Mise en place: Gaggenau

A line drawn through the highlights of Gaggenau’s past to its present-day enterprise is as streamlined as the silhouette of one of its iconic ovens. It tells a smooth evolutionary tale of a brand that began life as an ironworks in the south of Germany in 1683, and now makes some of the world’s most technically advanced, operationally smooth and aesthetically joy-inducing kitchen appliances.

Along the way, Gaggenau innovated a robust enamel in the 19th century that has evolved into the signature blue lining of its ovens today, introduced the concept of built-in appliances in the 1950s, and, in recent decades, turned to chef-driven design and the adaptation of professional functionality into domestic kitchens. It is a clear heritage of innovation, craftsmanship, high-quality materials and functionality to draw on and carry forward.

Take the latest iteration of the combi-steam oven, which introduced steam cooking to domestic audiences in 1999, but continually updates to accommodate new cooking habits. The latest 200 and 400 series models enhance the offer to uncompromising private chefs with increased capacity and the possibilities of steam in combination with hot air, a full surface grill and low-temperature cooking. But it also pushes the practical and aesthetic possibilities of the built-in kitchen. The options are vast not only in terms of functionality, but in planning flexibility thanks to variables in the finish allowing seamless integration into any kitchen space. Appliances can be arranged horizontally, vertically or in block combinations while the colour tones and finishes available facilitate a customised array of complementary appliances.

It is a level of attention that has kept Gaggenau at the forefront of the industry through the centuries and continues to make them the choice for the world’s most coveted kitchens today.

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