The brasero I wanted didn't exist. So I built it.
I'm Damien. And this is how it all began.
I'm 39. I started Brareseau five years ago, after a dozen years working in budget and financial management. Years of office life, never-ending meetings, spreadsheets as far as the eye could see. A life that worked, but that no longer really felt like mine.
I didn't know yet that a dinner at a friend's place, around a fire, was about to change everything.
The night everything changed.
It was a beautiful summer's day. Geoffrey, a long-time friend, had invited me over for dinner. And that evening, he showed me his brasero plancha.
I fell for it instantly. Cooking over a wood fire is fantastic in terms of flavour — but it was everything else that drew me in. The crackling, the smell, the light shifting as night falls. The conviviality that settles in in a surprisingly natural way, without anyone having to force it.
That night, I was done with skewers and sausages alone in front of my barbecue. I wanted to enjoy the pleasures of the plancha too. And without knowing it, I had above all just met my future business partner.
A market that didn't suit me.
Once the decision was made, I started looking. For weeks. And I quickly came to a bitter conclusion.
The quality brasero planchas on the market were either far too expensive for me, or came from faraway countries, with very average quality and designs that all looked the same. Dozens of websites, dozens of models, and nothing that really spoke to me.
That was the exact moment it clicked: I had to find a way to make them myself.
The meeting that changes everything.
Experiences are made of encounters, often dictated by chance. That was the case when I crossed paths with Ludwig — an exceptional craftsman, specialised in welding and in creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
After several meetings, long discussions and dozens of sketches scribbled on tablecloths, our first prototype was finally ready. That day marked the start of a new life.
I knew exactly what I wanted: to work with the best materials, offer a unique style, and make no compromises. Ludwig had the hands and the know-how. All we were missing was the courage to take the plunge.
Giving you your best moments.
Not sure? Trust us. We take care of everything — from choosing the materials to the finished product, from your first contact to the lifetime warranty.
Control from A to Z.
After that first prototype, Brareseau grew. But I decided not to expand any further, so I could keep complete control over the product.
I control everything. From the choice of materials to the finished product that arrives at your door. So it's easy for me to guide you — remotely or right here in the workshop. And I'm not alone: we're a small team of enthusiasts who genuinely care about steering everyone towards the product that suits them.
What matters most to us: that you don't have to second-guess anything. That choosing is simple. That you feel good, both about the look of your brasero and about using it every day.
Why we offer rentals.
Our mission starts the moment you discover our braseros. And I'll be honest: I would never have considered buying this kind of product myself if I had never used a brasero before. Or if I had only seen one in an online ad.
That's why we offer rentals. They let you discover our braseros at home, with your friends and family, in the real conditions of an evening together. And if you then decide to buy, we deduct the rental fee.
I won't hide it: it works out very well for us. Because once the brasero is at your place, you won't want to give it back.
Three values. No compromises.
Passion
The lack of beautiful products pushed me to create a collection built on in-depth research into materials, an excellent finish and unrivalled practicality. Every brasero is designed as a unique piece.
Trust
The trust you place in me is paramount. It has always driven me to choose the highest-quality materials and to keep innovating in the finish and practicality of the product.
Transparency
Our strength lies in a clear strategy: full control of our production capacity, passing on our know-how, quality materials, excellent finishes. Nothing you can't see at first glance.
Now it's your turn to discover.
Browse our braseros, or try them at home before you decide. The rental fee is deducted from the purchase price, so there's no risk for you.