Le Creuset On The Go – Portable, Colourful, and Built to Last?
Andrew Bluett-Duncan
Director
I’ve had a very busy few days of late, for instance on Wednesday I had to prep for a managers' meeting in the morning, a friend, Rob, coming for lunch (I volunteered to do Babette’s Chicken Ceaser Salad as he was coming some significant distance) and he brought with him a really lovely Chablis that went beautifully with the salad. We drank this, naturally, out of Riedel glasses, but the Veritas Champagne glasses which are pretty close in shape to the Viognier bowl which I judged would be close enough. Later that afternoon, I had the managers' meeting, followed by a family dinner with my three kiddywinks Jonathan(30), Jeanne(28) and Joey(27). This was followed a visit from two friends, Casey and Adrian, who are wine buffs. Adrian brought a white wine we’d not tried before, from Palette (Provence). We also compared it to the Chablis that I’d opened earlier. The Palette, we all agreed, was really rather exceptional, and went well with the biscuits and cheese, in the form of a rather ancient Epoisse that I dug out of the fridge, along with a more recent Compte and Roquefort. My two companions were equally impressed by the Chablis, but I found it had lost something when combined with the cheese and much preferred it with the Chicken Ceasar Salad I’d had earlier.
The week started and continued in this vein and left me short of time for newsletter writing. Luckily for me Andi (Web Development Manager) had just learnt that his favourite A.I. program, “Claude”, went live with a new version, and he wanted to test it out. More, we’d agreed that this week, we were going to put the new Le Creuset "On the Go" range to the test. Now, I have an aversion to Le Creuset marketing speak, where all products are referred to, at some stage, as PERFECT for this and PERFECT for that….it’s just not reality. So, Andi knowing this, armed Claude with a suitable framework to rewrite the Le Creuset guff. To my taste it's still a bit “salesy” but I’m sure more realistic than the marketing speak that the Le Creuset marketing department dream up. But, in case your still feeling like your being sold to (which you are of course!), I’ve added my take on each product below Claude’s rewrite.
For this weekend only I'm offering 25% off the "On the Go" range when you buy two or more pieces. Use ONTHEGO25 when shopping online or tell us who you are if coming into the Reigate or Cobham shops.
Le Creuset On The Go Range
Le Creuset has, again, ventured beyond traditional cookware with a thoughtfully designed collection of portable food and drink containers. Their On The Go range addresses the growing demand for sustainable alternatives to single-use containers, while incorporating their signature colours and high quality standards. The collection features five core pieces, in up to 8 colours, Cerise, Volcanic, Black, Azure, Nectar, Bamboo, Deep Teal and Shell Pink, with each bringing distinct practical features to everyday use:
The Insulated Water Bottles (500ml & 1L) show clever design with their dual-opening system: a narrow spout for comfortable drinking and a wider opening for ice and filling. The double-wall vacuum insulation prevents condensation from dampening your bag, while the lid cleverly converts to a cup, which is a nice touch for sharing drinks or having a more civilized sipping experience. The bottles fit standard cup holders and bag pockets, though the 1L version might be a bit hefty for some. Available in all 8 collection colours.
Andrew’s take on it: they're nicely built as you would expect from Le Creuset. Lovely colours, stylish looks with a classy looking stainless steel cap that has a very solid folding loop handle.
The 350ml Travel Mug is clearly designed with commuters in mind, featuring practical one-handed opening and reliable leak protection. The double-wall insulation maintains coffee temperature without burning your hands. The leak-proof lid seems robust enough for daily use, and the 350ml capacity hits a sweet spot - enough for a decent coffee but not so large that it gets cold before you finish it. Available in all 8 collection colours.
Andrew’s take on it: Nicely made but the cap is a fiercely tight fit, which, with the sample I’ve got requires two hands to release it and a mighty great push to seal it again. I’d hope that with time the release on it would ease. Testing it with water earlier proved it is however, completely leak proof.
The 500ml Food Flask is a practical thermal container with some well-considered features. The round shape makes it comfortable to eat directly from - no awkward corners to scrape around. It's ideal for soups, pasta, and rice dishes, and the wide opening makes filling and cleaning straightforward. The removable silicone seal is particularly useful for thorough cleaning - crucial for food storage. Colour options are limited to Cerise, Deep Teal, Shell Pink and Black.
Andrew’s take on it: A well designed and heavy duty food flask. The large lid maybe a little too large for small hands to cope with though.
The 900ml Lunch Box is essentially Le Creuset's take on the classic Bento box, generously sized for a full meal. The rectangular shape works well for sandwiches and salads, while the side latches provide secure closure - no lunch spills in your bag. The stainless steel construction feels durable and the 3-in-1 design means it works for preparing, storing and transporting food. Like the Food Flask, it comes in 4 colours.
Andrew’s take on it: I’m a little unsure what they mean by 3 in 1, I’ve a feeling it may be safely ignored. The quality is good as with the rest of the range, but remember not to put it in the dishwasher*.
Bird Food
Ok that’s it for this week pretty well, although whilst thinking Le Cresuet, I did want to mention a novel use of a Le Creuset Star Non Stick Bun Tray. The other day Gemma, who used to manage the Cobham shop, sent me this because she thought it might make me chuckle…. and indeed it did. Gemma has always been very creative and it now looks as though it’s rubbing off on her 4 year old daughter Emilia, who with her mum, used a Le Creuset Star Non Stick Bun Tray to make hanging bird food. She used the bun try to provide the shape. Simple, creative and clever. Doubtless the birds appreciated it as well.
I hope you have a pleasant and peaceful weekend.
Warm regards,
Andrew
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