In short: the Artesa brand (or Artesà) is a tableware range from the British group Kitchen Craft, made of acacia wood, slate and metal for entertaining. At Raclette Club we feature two of its products, a candle-powered mini raclette and a set of cheese knives: a short page, because the brand itself says little.
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The Artesa brand in a nutshell
Artesa isn’t a company in its own right, but a collection. According to the trade magazine Housewares Live, Artesà was born within Kitchen Craft’s Master Class range, as a collection of hand-finished items in natural materials: acacia wood, slate, glass. In March 2014, it won Kitchen Craft the tableware category prize at the Housewares Innovation Awards in the UK. On Amazon, the manufacturer listed for our two products is in fact Kitchen Craft.
Kitchen Craft, for its part, has a real history: again according to Housewares Live, the company was founded in 1850 in Birmingham by Thomas Plant, and was acquired in January 2014 by the American company Lifetime Brands. We found no detailed official page dedicated to Artesa: no founding date of its own, no figures. So we stick to what is sourced.
Video
Video: Tentation Fromage on YouTube. Cutting tips from the Tentation Fromage channel, using knives other than Artesa’s: a good way to make the most of a set like theirs.
Video: Made In Design on YouTube. Presentation by the retailer Made In Design of a candle-powered raclette from another brand (Cookut), the same principle as the Artesa mini raclette.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Page | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual mini raclette (ASIN B013C95G2C) | Candle-powered mini raclette, metal stand, 1 raclette pan | A cheesy tête-à-tête, no outlet needed | Read our page | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
| Set of 3 cheese knives, acacia handles (ASIN B010MEM7LS) | 3 stainless steel cheese knives, acacia handles | The cheese board to give as a gift or treat yourself to | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
What we like about Artesa is the attention to presentation. Acacia wood, black metal, slate: the range is designed to be left out on the table rather than hidden in a drawer. The cheese knives each have their own family of cheeses, and the candle-powered mini raclette melts a slice with no cord or outlet, perfect for improvising a cheese aperitif on a balcony. Both products are advertised with a 5-year warranty on Amazon.
The limits are clear. Wood and metal mean hand-washing: neither the knives nor the mini raclette go in the dishwasher. The mini raclette holds just one raclette pan: it’s a raclette for one, not for two, whatever the romantic evening says. And the listings contradict each other on dimensions. Finally, the brand says very little in France: little official information, and no official video found.
Which model should you pick?
- For a solo or two-person raclette: the individual mini raclette, to get in pairs if there are two of you. See also our selection of portable raclette grills and our raclette for two page.
- For the cheese board: the set of 3 acacia knives, to compare with the other knives in our accessories guide.
- For a raclette night for 6 or 8: you’ll need an electric grill; head to our selection of raclette grills.
Frequently asked questions
What warranty do Artesa products come with?
The Amazon.fr listings for the individual mini raclette and the set of acacia knives advertise a 5-year warranty. Keep your invoice.
Are Artesa products dishwasher-safe?
Not for our two products: the mini raclette and the acacia-handled knives are hand-wash only according to their Amazon listings. Dry the wood right away so it doesn’t crack.
Where can you buy Artesa products?
On Amazon.fr and at tableware retailers, mostly in the UK. The name is sometimes written Artesà: it’s the same Kitchen Craft range.
