In short: Invicta is a French foundry based in Donchery, in the Ardennes, since 1924, best known for its cast-iron wood stoves. At Raclette Club, we feature the Invicta 102310 fondue set, a 24 cm enameled cast-iron caquelon (fondue pot) with its burner.
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The brand in a few lines
Invicta isn’t primarily a cookware brand: it’s a foundry. According to its website, the company has been based in Donchery, in the Ardennes, since 1924. It casts the iron and enamels it itself: the photos on its site place the foundry in Vivier-au-Court and the enameling shop in Donchery. Invicta says it controls the entire manufacturing process in-house, from design to testing, from the foundry to enameling, all the way to distribution.
According to Invicta, the company employs 308 people and its foundry turns out more than 110,000 pieces a year: wood stoves and heaters, Dutch ovens, furniture legs and barbecues. Its stoves, fireplaces and inserts carry the Origine France Garantie label, and a brand video says the cast-iron products from its Ardennes foundry and enameling shop are certified. For us melted-cheese fans, that’s good news: a brand that makes wood stoves knows what holding heat means.
On video
Video: Invicta France on YouTube. Official Invicta video about the Origine France Garantie label for its Ardennes foundry and enameling shop (not the fondue set itself).
Video: 750g on YouTube. Recipe from the 750g cooking channel, in a caquelon from another brand: the right technique for using a set like Invicta’s.
Video: Signé Gourmand on YouTube. Tips from the Signé Gourmand channel for cleaning a caquelon after fondue, valid for enameled cast iron.
Invicta 102310 at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Page | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fondue set 102310, 24 cm (ASIN B0012IRUDE) | 24 cm ruby enameled cast-iron caquelon with burner, 6 to 8 people | Savoyard fondues at the table, over a flame | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
Invicta’s strong point is cast iron and where it comes from. A 24 cm enameled cast-iron caquelon holds heat for a long time and spreads it gently, which keeps the cheese from burning at the bottom while the conversation drags on. The 102310 set is listed as made in France and designed for 6 to 8 people, with its burner, and its ruby color makes an impression at the center of the table. It’s the kind of object you keep for years and end up passing down, along with the stains from the New Year’s Eve 2026 fondue.
The limit is the lack of information. For this set, we found neither the exact capacity of the caquelon, nor the type of burner, nor the warranty, nor induction compatibility. And cast iron has its constraints: it’s heavy, and the enamel doesn’t like knocks or scraping metal utensils. Let’s add that Invicta’s tableware range remains small with us: a single model in our selection. For an electric fondue or a raclette, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Which model should you choose?
- For a Savoyard fondue for 6 or 8: the 102310 set and its 24 cm caquelon. Our comparison of fondue pots compares it with Staub, Le Creuset and Emile Henry.
- For a flameless fondue: you’re better off with an electric appliance, which you’ll find in the same caquelon comparison.
- To alternate between raclette and fondue: a 2-in-1 combo, to check out in our selection of raclette and fondue appliances.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Invicta fondue set made in France?
The 102310 set is listed as made in France on its Amazon listing. Invicta casts and enamels the iron in its workshops in the Ardennes, in Donchery and Vivier-au-Court according to its website.
What warranty does the Invicta fondue set have?
We found no published warranty for model 102310. The 2-year legal guarantee of conformity applies in France: keep your invoice and ask the seller for the exact duration.
Where can I buy the Invicta fondue set?
On Amazon.fr and at tableware retailers. Check the model number 102310 and the 24 cm diameter, because Invicta offers other fondue sets and pots in different sizes.
