Round Cocotte · 28 cm · 6.7 L · Serves 7–8
Staub 7-Quart Dutch Oven: The Round Cocotte for a Crowd
The 7-quart is the big round cocotte in the Staub line: 28 cm across, 6.7 liters, enough for a stew for eight, a double batch of no-knead bread or a stock pot’s worth of soup for the freezer. It’s the same enameled cast iron and self-basting lid as the smaller sizes, scaled up for a crowd. This page covers all nine colors of the 7-quart, with links to current Amazon listings.
Shop the Staub 7-Quart Collection
The 7-quart round in the full color range, from the classics to the seasonal shades. Every one is the same 28 cm pot; the color is the only choice. Each card opens the current Amazon price.
STAUB La Cocotte 6.75L Enamel-Coated Round Cast Iron Cocotte with Nickel Knob Lid – All Cooktops, Made in France, Bordeaux
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What a Staub 7-Quart Cocotte Is Built For
Seven quarts is crowd-and-freezer territory. It’s the size for a stew or chili that feeds eight, a whole chicken with vegetables around it, a double batch of no-knead bread dough, or a big pot of stock you portion and freeze. The 28 cm floor sears more meat in one go before you add liquid, so a large braise browns properly instead of steaming in a crowded pot. For big-batch cooking and entertaining, this is the round to reach for.
What Sets the Staub 7-Quart Apart
At any size the Staub build is the same; at 7 quarts it works on a bigger scale.
Self-basting spikes
The lid rains condensation back over a large braise so it stays moist.
Matte black interior
Textured enamel sears a full batch of meat, no seasoning, no staining.
Tight-fitting lid
Heavy flat lid locks in steam and holds a big pot at a steady simmer.
Every cooktop
Induction, gas, electric and ceramic; oven-safe to 500°F.
Made in France
Sand-cast in Alsace, one mold per pot, enamelled by hand.
Lifetime warranty
Backed by Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Staub’s parent company.
The 7-Quart in Nine Colors
The 7-quart ships in nine enamel colors. Every one is the identical pot; availability shifts by listing, so each swatch leads to the closest current option.
Who the 7-Quart Is For
The big family
Six or more at the table, most nights, without a second pot.
The entertainer
Braises and roasts scaled for company, straight from oven to table.
The batch cook
Stocks, chili and soup made in bulk and portioned for the freezer.
The bread baker
A double batch of no-knead dough, or a larger boule than a small pot allows.
Is 7 Quarts the Right Size?
The 7-quart is the right call if you regularly cook for six or more, entertain, or batch-cook to freeze. If most of your meals are for four to six, the 5.5-quart does the same jobs, lifts more easily and stores smaller. Cooking mostly for two or three? The 4-quart or a size on the full round lineup will suit better. Size up only if you truly cook big; the extra capacity is dead weight the rest of the time.
Two Honest Caveats
It’s the heaviest round size
Empty, the 28 cm cocotte runs about 6.9 kg (15 lb), and well over that once full: a real two-handed lift, and slower to heat a small portion. Once it’s on the burner you rarely move it, and that mass is what holds a steady simmer for a big batch.
For most kitchens it’s more than you need
The 7-quart earns its place when you regularly cook for six or more, or batch-cook to freeze. If most meals are for four to six, the 5.5-quart does the same job, lifts easier and costs less.
Care and Everyday Use
- Wash with soap and warm water once the pot cools; the enamel needs no seasoning and will not rust.
- Medium heat covers nearly every task; the large mass holds temperature once it gets there.
- Lift with both hands, especially when full. The side handles are short by design, so use dry cloths.
- Store with the lid ajar. A folded cloth between lid and rim lets air move and keeps the interior fresh.
Built for a Crowd and the Freezer
The 7-quart capacity pays off on the dishes you make in bulk.
- Big-batch chili and stew. Eight portions in one pot, half to the table and half to the freezer.
- Whole chicken with vegetables. Bird plus potatoes and carrots around it, all in one vessel.
- Double batches of no-knead bread. Enough dough for a large boule the lid can steam.
- Stocks and soups. A full pot of stock, cooled and portioned for weeks of cooking.
Our pick
STAUB La Cocotte 6.75L Enamel-Coated Round Cast Iron Cocotte with Nickel Knob Lid – All Cooktops, Made in France, Bordeaux
The 7-quart round cocotte in Bordeaux is built for volume. Its 6.75-liter body takes a large roast, a full pot of chili, or stock to portion and freeze, with even heat held across the base.
Bordeaux is a deep, wine-dark red that ages well in a kitchen and carries straight to the table. The pot brings the full Staub build — a self-basting spiked lid, a matte-black searing interior, oven-safe to 500°F, cast and enamelled in France.
When you cook for a crowd or batch for the week, this is the size to reach for.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Staub 7-Quart
How many does a 7-quart Staub serve?
Seven to eight as a main course, more as a side or a soup. It’s built for big families, entertaining and batch cooking.
7 qt vs 5.5 qt — which should I get?
Get the 7-quart if you cook for six or more or freeze batches. The 5.5-quart handles four to six, weighs less and stores easier, and it’s the better everyday pick for most kitchens.
What can I cook in a 7-quart cocotte?
Big-batch chili and stew, a whole chicken with vegetables, double batches of no-knead bread, and stocks or soups made in bulk for the freezer.
Is a 7-quart too big for everyday?
For a household of two to four, often yes. It’s slower to heat a small portion and heavier to move; a 4 or 5.5-quart is easier day to day.
What colors does the 7-quart come in?
Nine: Bordeaux, Basil, Cherry, Dark Blue, White Truffle, Pistachio, Lilac, Peony Pink and Turquoise. Every color is the identical pot.