Bon Appetit

Design Ettore Sottsass

Made of cast aluminium, coated with high quality and resistant non-stick coating, the "Bon Appetit" series is characterised by its wide profiles and the high and generous thicknesses of the material. The long handles are made of bakelite, an athermic material that makes it easy and safe to grip. All the pieces are equipped with a special heat-diffusing bottom that allows them to be used on all heat sources: gas, electric plate, glass ceramic and induction.
The production, done by hand, is carried out through gravity casting. The aluminum melted in the crucible is taken with a "cup" and poured into the pair of molds that have, inside, the shape of the objects. Once the mold has cooled, the product is opened and removed. The entire production process of turning begins – which must perfectly follow the design of the object –, the application of the base necessary for the four sources of heat (gas, electricity, glass ceramic, induction), the application of the non-stick part, the assembly of the handles, the final testing.

The handles of saucepans and pans, and the long handles of other fire pieces have been designed to facilitate gripping, thanks to their large size and ergonomic shape. The long handles are made of bakelite: their particular shape prevents the hand from getting too close to the aluminum part, helping not to burn yourself.

With this line, Serafino Zani has introduced an important technical improvement in aluminum firepieces: all "Bon Appetit" firepieces are in fact equipped with a special steel bottom that allows them to be used on all heat sources, including induction.

The Bon Appetit frying pan, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Christopher Redfern, has been awarded two important awards such as the Design Plus and the Red Dot Design Award.