Useful Information

Before start cooking (this procedure only needs to be done once), grease all pot surfaces with oil and let it sit for 12 hours. Fill the Lavéc with water and put it on a low heat stove for 30 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, let it cool, wash, and rinse. Your pot is now ready to use!

With the initial treatment, the stone may darken. If you have the matching lid, you can opt not to treat it and let it darken naturally over time. Alternatively, you can treat the lid to match the pot's colour - It's purely a matter of personal taste.

The Lavéc can be cleaned using natural methods like water and vinegar or water and lemon. You can also wash them with a sponge and dish soap, but avoid prolonged soaking. For stubborn dirt, you can fill the pot with water, let it sit for a few hours, then wash as usual.

Soapstone doesn't tolerate sudden temperature changes: avoid pouring cold water directly onto the pot if its surface is still hot. Allow the stone to cool down before cleaning to prevent any damage.

As for cleaning copper, you have the option to let it darken naturally over time or polish it with steel wool.

The diameter of the Lavéc is measured internally, while the height is measured externally.

In the event of a fall from a height, soapstone pots may break or crack. It's also important to prevent thermal shocks: heat the pot gradually, beginning with a low flame and increasing it as the Lavéc warms up. Additionally, avoid pouring cold water directly onto the hot stone surface.

The soapstone pot can be used on:
- Gas (a heat diffuser is recommended)
- Induction(with an induction adapter)
- Ceramic
- Oven
- Wooden Stove

Our soapstone pots work on INDUCTION cooktops with an induction adapter (this can be purchased from any homeware store or online).

Some tips to use your soapstone pots in the oven without temperature shocks. We suggest to put the Lavéc in the oven when it is still cold. Once the oven reaches the desired temperature, remove the Lavéc, add the ingredients, and put it back in the oven for cooking.

Absolutely! We offer customization options where we can paint your desired words on the lid or directly on the Lavéc. We use black and silver colours that are resistant to high temperatures and are washable.
When you send us a preorder request, just let us know how you'd like to personalize your Lavéc, and we'll reply with the lead time. The customization cost is €10; you can see some examples of customization by clicking here.

We refrain from engraving the rock due to its light colour and lack of contrast. Previous attempts at engraving were not satisfactory.

You can find all the Lavécs we produce in various sizes and diameters on our website page about ourproducts. When you find the size you like, send us a reservation request by clicking on the "Send reservation request" botton, and we will respond by providing a lead time. When you receive our response, you can decide whether to confirm or cancel your reservation.

PLEASE NOTE:If a couple of days have passed and you have not yet received a response from us, check your SPAM folder. We usually reply within 48 hours.

No, the pot is simply a piece of carved soapstone and no enamel, paint, or oil is used during any stage of production. Cooking in a Lavéc means cooking with a completely natural and naked rock.

Before start cooking (this procedure only needs to be done once), the slab should be washed with water. Once dry, grease the top and bottom sides with oil and let it sit for 24 hours. Wash and rinse it. Your slab is now ready to be used!

To clean your slab,use a cloth dampened with water and vinegar, or water with detergent: never soak the slabs in soapy water.

When the slab is very dirty, it can be soaked for a few hours in water before washing it.

To treat the copper parts, you can either let it darken over time or polish it with steel wool.

It's important to avoid exposing them to thermal shocks; soapstone doesn't tolerate sudden temperature changes: heat the slab gradually starting with a low flame and increasing it as the stone begins to warm up. Don't pour cold water on the slab if its surface is still hot, but wait for the stone to cool down to avoid damaging it.

The soapstone slab can be used on:
- Gas (a heat diffuser is recommended)
- Induction (with an adapter)
- Ceramic
- Oven
- Wooden Stove

Our soapstone slabs work on INDUCTION cooktops with an induction adapter. This can be purchased from any homeware store or online.

Yes! Here are some examples: you can pre-heat it in the oven, place it in the middle of the table for everyone to cook their own meat on or you can use it to cook pizza.
Please remember to check the temperature: put the slab in the oven when it is still cold.

No, the slab is simply a piece of soapstone worked on the lathe. No enamel, paint, or oil is used during any production stage. Cooking on a slab means cooking on completely natural and pure rock.

You can find all the different size soapstone slabs we make on our website page products. When you select your size, send us a reservation request by clicking on the "Send reservation request" botton. We will reply by providing the lead time for your slab. When you receive our reply, you can confirm or cancel your order.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not heard back from us after a couple of days, check your SPAM or JUNK folder. We endeavour to respond to all requests within 48 hours.

If you use soapstone plates in your kitchen and prefer the stone colour consitent, we suggest applying a coat of oil with a dry cloth, let it sit for 12 hours, wash and rinse. This procedure only needs to be done once.

The best method is by using a mixture of water and vinegar or a mild diluted dish soap. Avoid prolonged soaking in soapy water.

Ciapél, Piatél and flat plates can serve both as serving platters and dinner plates. These exquisite and one-of-a-kind pieces will enrich your table; in addition, heating them in the oven or on a stove ensures that your dishes stay warm and preserve their authentic flavor and taste.
Many customers also opt to use them as decorative ornaments.

They cannot withstand falls, as they may break or crack. Please avoid any thermal shocks; soapstone doesn't respond well to sudden temperature changes. Gradually warm the plates, refrain from pouring cold water while their surface is still hot but wait for the stone to cool down to prevent any damage.

To serve warm dishes at the dinner table, you preheat the plate in the oven! Please make be sure to place the plate in the oven when it is still cold. Increase the temperature gradually to allow the stone to warm up.

Absolutely! The Ciapèl is the ideal custom product. You can have your custom writing painted on the side of the bowl. We use black and silver colours, as they are the only ones resistant to high temperatures and washable.

The customization cost is €10; you can see some examples by clicking here.

The internal diameter ranges from approximately 17 to 19 cm. Due to the nature of the rock and the handmade crafting process, we cannot guarantee two identical pieces.

The internal diameter is approximately 20/21cm, with a height of 3cm.

The internal diameter is approximately 31/32cm.

Soapstone cubes are a popular alternative to ice in beverages. Their ability to keep drinks cold without diluting them makes them ideal for maintaining flavor and integrity, unlike ice which can alter the taste as it melts.

The cubes are ideal for serving chilled spirits such as whisky, rum, liqueurs... You can use them instead of ice and add a touch of elegance and uniqueness to your glasses. We recommend washing them with water before the first use. Leave the cubes in the freezer for at least four hours before use.

The cubes should be washed with just water or water and lemon after each use.

Certainly! You can also heat the soapstone cubes in the oven or on the stove and use them to serve drinks that are meant to stay warm.

The soapstone cubes measure of 2x2x2cm.

The bed warmer serves as an excellent heat source. We suggest heating it on the stove, in the oven, or over a gas flame, wrapping it in a cloth, and placing it in the bed before bedtime, ensuring your bed is warm and cozy when you lie down. Thanks to soapstone's heat-retention properties, the bed warmer will remain warm throughout the night.

You can heat the bed warmer in the oven, on the stove, or over a gas flame. Make sure you warm it gradually, starting with a low flame or by placing it in the oven when it is still cold.

The diameter of a bed warmer typically ranges from 16 to 18cm.

The soapstone bed warmer is a part of Valmalenco's tradition: during winter, it would be placed on the stove, in the oven, or near the fireplace to be warmed up. Then, it was brought into unheated rooms to radiate warmth throughout the night. It was the only way to warm the bedrooms up during the freezing cold mountain winters as families typically had only the fireplace in the kitchen.

The best way to wash your glasses is with water, water with lemon, or with a small amount of diluted detergent. Do not leave the glasses in soapy water for a long time. Before using them for the first time, we recommend a thorough wash to remove any residual dust from the manufacturing process.

No, the glasses do not require any special treatment.

You can use them to serve your beverages, cocktails, wine, herbal teas, and much more. You can also pair them with our soapstone cubes for a pure stone drink.
Moreover, you can also warm them or cool them to serve hot or cold beverages: always be careful when holding them with very hot or very cold drinks.
Many customers also choose them as holders, vases or ornaments.

The glasses cannot withstand falls, as they may break or crack. It is also important to avoid thermal shocks; soapstone doesn't tolerate sudden temperature changes. Therefore, refrain from pouring cold water onto warm glasses as it could damage them. Just wait for the stone to cool down.

The dimensions of the glasses are approximately 8cm in diameter and 10cm high; the measurements are external.
The dimensions may vary slightly as they are handmade artisanal products, not machine-made.

The glasses are exclusively crafted from soapstone: we take a block of stone and carve it to create the glass. They are left completely natural and untreated, without any coating or added materials.

Absolutely! We can write on the side of the glass. We use black and silver paint colours as they can withstand high temperatures and are washable.
The cost of customization is €10; you can see some personalised products by clicking here.