Induction pans.

[1805]

Just swapped my hob and need new pans. I would like non stick lightweight pans. I am confused about whether I need 3 ply or 5 ply pans?? Can anyone recommend or not recommend any please??

[MissConductUS]

Hi 1805. I can't recommend induction pans, because I don't use them, but avoid lightweight pans. How a pan distributes and retains heat is a function of how much metal is in them. Very lightweight ones tend to have hotter and cooler spots.

Enjoy the new hob.

[WeAllHaveWings]

Tefal are lightweight but my induction ones literally fell apart after a few months (plate at the bottom warped and fell of two pans scoring my hob).

I find induction pans with a thick/heavier bottom work much better.

[QuitMoaning]

Just had a new induction hob and have a mixture of Neff pans (not a neff hob) and some John Lewis ones. I went for quality and so far so good but only been 3 weeks and some of the pans only been used once.

[1805]

Thanks. I'm off to John Lewis this afternoon. I previously used their The Pan collection, but the induction ones get bad reviews.
quitmoaning - can I ask which JL pans you use?

[wowfudge]

I didn't have to change our plans for the induction hob, but heavy based pans heat most evenly. I'd also avoid non stick apart from a milk pan which I use for milk based sauces and poaching eggs. Judge pans are pretty good ime. Our stainless steel ones are Bella Cuisine - no idea if they are still available. Lots of people recommend Ikea's pans for induction.

[villamariavintrapp]

We use the Costco circulon ones and love them. They're non stick, not light weight though.

[whatatod0]

these

Has anyone got the above pans from John Lewis?

[RedRosie]

We've just had a new kitchen/induction hob and after looking at reviews got Green Pan pans: www.greenpan.co.uk

Very pleased so far, although it's early days. We got metal handles so we can also use them in the oven - but there's all sorts of options.

[QuitMoaning]

I ended up with the Classic range and got one of the below as well as a frying pan and griddle. Happy so far.

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-classic-lidded-buffet-casserole-30cm-7l/p230729409

[bothearly]

I bought quality ones for once instead of always going for a bargain- got Le Cruset stainless steel ones- they’re great.

[squiz81]

I use le creuset, so not lightweight, but work well.
I also have a frying pan from tk maxx, they generally have a good selection and a huge saucepan from ikea. The ikea one is lightweight and i think heat distribution was fine (i've actually only used it once)

[Lucked]

Two of our especially bought induction pans have warped. One was a Barbantia and I can’t remember the other. Luckily most of our old pans were fine.

[NannyR]

I use Ikea 365 stainless steel pans which are over 5 years old now and still look as good as new. I don't think you necessarily need all your pans to be non stick; boiling pasta, rice, veg etc. I have a circulon infinity frying pan and saute pan for when I need to use a non stick pan.

[Pasithea]

Pro cook on the internet got a six pan set reduced to 140 quid.
Last lot lasted 15 years.

[1805]

thanks everyone - lots to look at here.