Saucepans

[PistonReg]

I'm looking to get either a couple of seperate saucepans or a set of 3 with a budget of about £30 each or £80/£90 for a set of 3. I definitely want stainless steel pans preferrably with al metal handles. I've seen a few in this price range and one that appeals is Stellar 7000 set for about £80.

Does anyone have any experience of this set or are there any others I should be looking at in this price range?

Thanks!

[Glassman]

oh... not a thread about kids

[Loteuk]

Glassman said:

oh... not a thread about kids

priceless!

[PistonReg]

Anyone at all bought saucepans recently...?

[whitechief]

PistonReg said:

Anyone at all bought saucepans recently...?

Try posting in the food and drink section.

[Lord Pikey]

I bought a set of IKEA 365 range of pan and then two frying pans last year

Nice heavy base on them and good finish. howvever, the larger pan is starting to surface rust on the rim but i think thats due to life in and out of the dishwasher. I have no complaints for the price though.

But they are a lot less than you were looking at spending.

Edited by Lord Pikey on Monday 2nd March 17:20

[Shaw Tarse]

Before it gets moved.
I bought a couple of pans from Tesco, reasonable weight & feel for 1/2 price.

[sleep envy]

Anolon Professional - don't bother with anything else otherwise you'll be buying a set of pans twice

[PhilLL]

sleep envy said:

Anolon Professional - don't bother with anything else otherwise you'll be buying a set of pans twice

+1

[Adrian W]

PistonReg said:

Anyone at all bought saucepans recently...?

These are very good,and very good value

http://reviews.debenhams.com/9364-en_gb/3310019374...

[Rude-boy]

Go for 18/10 Stainless Steel with a bonded aluminium base. Even heat and nice looking.

Mayer or Stellar for me, but others have their favourites.

My Mayers are 12 years old, been used almost every day and are looking like they'll out live me.

[voicey]

PistonReg said:

I'm looking to get either a couple of seperate saucepans or a set of 3 with a budget of about £30 each or £80/£90 for a set of 3. I definitely want stainless steel pans preferrably with al metal handles. I've seen a few in this price range and one that appeals is Stellar 7000 set for about £80.

Does anyone have any experience of this set or are there any others I should be looking at in this price range?

Thanks!

I have a stellar 7000 set of 4 pans (big, med, small & milk - never used the milk tbh). Nice quality, great to cook with. the base is really thick - it's takes a while for the pan to heat up but holds it's heat for ages once it's up to temp.

[DIW35]

The only problem with all metal handles is that they get bl00dy hot.

[sleep envy]

DIW35 said:

The only problem with all metal handles is that they get bl00dy hot.

only if you stick them in the oven

if you set the over the gas burner or hob correctly or place them on a burner or hob the right size for the pan you won't burn yourself

[whitechief]

thegavster said:

PhilLL said:

sleep envy said:

Anolon Professional - don't bother with anything else otherwise you'll be buying a set of pans twice

+1

I bought a set of Anolon professional pans about 3 years ago and they've stood up to my use very well. I cook every day and regularly take a pan from the hob straight to the oven.

I then put it on the side and forget the handle is heated to 180º when I turn round to serve from it.

Did that yesterday, big pan out of the oven onto the hob, turn round to do something, turn back pick up pan fk fk fk fk

[Percy Flage]

I bought a set of Brabantia pans from Amazon (was given a gift voucher and this was a good way to spend it) about eight months ago. Cost was about £80 for the set, which included a frying pan, three saucepans with lids and a milk pan. Am more than pleased with them, they heat evenly and simmer well. Lids have a couple of small holes in them, a nice design touch which means the lids don't rattle about when boiling. Handles are metal but do not get hot. No rust problems yet in spite of numerous dishwasher cycles.

[sleep envy]

Percy Flage said:

No rust problems yet in spite of numerous dishwasher cycles.

you'll kill them like that!!

[Rude-boy]

sleep envy said:

DIW35 said:

The only problem with all metal handles is that they get bl00dy hot.

only if you stick them in the oven

if you set the over the gas burner or hob correctly or place them on a burner or hob the right size for the pan you won't burn yourself

Would you please repeat that to my g/f? Every time I mention it (just after she has burnt her hand again) I have to duck to avoid wearing said pan

[sleep envy]

nah, rooster's got a good aim I reckon, she'd hit me from there

[whitechief]

sleep envy said:

Percy Flage said:

No rust problems yet in spite of numerous dishwasher cycles.

you'll kill them like that!!

My OH insists on trying to put my copper pans and Global knives in the dishawasher