Can you recommend a good frying pan?

[shockingsocks]

Hi there
I've been given a Christmas pressie idea for my ex-chef BIL in that he needs a "good quality, heavy bottomed non-stick frying pan". I really don't know where to start on this - can anyone recommend a brand they have found to be very good? Budget is around £45
Many Thanks

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[piebald]

I got a good one from Lakeland, it has alid too so i use it for lots of cooking not just frying

[Fadingmemory]

I have an Eaziglide Neverstick which is very good. Available in John Lewis

[buzzmoon]

Salter marble range, got mine from Asda but they do amazon etc. Literally amazing, so non stick it's so good!

[tb]

De Buyer cire d'abeille range - they're about £50ish and available on Amazon.

They need seasoning, but are really good and come in range of sizes.