Le Creuset or similar - what size?

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I have a 24cm casserole dish from Le Creuset and I am thinking of buying another one as I really like using them to cook in. I would probably not need another one except it’s useful if I am trying to do some batch cooking for the week. Usually only cooking for 3 so I am trying to work out whether to get a smaller one than my current size or same size…

What sizes do you have?

I have the largest shallow le creuset casserole dish and never think that's big enough so yes go bigger

I have the black cast iron 29, 24 and 20. The 24 is used daily for our family of five (4 adults and 1 pre teen). The 29 happily feeds 8-10 plus a few portions leftover. I can batch cook 3 family sized portions of chilli, bolognaise, curry etc in it.

I also have the griddle and ‘frying pan size’. Would love the 30cm shallow one with a lid next.

I really want the huge soup pot one. 32cm, 7 litres!

Has a more rounded bottom compared to the shallow casserole and higher sides so easier for stirring and managing larger volumes of food. Ideal for batch cooking chilli, curry etc.

Pricey but in my dreams it’s very worth it.

I have the 30cm shallow but higher sides would save so much mess (I’m clumsy!) and being able to make more portions at once is the dream

Thanks very much - that’s very helpful!

I’d go bigger but check the weight of them. If it wasn’t so awful for the planet I’d love an aga to cook with too. My friends mum made the most amazing stews in her aga with cast iron cookware.

Ive just bought a Pro Cook 24 cm pan. It was to replace a Sainsburys one which had started to pit inside..Ive also got a smaller one and the shallow 28cm pan

Pro Cook

Yes, they are heavy but great for slow cooking…

I have the Sainbury's version, but I have a large lidded standard shaped one, plus a 30cm shallow one with a lid. I do find it useful to have the two different shapes - things that need the top browning off work better in the shallow one.

I have an oval one, very useful to do a pot roast in when the meet is 'long'

I have a new Denby deep cast iron pot. It's 24cm and 4litres. Until recently I was using a random name generic one that's oval and 3.2litres. Which was fine for me, or for 3/4 people. But if I have the family round for a meal now, with partners there's 5 plus a toddler. And the 24cm is just right. I initially ordered the 26cm, but when I arrived I realised the difference was huge. I'm simply not going to cook that quantity of food more than once in a blue moon. And the weight!

I got the Denby one because a) it's a lovely blue(!) and b) its enamel coating is supposed to be more 'non-stick' than many of the reasonably priced cast iron ones. Really happy with it so far. And if I do need to make a huge amount, I can simply use both pots.