featuring a durable enamelled cast iron construction, this piece of cookware is built to withstand daily use, and can be passed on from one generation to the next, ensuring it becomes a staple in your household.

Serving Platter

Our Classic Serving Platter is synonymous with hosting, offering the perfect backdrop for all your culinary creations to take center stage. This serving platter is also available in a Minimalist design, providing an elegant centerpiece for any dinner table. Featuring a 46 cm diameter, our Serving Platters can be used to serve up cheese, hors d'oeuvres, and entrées in style, making for a seamless first course.

These serving platters are built to withstand daily use thanks to their durable stoneware construction, serving family-style meals with the minimum of fuss. Whether you are hosting a small get-together or organizing a Canada Day party for the whole family, our Serving Platter makes for a great addition to your serveware collection.

Classic Pitcher

Our Classic Pitcher makes for a convenient addition to any collection ahead of your Canada Day festivities, helping you serve your favourite drinks – both hot or cold – in style. This classic pitcher derives its inspiration from the iconic mid-century design, complementing or contrasting any table spread with ease.

It is also available in the Minimalist design, bringing timeless elegance to your dinner table for years to come. Crafted with durable stoneware, our Pitchers offer superior heat retention qualities and are both refrigerator- and freezer-safe. When it is not being used to serve your guests drinks or mix cocktails, be sure to grab fresh flowers and transform it into a colourful vase!

Coffee and Tea Lover’s Set

Our Coffee Lover’s Set and Tea Lover’s Set are essential to any get-together, ensuring you can serve your guests their favourite beverages in style. Our Coffee Lover’s Set comes equipped with a Classic Whistling Kettle, a French Press, and four classic mugs, elevating your hosting game.

The Tea Lover’s Set comes with many of the same serveware essentials, replacing the French Press with a 1.3 L Grand Teapot. Our Coffee and Tea Lover’s Sets are built to last well beyond Canada Day thanks to their durable enamel on steel construction and are a great way to elevate your morning routine.

Canadian Destination Mug

Nothing quite screams Canada Day more than our Canadian Destination Canada Mug. Highlighting renowned landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, Parliament, and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, these mugs are the best way to add a personalized touch to your Canada Day festivities.

Our Canadian Destinations Canada Mug is available in Cerise and features the classic Le Creuset embossed lettering and rings around the base, ensuring a touch of Canadian red is front and center in your home. Crafted with durable, heat-retaining stoneware, our Canadian Destination Canada Mugs are resistant to odour and flavour-absorption. These mugs also make for a great gift to celebrate the country we call home and come with a commemorative gift box.