The Heritage Excell

The Heritage Excell HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED 🎉 We're pleased to announce that the Heritage range of copper cookware has today opened it's doors, marking a new milestone for the Excell brand! 🇬🇧 Pre-orders placed during the pre-order window last week will be shipped out this week, and a tracking code will be sent directly to your email We want to thank you again for all your support and kind messages. If you haven't already done so, head on over to our store front via theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop/ to purchase your very own Heritage Pan! #TheHeritage

Cooking on wood. A first for our cookware, and it worked beautifully. Our copper pans were recently put to the test on an @ESSE1854 Ironheart wood-burning stove at @ScottsStoves. The even heat distribution and instant responsiveness of copper paired perfectly with the Ironheart's controllable, radiant heat. From gentle simmering to building a proper sear, the pans adapted to every temperature shift across the stovetop surface. Copper's versatility shone through - whether you're cooking on gas, electric, or wood, the performance remains consistent. It's refreshing to see traditional cookware working in harmony with traditional cooking methods. Both built to last generations, both designed around honest materials and proven techniques. Copper cookware. Wood-fired cooking. A combination that just works. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Really pleased to see our British Made Copper Saucepan featured in use during Sam Nixon’s recent Ironheart cook stove demonstration with @ESSE1854 What stood out most was the way Sam spoke about cooking on fire. Not just as a method of cooking, but as something ritualistic, enjoyable and grounding. That feels very aligned with how we see cookware too. It should not just look good. It should invite proper use and make cooking feel like a pleasure. It is always great to see our British made saucepan being used in a setting that feels so authentic to the craft behind it. #UKmfg #CopperCookware youtube.com/watch?v=C1zuG7…

Trusted in professional kitchens. Built for yours. The same hand-spun copper and traditional tin lining that earns its place in working kitchens. Professional performance, available to everyone. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Slow food. Proper ingredients. Time taken. There's something deeply satisfying about cooking that doesn't rush. Building flavour layer by layer, letting aromatics release slowly, allowing tougher cuts to become tender through patience rather than pressure. Copper supports that kind of cooking. The even heat distribution means nothing catches while you're letting everything develop. The responsive temperature control lets you hold a gentle simmer for hours without constant adjustment. The pan becomes part of the rhythm rather than something you're fighting against. This is cooking that rewards attention and care. The kind that fills the house with proper warmth and makes the meal feel earned. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Watch how quickly copper responds. Move it off the heat and the simmer settles instantly. Bring it back and the temperature climbs immediately. Complete control over slow cooking, no lag. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Not sure which copper pan is right for you? We've built a quiz to help. Eight short questions about how you cook, what you cook most often, and how many people you're cooking for. At the end, you'll get a personalised recommendation from the collection - whether that's a saucepan, frying pan, or chef's pan. Copper cookware is an investment, and choosing the right piece shouldn't feel overwhelming. The quiz takes about two minutes and points you toward what will actually work for the way you cook. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/which-copper-p…

Basting is one of those small touches that makes a big difference. A hot pan, butter foaming around the edges, fresh thyme releasing its aroma, and a few slow spoonful's over the top. Simple technique, better flavour. Copper helps you keep that control. The heat stays consistent, the browning stays even, and the butter sits right on the edge of foaming without burning. It gives you the confidence to cook without rushing and to finish a piece of meat exactly the way you like it. Cooking done properly, one spoonful at a time. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop #coppercookware #cheflife #homecook #cookingtips #kitchenessentials

Friday afternoon cooking never needs to be complicated. Chorizo in a hot pan brings instant flavour, colour and warmth. Copper's responsiveness helps you get that caramelised edge without burning or overcooking, making simple food taste even better. What are you cooking tonight? 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop #fridaynightcooking #homecooking #chorizo #coppercookware #whatsfordinner

Start on the hob, finish in the oven, serve straight to the table. One pan, less washing up, better flavour. This is what versatile cookware actually looks like. Sear your fish or chicken to build colour and flavour, add vegetables and aromatics around it, then let everything finish gently in the oven whilst the copper distributes heat evenly throughout. No transferring between dishes. No juggling multiple pans. Just copper doing what it's meant to do - adapting to however you want to cook without compromise. From hob to oven to table. One pan meals done properly. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop #onepanmeal #coppercookware #oventohob #homecook #easycooking

Friday night cooking. What's on the menu at yours tonight? Chorizo here, but whether it's a quick stir-fry or beans on toast after a long week, we'd love to hear what you're making. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

The frying pan you reach for every time. That's what copper does when it's made properly. Our copper frying pans heat evenly across the entire surface, respond instantly to temperature changes, and give you the control needed for everything from a perfect sear to gently cooking eggs. No hot spots. No guesswork. Just consistent, reliable performance that makes cooking feel easier. Available in 20cm, 26cm and 30cm, each hand-spun in Portsmouth with a traditional tin lining and cast-iron handle. Built to last decades, not years. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/product-catego…

Reviews like this remind us why we take the time to do things properly. From the way we package each piece to the moment it arrives with you, every detail matters. We're a small British business making cookware the traditional way - hand-spun in Portsmouth, supporting eight companies and 130 jobs across the UK. When customers like Joanna appreciate not just the product but the entire experience, it means we're getting it right. Thank you for choosing to support British manufacturing. It genuinely makes a difference. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Every pan that leaves our Portsmouth workshop carries this mark. Laser-engraved into the copper base, it shows exactly where it came from and who made it. The Heritage, Excell. Made in Britain. Portsmouth, GB. We don't hide behind vague labels or imported components dressed up as local. Every piece is genuinely made here, supporting eight British businesses and 130 jobs from raw copper to finished pan. That hallmark isn't just decoration. It's accountability. A reminder that these pans were made by people with names, in places you can visit, using skills that deserve to be kept alive. Proud to mark every piece. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Last year, we spent the day with chef, author and River Cottage tutor Gill Meller, watching him put our cookware through its paces in his own kitchen. No staging. No scripts. Just a chef cooking the way he actually cooks, testing how the pans behaved across everything from gentle simmering to fast searing and oven finishing. His verdict? "I've cooked with a lot of pans in my time, but The Heritage Range takes some beating. They conduct heat instantly and evenly, whether they're on the hob or in the oven. What's more, they're 100% British, which I love. Bottom line – you'll probably never need to buy another pan again." Having someone with Gill's experience and respect for craft endorse what we make means everything. It reminds us why we do this properly. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Slow-cooked stews are where copper saucepans prove their worth. Even heat distribution and responsive control mean nothing catches whilst you hold that perfect gentle simmer for hours. Winter cooking as it should be. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Deglazing. One of the simplest techniques that separates good cooking from great cooking. After searing steak, duck breast or chicken thighs, those caramelised bits stuck to the pan aren't waste. They're flavour. Add wine, stock or even water, scrape the fond loose, and you've got the foundation for a proper pan sauce or jus that lifts the entire dish. Copper's even heat distribution means nothing burns in the corners whilst other areas stay pale. The fond develops cleanly across the whole surface, and when you deglaze, it releases properly without scorching. One pan. Better flavour. Less effort. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Every Heritage Excell pan supports eight British businesses and 130 jobs. A network of specialist makers, each contributing what they do best. This is British manufacturing as it should be. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

The precision professional chefs demand, available in your home. Copper's instant heat response and even distribution aren't just nice to have. They're what make delicate sauces possible, what turn caramelisation from guesswork into control, and what give you the confidence to cook with finesse rather than luck. These pans are hand-spun in Portsmouth using the same principles that have guided professional kitchens for centuries. Built to perform at the highest level, whether you're cooking for service or for Sunday lunch. Professional performance. Heirloom quality. British craftsmanship. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop #coppercookware #cheflife #madeinbritain #homecook #heirloomquality

Copper's heat response is instant. Adjust the temperature and the pan reacts immediately - no lag, no guesswork. Hand-spun in Portsmouth and built to last generations, not years. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/shop

Copper conducts heat 25 times more effectively than stainless steel. That's why professional chefs have relied on it for centuries. We've broken down the seven key reasons copper remains the gold standard for precision cooking. 🌍 theheritageexcell.co.uk/copper-vs-stai…