Kitting Out Your Kitchen - Pans

Continuing our series on kitchen equipment we take a look at the most hard-working pans and sets available, from saucepans and frying pans to casseroles and everything in between.

GreenPan: Padova Reserve

Made from 100% recycled aluminium and featuring the GreenPan PFAS-free Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating with ScratchGuard. The high quality, thick forged aluminium base heats up quickly and stays perfectly flat guaranteeing optimal heat distribution to ensure excellent results on all stovetops, including induction. Available in in  Oxford Blue, Smokey Blue and Cream, complemented by elegant, hard-wearing, gold-tone, riveted stainless steel handles with a matte finish.

Available from GreenPan UK

RRP: £395.00 for the 6-Piece set (18cm and 20cm Saucepan with lid, 24cm Casserole with lid, 24cm Sauté pan with lid, 20cm and 28cm Frying Pans) 

£125.00 for the 2-piece set (20 and 26cm Frying Pans)

Stellar Profile Matte Casserole Pan

Adding a modern edge to its best-selling cookware range, Stellar’s new Profile Matte range is the perfect choice for home cooks seeking a range of cookware that offers timeless durability, professional performance and even heat distribution. Built to last and designed to inspire, the new Profile Matte range boasts a modern, fresh aesthetic, with elegant straight sides that will suit every kitchen design. 

The Profile Matte collection includes a shallow casserole pan (2.5l), a frying pan (available in two sizes, 24cm and 28cm) and a saucepan (available in three sizes, 16cm, 18cm and 20cm). Each Profile Matte piece can be transitioned effortlessly from hob to oven and is dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning. The high performance features include a high conductivity base to allow heat to spread evenly across the pan.

Stellar is renowned for its high quality kitchenware and this new uncoated range is no exception, with items that offer longevity that will never peel, flake or degrade, so you can be sure that your cookware will perform time and time again. Each item is also covered by Stellar’s Lifetime Guarantee for a lifetime of cooking.

We loved the shallow casserole in particular; it's a really versatile choice, lidded and a great size for family dinners (we cooked a cottage pie filling to serve six with no problem) or for frying without crowding the pan. Reassuringly solid, it is clearly a high-quality item that will last; the price point is surprisingly low for cookware of this level.

RRP from £57.00

Available from Stellar UK

Tefal: Ingenio Serenity

For those who dream of a clutter-free kitchen, the new Ingenio Serenity range is a gift in pastel green, blue and pink. Its space-saving stackable design and clever removable handle mean you can go from hob to oven to fridge with just one set. Whether you’re baking cinnamon buns, searing veggies, or storing leftovers, it’s a versatile set perfect for kitting out your kitchen. 

The Thermo-Signal technology also makes cooking easy and shows when the pan is the ideal temperature for searing - as the hourglass disappears - making it a great option for beginner cooks, or as a gift for students.

RRP from £61.03

Available from Amazon

Stellar Rocktanium 30cm Wok

Hard-wearing, with a high-performance non-stick coating, Stellar’s Wok is built to handle demanding recipes. The non-stick coating means you need less oil and the thick, scratch-resistant construction allows for easy upkeep. The pan base heats and cools evenly to keep you in control. This is a great multi-pupose pan: we use ours for everything from poaching eggs to making a ragu.

RRP: £93.00

Available from Stellar UK

Zyliss Pro Ceramic Fry Pan

Dishwasher-safe, this pfas-free non-stick fry pan is designed for effortless cooking and easy cleanup, with a ceramic non-stick coating for lasting durability. Sustainably crafted with a recycled aluminum body and stainless steel base, it provides quick, even heating across all stovetops and can be used in the oven. We liked the convenience of the integrated pouring spout.

RRP: from £40.00 for a 20cm pan

Available from Zyliss

Stellar 3 Tier Steamer Set

Premium and versatile, Stellar’s 3 tier steamer pan is perfect for multi-tasking and healthy cooking that tastes divine. Available in 5 sizes (16cm, 18cm, 20cm, 22cm and 24cm) there are four interchangeable pieces for steaming, boiling or simmering; a base casserole pan, two perforated base steaming pans and a toughened, vented glass lid. The solid steel handles mean you can easily serve from hob to table. Another hardworking and space-saving pan, you can do most, if not all, of your midweek-meal cooking using just one ring on the hob.

RRP: from £129.00

Available from Stellar UK

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