In love with Le Creuset? These Hokan bowls are how I expanded my collection to stoneware

Hokan Set of 3 Bowls: £90 at hokanbowls.com

Available individually or as a set of three, these bowls come in a range of colours as well as size options. They're posted for free if you order the set and arrive the very next day.

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Cast iron has always felt like the heartbeat of a well-loved and lived-in kitchen. Weighty, dependable, quietly luxurious, it’s the cookware you reach for when you want to slow down and cook properly, the pieces you keep for decades rather than seasons. But once your hob is anchored by those heirlooms, you'll naturally start seeking out serveware and cooking accessories that live up to the same standard. Enter, Hokan bowls.

Tactile and beautifully made, Hokan bowls are the stoneware extension of cooking with cast iron. They're oven-safe, freezer-friendly, dishwasher- and microwave-ready, earning themselves a firm place as the pieces that I reach for daily, when I'm preparing a meal, cooking it, eating it, and storing it afterwards. And, whilst they may not command the same instant recognition as the best cast iron casserole dishes, but don’t be fooled. They're of the hardest-working part of my kitchen.

Not only do these glide from prep station, to the oven, to the table with total elegance, they're key if you're looking to make sustainable swaps for a healthier home. One thoughtfully crafted set replaces plastic containers, reduces clutter, and will earn a permanent spot among your small kitchen storage essentials thanks to its stackable, space-saving, plastic-free design. They're my proof that the most luxurious kitchens aren’t about having more, but choosing better. And here's why.

Hokan Bowl Stoneware review

Who would Hokan Bowls suit?

If you’re wondering whether Hokan bowls deserve space in your cupboards, here's a quick compatibility test. Much like a good dinner guest, the right kitchen pieces should earn their keep, look the part, and make life easier, ideally all at once.

First: are you devoted to cast iron?
If you're the person that says "yes" to the "is Le Creuset worth it?" debate, or the chef who takes quiet pleasure in cookware that feels substantial, you’ll appreciate the reassuring weight of Hokan bowls. Their smooth glaze, softly curved silhouette, and satisfyingly solid construction give them that same heirloom status that I have bestowed on my Le Creuset Casserole Dishes. The chunky design doesn't suit everyone, especially if you've already established a simple collection of delicate cook and serveware, but it certainly suits the cast iron aesthetic. In a palette of rich, considered colours, they’re designed to be seen, not hidden away and when stacked together, they create the sort of tidy, tonal display that makes opening a cupboard feel oddly chic. Consider them the supporting act your cast iron has been craving.

Second: does your kitchen value pieces that work as beautifully as they look?
Space is modern currency, and these bowls understand the assignment. They balance form and function with the ease of a perfectly executed recipe: robust enough for everyday cooking, yet elegant enough to glide straight onto the table when friends appear. No decanting, no extra washing up, just fewer dishes and more delicious efficiency. (Always a recipe for success.)

Finally: are you building a more considered, non-toxic kitchen?
For anyone leaning towards natural materials, Hokan bowls are perfect. Crafted from stoneware and free from plastic, they support sustainable, efficient living without asking you to compromise on style. The cleverly designed saucer doubles as a lid, a small stroke of genius that keeps leftovers fresh and eliminates the nightly wrestle with single-use cling film. It’s thoughtful design at its best: practical, planet-conscious, and refreshingly uncomplicated.

What are Hokan Bowls like to use?

I’ve been living with Hokan bowls for well over two years now, and at this point they’re less a kitchen accessory and more a supporting character in my daily cooking. I reach for them instinctively, for prep, for cooking, for serving, which is usually the biggest compliment I can give any piece of kitchenware. Rather than telling you what they promise to do, I want to show you how they actually earn their place in a real, working kitchen.

Let’s start with the obvious: they’re beautiful bowls. The rich, glossy colours make fruit and vegetables look intentionally styled rather than hastily dumped, which is why so many people use them as permanent fruit bowls or counter storage. I know plenty of Hokan owners who reserve a set purely for eating from: breakfast yoghurt, weekday lunches, the odd ladies night. There's no judgement here if you chose to keep yours away from raw ingredients. However, in my experience, the real magic begins when you stop treating them delicately and start cooking with them.

Prep is where their versatility first really starts to shine. The bowls and saucers work brilliantly as a coordinated prep system, letting you portion, organise and actually see everything before you start cooking. If you’re the kind of cook who likes their mise en place neat and visible (hello, control), these are deeply satisfying to use. When I’m making something like a stir-fry, where everything hits the pan at different moments, I’ll stack several bowls with chopped veg, aromatics and sauces, then work through them one by one. The bonus is that whatever doesn’t get used goes straight into the fridge or freezer, lid on, no cling film, no repackaging.

Then there’s cooking and this is where Hokan bowls overdeliver. Rated for extremely high temperatures (they’re safe for standard ovens and pizza ovens alike), they handle heat with the confidence of cast iron, but with a little more grace. I use mine for slow-cooked dishes, roasted vegetables, baked pasta, and individual pies. One of my favourites is an apple pie baked directly in the bowl, complete with crimped pastry edges and bubbling fruit. In the three-piece set, I gravitate towards the middle size for soups, salads and generous single portions, while the deeper bowl, with its impressively roomy 1L capacity, is perfect for fruit-packed pies or stews. And if there are leftovers, the lid goes straight on and it slides neatly into the fridge, no decanting required.

Finally, there’s serving, the job they probably do most often in my house. The saucer-lids flip into elegant bases, making them ideal for everything from soups and stews to salads and pasta. Thanks to their thick, weighty stoneware, they retain heat exceptionally well , sometimes too well. I’ve happily left soup sitting on the table while waiting for everyone to appear, confident it’ll still be piping hot when I finally sit down. They're practical, reassuring, and quietly impressive.

And yes, they look good everywhere. Stacked in the fridge, lined up in a cupboard, or sitting proudly on the table, they bring a sense of cohesion and calm to the kitchen. The kind that makes cooking feel less chaotic and a little more considered. Which, honestly, is half the reason I keep reaching for them.

Are there any good alternatives to Hokan bowls?

If you like the sound of Hokan bowls, but you're wondering what else is out there, the answer is: quite a lot. Whilst there's nothing else that mimics the Hokan Bowl's versatility identically, for less money, there are some alternatives worth taking a look at.

Part cookware, part serveware, part storage solution, and infinitely more elegant than plastic, Hokan bowls are an upgrade that makes everyday cooking feel considered. I’ll be recommending them from my first coffee through to late-night leftovers…unless I’m busy eating out of one.

They’re proof that a single, beautifully made piece can replace a surprising amount of kitchen clutter, all while earning its place on your table. For anyone building a kitchen that values longevity, versatility, and quietly luxurious design, they feel less like a purchase and more like a long-term relationship. Once you start cooking with them, don’t be surprised if they become the bowls you reach for without thinking and quietly wonder how you ever managed without.

Hokan Set of 3 Bowls: £90 at hokanbowls.com

Available individually or as a set of three, these bowls come in a range of colours as well as size options. They're posted for free if you order the set and arrive the very next day.

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