Le Creuset Celebrates 100 Years of Culinary Excellence & Inspiring Traditions

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since its founding in 1925 in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France, Le Creuset has become a cherished kitchen staple across the globe. Beloved for its design prowess, peerless style, and sterling performance, Le Creuset is now honored to celebrate a century of excellence and a longstanding legacy of forging culinary traditions – in the kitchen, at the dining table, and beyond.

Hewn from cast-iron and crafted by skilled artisans, Le Creuset has become a celebrated culinary heirloom that helps nurture deep personal connections through the shared joy of food – meal after meal, year after year, generation after generation.

“Le Creuset cookware has long captivated hearts around the globe with its exceptional beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship. For over a century, the brand has embodied a dedication to creating heirloom-quality pieces that inspire cherished memories and culinary traditions,” said Paul van Zuydam, Owner & Chairman of Le Creuset. “This historic milestone not only honors our heritage and our place in kitchens worldwide, but also reaffirms our commitment to innovation, excellence, and culinary inspiration – fostering new memories and culinary traditions for generations to come.”

In honor of its 100th anniversary, Le Creuset is embarking on a global celebration of rich culinary traditions past and present, all while looking ahead to the future and paying homage to the brand’s heritage of excellence. Le Creuset is proud to share three key initiatives launching in 2025 to commemorate its centennial year:

• Stories of Inspired Tradition: Le Creuset’s global celebration begins with an inspiring short-form video featuring esteemed chefs, tastemakers, and brand enthusiasts all of whom come together to honor the role Le Creuset has played in their lives and traditions.
• An Icon, Reimagined: In keeping with its decades-long, industry-leading innovation and forward-thinking design, Le Creuset is excited to unveil its latest advancement in colorful cookware: Flamme Dorée. Translated to “golden flame,” the limited-edition, centenary colorway celebrates Flame, the brand’s iconic original hue, now coated with light-catching minerals and an innovative third layer of enamel coating for a stunning golden shimmer finish. “This new, limited-edition commemorative release joins the brand's ever-expanding collection, which has grown to include over 200 unique hues and nearly 1,000 product shapes since its founding,” said Paul van Zuydam, Owner & Chairman.
• 100 Years, One Remarkable Story: In collaboration with Assouline, Le Creuset will honor its 100th anniversary with the launch of Le Creuset: A Century of Colorful Cookware. Featuring a never-before-seen collection of photographs, this special-edition coffee table book celebrates Le Creuset’s storied heritage, reputation for excellence and coveted artistry.

To learn more about the brand’s anniversary initiatives visit LeCreuset.com or follow @lecreuset on Instagram.

About Le Creuset
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been inspiring longstanding culinary traditions as the first in colorful cookware, the finest in quality and design and the favorite for generations. Le Creuset is honored to share in the meals, memories and traditions made by food lovers around the world with its unrivaled selection of rich colors in a range of finishes and materials. To learn more about Le Creuset, visit www.LeCreuset.com or follow on social media @LeCreuset.