The Staub family business was launched as a cookware store in 1892 by Francis Staub's grandfather Auguste Waldner in Alsace, France. After a brief foray into acting the charismatic Francis decided to change professions by taking over the family business. In 1974, he purchased a nearby cast iron plant and Staub cookware was born. As the company grew, so did its acquisitions. Now nearly thirty years later, the company stands as the undisputed leader of culinary cast iron in France.

Used by some of the most celebrated chefs in the world including Paul Bocuse, Thomas Keller, Jean Joho and Joel Robuchon , the Staub cookware combines the traditional with the modern. Its design is so technically advanced that it actually helps to enhance the flavors of the dish.

There are numerous factors which make Staub cookware unique in its design. To start, its black matte enamel coatings make it indestructible and highly chip resistant and also keep it from discoloring. The cast iron cookware retains the heat beautifully, keeping the dish warm long after it's been taken out of the oven or off the stove. It retains heat and distributes it evenly, making the food more consistent in texture and taste. The special ceramic bottom also makes it possible for use on all types of heating surfaces. In addition to having these technical merits, it's attractive appearance make it possible for the dish to go straight from the stove to the table.

Francis Staub is directly involved in designing and creating each of the pieces in the line. Following an extensive design and testing process, a patent is obtained on that particular item of cookware. During the manufacturing, a sand mold is made for each cast iron piece and then it's destroyed-making each piece unique unto itself. The entire production process for each item takes a full working day.

Enameled Cast Iron
Enameled cast iron is a traditional and strong material, perfect for low heat cooking. It retains heat better than any material, including stainless steel and aluminum. The equal distribution of heat will eliminate hot spots, allowing you to cook the most delicate dishes.

All Staub products are enameled on the inside and out, including the Black Matte finish. Our special black matte enamel interior DOES NOT require seasoning and will not react to acidic foods. Because of the technically advanced properties of this interior, the more you use your Staub product, the better it will perform. The oils used and created when cooking will penetrate the pores of the matte enamel and create a natural, smooth non-stick surface.

Each piece of Staub cookware has been personally designed by Mr. Francis Staub and individually crafted in a sand mould. The moulds are destroyed after each use, ensuring that your piece is a one-of-a-kind creation. Some irregularities may appear because of our traditional and hand-crafted manufacturing process but they will not affect the performance of your pots in any way.

“La Theiere” (tey-yer, meaning teapot) is another signature product from Staub. This one of a kind teapot has a removable infuser ball that can be used to brew your own tea or removed to just boil water. The unique design and colors will certainly draw attention to your stovetop!

With the same great qualities of “La Cocotte” round, the oval cocotte is the perfect design for cooking fish, meats. La Cocotte is great for braising, browning, reducing and roasting as well as for making savory soups and stews.

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