Sear and stir-fry
Pre-seasoned carbon steel with a natural patina
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Forest collection
Designed in Belgium
4-piece set
Carbon Steel Cookware Set
Four pre-seasoned carbon steel essentials for hotter sears, natural release and every meal size.
Sale price$349Regular price$456Save $107
Why you'll love it
- Sear and stir-fry
- Season for easier release
- No nonstick coating
What’s included
- 3 frying pans (8", 9.5", 11")
- 12" wok
Specifications & dimensions
| Oven use | Not oven safe. Stovetop use only |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Cooking surface | Uncoated, pre-seasoned carbon steel (no coating at all) |
| Handle | Wood |
| Cooktops | Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen and induction |
| Oven | Stovetop only (not oven safe) |
| Care | Hand wash only, dry immediately, never in the dishwasher |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
MaterialCarbon steel
Cooking surfaceUncoated, pre-seasoned carbon steel (no coating at all)
HandleWood
CooktopsGas, electric, ceramic, halogen and induction
Oven useNot oven safe. Stovetop use only
Care & cleaning
DishwasherNo. Hand wash only.
CleaningHand wash, dry right away. Never soak.
UtensilsMetal is fine. Don’t scrape the seasoning.
HeatPreheat gradually. Stovetop only.
Good to knowWipe on a thin coat of oil after drying. Avoid long acidic simmers.
Does it come pre-seasoned?Yes, it arrives pre-seasoned and ready to cook. Dry and lightly oil after washing. Maintain seasoning on the stovetop only.
From home cooks
Forest 4-Piece Set
Carbon Steel Cookware Set
4-Piece ·
Sale price$349
Regular price$456
Performance first
Choose your pan. Build your sear.
A selection of responsive carbon-steel cookware helps you match the shape and size to the meal. Seasoned surfaces develop with regular cooking and proper care.
Match the pan to your portion
A choice of carbon steel pans gives everyday meals room to brown.
Pre-seasoned and ready to cook
A natural patina helps food release and develops with use.
Care & cleaning
Simple care. Lasting performance.
Wash & dry
Hand wash and dry immediately. No soaking or dishwasher.
Protect the surface
Metal utensils are safe. Avoid scraping off the seasoning.
Warm gradually
Preheat gently. Season on the stovetop only.
Lightly oil
Wipe with a thin coat of oil after drying.
Avoid prolonged acidic cooking. Need to reseason? Our care guide walks you through it.
View carbon steel care guideGood questions, straight answers
Everything you’re wondering
What meals can I cook with this set?
Get several carbon steel cooking sizes in one set for quick vegetables, seared proteins and everyday high-heat stovetop meals.
Why choose carbon steel instead of nonstick?
Uncoated carbon steel is built for responsive heat and a strong sear without a synthetic nonstick coating. With proper care, its seasoned cooking surface develops over time.
Can I use it on induction or in the oven?
It works on gas, electric and induction cooktops, but Forest's wooden-handled cookware is not oven safe. Use it on the stovetop only.
Do I need to season it, and how should I wash it?
Hand-wash, dry immediately and apply a very thin layer of cooking oil before storing. Avoid soaking or the dishwasher. Seasoning and gradual color changes are normal with carbon steel.
Can I try it at home, and what warranty applies?
Yes. Eligible Alva cookware comes with a 45-day home trial, so you can actually cook with it before deciding. If it is not right, start a return within 45 days of delivery, subject to the trial terms. This product also comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
Thoughtful cookware, designed in Belgium since 1949.