Pans....

[Dan_1981]

Require a new set of pans.

Milk pan up to bigger saucepan. Set of 4 probably.

Frying pan & Wok are all ok.

Would prefer silicon / plastic handles - I really don't like metal handles.

Budget <£130

Any suggestions?

[generationx]

I bought a set of Ikea pans in the UK called "Favorit" - ok they have metal handles but I've never found this to be an issue. At least ten years old and going strong.

In Europe I would recommend WMF (there was a thread about this recently).

[cbmotorsport]

Have a look at Procook. Quality is good, price is low. https://www.procook.co.uk/shop/cookware/sets

Use code FREEGIFT to get a free Santoku knife, which is actually not bad, sharpens up nicely.

[Dan_1981]

cbmotorsport said:

Have a look at Procook. Quality is good, price is low. https://www.procook.co.uk/shop/cookware/sets

Use code FREEGIFT to get a free Santoku knife, which is actually not bad, sharpens up nicely.

Had been ooking at procook actually as we have an outlet store just over the road from us. However it turned out they were even cheaper on amazon from procook

[cbmotorsport]

I've got a few bits of theirs at home, their enamel bakeware is excellent....I'm a chef, so I'm quite fussy, and used to commercial hard wearing stuff, but the procook pans I've had hold up well at home.

[Dan_1981]

I think it was this set I was looking at

https://www.procook.co.uk/product/procook-gourmet-...

[Davie_GLA]

Timely.

I'm planning a new kitchen and need a new set of pans for the new induction hob.

Watching with interest

[miniman]

Le Creuset TriVita stainless steel pans. Ours have done a good 15 years so far. Like new.

[lazy_b]

We've had a set of Stellar "1000" range in regular (almost daily) use for over 30 years. The inevitable battle scars actually (IMO) improve their appearance. They do have metal handles, though, and aren't suitable for induction hobs (apparently the new ones are).

[21TonyK]

Its a personal preference but I really do not like non-stick pans. For me, stainless with a really solid heavy base and welded metal handles. That way I know I can go at them with a metal scourer or whatever utensils I want and stack them up in a drawer without worrying about damaging the surface.

I'm on the same set of pans 25 years later.

Edited by 21TonyK on Friday 11th October 19:36

[Flat6er]

Steels oxy Brillo range are supposed to be good.

[thebraketester]

21TonyK said:

Its a personal preference but I really do not like non-stick pans. For me, stainless with a really solid heavy base and welded metal handles. That way I know I can go at them with a metal scourer or whatever utensils I want and stack them up in a drawer without worrying about damaging the surface.

I'm on the same set of pans 25 years later.

Edited by 21TonyK on Friday 11th October 19:36

The next pans we ever buy will be as you describe. Non stick are ok but the never last

[ben5575]

Davie_GLA said:

Timely.

I'm planning a new kitchen and need a new set of pans for the new induction hob.

Watching with interest

You can cook any dish with:

One of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CREUSET-3-Ply-Non-Stick-F...

and/or one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creuset-Signature-Cast-Ro...

After that you just need a cheap set to boil rice/veg/milk/sauce in

[Davie_GLA]

ben5575 said:

You can cook any dish with:

One of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CREUSET-3-Ply-Non-Stick-F...

and/or one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creuset-Signature-Cast-Ro...

After that you just need a cheap set to boil rice/veg/milk/sauce in

That's not a bad shout. I showed the wife and she baulked at the price but if i count up what we've spent on sets of pans from <insert celeb chef here> we could have bought the entire range of posh ones.

[21TonyK]

Davie_GLA said:

That's not a bad shout. I showed the wife and she baulked at the price but if i count up what we've spent on sets of pans from <insert celeb chef here> we could have bought the entire range of posh ones.

Before buying anything with a "life time guarantee" check the care and small print. Le Creuset specifically state pans must not be used on a high heat or preheated before cooking... £100 pan ditched within 12 months

[sgrimshaw]

If you sign up to ProCook mailing list you get some reasonable offers coming through

[miniman]

21TonyK said:

Before buying anything with a "life time guarantee" check the care and small print. Le Creuset specifically state pans must not be used on a high heat or preheated before cooking... £100 pan ditched within 12 months

Is this the cast iron stuff or the stainless? They do say you have to heat the cast iron slowly but ours have done 15 years of abuse and are fine.

[21TonyK]

miniman said:

21TonyK said:

Before buying anything with a "life time guarantee" check the care and small print. Le Creuset specifically state pans must not be used on a high heat or preheated before cooking... £100 pan ditched within 12 months

Is this the cast iron stuff or the stainless? They do say you have to heat the cast iron slowly but ours have done 15 years of abuse and are fine.

My only bad experience is with the stainless non-stick (which started to peel after a few months use), cast iron enamel dishes haven't been a problem but I only use them for low temp oven cooking.

Edited by 21TonyK on Sunday 13th October 10:26

[Hashtaggggg]

John Lewis Classic range.

In budget and excellent

[loggo]

We had some Raymond Blanc Analon pots and the stockpot which started life in a dark grey went much lighter and showed every and any mark. I was ashamed for it to be seen.

It seems the lifetime guarantee is only for manufacturing defects so tough luck customer

Now using Stella and very pleased - particularly with the large saute pan which we use to cook almost everything.

Edited by loggo on Sunday 13th October 10:37