ALL ABOUT BK
BK is the Royal Founder of the Dutch oven and known throughout at the world for a heritage of innovation.
Since crafting the first modern enameled Dutch oven BK has continued to innovate, with unique products designed to look as good as they function. Granted a predicate Royal in 1951 by Queen Juliana, the company stands for timeless quality and groundbreaking design.
Authentic and inventive originals, BK reimagines tradition with any eye towards the future, proving what’s old can always be new again.
1851
1851
BK Founded
Hendrik Berk Van Kampen starts out making milk churns, pots, pans and other cooking utensils.
1891
The Enamel Layer
Hendrick’s son, Johannes Berk Van Kampen becomes the first to add a protective layer of enamel to his beaten steel pans and tins. With his invention, Johannes lays the core foundations for BK and the modern Dutch oven.
1926
The Dutch Oven
The Dutch Oven
The culinary icon is first introduced. Known throughout the world as the quintessential Dutch oven, the design has remained a favorite for generations of Dutch families.
The culinary icon is first introduced. Known throughout the world as the quintessential Dutch oven, the design has remained a favorite for generations of Dutch families.
1926
The Dutch Oven
The culinary icon is first introduced. Known throughout the world as the quintessential Dutch oven, the design has remained a favorite for generations of Dutch families.
1931
1931
The Age of Aluminum
More and more Dutch households switched to cooking on electric or gas stoves. BK launched its first aluminum collection especially designed for these stovetops.
1951
The Royal Predicate
BK is awarded with a Royal Predicate by her Majesty Queen Juliana. The Royal Predicate can only be awarded to an organization that’s highly prominent in its field, of national importance and in business for at least a hundred years.
1951
The Royal Predicate
BK is awarded with a Royal Predicate by her Majesty Queen Juliana. The Royal Predicate can only be awarded to an organization that’s highly prominent in its field, of national importance and in business for at least a hundred years.
1963
1963
The Secret Is in the Base
BK was the first to develop the bonded base, a feature which is still used today. The bonded base allows a pot to heat up more quickly while distributing heat more evenly. BK was also far ahead of its time with innovative cold handles.
2008
2008
Wokarang
The wok reinvented! Innovative, unique and utterly original, the award-winning Wokarang reimagines the classic wok with a patented bowl-shaped edge to make tossing your food effortless.
*Red Dot Award Winner 2008
2022
Made for Life
since 1851
2022
Made for Life
since 1851
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