Dutch Ovens & Cocottes
Discover Staub Cocottes and Dutch Ovens
The Staub cocotte, also called a Dutch oven, is the piece the brand built its reputation on. Made from enameled cast iron in France, it is designed to braise, roast, simmer, and bake with steady, even heat.
Williams Food Equipment carries the full Staub cocotte range in round and oval shapes, from small individual sizes to large pots built for family roasts. Each one moves from stovetop to oven to table.
Why Choose a Staub Cocotte?
Staub cocottes are built around heat retention. The heavy enameled cast iron holds a low, steady temperature, which is what slow braises and stews need to develop flavour.
- Matte black enamel interior that is made for searing and needs no seasoning
- Self basting lid with raised spikes that return moisture to the food as it cooks
- Oven safe to 260°C and compatible with induction, gas, electric, and ceramic cooktops
Round or Oval, and What Size?
The two main choices are shape and size. Round cocottes suit soups, stews, and everyday braising and sit evenly on most burners. Oval cocottes suit long cuts like roasts, whole poultry, and bread.
- Small under 3L for sides, individual portions, and small households
- Medium 3L to 5L, the most versatile size for two to four people
- Large over 5L for family meals, batch cooking, and whole roasts
Cooking with a Staub Cocotte
A cocotte earns its place across the whole meal. Sear meat directly in the pot on the stovetop, then add liquid and move it to the oven to finish low and slow. The tight lid and self basting spikes keep everything moist.
It also bakes bread well, holding steady heat for a crisp crust. Because the enamel needs no seasoning, care is simple: wash by hand and dry thoroughly.
FAQs
What is the difference between a Staub cocotte and a Dutch oven?
There is none. Cocotte is the French name Staub uses for what North American cooks call a Dutch oven. Both describe the same enameled cast iron pot with a heavy lid.
Do Staub cocottes need seasoning?
No. The enamel interior is ready to use and does not need the seasoning that bare cast iron requires. Wash by hand and dry it well.
Are Staub cocottes induction compatible?
Yes. Enameled cast iron works on induction, gas, electric, ceramic, and halogen cooktops, and the pots are oven safe to 260°C.
Round or oval, which should I choose?
Choose round for everyday stews and even burner contact. Choose oval for long roasts, whole poultry, and bread.
Find Your Staub Cocotte
A Staub cocotte handles searing, braising, roasting, and baking in one pot. Browse the round and oval range at Williams Food Equipment to find the size and colour that fits your kitchen.
