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to think cookware for single people just doesn't exist?

235 replies

MindYourUsage · 03/03/2026 08:00

Please don't tell me to shut up and batch cook. Single people want to eat fresh, too. And not everything is suitable for freezing, defrosting and reheating.

I've been looking for a small (700ml) induction friendly lidded casserole dish that could also go in the oven and - nothing.

I even asked chatGPT - it served me a load that were 3.5L or 2.5L.......

you either get those teeeeny tiny little le creuset pots that are 250ml (I do eat a normal portion size so no and anyway they're ceramic not iron) or 2.5L litre things that I would have to over cook more than I need/want.

It's just weird when there is such a rise in single person homes that some celebrity chef hasn't cottoned on or something and come up with a cookware line that is for single-servings but isn't teeny tiny little dolls-house versions.

Rant over. Any other single people feel the same?

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HoskinsChoice · 03/03/2026 08:16

Just put less food in a big pot? This has never crossed my mind.

AnnaQuayRules · 03/03/2026 08:15

randomchap · 03/03/2026 08:05

I second this. I've not got this size, but I've got several casserole dishes from this range and love them.

DormantVolcano · 03/03/2026 08:10

You are looking for odd measurement. That's why.
Look for 1l.

purpleheartsandroses · 03/03/2026 08:06

But you don't have to fill a large pot? You just cook what you need?

Ilovemyshed · 03/03/2026 08:06

There are loads of single trays, smaller dishes and pans. Just go to a cook shop.

FruitFlyPie · 03/03/2026 08:02

I'm single but haven't had this problem, firstly I've got pots and pans of all sizes, secondly a smaller meal can go in a bigger dish.