In short: Baumalu is an Alsatian firm from Baldenheim, in north-eastern France, that has made cookware since 1971, from copper to enamelled cast iron. At Raclette Club, we feature its red gradient cast iron cheese fondue set for six.
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The brand in a nutshell
It doesn’t get much more Alsatian than this. Baumalu is based on the Schwobsheim road in Baldenheim and says it has been developing its cookware range since 1971. On its online shop, the brand highlights cast iron, stainless steel and aluminium, plus a sister brand, Cuivres de France, whose copper cookware is presented as designed and made in France.
Copper is in fact its signature. In 2021, France 3 Grand Est described Baumalu as one of the last three French companies making copper pots and pans, with about forty employees and exports mainly to the United States and Japan. In late 2023, Le Journal des Entreprises reported its purchase by the Belgian family group Allinox, owner of Beka: Baumalu, then 32 employees and about 10 million euros in revenue, remains an independent entity. For fondue, the firm offers enamelled cast iron sets, including the cheese fondue set in 21 and 24 cm and a 17 cm meat fondue version with a wooden tray.
On video
Video: France 3 Grand Est on YouTube. France 3 Grand Est report (2021, in French) inside the Baldenheim workshop, about copper rather than fondue.
Video: French Farm on YouTube. Short video from a US retailer of the brand, filmed by Tv2com, on how Baumalu copper cookware is made.
Baumalu fondue sets at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Best for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast iron fondue set for 6 (ASIN B0013SU9V8) | Cheese fondue set in red gradient enamelled cast iron: pot, stand, paste burner, 6 forks with coloured tips | Groups of six who alternate raclette and fondue | Read the review | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
What we like about Baumalu is the fondue set exactly as you picture it in a chalet: a red pot fading to a lighter shade, a black stand, a paste burner and six forks with coloured tips. Those tips finally settle the “that’s my fork, no it’s mine” debate. The cast iron keeps the cheese runny, and the maker’s advice is common sense: heat gently, don’t move the pot once it’s hot, let it cool before soaking it.
The limits are mostly in the product sheets. Baumalu doesn’t say which hobs suit this set or whether it is dishwasher safe, doesn’t publish a warranty, and states that its pot sold on its own is not dishwasher safe: so plan on hand washing. The burner paste isn’t included, and the set comes in 21 and 24 cm: check the size before ordering. Otherwise fondue night turns into an improvised raclette night, which, around here, is no tragedy.
Which model should you choose?
- For a cheese fondue for six: the red enamelled cast iron set, detailed in our Baumalu fondue set review.
- To start on an induction hob: the Beka Belledone, stated suitable for all hobs by Beka, the Belgian cousin in the same group.
- For raclette and fondue with a single appliance: our selection of 2-in-1 raclette and fondue appliances.
- For a gift around melted cheese: our raclette Christmas gift guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on Baumalu fondue sets?
We found no published commercial warranty for the cast iron fondue set. In the European Union, the legal guarantee of conformity of at least 2 years applies in every case: keep your invoice.
Where can you find Baumalu spare parts for a fondue set?
The simplest route is to contact Baumalu through its website or online shop, which also sells accessories and pots on their own. For the burner, plan on buying fuel paste: Baumalu states it isn’t included.
Where can you buy a Baumalu fondue set?
The set is sold on Amazon.fr, in Baumalu’s online shop and at kitchenware retailers. Check the diameter, 21 or 24 cm, when you order.
