🌿 The Authentic Line of French Butter Crockery Since 1995 🌿

🌸 Expert Craftsmanship in Every Crock - The Art of Perfectly Soft Butter 🌸

🌿 The Original Butter Bell Crock - A Classic French Tradition 🌿

🌸 Give the Gift of Soft, Spreadable Butter - Eliminate Hard Butter🌸

 🌿 The Authentic Line of French Butter Crockery Since 1995 🌿

🌸 Expert Craftsmanship in Every Crock - The Art of Perfectly Soft Butter 🌸

🌿 The Original Butter Bell Crock - A Classic French Tradition 🌿

🌸 Give the Gift of Soft, Spreadable Butter - Eliminate Hard Butter🌸

 🌿 The Authentic Line of French Butter Crockery Since 1995 🌿

🌸 Expert Craftsmanship in Every Crock - The Art of Perfectly Soft Butter 🌸

🌿 The Original Butter Bell Crock - A Classic French Tradition 🌿

🌸 Give the Gift of Soft, Spreadable Butter - Eliminate Hard Butter🌸

 🌿 The Authentic Line of French Butter Crockery Since 1995 🌿

🌸 Expert Craftsmanship in Every Crock - The Art of Perfectly Soft Butter 🌸

🌿 The Original Butter Bell Crock - A Classic French Tradition 🌿

🌸 Give the Gift of Soft, Spreadable Butter - Eliminate Hard Butter🌸

Shop by Butter Bell Crock Collection

Choose from a variety of colors, glaze finishes and patterns. Each Butter Bell crock collection has a unique design and a popular selection of colors. Find the perfect match for your kitchen or tabletop décor or a special gift for that foodie in your life!

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The Inventor of the butter bell® crock

The Butter Bell crock - A Culinary Icon Since 1995


For decades, the L. Tremain Company has set the standard for French butter crockery, bringing timeless design and authentic heritage to kitchens around the world. Endorsed by professional chefs, celebrated by top culinary publications, and featured on the Food Network, the Butter Bell® Crock is the ORIGINAL — crafted to keep butter fresh and spreadable every day. Discover our beautiful collections and find your perfect crock.

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The European Secret to Soft, Spreadable Butter

Inspired by a cherished French tradition, the Butter Bell Crock keeps butter fresh and spreadable without refrigeration, spoilage, or odors. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, family dinners, or gifting to the home chef on your list, it's an essential piece that brings warmth and sophistication to every table.

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Brands We Love & Trust

From the kitchen to daily rituals, these are the artisan brands we use, trust, and recommend—carefully curated to complement the original Butter Bell® Crock.

Hapa Honey Farms

Sweeten every bite. Hapa's limited-harvest, creamed honeys pair beautifully with fresh bread and soft, spreadable butter.

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Sweet Thyme Design

Charming hand-stamped butter spreaders with vintage character, artisan craftsmanship, and just the right touch of wit for the table.

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June & December

Botanical linens and nature-inspired gifts created to spark curiosity, celebrate craftsmanship, and bring the wonder of the outdoors into your home.

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Pëurr® Soap Company

A Marina del Rey Farmers Market find, Pëurr® is our trusted artisan savonnier known for pure, minimalist goat milk soaps.

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Dr. Pete’s Baking Mixes

Dr. Pete’s is known for small-batch Rustic French Boule and scone mixes inspired by classic bakehouse traditions.

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The Original Butter Bell® Crock - Loved and Trusted for over 30 years!

Endorsed by Top Chefs, Bakers And Dairy Companies

"There is nothing better than soft, spreadable butter on freshly baked bread. The Butter Bell crock is a great way to serve and store butter so it is always ready to spread."
Chef Peter Reinhart
James Beard Award Winning Author, "The Bread Baker's Apprentice" and Leader in America's Artisan Bread Movement.
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