Staub

Welcome to our Staub boutique, a French enamelled cast iron cocotte manufacturer founded in 1974 in Turckheim, in Alsace, by Francis Staub. Born in a former artillery foundry, the project was built around a simple signature: a cocotte with a flat lid fitted with interior studs that channel condensation back onto the food during cooking — continuous basting at work inside a closed pot. Now a reference in professional kitchens around the world, Staub produces its cast iron cocottes in France, mainly at the Merville site in northern France. The Alsatian stork remains the brand's emblem.

Staub's expertise

Staub's expertise lies in a recognisable combination: a thick cast iron body, a textured matte black interior enamel that naturally browns and sears food, and a flat studded lid. This technical signature has become a standard for slow and braised cooking.

• Enamelled cast iron cocottes made in France at the Merville foundry
• Textured matte black interior enamel for searing and browning
• Flat lid with interior studs (condensation-basting system)
• Signature enamelled colours and distinctive finishes
• Alsatian stork on the lid, the brand's emblem

Most popular collections on AZ Boutique

Among the Staub collections available on AZ Boutique, two ranges concentrate most of the sales with demanding cooks.

• Fondamentales: AZ Boutique best-seller — round and oval enamelled cast iron cocottes, the historic core of the Staub catalogue
• Vitamines: colourful mini-cocottes and individual dishes, ideal for plated service and individual presentations

Choosing your Staub cocotte

What makes the Staub flat studded lid stand out?

It is the brand's technical signature. During cooking, steam rises, condenses on the flat inner side of the lid, then drops back onto the food thanks to the evenly distributed interior studs. The result: continuous basting that keeps meat and vegetables moist, concentrates juices and limits drying out. This mechanism is why Staub cocottes are historically associated with stews, braises and bread baked in a pot.

Why is the Staub interior enamel textured matte black?

Where most competing cast iron cocottes are enamelled white on the inside, Staub chose a textured matte black enamel. This texture helps sear and brown food at high temperature, and handles high oven temperatures well. The black enamel also hides usage marks, keeping the cocotte's appearance close to new over time.

How do I care for a Staub enamelled cast iron cocotte?

For everyday cleaning, hand-wash with warm water and a non-abrasive sponge, then dry thoroughly to protect the unenamelled rim and prevent any oxidation marks. For baked-on residue, a soak in warm water usually does the job; avoid steel wool and harsh cleaners that would attack the enamel. Staub cocottes work on every heat source, including induction thanks to their ferromagnetic cast iron base.

Which Staub size should I choose for my household?

For 1 to 2 people, a round 18 or 20 cm cocotte covers most uses. For 3 to 4 people, the 22 or 24 cm is the reference size. For 5 people and more, choose a 26 or 28 cm. The oval shape is preferred for long pieces (roasts, whole chicken, fish). The Vitamines range (individual mini-cocottes) is ideal for plated service and individual presentations.

Staub on AZ Boutique

Discover more than 50 Staub products on AZ Boutique, grouped under Cookware and Kitchen utensils: enamelled cast iron cocottes, mini-cocottes, baking dishes and the house's signature pieces.