BergHOFF cookware: features, advantages and disadvantages
BergHOFF is a well-known brand from Belgium, represented in 60 countries. The company is engaged in the production of a variety of dishes and kitchen accessories. The products are very popular due to their high quality, ease of use and modern design. It is believed that the brand sets the tone for the international home furnishings industry. Let's consider the assortment of the company in more detail.
Peculiarities
The company was founded in 1994. It all started with crockery and simple cutlery. Gradually the assortment expanded. In 2000, the Belgian firm set up its own design department. Experts began to develop unique designs for items. Today the brand is officially recognized as a leader in its field. Dishes and kitchen utensils of the company are sold in many countries of the world, receives awards at international exhibitions.
The features of BergHOFF products can be safely called their advantages.
- Variety of assortment. The brand offers a full range of cookware and kitchen utensils for home and professional use. The assortment includes about 3000 items.
- The quality of the materials. The items are made of high grade food grade chrome-nickel stainless steel. The material is hygienic and environmentally friendly. It is chemically neutral, absolutely does not affect the taste of food, does not allow microbes to accumulate on the dishes. Products do not corrode, retain a decent appearance for a long time. High-quality ceramics, cast iron, new generation non-stick coatings, durable glass, and porcelain are also involved in the production.
- An innovative approach to creating products. The brand's cookware takes cooking to a new level. In it you can fry without fat, stew without water. The products do not burn, they easily fall behind the bottom.At the same time, the maximum possible amount of nutrients is retained in the dish. It is worth noting the multilayer structure of pots and pans. The combination of several materials (up to 6) in the manufacture of the bottom contributes to an even and rapid heating of food during cooking. After switching off the hob, the content remains at a high temperature for a long time.
- Comfort in use. Cookware handles made of heat-resistant plastic remain cold during cooking. Containers with metal handles can burn when touched, but you can safely put them in the oven. Some models are equipped with a temperature sensor. This allows you to control the temperature, which is extremely important when creating some culinary masterpieces. The edges of the pans have a special shape. This ensures easy pouring of the liquid and an optimal seal for the lid. Individual products have a measuring scale on the inner surface.
- Stylish design... The company pays great attention to the aesthetic side of its products. Signature items are not only functional and durable. They also harmoniously complement the interior of any kitchen, and sometimes even become a stylish touch of the decor.
The variety of design options allows everyone to choose what is right for him.
As for the disadvantages, only a few points can be highlighted.
- Nuances of care... The brand's cookware is easy to clean. However, some models (pots, pans) are recommended to be washed by hand and not in a dishwasher.
- High price. Brand status and product quality assurances place the value of goods above average.
Range
The assortment of the company can be divided into several categories.
Cooking utensils
The company offers pots with a diameter of 16 to 28 cm. Models are made of stainless steel, cast and rolled aluminum, cast iron. The cover can be metal or glass. BergHOFF buckets are available in diameters from 16 to 20 cm. There are options with and without a lid.
The shape and colors are different. You can take laconic metal dishes without decorative dusting or a colored model. The assortment includes bright shades (purple, green, orange, lime) and neutral tones (beige, gray, black).
Frying pans are also available in various sizes and materials: steel, cast iron, aluminum. Some models have an eco-friendly non-stick coating. It does not contain harmful PFCA and cadmium, which makes it a pleasure to cook healthy and tasty food.
The casseroles are available with two small handles on the sides, as well as models with one long handle for a secure grip and ease of lifting. The most popular are the Gem models with glass lid, Ferno Green non-stick coating and long removable handle. Without a handle, the product can be used in the oven at temperatures up to 220 °. The cookware is suitable for all types of hobs, including induction.
Also in the assortment there are cauldrons, woks, tagines, pressure cookers, steamers. There is a wide selection of baking dishes. These are braziers, special pots, baking trays with and without a lid, as well as portion forms and beautiful dishes that allow you to put a dish from the oven directly onto the table without transferring it to another dish. The brand also offers fondue and teppanyaki sets. In addition, if you wish, you can purchase a whole set of dishes from several items, made in a single design.
Kitchen tools
On the official website of the company you can find graters, presses, nutcrackers, whisks, meat hammers, brushes, shovels, slotted spoon, ladles, sieves, colanders and other kitchen utensils individually and in sets.
Separately, we can note the knives, which are presented in all kinds of varieties. These are both universal models and highly specialized ones (for example, for cheese, bread, tomatoes, etc.)
Serving items
The company produces everything you might need for table setting. These are porcelain plates, cups, salad bowls, gravy boats, creamers, sugar bowls, large dishes. Here you can even find a special ice cream spoon, napkin holder, bunk slides. The design is mostly laconic, with a lot of white items, but there are also some very interesting options.
Spoons, forks and table knives are available in various configurations. These are sets, for example, of 12 spoons, and sets that include all types of devices.
The festive table is rarely complete without alcohol. The Belgian brand has considered this aspect as well. The assortment includes glasses, glasses, shot glasses, bottle openers and corkscrews, bottle caps, decanters, jugs, ice and champagne buckets.
All for tea and coffee
The company offers various teapots. Particularly interesting are the cast iron models intended for use on the stove. Many models resemble ancient oriental dishes. There are also modern minimalistic options. There are also French presses, coffee makers, and Turks in the assortment.
A thermos or a double-walled drinking bottle will allow you to take a drink to a picnic or to the office.
Accessories
For a complete kitchen arrangement, the company offers manual juicers, bread bins, cutting boards, spoon holders, storage containers, and even textiles (oven mitts, aprons, towels). There are sports bottles for training, electronic scales.
For barbecue
In addition to grills and barbecue sets, which include the necessary tools, the company manufactures outdoor grills. You can choose from steel barbecues, as well as large ceramic barbecues and small tabletop options.
Particular attention is drawn to the large units that combine the functions of a grill, oven and smokehouse. With an open lid, you can fry meat or fish, with a closed lid, you can bake. You can also smoke food here. The grills have an interesting egg shape, are available in three colors (dark gray, orange and green), have a chassis with wheel brakes and a built-in bamboo table.
Children's tableware
It is also worth noting items created especially for children. Cookware sets with funny cartoon characters will turn your kid's meal into an exciting experience. Items are made of heat-resistant porcelain, microwave and oven safe.
The Kids series spoons, forks and knives are designed specifically for children who want to eat like adults, but whose handles are still too small for ordinary tableware. In addition to size, the appliances also feature bright décor.
Collections
All brand products are subdivided not only by categories and names of goods, but also by series, each of which has a special design. Let's consider several options.
- Lover by lover - a charming collection for lovers. It includes paired sets of muesli mugs, cups and bowls, as well as a kettle and slide. All items are decorated with hearts. At the same time, the manufacturer deliberately ignored the red and pink shades, preferring purple, beige and black and white tones. Therefore, the series turned out to be incredibly stylish and modern.
- Eclipse - a collection consisting of laconic but elegant pieces of pleasant modern design. This is white porcelain (monochromatic and with an original pattern), as well as cute multi-colored dishes for cooking.
- Essentials - a collection for those who prefer minimalism, strict lines and classic elegance. The series includes interesting metal items without external decorative coating, black items. Only the plates are colored, which are sold in a set of 4 pieces.
- Ron - a line that includes utensils for cooking, kitchen tools. There is some deliberate rudeness in the design. Such dishes will perfectly fit into the aesthetics of the loft style.
- Neo - a collection of items with a futuristic design. Ideal utensils for high-tech kitchens.
- Gem - a series that will appeal to lovers of the maximum simplicity and quality of dishes. These are models designed for cooking.
Reviews
Reviews of the brand's products are radically opposite. Many consumers are happy with their purchases. They claim that the Belgian tableware is very beautiful, easy to use, and at the same time durable.
However, there are also negative comments. Some complain about the rapid failure of tools, non-stick coatings in pans. At the same time, the producing countries on the items are different: China, Germany. What is the reason for these differences of opinion is unknown.
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