Cooking & Baking
Cook and bake with equipment that lasts: here you’ll find enamel cookware from Riess, kitchen knives from Güde, as well as bakeware, baking accessories and tableware. Instead of a host of short-lived helpers, you’ll find tools here that you buy once and keep for years.
What to look for in quality kitchen equipment
- Material: Enamel is food-safe, durable and even repairable — an alternative to the coated non-stick pan designed to be thrown away.
- Construction: A lid that really closes, a handle that stays firmly in place: pieces such as the casserole with lid or the 4-piece steamer are designed for everyday use.
- Blade: Steel is what makes the difference with knives — from everyday knives to a Damascus blade such as the one on the Chai Dao.
Our brands: why we chose them
Riess has been making enamel cookware in Austria for generations — from the extra-strong frying pan and spouted saucepan to the 3-piece starter set. Güde stands for high-quality kitchen knives, such as the Chai Dao with its Damascus blade. Both brands share the same idea: one piece that lasts for decades is better than five that need replacing.
How to build your basic kitchen equipment
You need less than you think: a good frying pan, one or two saucepans, a baking tin and a sharp knife cover everyday cooking. Start with cookware and a knife from the kitchen knife selection, then add bakeware and tableware for a laid table.
Which material is the most durable for pots and pans?
Enamel is one of the most durable materials in the kitchen: it is food-safe, robust enough for everyday use and repairable, unlike coated pans. Looked after properly, an enamel pot will serve you for decades.
What belongs in a basic kitchen set for cooking and baking?
A frying pan, a medium-sized saucepan or casserole, a baking tin and a sharp kitchen knife. These four pieces are enough to prepare most dishes — add everything else only when you genuinely miss it while cooking.
Updated 08/2026
