Beyond the Product
The people and principles behind Kore Kitchen, united by a single mission: to bring meaning and enduring quality back to the heart of the home.
Our Origin Story
Kore Kitchen was born from a simple frustration: a world full of kitchen tools that were designed to be replaced. We were tired of planned obsolescence and superficial trends. Our founder envisioned a return to the essential—tools forged from the best materials, designed for a lifetime of use. It began not as a business plan, but as a personal quest for quality.
From Frustration to Philosophy
That initial spark of frustration became our guiding light. We didn't just want to make another product; we wanted to establish a new standard. We spent months defining what "quality" truly meant, breaking it down into a set of non-negotiable principles. These principles became the foundation of our design process, our material selection, and our promise to you.
Our Core Principles
These are not just words on a page; they are the unwavering pillars that support every decision we make. From the initial sketch to the final polish, these three principles guide our hands and our hearts, ensuring that every product bearing the Kore Kitchen name is a true testament to our mission.
Uncompromising Quality
Conscious Minimalism
Engineered for Life
Meet the Team
Julian Vance
Founder & Chief Visionary"We're not just making pans; we're crafting the centerpiece of future family memories."
Elara Chen
Head of Design"Good design is invisible. It’s the perfect balance in your hand, the effortless pour."
Kenji Tanaka
Master Craftsman"The steel tells you when it is ready. You just have to listen."
Our Workshop
This is where ideas take shape. Our integrated studio and workshop in Austin, Texas, is a place of constant iteration and refinement, where designers and craftspeople work side-by-side to turn concepts into tangible objects of quality.
Our Journey
The Idea is Forged
Frustrated with the state of modern cookware, our founder Julian Vance begins sketching the first designs for Kore Kitchen in his home garage, focusing on a single, perfectly crafted carbon steel pan.
The First Prototype
After two years of rigorous material testing and design iteration, the first production-ready prototype of the 10" Chef's Pan is completed, meeting our exacting standards for balance, durability, and performance.
The Kore Collection Launches
Kore Kitchen officially launches, offering a curated collection of essential, high-performance tools to the public and beginning our mission to bring lasting quality back to the kitchen.
A Commitment to Our Planet
True longevity means more than just a durable product; it means a sustainable practice. We use 90% recycled steel, source our wood from responsibly managed forests, and ship every product in 100% plastic-free, compostable packaging. We believe in leaving a legacy, not a footprint.
"Our goal is simple: to create the last pan you'll ever need to buy. Everything we do is in service of that promise."— Julian Vance, Founder of Kore Kitchen