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A well-prepared kitchen trousseau checklist is not about buying as many products as possible. It is about choosing the right products that will genuinely be used, from everyday meals and oven recipes to breakfast and grilling.
When setting up a new kitchen, casseroles and pans form the foundation of the list. Depending on your cooking habits, you can also add skillets, grill pans, frying pans, pizza, crêpe and pancake pans, and oven cookware.
LAVA's product range includes enamelled cast iron casseroles and pans, as well as skillets, grill pans, pizza, crêpe and pancake pans, stovetop toastie makers and oven cookware designed for different cooking needs.
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Before starting your trousseau shopping, consider which types of meals you are most likely to prepare regularly. Not every kitchen needs the same number of casseroles, pans or cooking accessories.
In a kitchen where everyday meals are prepared frequently, casseroles and pans are likely to be the priority. If breakfast is a major part of your routine, skillets and stovetop toastie makers may be more useful. If you regularly make pizza, crêpes or pancakes at home, dedicated pans for these recipes can also be considered.
Build your trousseau checklist around how you will use your kitchen rather than simply counting products.
When creating a LAVA-based kitchen trousseau checklist, the main categories can be considered as follows:
Cast iron casseroles
Cast iron pans and frying pans
Cast iron grill pans
Cast iron skillets
Pizza, crêpe and pancake pans
Stovetop toastie makers
Oven and roasting dishes
Handles, trivets and other complementary accessories
When shopping for a trousseau, it is important to consider not only the products you will use today but also the cookware that can remain part of your kitchen for years to come. To explore the role of cast iron cookware in a trousseau and the advantages it can offer for long-term use, see our article “The Enduring Legacy of Trousseau Chests: From Generation to Generation, Every Table Tells a Story with LAVA”.
Casseroles are one of the most essential product groups on a kitchen trousseau checklist. Different sizes can be used for soups, vegetable dishes, rice, meat and recipes that require longer cooking times.
The LAVA casserole range includes sizes from mini models and 12, 14, 16 and 18 cm options to larger models such as 20, 24, 28 and 32 cm. Oval-shaped options are also available.
For this reason, when choosing casseroles for your trousseau, consider not only how many you need but also what each size is intended for.
12–18 cm: Smaller quantities and specific uses
20 cm: Smaller everyday cooking quantities
24 cm: A versatile size for everyday cooking
28 cm: Preparing larger quantities of food
32 cm: Cooking larger quantities
These sizes are not fixed portion standards. The quantity of the recipe, the shape of the casserole and your cooking habits should all be considered together.
For a more detailed look at why cast iron casseroles can be a useful choice in the kitchen, see our guide “10 Reasons to Choose a Cast Iron Casserole”.
Rather than buying every available size at once, starting with two or three sizes suited to your everyday cooking habits can be a more practical approach.
A pan is one of the basic products for everyday cooking and can be used for meat, vegetables, eggs, casseroleatoes and a variety of pan-cooked dishes.
When choosing a LAVA pan, consider not only its diameter but also the handle design and intended use. Different designs are available for frying, everyday pan cooking and grilling, allowing your trousseau checklist to be tailored to your needs.
Frying pans can be used not only for frying but also for a range of pan-cooked dishes that require higher heat.
The LAVA range includes different options such as 24 cm and 28 cm models. Models with glass lids are also available depending on your cooking needs.
When choosing a frying pan for your trousseau, it is more practical to start with a size suited to your cooking habits rather than buying several models with the same function.
If you regularly prepare grilled meat, chicken, fish or vegetables at home, this category can be added to your trousseau checklist.
When choosing a grill pan, consider not only its size but also the shape of the cooking surface and how you intend to use it.
If you do not regularly prepare grilled dishes, it may be more practical to purchase a grill pan after your essential casseroles and pans.
Skillets can be used for eggs, menemen, breakfast dishes and smaller portions of hot food, providing a different cooking option.
A skillet is not an essential product for every trousseau. It can be a particularly useful choice for kitchens where breakfast dishes and smaller portions are prepared frequently.
If you regularly make pizza, crêpes or pancakes at home, this product group can be included in the specialised section of your trousseau checklist.
LAVA's pizza, crêpe and pancake pan range includes 20, 26 and 28 cm models. Different handle designs can also be considered according to your cooking habits.
The 20 cm models can be suitable for smaller recipes, while the 26 and 28 cm options can be considered when a larger cooking surface is needed.
If you do not regularly prepare pizza, crêpes or pancakes, consider this group after your essential cookware.
For those who regularly cook in the oven, roasting and oven dishes can be useful additions to a kitchen trousseau.
Choose between round and rectangular shapes according to the recipes you plan to prepare and the internal dimensions of your oven.
Before purchasing oven cookware, always compare its dimensions with the internal measurements of your oven.
Stovetop cast iron toastie makers can also be considered for breakfast and quick meals.
Unlike electric toastie makers, these products do not have their own heating element; they are heated directly on the hob. They can also be used for other bread-based recipes in addition to toasties.
When choosing a toastie maker, consider not only how often you make toasties but also what other recipes you could prepare with the product.
Alongside cookware, accessories such as pan handle holders and trivets can help complete everyday kitchen use.
A suitable handle holder can make it easier to grip hot handles when using cast iron cookware at high temperatures. A trivet can help you place hot cookware safely on a kitchen worktop or dining table.
Other basic kitchen preparation tools should also be considered:
Chef's knife
Bread knife
Chopping board
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
Spatula
Tongs
Ladle
Whisk
Colander
Grater
Vegetable peeler
Completing your trousseau shopping all at once is not always necessary. Prioritising products according to how frequently they will be used can help you manage both your budget and kitchen storage more effectively.
| Priority | Product group | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cast iron casseroles | Everyday meals |
| 2 | Cast iron pan / frying pan | Everyday pan-cooked dishes |
| 3 | Cast iron skillet | Breakfast and smaller recipes |
| 4 | Cast iron grill pan | Meat, chicken, fish and vegetables |
| 5 | Oven / roasting dish | Oven-cooked meals |
| 6 | Toastie maker | Breakfast and quick meals |
| 7 | Pizza, crêpe and pancake pan | Specialised recipes |
| 8 | Handle holder and trivet | Complementary use |
Starting with the cookware you will use every day and then adding products for specific recipes can make your trousseau shopping more practical.
LAVA's cookware is made from enamelled cast iron. The enamel surface helps make the cookware easier to use while allowing you to benefit from the heat-retaining properties of cast iron.
For a more detailed look at the features, benefits and cooking applications of enamelled cast iron casseroles and pans, see our guide “Why Choose Enamelled Cast Iron Casseroles and Pans?”.
These products can be used on different cooking surfaces, such as the hob and oven, in accordance with the product's instructions. They are not suitable for microwave use.
Thanks to the enamel surface, seasoning is not required as it is with uncoated cast iron. This makes the preparation and maintenance of the cookware more straightforward. To learn more about the differences between enamelled and uncoated cast iron, including care requirements and usage characteristics, see our guide “Enamelled Cast Iron or Uncoated Cast Iron: What Are the Differences?”.
The heat-retaining properties of cast iron can also help food remain warm after cooking and contribute to serving food hot at the table.
Avoiding sudden temperature changes and strong impacts can help protect the enamel surface and ensure the cookware is used correctly.
Buying a large number of products together does not necessarily create a better trousseau. Purchasing multiple products with the same function can lead to unnecessary costs and storage problems.
The size of a casserole or pan directly affects how it can be used. For this reason, cookware dimensions should be considered alongside the types and quantities of food you regularly prepare.
Pizza, crêpe, pancake or grilling cookware can be valuable if you regularly use them. However, it may not be practical to prioritise specialised products before completing your essential cookware collection.
Everyday cooking: Choose casseroles and pans suited to your cooking habits.
Breakfast: If you regularly prepare eggs, menemen and similar dishes, add a skillet.
Oven cooking: If you regularly prepare oven dishes, choose a suitably sized oven or roasting dish.
Grilling: If you frequently prepare grilled meat, chicken, fish or vegetables, add a grill pan.
Specialised recipes: Add a suitably sized pan for pizza, crêpes or pancakes.
Accessories: Complete your cookware with a handle holder, trivet and other useful accessories.
Rather than choosing a fixed number, select sizes that cover your main cooking needs. The LAVA range includes round, mini and oval casseroles in different sizes.
A standard pan or frying pan can be considered for everyday cooking. If you regularly prepare grilled dishes, you can also choose a grill pan.
If you frequently prepare breakfast dishes, eggs, menemen and smaller portions, a skillet can be a useful addition. If you use it less often, essential cookware can take priority.
If you regularly prepare grilled meat, chicken, fish or vegetables at home, a grill pan can be a useful addition. Choose a model based on your cooking habits and the size and shape that best suit your needs.
If you regularly make pizza at home, a pizza pan can be added to your trousseau checklist. If you rarely make pizza, essential casseroles, pans and oven cookware should take priority.
LAVA's pizza, crêpe and pancake pan range includes 20, 26 and 28 cm options. The right size depends on the type and size of recipes you plan to prepare.
If you regularly prepare oven-cooked meals, an oven dish can be a useful addition. LAVA Shops offers oven and roasting dishes in different round and rectangular sizes.
A kitchen trousseau checklist should focus on choosing the products you will genuinely use, rather than filling your kitchen with as many items as possible.
A LAVA-based trousseau can start with essential cookware such as casseroles and pans. Depending on your cooking habits, you can then add skillets, frying pans, grill pans, oven dishes, toastie makers and pizza, crêpe and pancake pans.
LAVA's enamelled cast iron cookware can meet a range of cooking needs, while choosing the right size and product for each purpose can make your trousseau shopping more practical.
The goal is not to buy every available size, but to choose the right cookware for the meals you actually prepare in your kitchen.
08.10.2026
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