The Perfect Pan
An Unreal Price

Why is Premium Cookware So Expensive?

Most high-end cookware comes with a serious price markup.

At a certain point in our cooking journey, we realized our crappy cookware was holding us back. It wasn’t until we finally got our hands on a great pan that we had our epiphany — great tools make the job easier, and that’s especially true in the kitchen.

You shouldn't have to choose between cheap, low-quality kitchen tools and overpriced “premium” brands. We hated those options, so we decided to do something better. We make premium cooking tools that are exactly what you’d want, for a price less than you’d expect.

The Misen Rondeau is a favorite in restaurant kitchens and is versatile enough to handle a wide variety of cooking styles.

So, Misen was born. From a passion for good cooking, we’re on a mission to create premium cooking essentials for honest and affordable prices.

The Pot All Home Cooks Need (But Few Know About)

Invest in a great piece, not an astronomical price tag.

The Rondeau is a restaurant kitchen favorite for a reason: Its short, straight walls and wide surface area make it adaptable to many techniques — from shallow frying chicken to slow-cooking a vegetable medley.

Plus, stainless steel is resistant to high temperatures, can go in the oven, and will last a lifetime.

Point is, a Rondeau is an incredibly versatile piece of cookware worth investing in.

The problem has been the astronomical price tag that comes with a great one (if you could find it). Until now.

What Makes Great Cookware?

At a glance, stainless steel cookware is deceptively simple. Especially since most looks the same.
But there are a few things that really matter.

At a glance, stainless steel cookware is deceptively simple. Especially since most looks the same. But there are a few things that really matter.

Bar graph illustrating how Misen is thicker than others. From the left: All-clad & Mauviel 2.6mm, Demeyere 2.9mm, Misen 3mm

Starting with the thickness

A thicker pan (like Misen’s 5-ply) allows for more distance between the flame and the surface of the pan. Heat diffuses as it flows, so the extra distance allows heat to flow to the surface evenly (and be retained longer).

The result? Even heating, better browning, quicker boiling, and cookware that’s actually fun to use.

The Perfect Blend of Metals

Alternating layers of high-grade stainless steel and aluminum make this the perfect cookware.

Premium 18/10
Stainless Steel

Excellent for incredible high-heat sears and sautés.

5-Layer Aluminum
& Alloy Core

The ideal combination of heat retention and fast, even heating to help ensure foods don’t burn.

3.0mm Thickness

A thick base adds durability, and prevents annoying warping.

The Misen Rondeau is light and flat-bottomed, with a wider cooking surface and vertical sides.

Premium 18/10 Stainless Steel

Excellent for incredible high-heat sears and sautés.

Alternating layers of high-grade stainless steel and aluminum make the Misen Rondeau the perfect cookware.

5-Layer Aluminum & Alloy Core

The ideal combination of heat retention and fast, even heating to help ensure foods don’t burn.

The Misen Rondeau has a steel quality base that's perfect for induction cooking.

3.0mm Thickness

A thick base adds durability, and prevents annoying warping.

We worked on the Misen Rondeau until we found the perfect design that offers optimal heat conduction & retention.

Handcrafted Down to the Smallest Detail

It took three years of obsessing over the tiniest details to create our cookware. It had to be good enough for the rigors of a professional kitchen, while being easy enough to use for home cooks of all skill levels.

We spent countless hours talking to and observing at-home chefs. At every step along the way, our cookware has been stress tested by professional chefs, avid home cooks, industrial designers, and total beginners to cooking.

We painstakingly went through countless sketches, CAD files, and over 32 3D prototypes until we landed on a design we’d be proud to offer you. The result? High-quality cookware that’s as beautiful and sleek as it is functional and durable, and will last you a lifetime.