Six hundred people work in this particular factory. It is so fun and fun that it not only still exists, it thrives. I still have and use all those pieces today, and they are the foundation for what has become a respectable collection. I was invited to peer inside as they tilted it forward. Reply, I own quite a few pieces myself and have always wondered about how they’re made. This works over and over. Not good. The sale was so good my husband concurred that my collection should grow that day from my one piece at home to several more…….and it did. its a very large flame colored dutch oven that she paid dearly for, but did not like that it stained inside. Offer available at www.lecreuset.com and in Le Creuset Signature Stores while supplies last; not available in Le Creuset outlet stores. Barbara: Most of my pieces are vintage and have some wear inside. I would love to see the factory and watch how they are made so thank you for sharing a piece of your experience with us. I will definitely order a few and try baking bread in my dutch oven. Le Creuset products that are not cast-iron may be made in other countries, such as China (accessories or silicone products), Thailand (kettles and ceramics), England (enamel cleaner), Portugal (stainless steel), and Swaziland (clay pots). No matter what I do, mine are stained and eventurally lose their non-sticking surface. Now that is standing behind your products. On the Stove. Go behind the scenes of our innovative foundry in Fresnoy Le Grand France to see how our iconic enamelled cast iron is made. Frances: Wow, that much have been quite an experience. like you, I am a fan of the oranges and greens, but my latest piece (had to given an buy it) is a gorgeous shade of burgundy. I may withdraw this consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button. There is no worry about staining (they are already black) and they are indestructible. Mine was only about 15 years old. An exclusive look with pastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz Tommy Reply, I too own a few Le Creuset pieces and like you my spatula is a very special tool, perfection actually. (I remember lugging my pots home from that department store.) I finally got a large Dutch oven last year and can attest that everything I cook in it tastes better than the equivalent cooked in other pans. Was given a set of LeCreuset cookware as a wedding gift (50 yrs ago). I’ve been lucky to find several good used pieces over the years at our local Emmaüs warehouse ( tip to visitors: there’s usually one in most French departments, get there at opening time to nab the better pieces of French table and cookware ) And, it is so true that a stew made in a Le Creuset Dutch oven is like nothing else! You don’t need fancy or expensive cookware to cook well, but as someone who has spent most of his life cooking, I know that well-made, sturdy cookware does do the job better (thin, flimsy cookware tends to burn things), it’s easier to handle and use, and it lasts a lot longer than cheaper cookware. I will have to look out for that. Some pieces look similar to what they are making today. The factory isn’t open to the public, because it’s an actual working foundry and isn’t set up for visitors. Now that I know the reason for the flame color, I can appreciate it more. The popular no-knead bread that gets baked in a Dutch oven, and the recipe calls for a very hot oven temperature. The set cost around $200 (a fortune at the time!) Went mad for Le Creuset 46 years ago when newly married. But the best bargain EVAH was picking up a brand spanking new unused 2k red terrine at the local village Vide Genier ( like a communal yard sale ) priced at €2. My others are in better shape, but a photographer who recently was in my kitchen was fascinated by the inside of my pot and even though it doesn’t look pristine, it’s the working pot of a cook. I picked it up at a library book sale. It looks as if something burned and popped off a piece of the enamel exposing the cast iron. My Le Creuset pan is one of my most treasured kitchen tools. I’ve been coveting their paella pan lately and can’t wait to get my hands on it. If I hadn’t had just $30 or so to spend and wasn’t looking for a food processor, I’d have bought a piece of the Le Creuset from that sale and do want at least one turquoise piece, oh well. Reply, Thanks for the field trip to Le Creuset. I watched as old metal scraps, many parts of railroad tracks, got recycled and melted in the cauldron, which became a burning, intense fireball. In the color lab, the staff was huddled around a microscopic look at an enameled surface to study how the enamel is holding up, to make sure it was just right. Reply, I had the same experience Sheila! Smile because I’m using them, rather than purely what’s in them. Many thanks for any help. I had tried to contact Le Creuset but perhaps they never received my inquiry because I never heard from them. When I began my collection I hemmed and hawed trying to decide upon what color I would go with. Le Creuset really is the best. Excellent article. China Le Creuset wholesale - Select 2021 high quality Le Creuset products in best price from certified Chinese Household manufacturers, China Kitchenware suppliers, wholesalers and factory on Made-in-China.com, page 2 I still have my mother’s set of Le Creuset from over 50 years ago and it’s in great shape despite all the use it’s gotten. Others are left to a machine to do the work, like this oval baking dish. I’m glad not all of them are ;-) Reply, Very interesting to see that tradition has not been set aside for the sake of commercialism or commerce. Nothing else comes close. One change Le Creuset made recently was replacing the classic phenolic knobs on some of the pots with knobs that are all-metal. Reply. Reply, Try contacting them again via telephone. Louise Reply, I truly enjoyed this post! If I can’t own every piece, perhaps I could at least own every colored “pearl.” I’ve been doing this for many,many years and the pots are still great and great looking. Bonne continuation Reply, This is such a great post! Reply. Last year I finally wore an old #26 pot out. Forever a fan of LC. And as Le Creuset – literally, “the crucible” – turns 90, M Sallé, the factory manager, is one of those charged with helping to ensure that the company's future is as successful as its past. Shop by color and material or find a store near you. I contacted Le Creuset here in England, and they said it would be OK but dry throughly as it could rust at that point. No other pans make me smile when using them! They have other facilities around the world, including in China and the United States. Le Creuset Signature Enamelled Cast Iron Grillit Frying Pan With Helper Handle and Two Pouring Lips, For All Hob Types and Ovens, 26 cm, Volcanic, 201832609 4.6 out of 5 stars 912 £106.95 £ 106 . I agree to receive electronic messages from Le Creuset Canada, Inc. containing information about products, offers, special events and promotions that may be of interest to me. now the cast iron is exposed and more sadly it seems common amongst these lovely pots! But you’re right. , Trading Company I love good food, but I am in heaven when there is great food in a fun, homey setting. If a magnet sticks to the pot or pan is should work on an induction stove. i bought a dozen years ago at an outlet store. Your photos are always beautiful and interesting but today’s are especially great. Here’s one of those Coquelles on Etsy, in France. Reply, Thank you for this tour of the factory…now I completely understand why the price is what it is and I will cherish my Le Creuset pots even more! I, too, am a great lover of these wonderful coking tools, I worked for a short while in the med 70’s at Selfridges in London as a Buyer and, yippee, got Buyers discount rates all through the shop! You can buy factory price le creuset from a great list of reliable China le creuset manufacturers, suppliers, traders or plants verified by a third-party inspector. Thanks so much, especially for the videos! I’m glad I know how it’s manufactured. Reply, Visiting the Le Creuset factory like a dream come true for me! Reply, Hi David, my friends and I are in Paris this week, and we had a really enjoyable dinner a few days ago. I love my le Creuset dutch oven I got as a gift but have long lusted after my aunt’s collection of flame coloured pans. M Reply. Now you will have to visit the Staub factory and see how they differ…, I have an unenamelled cast iron frying pan permanently living on my stove top. It looks a bit carbonized now, but isn’t crumbling. There aren’t a lot of bargains in Paris, except wine, cheese, and the scenery, but I snagged all they had in stock. Reply, So cool to see the behind-the-scenes of this kitchen staple. Also, a few years ago consumer reports tested the LC spatulas. Reply, Loved seeing the photos and videos of how the pieces are cast. Cast-iron fans might want to scroll ahead, but I asked why they didn’t make a line of non-enameled cast iron skillets. Reply, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/11/the-truth-about-cast-iron.html Reply, Really enjoyed this peek behind the curtain!! Ha, that’s easy- Staub is strictly for millionaires! Reply, People think I’m crazy, I use my le creuset spoonulas always, they are the best! My daughter has quite a few pieces of their cookware. Either way, you won’t be going to the store anytime soon, but luckily Le Creuset’s famous factory-to-table sale (an event that’s usually location-specific) is online for everyone to shop. I, too, found them on a deep discounted sale. , Europe Thanks for the recommendation David. Subscribe and receive David's free guide to the best pastry shops in Paris, La Brocalou le Titoustock – French Antique Store, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/11/the-truth-about-cast-iron.html, How to remove stains for enameled cast iron Dutch Ovens, http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017465-chicken-tagine-with-rhubarb. I have a question which you might be able to answer or point me in the direction of someone at Le Creuset who can: I’ve inherited a couple of pieces of Le Creuset from my mother who loved them and used them often. They are experienced China exporting manufacturers offering tens of thousands of high-quality, competitive pricing products to distributors, wholesalers, resellers, and buyers. Some 40+ years ago, I purchased a 12 inch covered casserole and a 3 quart saucepan with a saute pan as the lid. Reply, Wow, I have always loved my Le Creusets but this upped my appreciation by 1000%! I am also a Le Creuset fan and own a few heavy pieces. This trusted vertical directory contains premier China suppliers/vendors, trading companies, custom manufacturers (OEM/ODM) and plants. I just recently acquired {via hoarded-for-years American Express reward points} a beautiful, dark green Le Creuset pot. Reply. I got the gratins for good prices when Jurgensens, a local fine grocery store, went out of business years ago. After I learned to appreciate what I had I could have kicked myself for selling them. I’ve never seen coverage of their process anyplace before. I discovered their customer service is fantastic. New York Times–are you reading? , Other, 12 Volt Electric Scissor Jack , 12 Volt Tire Inflator , 12 Volt Impact Wrench , 12 Volt Portable Compressor , Impact Socket, Bathroom Set , Stainless Steel Toilet Brush Holder , Cruet Set , Oil and Vinegar Sprayer , Coffee Pot and Glass Cup, Manufacturer/Factory If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Reply, Re: taking the stains out of the pots, I occasionally put some bleach into the pot, fill it with water and let it sit overnight. AND my husband gave me “My Paris Kitchen” for my birthday! Do you have any idea if a slightly damaged piece of Le Creuset can be repaired? I’ll bet someone with some time, and drive, (and good searching skills!) But it is not a no-knead bread. Can you drop a msg to them and ask them if they’ll do a line of colored ceramic pearls? I love my le creuset dutch ovens. My own favorite Le Creuset pieces are the traditional gratin pans with the little fluted handles. Reply, What a pleasure to read this post David and the photos were great as well. Reply, Thank you so much for this great insight in the manufacture of the most wonderful pots in the world. Etsy Reply, Fascinating and informative piece David- Do you know if there was a connection between Le Creuset and Descoware. I would more than happily pay to have this done mind but they won’t do it. I believe he bought the company during a difficult time (and many outside investors, I am told, are wary of buying French companies as the labor laws are more challenging than elsewhere), but he was able to turn the company around and it remains a vibrant French company that still manufactures the core of their business in France. It was so hot that I could barely get closer than 10 feet (3 meters) to it. Reply. Oh my gosh do I love it. Loved seeing your trip through the factory and will now scour the flea markets for some special vintage pieces. You can be my virtual tour guide any day. Well, other than actually owning more Le Creuset. They said “send them back.” Voila! and included two round ovens, a rectangular baker, and a saucepan with a lid that was also a small saute pan. Reply, REALLY well done, Mr. L. And clearly you struck a chord with your fans. It contained the 5.5Qt Dutch oven with lid (even the inside of the lid was yellow), a 1.5Qt sauce pot with the hollow cast iron handle and no spout with lid, though I did replace the original handle with one that is easier to grasp than the original almost beehive shaped one, and two skillets, a 6″, and the 8″ versions, again with the enamel across the bottoms. I guess if you use it frequently, there’s not so much concern about all the oil and fat that gets trapped in the “pores” – but I try to wash mine in very hot water when cleaning it. I periodically stop at one of their outlets here in the US and load up on discontinued colors. Tres bon produit j’en ai un rouge, mais tres cher en Australie. Thanks. (Later blue & then yellow appeared). Colorful, interesting and informative! They are the best! I’m a random collector of Le Creuset. That factory is amazing and the molten metal from recycled railroads of all things, was fascinating to see. This post is like an episode of How It’s Made. Reply, David, a really superb post in so many ways. Is the pot still safe to use? Reply, San Francisco Cook + Sherrie: That no-knead bread recipe was in the New York Times, which is on their website. I could use another piece, for sure. I picked up a dozen of the re-released ones when they were having a final sale at a department store in Paris and they were discounting all cookware 50%, then came on the loudspeaker and announced that for the final 30 minutes, everything was an additional 40% off. Thank you!! Reply, Do you have an opinion on their stainless steel. Fascinating to see how it’s made. , Africa, Barware , Bar Products & Promotional Gifts, Manufacturer/Factory (But be sure to wash it thoroughly afterward.) I must say that big 10 pounder seems to get heavier every time I use it! Since Le Creuset changes their colors often, they would put pieces there that were discontinued. Reply, Hi Sara and Sheryl: I’m sorry you had an issue with their pots. Some are smoothed by hand. To save me a step from washing another pan, I was thinking of browning the butter in it prior the baking a cake (blueberry buckle) in the same pan. Nothing like as engagingly well-written as yours, unfortunately, but the story about an old-fashioned and very hands-on method to make a cast iron kitchen tool that stands the test of time admirably is very similar. :) Reply, Thanks for a wonderful post! Reply, I love all things French too and I love the fact that this is made in the same way today as 80 years ago which is rare and getting rarer. I just love them. Glaze can “craze” over time and they want to make sure that doesn’t happen with their cookware. TimH Reply, What a treat to get to see all the action behind the scenes and see how quality is made! Florida Reply, Really interesting post — thank you! It’s my go-to for braising, browning, and big batches of tomato sauce. Reply, When I was really little, I told my mom that I would marry the guy who gave me Pocky. I wasn’t getting close enough to stick a thermometer in there – I’ll take their word for it! My husband and I treated ourselves to a new 9 qt red dutch oven recently and it sits beautifully on display on my stove! Williams Sonoma had a special issue of a few of the older pieces in the harvest gold color about 2 years ago — that’s the only time I’ve seen that pan in a long time. Today, Le Creuset remains a popular brand, not just in France, but around the world, including across Europe, in the United States, and in Japan. I just keep cleaning my black one bought in Nantes many years ago. Currently, all Le Creuset cast-iron cookware is still manufactured in the company's foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand. And they are my favorite color, too. They explained that each was actually coated, which you can’t see, but seals the metal so you don’t need to worry. Would you consider publishing a photograph of your collection? I can’t wait to come back to Paris soon! Some I put back because they’re too far gone, others I haggle for – or just pay up because it’s too good to leave behind – and a few I regret not acting faster on, seeing them snapped up by others. Reply, I bought a set about 48 years ago which only came in flame orange. Visual always helps. Since, I’ve added a several Le C’s to my kitchen. But it happens kind of abruptly.). Visit Le Creuset for cast iron and stainless cookware, bakeware, pots, pans and kitchen & bar tools. But I’m always excited to go to a factory or workshop, whether it be KitchenAid, to a cheese-maker, or the workshop of a great chocolatier like Patrick Roger, because I like to see what goes into making things I use or eat everyday. My oldest is from 1999. Looked under a sale table and spotted a beautiful dark green Le Creuset for less than half the price. Reply, Fascinating! I wish I would have been at that department store for the extra 40% … I would have needed a truck to get home. That said, for people on budgets, you can find used cookware on websites, flea markets, and tag sales. That’s what I call Livetime warranty!! Above is a vat of enamel to finish some pots. And when my husband and I got married he came with his own set of Le Creuset in white which I don’t think I would have chosen but it looks lovely and modern. Some colors are made exclusively for stores, like Williams-Sonoma. I have a Le Creuset omelette pan, which I use whenever I make an omelette; it’s heaven! (That is, what condition it’s in.) It’s in the flame orange which I love…I think that was the only color you could get back then. Loved this post and the photos and factory info! what a wonderful post! Thanks for this fascinating post – we only see a limited selection in NZ but I can understand the collecting fascination. Basically double the price to ship to the US, but looks very reasonable for France: in the summer of 2010, went to an estate sale and they had a bunch of pieces of the older turquoise set, similar to mine and a complete 11 Cup Cuisinart, model DLC 8, with owner’s manual and cookbook, with a date of 1982, so it is a made in Japan model at that. If I could afford it, I’d have a kitchen full of Le Creuset. OMG, the fried chicken and mashed potatoes, so yummy, big, cold cocktails and pie made by a local woman, a small caterer, delicious. I do wish they had given you just one piece to give away on your website. Reply, Thank you David. Love to think of all the meals they’ve held over the years. It’s always intriguing and a pure delight to see how an icon is made. I love all the techie background to this sort of product. I have added pieces over the years including a couple of frying pans in green and an enormous stock pot in red. C’est pas propre!” (“No, it’s not clean.”) But this is how the cookware starts, and it’s hard to be tidy when you’re dealing with sand, scrap metal, and molten metal. Some of the pieces had wood handles which were replaced with some regularity until I got tired of doing that and gave them to a friend. However, company policy has now changed and they no longer offer any back-up service. Precision, care and commitment to perfection, to name a few, come to mind. I would love that bread recipe you mentioned! A non-enameled (plain) cast iron pan does become somewhat non-stick due to oils which penetrate into microscopic pores in the iron. Kind of bonds you to Le Creuset items, yes? It is worth it to me to pay a bit more and support the workers who are paid a living wage. Reply, What a great post! Thanks for the great pictures, as it is not likely we will ever get in to see the creation process. I have been using LC (and all-clad) pots and pans exclusively since the early 80’s when Perla Meyers first turned me on to them at a dinner party. so interesting since I own quite a few pieces. Thanks for chiming in! And Sur la Table. Thank you, David. Usually price is its biggest drawback, which is why snagging one at the Le Creuset factory sale is extra exciting. Mixed colors, of course. Reply, An impressive photolog of such an involved process, thanks for doing this and for sharing it! (Although I paid dearly trying to bring them all home from the store at once!). ;) Reply, Love, love, love this article and all the inside information. Have fun and write about it! very informative and thanks for the pictures. Now I understand why it is so costly. Reply, Alas Sheryl, I know what you mean. Reply, I have a 26cm Le Creuset skillet with a wooden handle that was secondhand when I purchased it over 30 years ago. These are heated at the surface temperature, higher than the average cooking temperature of the food. Reply, Very interesting post, David – I had no idea that these iconic pieces of cookware recycled old metal! I’m glad that they won’t be discontinued but I think I’ll get a few of the new ones just in case. I regularly drool over the new colors released each season. Every time I use them I think of that day and the fact that they’re part of my forever cooking arsenal. The original oven lid had an iron handle with a little plastic cover to,slip,over it when it came out of the oven. Skillet for omelets their non-sticking surface this article get my hands on it but perhaps they never my! 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