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Feast in Color: Celebrating Le Creuset's Centennial and Latest Hue

As Flamme Dorée reimagines the heritage color that ignited the brand's journey, Assouline honors the milestone with a celebratory new tome and an exclusive dinner at London's Maison Assouline.

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Le Creuset's director Paulo van Zuydam, his wife Yumi van Zuydam, and Maison Assouline's Director James Lachica-Duncan celebrating the launch of Le Creuset: A Century of Colorful Cookware. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.

Dazzling displays of Flamme Dorée illuminated the second floor of Maison Assouline last night as Le Creuset executives, journalists, and VIP guests gathered for the launch of "Le Creuset: A Century of Colorful Cookware." The iconic enameled pieces cast a warm glow throughout the venue, complemented by stunning spring floral arrangements in matching hues, creating an impeccable tablescape featuring the brand's signature cookware collection.

Le Creuset director Paulo van Zuydam headlined the evening, joined by brand executives Christopher Scinto and Nate Collier. The glittering guest list featured food connoisseurs Zena Kamgaing, Seema Panjhania, and Romany Henry, alongside lifestyle tastemakers Nick-Howard Lanes, and Kerry Walker, amongst others. Maison Assouline director James Lachica-Duncan and bar manager Gabor Onufer were also spotted mingling with attendees.

Renowned London chef Matthew Ryle, who leads the kitchen at Maison François, impressed guests with an exceptional tasting menu. His culinary expertise shone through each masterful dish, from perfectly seared scallops and lobster bisque to a delightful raspberry clafoutis finished with pistachio and crème fraiche. Each course arrived on Le Creuset's signature cookware, offering guests an unforgettable dining experience that celebrated the brand's culinary heritage.

Flamme Dorée, which is also the color of Assouline's new title in collaboration with Le Creuset, reimagines Le Creuset's classic Flame with a glistening finish and iconic stainless steel crucible knob. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The table setting highlighted Le Creuset's new color, Flamme Dorée. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
Chef Matthew Ryle poses with Le Creuset: A Century of Colorful Cookware, and adds final garnishes to the dishes. Photos by Dashti Jahfar.
The second floor of Maison Assouline boasted in decorations celebrating it's new title in collaboration with Le Creuset. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
Le Creuset executives Simon Arenhold, Paulo Van Zuydam, Christopher Scinto, and Nate Collier. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The table setting and backdrop highlight Le Creuset's new color way, Flamme Dorée. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
Guests mingling before the seated dinner. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The start dish featured an œufs cocotte with morel mushrooms and truffle. Photo Dashti Jahfar.y
The main dish served at the dinner was suckling lamb shoulder with pommes boulangères. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The seated dinner at Maison Assouline. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The seafood course featured a seared scallop with lobster bisque, orzo, and rouille. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The dessert was a raspberry clafoutis with pistachio and crème fraîche. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.
The seated dinner featured a tasting menu curated by Chef Matthew Ryle. Photo by Dashti Jahfar.

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