Large Oval Baker

The Large Oval Baker is a workhorse for large format dishes like slow-cooked pot roasts, whole chickens, and sides for the multi-generational family gathering. A definite centerpiece for the holiday table and something to dazzle at the neighborhood potluck.

During R&D, we considered containment and ease of transport. We agonized over the handles and settled on a process which incorporated the handles into the mold whereas most handles are attached after a form is shaped. We considered how easy it was to pull this large dish out of the oven and designed accordingly.

— When we say this is large, we mean large like a soda at the movie theater. People will talk.
— Handles designed for easy transport
— Can hold an entire holiday main. Roast, vegetables, the whole shabang.

— Dimensions: 14.75" L x 10.75" W x 3” H
— Volume: 144 oz
— Material: Lead Free Stoneware
— Our pottery is made by humans and reduction-fired in Asheville, North Carolina.

— Our bakeware is dishwasher and microwave safe and is oven safe up to 450 degrees.
— Always avoid open flames and stovetop use and be sure the bakeware is at least 2.5 inches away from any heat source in your oven.
— After removing from the oven, we encourage using a towel or trivet to avoid direct contact with cold surfaces.
— Avoid placing hot pots in standing water, and please ensure they have cooled some before washing. Your bakeware will thank you.
— Over time, your pots might accumulate mild cutlery marks. This is natural and part of the patina your pot will develop with time and use. These can be gently buffed away with warm water and scouring powder such as Bar Keeper's Friend. More information.

When creating new forms, we painstakingly prototype our pieces to meet our unique design standards and preferences as potters and people who like to cook. We test our products to withstand repeated use in the oven while maintaining the beauty and durability consistent with East Fork’s ethos.

We took on the challenge of designing a handle that could be pressed in one piece rather than attached after a form was pressed, saving both time and labor. We experimented with polymer handles and 3D printing until we found the right handle that released from the die.

Ceramic dinnerware can meet the full breadth and depth of its utility inside an oven, which is why it was so important for us to get it right during the design phase. We sought a form that could withstand repeated use and comfortably move from oven to table with functionality.

The Oval Roaster is deep and generous with handles that easily transport roasts, casseroles, or baked ziti from oven to table and back again. We wanted this particular pot, made for sharing meals and serving guests, to feel uniquely East Fork. That is, generous, thoughtful, and undeniably useful.

East Fork founder, Alex Matisse, loves cooking in clay. His intention for creating the Oval Roaster for East Fork began with an idea for a roaster that could be used to its full breadth and utility inside the oven, with beauty fit to live in the center of the table.