"HOFFMANN-METAL-VESSELS", a contribution to cooking culture

" Out of a passion for individual design and craftsmanship, we produce cast iron cookware and sterling silver tableware as a contribution to cooking and table culture for cooking and design enthusiasts in the Berthold Hoffmann studio in Nuremberg."

you can find our product range in the following categories here:

We manufacture objects of cooking and table culture in an individual, timeless design in small-scale, handcrafted production in my workshop in Nuremberg.

"Handmade in Germany" is guaranteed and not just an marketing & sales slogan.

Product development and production are in one hand.
Our aim is to produce in line with demand while conserving resources.
The quantities produced are determined by customer demand.
This sets us apart from suppliers of industrially manufactured mass-produced goods.

Our cast iron products are not coated and are suitable for a lifetime of use. Cast iron pots, pans and roasters are the perfect tool for your induction stove.

Koch-Kunst-Shop:

the online shop of "HOFFMANN-METALLGEFÄSSE", with just a few clicks you can find the object of your desire. You can find product information, prices and delivery conditions here: to the shop

Our service: Deliveries within Germany are free!

News:

I am pleased to announce my participation in the following exhibitions:

"Fine Dining", Galerie SCHMAGOLD - Schmuck & Feine Dinge, Wolfsschlucht 8a, 34117 Kassel from 18.-19. September 2026: zur Website
"Design District", Design Messe Vienna, in der Hofburg Vienna from 9.-11. Oktober 2026: zur Website

You can find information about my work in the following posts:

"Meisterstunde - wie Dinge gut werden" Berthold Hoffmann talking with Peter Wagner: zum Interview
"Designte Töpfe aus Gusseisen – eine Anschaffung für die Ewigkeit" Bavarian TV offers a glimpse into my work: to the movie

about:

Berthold Hoffmann, founder, designer, producer

"In 1985 I founded the Atelier Berthold Hoffmann in Nuremberg, the perfect place for creativity and craftsmanship. Under the label "Hoffmann-Metallgefässe" (Hoffmann-metal-vessels), I publish the vessel objects and utility vessels I produce." Insight into my studio Berthold Hoffmann

"The fascination for fire and the energy-charged atmosphere of iron casting have awakened my passion for the design and production of cast iron cooking utensils and led to a long-term cooperation with the Neumarkt foundry "Max Ginter". The photos taken by photographer Lars Harmsen in the Neumarkt iron foundry are an impressive statement for the art of iron foundryworker."

Get an impression of the extraordinary foundry atmosphere. Foundry impressions

"Taking part in competitions and exhibitions is an essential part of my self-employed work." Here you will find a selection of Awards and exhibitions