In a world where the table is no longer just a place where food is consumed, but an all-around aesthetic and sensory experience, Cookplay is establishing itself as one of the most innovative brands in the mise en place scene.
Fluid forms, ultra-durable porcelain, a focus on sustainability, and an aesthetic that combines art and function-that's why Cookplay's in-depth RGLife dedicated to the Spanish, specifically Basque, brand.
Cookplay, a brand born from a vision
Cookplay was in fact born in 2014 in Bilbao, in the heart of the Basque Country, from an idea of industrial designer Ana Roquero. The intent was clear: to bring a breath of creativity and ecological sensibility to the world of the table, a sector dominated by rigid codes and established visual conventions. "I wanted to create a new grammar for mise en place, an organic language that could convey emotions, connection and beauty even in the simplest gestures of eating," its founder and designer said about it.
Cookplay's first signature collection, Jomon, inspired by the idea of eating with one hand, won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award and attracted the attention of the most discerning international restaurant industry.
Cookplay's organic design
What sets Cookplay apart from competing companies is not only the originality of its shapes, but the consistent and deeply emotional visual language that runs through each collection. Indeed, its porcelain looks like it has been sculpted by the wind or shaped by water, with natural curves, velvety surfaces, and proportions designed to enhance the presentation of food without ever overpowering it.
Among its key features:
- Sustainable and durable production
- Asymmetrical, flowing shapes inspired by nature
- Oven, microwave and dishwasher compatibility
- High-density porcelain (fired at 1320 °C): pure, durable and non-porous.
Cookplay lines on RGmania
At RGmania we select brands that are not only functional, but also have an identity and vision consistent with the way catering is evolving: more aesthetic, more conscious, more experiential. Cookplay fully represents this cultural revolution, speaking to those who want to stand out and those who believe that every detail of the table tells a story. Each Cookplay collection responds to precise aesthetic and operational functions while maintaining its unmistakable organic identity.
On our website you will find some of the most iconic Cookplay lines:
- Tears Duo: this is a poetic collection, inspired by the shape of a tear; minimalist yet powerful, it evokes an emotion before it is even filled.
- Jomon: designed for gestural and informal consumption, it is the line that has imposed Cookplay on the world stage. Its concave containers, to be held in one hand, are ideal for finger food and contemporary fine dining.
Other collections represent Cookplay's response to the needs of modern dining:
- Jo offers large but nimble volumes, perfect for first courses and main courses.
- Fly stands out for its visual and functional lightness, for creative and refined cuisine.
- The Tablet introduces minimal and square shapes, for precise and essential presentations.
- Gochi is a compact and playful line for tapas, small bites or contemporary finger food.
- Naoto is designed for elegant but light mise en place, with plates with soft geometries.
- Rex combines classic and contemporary elegance, with wide surfaces and gently irregular edges.
- Jelly stands out for its soft, sinuous shapes, inspired by the fluidity of jelly: for desserts, finger foods and creative presentations in general.
Starred chefs and hotels choose Cookplay
It's not just about design: Cookplay has entered the world's most prestigious kitchens. Big names in international gastronomy have chosen its lines to enhance their dishes with a powerful and essential aesthetic: Gaston Acurio, Eneko Atxa, Martin Berasategui, Michel Bras, Quique Dacosta, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Gordon Ramsay are some of the chefs who use Cookplay collections in their starred restaurants. All confirming the prestige and versatility that these porcelains bring.
In addition to the kitchens of great chefs, Cookplay lines can be found in luxury hotels such as Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton and in concept stores of museums such as the Guggenheim and the Prado Museum.
Conscious elegance that makes a difference
Choosing Cookplay means embracing a new way of experiencing food and dining. It is a choice of design, but also of emotion, storytelling, and sustainability. For those who work in the horeca, but especially for those who care for mise en place as if it were an art, Cookplay is not only a brand, but also an aesthetic and conscious gesture.
