Tefal Cook Eat stainless steel frying pan

Tefal is a globally recognized brand specialized in non-stick cookware and small kitchen appliances. The name is a portmanteau of Teflon and Aluminum. Founded in 1956 in France, the brand revolutionized home cooking by introducing the first non-stick pan. Today, it remains a pillar of French industrial heritage.

While Tefal maintains significant manufacturing facilities in France (specifically in Rumilly and Tournus) for its premium lines, high-volume ranges like the 'Cook Eat' series are often produced in China or other international hubs to ensure global competitiveness. Ownership of the brand rests with Groupe SEB, a French multinational conglomerate that is a world leader in small domestic equipment, headquartered in Écully, France.