Our Story

Welcome to Irisadre

A person reaching for a piece of bread with dipping sauce on a stylish dining table with lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, and a pizza with vegetables and cheese in the background.

We make ceramics that show up for real life.
For everyday meals, long tables, and the moments that linger after the plates are cleared.

Our craft

Every Irisadre piece is shaped by master ceramicists working in small batches, using time-honoured techniques that welcome variation and texture.

You’ll see it in the glaze pooling, the soft curves, the feel of clay left honest. Nothing rushed. Nothing overworked. Each piece carries the rhythm of slow making and natural material.

Rooted in the worlds of food, hosting, and creative kitchens, Irisadre sits at the intersection of ceramic craft and culinary expression. These pieces do more than hold food. They hold intention.

A woman standing outdoors in front of a peach-colored wall with blooming pink bougainvillea flowers. She is wearing sunglasses, a black short-sleeve shirt, and white pants. She is holding a bowl in one hand and a cloth in the other, smiling and looking down.

Our story

The roots of Irisadre are personal.

Hi I’m Rachel!

Born and raised in Swansea, South Wales, I learned early on that beauty lives in the simple act of gathering. Sundays were spent in my Nan’s home grown vegetable garden, making everything from scratch and using only the “good dishes” - it all planted the seeds of a lifelong love for food, craft, and connection.

From Food to Form

Years later, I co-founded The Vurger Co, a kitchen-table idea that grew into a multi-million-pound restaurant brand. That experience taught me the power of intention and how thoughtfully crafted food can shape culture. Now, through Irisadre, that journey comes full circle.

What does our name mean?

Irisadre is a nod to my roots, phonetically pronounced eye-ris-ad-reh, it’s a combination of my Nan’s name ‘Iris’ and ‘Adre’ meaning ‘homewards’ in Welsh.

We aim to be a reminder of what matters most: gathering, creating, and living beautifully.

Welcome to our table x

What makes us who we are

Built for daily rotation

Yet special enough to include in your most cherished moments.
Designed to be Used

Our ceramics are built for daily rotation. Dishwasher-safe, durable.
Collaborative Vision

We partner with artisans who value process, material, and form.