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Enameled cast iron
Core strength
Stores and distributes heat for browning, braising and steady cooking.
Choose it for
Stovetop-to-oven recipes, bread, soups and dishes served hot at the table.
STAUB cookware buying guide
Choose once. Cook for years.
Choose a cocotte for the way British kitchens work, from a Sunday roast and bread baking to batch-cooked stews, with metric dimensions kept central.
Official capacities, practical recommendations and no invented ratings.
Interactive size planner
Start with the table, not the catalogue
Choose the number of people you usually feed and how you expect to use the pot. We will identify a sensible starting point, not simply the largest option.
Usual number of diners
How you cook
Your practical starting point
24cm
3.8 L / 4 qt
2-4 · Everyday meals
Why it fits
Enough room for regular meals without making the pot unnecessarily heavy.
Nearby option: 26 cm · 5.25 L / 5.5 qt
Cocotte size chart
Compare capacity before colour
The diameter tells you whether the pot fits your burner and oven. Capacity tells you how much it can comfortably hold.
DiameterCapacityUseful starting point
Capacities follow the STAUB 2025 catalogue. Availability varies by colour and market.
Shape decision
Match the vessel to the recipe
Volume matters, but the base area, wall height and length determine how the cookware behaves day to day.
Best for
Round cocotte
Soups, stews, bread, beans and all-purpose braising
Why it works
Even heating on a standard burner and a compact footprint make it the safest first cast-iron choice.
Choose differently when
You regularly cook long roasts, whole fish or large poultry.
Material decision
Cast iron and ceramic do different jobs
Choose the cooking behaviour first. Matching colours can come later.
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Ceramic
Core strength
Heats more gently and is easier to carry between refrigerator, oven and table.
Choose it for
Bakes, gratins, sides, desserts and dishes assembled in advance.
Before checkout
Make sure it fits the whole journey
A pot can fit the recipe and still be wrong for the oven, hob, hands or cupboard. Complete these four checks.
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Local kitchen note
STAUB Cookware Buying Guide UK: Cocotte Sizes & Shapes
Measure the usable oven shelf and hob zone, not only the cabinet opening. A 26 cm cocotte is a versatile family starting point, but a 24 cm pot is often easier in compact kitchens.
Clear answers
Questions buyers ask before choosing
What is the safest first STAUB size?+
For many three-to-five-person households, the 26 cm / 5.25 L round cocotte is the most flexible starting point. Smaller households often prefer 24 cm / 3.8 L, while frequent batch cooks may be happier at 28 cm / 6.7 L.
Does STAUB cast iron work on induction?+
Enameled cast iron is compatible with induction as well as gas, electric and ceramic cooktops. Match the flat base to the active zone and build heat gradually.
Does enameled cast iron need seasoning?+
It does not require the full seasoning routine used for bare cast iron. Let it cool before washing, use non-abrasive tools and follow the current care instructions supplied with the product.
Should I choose cast iron or ceramic first?+
Choose cast iron when stovetop browning, braising and heat retention matter. Choose ceramic when the main job is baking, gratins, desserts or lighter oven-to-table handling.
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