THE HISTORY OF LE CREUSET
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CASTING A SPELL
Le Creuset have been king of the cast iron throne since 1925 with their classic orange cookware . It ’ s so robust , it will outlast us all …
If the test of a true kitchen icon is being recognised by colour alone , Le Creuset ’ s volcanic orange cookware passes with flaming colours . It ’ s been glowing proudly on hobs and in ovens , or just looking good on the worktop , since 1925 . There couldn ’ t be a more perfect colour for the products , indicating both the heat holding properties of cast iron , and the fiery glow of the molten metal used to make each piece . Recognised worldwide and cherished for its warmth and unbelievable durability , almost a century later all Le Creuset cast iron products are still hand-crafted in the original foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand , France .
The range has grown hugely and a spectrum of colours have been introduced since then . While Le Creuset have taken advantage of various technological advances , the forging and casting process remains the same , with the pans finished by hand before the high-fired enamelling that makes them so hard wearing . Just as a great chef would never compromise on the quality of their ingredients or time taken to prepare a dish , Le Creuset put together their iron , steel , clay , aluminium and silicone in the same timeless way that has made their cookware such an iconic presence in kitchens around the world .
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THE HISTORY OF LE CREUSET
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1925 – 1935
Birth of a kitchen icon : Le Creuset introduces colour to the kitchen for the first time , coating the ultimate cookware material – cast iron – in a volcanic orange colour .
Prince of Orange
Le Creuset have a diverse portfolio of kitchenware that takes in whistling kettles and heart shaped ramekins . Three of their key ranges are Cast Iron Cookware , Toughened Non-Stick ( TNS ) Cookware and 3-ply Cookware ( see opposite ).
1935 – 1945
Le Creuset hit the press and launch their first ever radio and print advertising campaigns to promote the various benefits of cooking with enamelled cast iron .
1945 – 1955
When the Second World War ended , Le Creuset focused its efforts on further developing the distinctive cast iron range of cookware and was a major innovator of the time , introducing new styles and exciting enamel colours .
1955 – 1965
This decade saw the launch of the Coquelle casserole – a partnership with world-renowned designer Raymond Loewy , best known for his design of the Coca-Cola bottle .
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