For more than 170 years, Emile Henry has been making ceramic cookware in Burgundy, France. Still family-owned, the brand combines traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful design to create pieces for everyday cooking, baking and serving.

Made using Burgundy clay, Emile Henry ceramics bring together reliable performance and timeless style. At Chef’s Complements, we love how these pieces move effortlessly from the oven to the table, making everyday meals feel a little more special.

The Emile Henry Madeleine Collection combines softly shaped ceramic bakeware with practical performance and timeless style. Available in Clay, Rose Candy and Vanilla, the range includes heart-shaped dishes, round bakers, tart and loaf dishes, and a beautiful serving platter.

Ideal for cakes, crumbles, loaves and more, Madeleine bakeware has a naturally non-stick surface when lightly oiled, making baking and serving easy. Across the wider ovenware range, even heat distribution and excellent heat retention help deliver consistent results and keep food warm at the table. 

Explore the Emile Henry Madeleine Round Dish, the Madeleine Loaf Dish or the wider Madeleine Collection for beautiful bakeware made to be used and enjoyed.

The Joy of Homemade Bread

Emile Henry’s specialist bread bakers recreate the conditions of a traditional bread oven at home. The ceramic base and domed lid retain moisture as the dough bakes, helping create a crisp crust and soft, airy crumb.

From rustic sourdough to everyday loaves, the range makes baking bread from scratch more achievable. The Emile Henry Artisan Bread Baker is a great choice for home bakers looking to get started.

Emile Henry’s Oil and Vinegar Cruets combine practical design with the brand’s signature ceramic finish. The Vinegar Cruet comes in Clay and Truffle, while the Oil Cruet is available in three colours.

The ceramic body helps protect olive oil from light, while the anti-drip pourer makes it easy to dress salads, finish roasted vegetables and add a final drizzle. Equally at home on the kitchen bench or dining table, these cruets bring a simple touch of French style to everyday meals.

Explore the Emile Henry Oil Cruets and Vinegar Cruets in Clay and Truffle.

With its distinctive conical lid, the Emile Henry Tagine draws on traditional North African cooking methods to create tender, flavourful dishes. Available in 27cm or 32cm sizes, it’s ideal for slow-cooking meat, vegetables and pulses.

As steam rises and condenses inside the lid, moisture returns to the food, helping retain flavour throughout cooking. Made from Emile Henry’s Flame® ceramic, compatible tagines can be used on suitable direct heat sources and in the oven. Their distinctive shape also makes them ideal for serving at the table.

Getting the Best from Your Tagine

• Heat gradually: Start on low heat to warm the ceramic gently.
• Never heat it empty: Add oil, liquid or ingredients before heating.
• Keep the lid on: This helps retain moisture during cooking.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes: Place hot ceramic on a suitable heat-resistant surface.
• Check your heat source: Follow the instructions for your tagine, including any induction adapter requirements.

With the right care, a tagine is a versatile addition to your kitchen, perfect for traditional recipes and your own slow-cooked creations.

Flame® is Emile Henry’s specialist ceramic technology, developed for cookware that can handle direct heat as well as oven cooking.

Its key benefits include:

• Even heat distribution for gentle, consistent cooking.
• Excellent heat retention to keep food warm for serving.
• Durable, easy-care glazes.
• Versatility across compatible cooking methods.

Depending on the product, Flame® cookware may be suitable for stovetops, conventional ovens, microwaves and certain outdoor cooking applications. Some pieces are also freezer safe.

Not all Emile Henry ceramics are designed for direct heat. Always check the instructions for your particular piece before use.

Download the Emile Henry Flame Guide

Emile Henry‘s story began in 1850, when Jacques Henry established a pottery workshop in Marcigny, Burgundy. Over generations, the family developed the business while continuing to value traditional ceramic-making skills.

• 1850: Jacques Henry establishes his pottery business in Burgundy.
• 1870: The workshop expands its range of everyday ceramic pieces.
• 1900: Emile Henry pottery reaches customers in Paris.
• 1911: The ruffled pie dish becomes a signature design.
• 1955: Production techniques evolve, combining modern technology with traditional skills.
• 1982: The company adopts the Emile Henry name.
• 1986: Colourful ovenware brings fresh personality to ceramic cookware.
• 2005: Flame® ceramic expands the possibilities of cooking with ceramics.
• 2014: The Bread Cloche brings traditional bread-baking principles into the home kitchen.
• 2018: Induction-compatible ceramic cookware expands cooking options.
• 2023: A new Marcigny workshop expands production capacity and efficiency.

Today, Emile Henry continues to make its ceramics in France, combining generations of craftsmanship with new ideas for modern kitchens.

Made to Be Used and Enjoyed

Emile Henry offers a 10-year guarantee on all products, covering manufacturing and quality defects under normal domestic use and when care and use instructions are followed. The guarantee does not cover thermal or mechanical shocks, such as damage caused by dropping or knocking a piece.

Always follow the care instructions supplied with your product to help keep your Emile Henry ceramics in great condition.

Discover Emile Henry at Chef’s Complements

From the Madeleine Collection and specialist bread bakers to oil cruets, ovenware and distinctive tagines, Emile Henry brings French ceramic craftsmanship to everyday cooking.

Explore the collection and find pieces made for baking, cooking and sharing good food.

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