La Manufacture
How this piece is made

The sheet
Copper arrives flat, in 1.5, 2 and 2.6 mm. The gauge is chosen before anything is cut, and it is what the pan will cook like for the rest of its life.

The hammer
Where a shape needs tightening the metal is planished by hand. The marks left behind are the record of that, not a finish applied afterwards.

The same address
The workshop photographed in the early 1900s is the workshop still in use. Villedieu-les-Poêles has worked copper since the twelfth century.
Made by Mauviel1830 in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy. The Culinary Equipment Co is the appointed distributor for South Africa.

M’Cook Cocotte with Lid
Price range: R5 740.00 through R11 120.00 Inc VAT
M’Cook Cocotte with Lid
Price range: R5 740.00 through R11 120.00 Inc VAT
Multi-ply stainless steel. Made of 5 layers, combining stainless steel, 3 successive layers of aluminum, and an exterior layer of ferritic stainless steel.
- Multi-ply stainless steel. Made of 5 layers, combining stainless steel, 3 successive layers of aluminum, and an exterior layer of ferritic stainless steel. This alloy ensures a perfect conductibility, thanks to a rapid and uniform distribution of the heat, all over the product.
- Polished exterior
- Heats fast, cools fast and offers superior cooking control
- Cast stainless steel handle. Handles stay cool during use. Pouring rims on every piece.
- Versatile: Can be used on all cooking surfaces. Gas, electric, halogen stovetops, induction and in the oven. Oven safe including under the broiler
- Not Dishwasher Safe. Hand Wash Only
- Care. Do not use high heat for a long period of time. Do not leave empty pan on a heated burner for an extended period of time. For items that are not dishwasher safe, do not use in dishwasher. Do not use metal utensils on the non-stick cooking surface. The use of scouring pads, steel wool, abrasive cleansers, bleach and/or oven cleaners is not recommended and can scratch or damage your cookware. Bleach will erode the Stainless Steel interior and should not be used on any Mauviel cookware.
Maximum temperature.
- The utensils Mauviel 1830 offer great performances and do not require a great deal of heat to reach ideal temperature. Moreover, it could deteriorate the bottom of the utensil.
- The temperature for cooking is ideal when one pours a drop of water and it bursts into little marbles, this reaction is called “Leidenfrost”.
- Our products have a superb conductivity, so cooktop knobs or controls cannot be used at their 100% heating power; they need to be used at a 60% capacity. It means on a level of 10, 6.
- The flame must not go over the utensil.
- Heat up your pan slowly
- Do not use high heat for a long period of time.
- Do not leave empty pan on a heated burner for an extended period of time
- Oven safe up to 300°C
Mauviel’s emblematic stainless collection, conceived for induction. Five plies give it copper’s conductivity with stainless steel’s indifference to acid and neglect. One litre of water to the boil in three minutes.
Dimensions
| Piece | Diameter | Height | Capacity | Oven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523117 | 16 cm | 9.5 cm | 1.8 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (body only — allow for the handle on long-handled pans) |
| 523121 | 20 cm | 11 cm | 3.2 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (body only — allow for the handle on long-handled pans) |
| 523125 | 24 cm | 14 cm | 5.8 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (body only — allow for the handle on long-handled pans) |
| 523129 | 28 cm | 15 cm | 8.6 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (body only — allow for the handle on long-handled pans) |
Figures are Mauviel1830’s own, from the 2026 manufacturer catalogue. Capacity is to the brim, not to a working level.
Construction and materials
| Construction | Five plies: 18/10 stainless steel, three successive layers of aluminium, and an outer layer of ferritic stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Material thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Cooking surface | 18/10 stainless steel |
| Exterior finish | Polished and hammered mirror finish |
| Handles | Cast stainless steel |
| Heat sources | Ceramic, Electric, Gas, Induction. Induction compatible. |
| Piece code | 523117, 523121, 523125, 523129 |
| Made in | Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy, France |
Care
- Hand washing is recommended for every Mauviel1830 piece. Detergents attack the coatings and the aluminium inside a multi-ply body.
- On induction or ceramic, never go past two thirds of the hob’s power. Overheating is what warps a base and makes food stick, not the pan.
Made by Mauviel1830 in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy. The Culinary Equipment Co is the appointed South African distributor.
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