Collection: Ironclad

A grandmother’s magical kitchen.
Ironclad began, like all good things, with food. Founders Levi and Kate drew inspiration from cookware inherited from Levi’s grandmother, Lily Slavin, whose kitchen was filled with laughter, stories and the aroma of recipes perfected over generations. Cooking with her heirlooms unlocked cherished memories and inspired the creation of cookware designed to connect families across time. Some of Lily’s pieces had even travelled from Russia, carrying with them the essence of tradition and shared meals. From this legacy, Ironclad was born, with a purpose to craft cookware that lasts lifetimes so that what is shared at the table today becomes tomorrow’s legacy.

Reigniting a forgotten flame.
Determined to revive New Zealand’s dormant cast iron industry, Levi and Kate set out to create cookware with timeless quality and beauty. The journey required sourcing materials, working with skilled artisans and balancing heritage with innovation. Ironclad’s heirloom range remains handmade in New Zealand, a true testament to this dedication. As demand has grown, some production has expanded overseas, yet every pan continues to meet the same uncompromising standards of durability and performance.

Forged in community.
From the very beginning, Ironclad has believed in the power of community. This spirit led the founders to invite renowned chefs Lennox Hastie, Peter Gordon and Al Brown, along with more than 260 customers, to become co owners and collaborators. Together they have helped shape cookware that reflects the needs of those who use it.

More than cookware.
Each Ironclad pan is a vessel for stories and memories, built to be passed down through generations. Every piece carries the Ironclad name and guarantee cast into the iron as a mark of quality and pride. With Ironclad in the kitchen, the people who matter most, past, present and future, will always have a place at the table.