What Emile Henry does

Emile Henry is a French family-owned ceramic cookware and kitchenware manufacturer founded in 1850 and headquartered in Marcigny, Burgundy, with a current operating footprint of 51-100 employees. The company produces a comprehensive range of ceramic products across four main categories: cooking (casseroles, tagines, specialized cookware, bread moulds, pizza stones, ovenware, BBQ accessories), baking and desserts, kitchenware (preservation, preparation, accessories), and dinnerware (plates, bowls, salad bowls, serving items). Its proprietary ceramic technologies include Flame Ceramic for even heat distribution, Céramique HR (High Resistance) for gratins and roasts, Céramique Delight for induction-compatible lightweight cookware, and the newest Sublime+ Collection, which is marketed as 50% lighter than competitors and PFAS-free with full compatibility across all heat sources. The company maintains an in-house laboratory with three engineers focused on thermal and mechanical shock resistance, and each piece is individually hand-signed by a craftsman in its Burgundy workshops.

Emile Henry generates revenue through a hybrid business model combining direct-to-consumer sales via its e-commerce storefront (emilehenry.com) and physical retail locations (Marcigny factory outlet and Lyon boutique), a dedicated B2B professional channel serving restaurants and hospitality buyers (emilehenry-pro.com), and a network of several hundred third-party distributors and retailers across 11 European countries. Pricing is one-time purchase with no subscription; gift cards are sold in fixed €50-€300 denominations, and products are backed by a 10-year guarantee (5 years for the Delight range). Ancillary revenue includes web-exclusive sets and bundles, replacement parts, and digital gift cards.

The company was founded by Jacques Henry in 1850 and has passed through six generations of the Henry family. In 2016, Emile Henry acquired Jars Céramistes, a handcrafted glazed stoneware manufacturer founded in 1857 in Anneyron, Drôme, that retains its own proprietary enamel recipe and is certified as an Entreprise du patrimoine vivant. The company remains privately held and family-controlled, with no institutional investors identified and no public disclosure of financial results.

Name

Emile Henry

Legal name

EMILE HENRY

Website

https://emilehenry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emile Henry is a French family-owned ceramic cookware and kitchenware manufacturer founded in 1850, producing premium ceramic cocottes, tagines, bakeware, and dinnerware in Burgundy for individual home cooks and, via a dedicated B2B channel, professional restaurateurs across 11 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marcigny

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-consumer ceramic cookware sales: Emile Henry generates revenue through direct sales of ceramic cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, and kitchen accessories via its e-commerce platform and physical retail stores (Marcigny factory outlet, Lyon boutique). Products are sold as one-time purchases with a 10-year guarantee (5 years for Delight range).
2. Professional / B2B sales: Emile Henry sells to professional restaurateurs through a dedicated professional website (emilehenry-pro.com), targeting hospitality and restaurant professionals.
3. Gift cards: Digital gift cards sold in fixed denominations (€50, €100, €200, €300) as an additional revenue stream.
4. Sets and Bundles (web exclusivity): Web-exclusive bundled product sets sold at discounted prices compared to individual item purchases, driving higher average order value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Emile Henry is a French family-owned manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells ceramic cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, and kitchen accessories from natural clay at its Marcigny, Burgundy facility. The portfolio spans casseroles (cocottes), tagines, pizza stones, bread bakers, ovenware, plates, bowls, salad bowls, and storage containers, featuring proprietary ceramic formulations such as Flame ceramic, Céramique HR (High Resistance), Céramique Delight, and the newer Sublime+ range. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce platform and physical outlets, distributed through international retailers across 11+ European countries, and offered to hospitality professionals through a dedicated B2B website.

Product overview

Emile Henry is a French ceramic cookware manufacturer based in Marcigny, Burgundy, with over 170 years of history (since 1850). The company manufactures a comprehensive range of ceramic kitchen products organized into four main categories: Cooking (casseroles/dutch ovens, tagines, specialized cookware, homemade bread moulds, pizza products, ovenware, BBQ accessories, and induction-compatible items), Baking & Desserts (cake pans, pie dishes, ramekins, specialty baking items), Kitchenware (food preservation/storage containers, mixing bowls, mortars, kitchen accessories), and Dinnerware (plates, bowls, salad bowls, appetizer platters). The product portfolio includes sub-brands such as the new Sublime+ collection (PFAS-free, induction-compatible, lightweight), Delight range (induction-compatible), and Flame Ceramic technology. Products are made from natural clay with vitrified glazes, guaranteed for up to 10 years, and are dishwasher, microwave, oven, freezer, and various stovetop compatible. The company also offers Sets & Bundles (web-exclusive discounted packages), replacement parts, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cocotte / Dutch Oven (Round Casserole) Ceramic round casseroles for searing, braising, and simmering, available in capacities from 2.5L to 7L for 2–10 servings and compatible with multiple heat sources including induction.
• Tagine Traditional conical-lidded ceramic cooking dish for slow 'étouffée' cooking, available in 26cm and 32cm sizes with induction-compatible variants in the Delight range.
• Pizza Stones & Accessories Ceramic pizza stones (smooth and ridged), pizza peels, cutter wheels, and pizza station sets for use in ovens and on barbecues.
• Bread Bakers & Moulds Ceramic domed-lid bread moulds for baking artisan bread with crisp crusts and soft crumb, including artisan, baguette, focaccia, and loaf bakers.
• Ovenware Ceramic oven dishes in rectangular, round, and oval shapes for baking, roasting, gratins, and casseroles, available with or without lids.
• Specialized Cookware Specialty ceramic items including papillote dishes, gratin bowls, ricepots, cheese bakers, large roasters, fondue sets, and oven mitts.
• Baking & Dessert Dishes Cake pans, pie and tart dishes, ramekins, soufflé dishes, loaf baking dishes, mixing bowls, and specialty baking items for desserts and pastries.
• Preserve & Store Ceramic food storage items including oil cruets, vinegar pots, butter dishes, cheese boxes, cookie jars, compost bins, garlic pots, and pantry/refrigerator storage bowls.
• Prepare (Mixing Bowls & Mortars) Ceramic mixing bowls from 2.5L to 4.5L and mortar-and-pestle sets for food preparation.
• Dinnerware (Plates & Bowls) Ceramic plates, soup plates, salad/dessert plates, bowls, and pasta bowls for table service, available in various sizes and colors including the Epicure range.
• Salad Bowls Ceramic salad bowls in small, medium, and large sizes ranging from 2L to 5.5L for serving and mixing food.
• Appetizer Platters Ceramic appetizer boards and platters in medium, large, long, and extra-large formats for serving appetizers and charcuterie from oven to table.
• BBQ / Grill Accessories Ceramic dishes designed for barbecue and grill use, including BBQ pots, fish grills, BBQ cheese bakers, and Plancha accessories.
• Induction-Compatible Cookware Range Complete range of Emile Henry products specifically designed and tested for induction hob compatibility, spanning tagines, casseroles, and specialty dishes.
• Sets & Bundles Web-exclusive pre-configured product bundles offering discounts versus individual item purchases; includes ramekin sets, dinnerware services, breakfast sets, and oven-dish duos.
• Sublime+ Collection New-generation ceramic casseroles and braisers designed to be 50% lighter than competitor equivalents while keeping all-heat-source compatibility, PFAS-free non-stick properties, dishwasher safety, and a 290°C maximum / -20°C minimum temperature range.
• Delight Range Induction-compatible ceramic cookware line featuring lighter weight and even heat distribution; includes tagines, braisers, casseroles, and tart-tatin sets.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold in fixed denominations of €50, €100, €200, and €300, valid across the entire Emile Henry website and delivered by email or printable format.
• Replacement Parts Individual spare parts available for purchase including lids, bases, proofing baskets, butter dish components, and various product accessories, with up to 45 working days for delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products guaranteed for up to 10 years, demonstrating expected product longevity and durability.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jars CéramistesacquisitionOthers · 1 January 2016Emile Henry, a Burgundy-based earthenware specialist, acquired Jars Céramistes in 2016. Jars is a handcrafted glazed stoneware manufacturer founded in 1857 in Anneyron, Drôme, France, operating from kaolin clay deposits. Jars maintains its own enamel recipe (closely guarded as top secret) and its production techniques, now certified as Entreprise du patrimoine vivant since 2005. Emile Henry's acquisition expanded its ceramics portfolio into premium stoneware.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Creuset: Le Creuset is the global leader in premium enameled cast iron and stoneware cookware, directly competing with Emile Henry across cocottes, bakeware, and dinnerware with comparable price positioning and a far larger international footprint.
• Staub: Staub produces premium enameled cast iron and ceramic cookware with a French heritage, competing head-to-head with Emile Henry in cocottes, tagines, and specialty bakeware for both home cooks and professional chefs.
• De Buyer: De Buyer is a French cookware manufacturer specializing in professional-grade pans, molds, and culinary tools. It overlaps with Emile Henry in specialist French cookware categories and shares the Made-in-France positioning and B2B/professional distribution motion.
• Pillivuyt: Pillivuyt is a French porcelain cookware and tableware manufacturer offering baking dishes, ramekins, and dinnerware. Its product overlap with Emile Henry in bakeware and porcelain tableware, combined with shared French heritage, makes it a close direct peer.
• Revol: Revol is a French porcelain manufacturer producing culinary porcelain for baking, cooking, and table service. Its professional-grade bakeware and dinnerware lines overlap directly with Emile Henry's ceramic cookware and serveware categories.
• Pyrex: Pyrex is a leading brand of glass and ceramic bakeware globally, competing with Emile Henry in cake pans, pie dishes, ramekins, and ovenware, with a much larger mass-market distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• KitchenAid: KitchenAid is a broad incumbent offering premium cookware, bakeware, and kitchen accessories alongside its iconic small appliances. It overlaps with Emile Henry in ovenware and bakeware but at a wider product breadth and lower specialty focus.
• Cuisinart: Cuisinart is a broad kitchenware and cookware brand carried in mass and specialty retail. While its portfolio includes bakeware and dinnerware that overlap with Emile Henry, it competes as a wider portfolio player rather than a ceramics specialist.

Regional players

• Denby: Denby is a UK-based pottery brand producing stoneware cookware, bakeware, and dinnerware. It competes with Emile Henry in ceramic bakeware and tableware, primarily in the UK and EU markets with limited US presence.
• Mason Cash: Mason Cash is a UK heritage brand specializing in ceramic cane mixing bowls and petware, with growing cookware ranges. It overlaps with Emile Henry in ceramic kitchenware and bakeware, primarily serving the UK and European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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