Also remember that you are a person in your life too, and there is always room for more cast iron classics.

About ten years ago, Le Creuset went from the mostly-secret-weapon of chefs and serious homecooks, to being an iconic, culinary status symbol. It’s not just considered the best cast iron as far as many are concerned, it’s considered the only cookware that counts. 

The bright and beautiful colourways, the exclusive and limited edition collections – this kind of collectability and complete adoration is almost never seen in the kitchen. Here is our Le Creuset gift guide for the serious food fans in your life.

Great gifts for good friends: the Elements collection
Perfectly in time for the gifting season,; mini-casseroles, coffee mugs, espresso mugs, espresso mugs and ramekins. Each set comes with four pieces, in four different colours – the newly launched Cayenne, alongside Nectar, Meringue, and Coastal Blue.

Petite Casseroles | $160.00 for four
These adorable single-serving sized mini casseroles are exactly right for this Chilaquiles with baked eggs recipe. The fried tortillas start off crispy, but as they thirstily slurp up the spiced salsa verde, they transform into the most delicious sloppy corn chips you’ve ever tasted. Or for something a little less spicy, give your Petite Casseroles a little taste of the motherland with perfect portions of tuna cassoulet.

Stoneware Elements mugs | $120.00 for four large mugs (other sizes available) 
An excellent present for any adult in your world, this set of four premium stoneware mugs comes gift-ready. The colours chosen for all the Elements sets were inspired by the earth, the sky and the sun’s warmth and power.

They can be used to create this incredibly decadent 90-second mile high mug cake, or if it’s been an exceptionally long day, this spiked hot chocolate is a beautiful blend of spiced rum, orange bitters and macadamia milk

Stoneware Elements Mini Ramekins | $60.00
These mini ramekins are crafted from premium Le Creuset stoneware and presented in a uniquely designed gift box. They’re excellent for serving sauces, nibbles, and condiments or the perfect size for fluffy mini baked ricottas or individual desserts like these heavenly passionfruit soufflé.

Today’s cookware, tomorrow’s heirloom
The beauty of Le Creuset isn’t just in their product’s, well, beauty. They are absolutely made to last lifetimes and, passed down through generations, they get better with age. This year’s exciting colour release was spicy Cayenne, the perfect shine to start your own heirloom with. 

Cast Iron Round Casserole in Cayenne | $550.0
This cast iron casserole design is the product of nearly a century of refinement. A culinary classic, the Le Creuset casserole is expertly designed for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and baking. The iconic piece is exactly what you need for this greek lamb casserole with peppered feta, or for a more summer-fresh vibe, this calamari casserole with green chilli romesco.

Cast Iron Round Skillet | $260.00
The Le Creuset Signature Skillet and its satin black enamel interior takes caramelisation to delicious new heights. Used on the hob, under the grill, or in the oven, it can make pan baked cornbread and guacamole as easily as it can make this gooey, amazing Ferrero Rocher Skillet Brownies.

Stocking stuffers for grown ups 
And finally, for the cook that has everything, there are plenty of gifts under $100.00 that are sure to delight. This gorgeous Heart shaped trivet  for $28.00, feature-piece Salt and Pepper Mills from $50.00, or for your furry friend there’s even a Stoneware Pet Bowl for $65.00. Get gifting!