Our story
The Original Cajun Cookware
Family-owned and operated in St. Gabriel, Louisiana — where food isn't just something we make, it's part of who we are.
"Our family started this company with one simple goal: to bring the flavor, soul, and durability of true Cajun cookware to kitchens and outdoor cooking everywhere."
What began as a small family passion — cast iron pots or aluminum pots bubbling with gumbo and jambalaya on Sunday afternoons — has grown into a full-fledged cookware company built on heritage, craftsmanship, and heart.
Home base — St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Chapter one
Our Roots
For generations, our family has cooked, laughed, and gathered around the table. We learned early on that the right pot can make all the difference — heavy enough to hold the heat, tough enough to last a lifetime, and made with care you can feel.
From cast iron skillets to aluminum stock pots and even crawfish boilers, every piece we offer is inspired by Louisiana cooking traditions and built to handle the heat — whether it's a backyard crawfish boil or a weeknight gumbo.
Chapter two
Family-Owned. Community-Focused.
We're proud to stay family-owned and operated, right here in Cajun Country. When you buy from us, you're supporting local craftspeople, small-town suppliers, and a family that believes in good food and even better company.
We test every product in our own kitchen or our own backyard — if it's not good enough for our family's table, it's not good enough for yours.
2015
Family business since
St. Gabriel, LA
Built right here at home
100%
Family-owned & operated
Lifetime
Built to last generations
The Dunlap family
From Our Kitchen to Yours
The values behind Cajun Cookware are rooted in a long tradition of family entrepreneurship. Since 2015, the Dunlap family has been serving customers through a Louisiana-based cooking supply business. That enduring spirit of craftsmanship, service, and trust remains at the heart of Cajun Cookware today.
Thank you for being part of our story. We hope every dish you make with our cookware brings a little Louisiana warmth to your home.
— The Dunlap Family
Proud makers of authentic Cajun Cookware®
Our promise
What you can count on
Quality cookware made to last
Our AlumaChef aluminum pots are designed by Cajun Cookware as a representation of the old Magnalite durable selection, and our outdoor cookware is custom built by Cajun Cookware in St. Gabriel, LA.
Authentic Cajun design
Every piece captures the spirit of the South — inspired by Louisiana cooking traditions and built to handle the heat, from a backyard crawfish boil to a weeknight gumbo.
Friendly, personal service
From our family to yours. Call 225-290-2431 during business hours and you'll get someone who cooks on this gear, not a call center script.
Whether you're stirring a roux for the first time or perfecting your jambalaya, we're here to help you cook with confidence — and a little Cajun flair.
Come cook with us