Since Chuck Williams opened his first store in Sonoma, California in 1956, Williams Sonoma has helped shape the way people cook and entertain. From that single store selling a small array of cookware and equipment imported from France, we have grown to offer thousands of hand-selected products from around the world. Today, you’ll find a wide variety of cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, tableware, specialty foods and more, all characterised by our commitment to premium-quality, artisanal craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation. Our mission today remains the same as Chuck's was fifty years ago: to inspire cooks everywhere, every day – because we believe that gathering around the table for a shared meal is one of life’s greatest pleasures.