Entry 1 · OEM & private label
OEM & private label cast iron cookware your brand on dutch ovens, skillets, griddles, bakeware and sets
Launch or extend a cast iron line under your own brand without running a foundry. KettleForge handles pattern selection, logo tooling, seasoning or enamel finishing, packaging and production for dutch ovens, camp ovens, skillets, grill pans, woks, griddles, bakeware, cookware sets and accessories — you own the brand and the customer.
- Existing patterns or new designs from your drawings
- Cast-in logo, laser marking or branded knobs
- Pre-seasoned or enameled in your colors
- No certification or test claims made on your behalf
How an OEM program runs
- Brief: items, sizes, finish, target market and channel, price point, quantities and the documentation your market requires.
- Specification: we propose patterns (existing or new), weights, finishes, logo method and packaging, and quote by SKU.
- Tooling: a cast-in logo or a new shape needs pattern / mold work, quoted separately; laser marking needs no casting tooling.
- Samples: stock samples, then pre-production samples with your logo, finish, color and packaging.
- Artwork & inserts: box dielines, care and use instructions, barcodes; you approve every proof.
- Production & inspection: casting, finishing and packing with pre-shipment inspection; third-party inspection welcome.
- Shipping: FOB or other terms as agreed; mixed containers possible.
What can be customized
Dutch ovens: size, shape, enamel color, lid and knob. Camping dutch ovens: diameters, legs, lid flange and bundles. Skillets, grill pans and woks: sizes, handles, interior finish. Griddles: grill fit and surface. Bakeware: loaf and pizza sizes. Cookware sets and skillet sets: composition and gift box. Accessories such as chainmail scrubbers: size, tag and pack.
Logo options: cast-in vs laser
A cast-in logo is part of the casting pattern, so it is permanent and looks premium, but it needs pattern work and a minimum run per design. Laser marking on bare iron, enamel or a wooden handle needs no casting tooling and suits smaller runs or multiple brands on one pattern. Logos can also go on knobs, handle covers, hang tags and packaging. Details are in the specs guide.
Claims, honestly
We do not display certification badges, publish test results, quote customer cases or make health claims on this site. Food-contact documentation and testing are arranged per the buyer’s market requirements and confirmed per order — tell us your destination market and channel at the brief stage and we confirm on the quotation what can be arranged for your SKUs. We print the label, care and instruction content your team approves.
Typical private label deliverables
Branding
Cast-in logos, laser marks, custom knobs, tags and handle covers.
Finish
Seasoning color and coats; enamel colors, gradients and interior color.
Packaging
Color boxes, gift boxes, inserts, barcodes and e-commerce cartons.
Inserts
Care and use guides and recipe cards in your brand style.
No certifications or test data claimed. We describe what each product is made of and how it can be specified. We do not display certification badges, publish test results, make health claims or quote customer cases on this site. Food-contact documentation and testing are arranged per the buyer’s market requirements and confirmed per order; sizes and weights shown are typical planning figures confirmed per SKU.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for private label cast iron?
MOQ is quoted per SKU and depends on how much is customized — a stock pattern with a laser-marked logo in neutral packaging starts lower than a cast-in logo, a new shape, a custom enamel color or a printed gift box.
Can we mix several items in one order?
Yes. Mixed containers of dutch ovens, skillets, griddles, bakeware, sets and accessories are common.
Who owns the logo tooling?
Your brand artwork remains yours. Ownership of custom patterns and logo tooling is agreed per project.
Can you match our enamel color?
Yes — send a color standard and we match it at the sample stage.
Is your cookware certified or tested for food contact?
We do not display certification badges or publish test results on this site. Food-contact documentation and testing are arranged per the buyer’s market requirements and confirmed per order: tell us the destination market and sales channel, and we confirm on the quotation which documentation and third-party testing can be arranged for your specific SKUs. See the export documentation section of our specs guide.
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Ready to brief a private label range?
Share items, market, quantities, logo method and finish — we reply with a specification and quote.