connecting
the chef & the ceramicist

At their core, cooking and ceramics both transform through ancient and modern techniques using heat and the hand. This shared process creates a deep resonance between form and function, presentation and purpose.

Each of our pieces is crafted by hand, so subtle irregularities reflect the maker’s process and elevate the tactile experience for the guest. These aren’t just plates—they are extensions of the kitchen’s vision, crafted to enhance the way a dish is served, perceived, and remembered.

curating custom collections

We work exclusively with restaurants and hospitality professionals to develop curated and custom collections. Whether you’re opening a new space, refreshing a menu, or launching a signature concept, we offer bespoke support and access to world-class ceramic workshops across the globe.

Each edition is designed to reflect your kitchen’s creative direction, with guidance on materiality, glaze, and form. We support both limited-run projects and full-service installations, ensuring consistency, durability, and beauty across every piece.

Service

  • Phase 1: Discovery

    Menu review, concept, service flow, and brand cues define the brief we create together. In the discovery process you’ll consider questions like does your plate tell a story that reflects your menu?

  • Phase 2: Design

    Chef and potter collaboration on form, scale, clay body, and glaze.

  • Phase 3: Make

    Handmade production with design, functionality, service durability and uniqueness.

  • Phase 4: Edition

    Small-batch delivery with consistency standards carefully coordinated and followed-up with care guidance.

Founder

Laureen Barber

Co-founder and design director of Blue Hill (NYC) and Blue Hill at Stone Barns (Michelin-starred; World’s 50 Best). Laureen led the creation of dining spaces and guest experiences that merge functionality with narrative. She was responsible for all aspects of design and marketing for Blue Hill Restaurants as well as Stone Barns. At KILN Editions, she brings award-winning hospitality and brand expertise to build chef–artist collaborations that extend culinary vision into bespoke tableware.

Source: William Abranowicz for Town & Country Magazine

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