10 best roasting tins for cooking Christmas dinner

Whether you’re craving a succulent roast chicken, crispy potatoes, proper homemade gravy or even a delicious traybake, you won’t get very far without a high-quality roasting tin in your kitchen. Every good cook knows you can also earn some serious kudos by serving up a delicious Christmas roast with all the trimmings, and these roasting pans can help ensure consistent results every single time.  

But what size roasting tin should you buy? Which roasting tins are truly non-stick and can they really stand the test of time? To bring you our definitive list of the best roasting tins you can buy for cooking Christmas dinner, we’ve tapped into the Mumsnet hive mind to seek out tried-and-tested recommendations, before scrutinising wider consumer reviews to ensure their favourite products are a sensible investment. 

So, whether you’re looking for something cheap and cheerful, a fancy enamel roasting pan to make a statement on your table, or a roasting pan that will last you a lifetime, our list of recommendations has you covered.

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Best roasting tin 2026: at a glance

• Best overall: MasterClass Large Roasting Tin, £16

• Best for chicken: Lakeland Standard Roasting Tin with Pouring Lip, £15

• Best value set: ProCook Heavy Gauge Enamel Roasting Tin Set, £49

• Best with a rack: Circulon Ultimum Roasting Tin, £30

1. Best overall roasting tin: MasterClass Large Roasting Tin

Price on writing: £16 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: 39 x 28 x 7 cm | Material: Carbon steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: No | Maximum temperature Oven safe up to 220°C | Guarantee: 20 years 

What we like

• The sandblasted two-layer non-stick coating releases food easily

• Impressive 20-year guarantee 

• Robust and durable carbon steel 

• Wide and deep 

What we don’t like

• Some reviews suggest that the non-stick coating can deteriorate after prolonged use

• No rack included 

Our verdict 

This heavy-duty roasting tin from MasterClass hits the ideal sweet spot of practicality, durability and style. It’s made from high-quality carbon steel and sandblasted with a double layer of Quantum II non-stick coating, making it easy to use and simple to clean (with no stubborn burnt bits in sight). 

Whilst we would have loved to have seen the addition of a removable rack, this pan is the ideal depth for roasting meat, poultry and vegetables, so you can be confident in its abilities in the oven while you're busy making gravy in your saucepan.

It’s safe to pop in the dishwasher, but we recommend washing it by hand to prolong its life. With a 20-year guarantee, this tin could easily be creating your Sunday roasts for many years to come. 

2. Best budget roasting tin: Sainsbury's Home Non-Stick Roaster Medium 28cm

Price on writing: £4 | Buy now from Sainsbury's 

Key specs

Dimensions: 28cm x 22cm | Material: Carbon steel | Dishwasher safe: No | Hob safe: No | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 230°C | Guarantee: Not specified 

What we like

• Budget-friendly price tag 

• Medium size big enough for most families 

• Matches with other tins from the Sainsbury’s bakeware range 

What we don’t like

• The non-stick coating may reduce over time 

• Hand wash only 

Our verdict 

If you’re looking for a roasting tin on a budget, you can certainly add this Sainsbury’s medium roaster to your list. With a durable non-stick coating and robust construction, it offers excellent heat distribution – ensuring your family’s roast veg is cooked consistently across the entire tin.

This roasting tin holds its shape well, with a large lip around the side for easy handling even through your oven gloves. Best of all, there is a wide range of coordinating bakeware products in the Sainsbury’s range, some of which can be stacked to save on valuable storage space.

It’s worth noting that this roasting tin is hand wash only to preserve the non-stick coating. You should also avoid leaving it to soak overnight or cleaning it with abrasive cleaning pads.

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3. Best roasting tin set: Mermaid Companion Hard Anodised Trio Set

Price on writing: £65 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: Various (Three sizes) | Material: Hard anodised aluminium | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Not specified | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 240°C | Guarantee: 10 years

What we like

• Set of three tins including a roaster, baking sheet and baking dish 

• Made from robust anodised aluminium 

• Excellent heat distribution for a consistent bake

What we don’t like

• Non-stick coating builds up slowly over time 

What Mumsnet users say

“Mermaid ones are pretty heavy duty.” (Recommended brand by Mumsnet user newtb) 

Our verdict 

The more cynical among you might think it’s hard to get excited about a roasting tin. Well, plenty of people on the Mumsnet forums would disagree! Mermaid roasting tins come up time and time again as a tried-and-tested recommendation, and thanks to their incredibly hard-wearing anodised construction and 10-year guarantee, it’s easy to understand why.

This set of three aluminium baking dishes can be used separately or side by side in any conventional oven. The smallest baking tray can even be used as a lid, making them a really versatile choice when whipping up a family meal in your kitchen.

4. Best roasting tin for chicken: Lakeland Standard Roasting Tin with Pouring Lip

Price on writing: £15 | Buy now from Lakeland 

Key specs

Dimensions: 39 x 25.5 x 8.5cm | Material: Carbon steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: No | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 240°C | Guarantee: 3 years 

What we like

• Heavy-duty carbon steel 

• Double-layer Quantum 2 non-stick coating

• The textured base ensures crisp, even cooking 

• Lack of rolled edges can prevent rusting

What we don’t like

• Not suitable for use on the hob 

Our verdict 

Lakeland products come well regarded amongst Mumsnet users, and this high-quality roasting tin is no exception. 

Made from heavy-duty carbon steel with a double-layer Quantum 2 non-stick lining, it’s thicker than some other roasting pans, so won’t misshape or warp during use. You won’t find any rolled edges on this Lakeland tin either, reducing the risk of rust that can be caused by trapped water after cleaning.

The textured base on this roasting pan allows excellent air circulation, creating an even and succulent roast chicken for the entire family. The convenient corner ‘nose’ also makes pouring away the juices for your homemade gravy an absolute breeze. 

Whilst you’re not able to use this pan on your hob, we love the textured silicone sure-grip handles, ensuring a safe and stress-free transition when removing from the oven. 

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5. Best value roasting tin set: ProCook Heavy Gauge Enamel Roasting Tin Set 

Price on writing: £49 (for three) | Buy now from ProCook

Key specs

Dimensions: 28 x 24cm (small), 36 x 28cm (medium) and 40 x 35.5cm (large) | Material: Heavy gauge carbon steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Yes | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 230°C | Guarantee: 25 years 

What we like

• Includes small, medium and large tins 

• An integrated handle makes them easy to carry from the oven 

• Stackable design for simple storage 

What we don’t like

• Some may prefer a set with other types of trays such as baking trays and shallower tins

Our verdict 

This versatile roasting tray set from ProCook offers excellent value for money for those who love cooking up a storm in their kitchen. These heavy-duty roasting tins come in three different sizes – small, medium and large, ensuring that whatever you’re serving, you always have an appropriate-sized roasting tin to hand.

Made from heavy gauge carbon steel with a thick enamel coating suitable for cooking at high temperatures, these durable tins are even suitable for use on your hob, including induction hobs and barbecues.

We love the useful integrated handles that make them far easier to remove from the oven. With a 25-year guarantee, you can be confident these tins can serve up impressive Sunday roasts time after time. 

6. Best roasting tin with rack: Circulon Ultimum Roasting Tin

Price on writing: £30 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: 39.4 x 30.7 x 6.5cm | Material: Carbon Steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Not specified | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 230°C | Guarantee: Limited lifetime

What we like

• Large handles

• Circular textured non-stick base for easy food release 

• Freezer and dishwasher safe 

• Includes rack for draining juices 

What we don’t like

• Costly 

• The handles do risk water from the dishwasher getting trapped, so we’d opt for washing by hand

Our verdict 

Unlike some roasting tins where the non-stick coating can start to wear off after prolonged use, Circulon roasting tins feature ‘raised surface technology’ – a unique raised circular design on the base that can protect the non-stick performance over time. 

This sturdy carbon steel roasting tin is also freezer and dishwasher safe, and it has an internal rack that’s ideal for draining away those meat juices or ‘drippings’, helping create a full and flavoursome gravy to compliment your roast.

Whilst it's on the expensive side for a single roasting tin, the integrated handles and easy food release along with a limited lifetime guarantee certainly make it worth the investment. All things considered, we think it definitely deserves a place in your kitchen cupboards alongside your best frying pan and trusty wok.

7. Best small roasting tin: IKEA KONCIS Roasting Tin

Price on writing: £8 | Buy now from IKEA

Key specs

Dimensions: 26 x 20 x 5.5.cm | Material: Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Not specified | Maximum temperature: Not specified | Guarantee: Not specified

What we like

• Smaller size roasting tin is ideal for small families/cooking more limited quantities

• Affordable price point 

• Stacks into larger-sized tins from the IKEA brand 

What we don’t like

• Handles have the potential to trap water, so we’d opt to wash by hand 

What Mumsnet users say

“Also recommend the IKEA ones. Large ones come with a removable rack. Still look brand-new several years later.” (Recommended brand by Mumsnet user ILoveFlumps) 

Our verdict 

Despite their affordable price point, Mumsnet users spoke very highly of the IKEA KONCIS roasting tins, which are available in a range of stackable sizes for simple storage even in kitchens that are limited in space. 

This smaller-sized roasting pan is ideal for cooking up smaller quantities and allows two pans to be popped into the oven side by side – convenient if you’re cooking a variety of dishes or if you want to roast your vegetables separately from your meats. 

We love the practical carry handles at each end, which helps when removing them from the oven, but they do risk trapping water during washing. As such, whilst they are dishwasher safe, we’d err on the side of caution and opt to hand wash where possible instead.

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8. Best enamel roasting tin: Le Creuset Signature Enamelled Cast Iron Rectangular Roasting Dish

Price on writing: £161 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: 42.4 x 27.2 x 8.4 cm | Material: Cast iron | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Suitable for all hob types (incl. induction) | Maximum temperature: Not specified | Guarantee: Lifetime 

What we like

• Stylish for presenting and serving food at the table 

• Lifetime guarantee 

• Choice of colours

• Suitable for all hob types (including induction)

What we don’t like

• The costly price tag makes them quite an investment 

What Mumsnet users say

“Le Creuset do really good roasting tins and trays. Totally worth it.” (Recommended brand by Mumsnet user Jaundicedoutlook) 

Our verdict 

Mumsnetters love their Le Creuset, rating everything from their cast iron skillets to their salt and pepper grinders, so it wasn't a huge surprise to see their roasting tins getting acclaim too.

Roasting pans aren’t typically attractive enough to make a feature of at the dinner table, but this enamelled cast iron roasting dish bucks the trend with its signature volcanic orange coating.

It’s safe to use in ovens and on every type of hob (including induction hobs), and it's perfect for everything from a quick simmer to slow roasting or baking on medium-low heat thanks to its even and long-lasting heat retention.

It should last you a lifetime (and has a guarantee to match), but at this price, you would certainly hope so.

9. Best large roasting tin: Anolon Advanced Large Roasting Tin

Price on writing: £26 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: 41.8 x 35.8 x 9.5 cm | Material: Steel | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: Not specified | Maximum temperature: Oven safe up to 230°C | Guarantee: Not specified

What we like

• Large, deep roasting tin for bigger meals 

• Ideal for Christmas dinner

• Deep pan for gravy dripping/juices 

What we don’t like

• Curved edges of the tin can make it tricky to store 

Our verdict

From Anolon’s premium bakeware range, this large, deep rectangular roasting tin will make cooking (and maybe even washing up!) a pleasure.

Thanks to its heavy-duty design and extra-large dimensions, it could easily end up being your go-to choice for Christmas dinner or more substantial Sunday dinner spreads. You’ll be grateful for the dishwasher-safe non-stick coating too, which makes cleaning up fast and efficient. 

The only downside? The curved edges on this design take up a fair amount of storage space, so you may opt to keep it inside your oven to save on space.

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10. Best roasting tin for durability: Pyrex Glass Rectangular Roaster

Price on writing: £12 | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Dimensions: 10.6 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm | Material: Pyrex | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Hob safe: No | Maximum temperature: Oven safe to 300°C | Guarantee: Not specified

What we like

• Oven safe to considerably high temperatures

• Large size for substantial meals

• Easy to clean, dishwasher safe 

What we don’t like

• The thought of glass in the kitchen may be offputting to some

• Takes longer to preheat than steel or carbon 

Our verdict 

Pyrex is a staple in many kitchens thanks to its incredibly hard-wearing, hygienic scratch-resistant technology – and this glass rectangular roaster is no exception.

It’s oven safe up to a pretty impressive 300°C, and you can happily use it in any microwave, dishwasher or freezer too, making it one of the most versatile bits of kitchen kit you can buy.

You may want to bear in mind that Pyrex takes a little longer to preheat in your oven than traditional carbon or stainless steel, so you’ll need to pop it in the oven a little earlier to get the perfect crisp to your roast potatoes.

How to choose the best roasting tin

The first thing to consider is what you will be using your roasting pan for. For example, some recipes require a deeper tin, but a small joint of meat will cook better in a more compact tin, so think about the dimensions.

Once you have made sure you’ve got the size right, you should consider how you will use it. Think about a tin with a rack to drain fat and juices from meat and vegetables fast to improve cooking.

With all these things to take into account, you might need more than one roasting tin, which is where a set containing a few options can come in handy.

Which material is best for roasting tins?

Stainless steel and aluminium pans are usually hard-wearing – the thing to keep an eye out for is a non-stick coating, which can peel or flake after a while (particularly if you clean your tins in the dishwasher). You should also avoid using metal utensils with most non-stick surfaces; opt for silicone spatulas and serving spoons instead.

Enamel and Pyrex are both incredibly durable too, and you might think a bit more appealing if you want to put them on the dining table for serving.

Depending on the material, some roasting tins are hob safe – perfect for gravy – while others can go in the microwave, freezer or dishwasher.

Regardless of which material you choose, when it comes to cleaning (either by hand or in the dishwasher) you should always allow your roasting pan to cool before immersing it in water – this will avoid metal from buckling and cast iron from cracking.

In general, if you’re looking for long-term use, you won’t regret buying a quality pan – and it’s always worth looking out for the guarantees some manufacturers offer.

Can roasting tins be used on the hob?

Essentially, this depends on the material your roasting tins are made from.

Some of the pans on our list are not recommended to be used on direct heat, so no gravy-making on the hob for those, but you could happily use others on induction hobs and even place them directly on BBQs and grills – just check the manufacturer's guidance if you're unsure.

How big should a roasting tin be? 

The best size of your roasting tin will very much depend upon what you are trying to cook. As a general rule, you should choose a tin that allows around 5cm of space between your meat and the edge of the tin. This ensures there is plenty of space for your dripping and meat juices to form without evaporating. 

Although it’s recommended to shake your vegetable or roast potatoes during cooking, you should avoid using a tin that is overloaded, as a lack of contact with the base of the pan will prevent your food from cooking consistently. 

What is the best roasting tin to buy?

The best overall roasting tin to buy right now is the MasterClass Roasting Tin. It’s deep enough to cook a big joint of meat in, and once you’ve finished cooking, you’ll be thankful for the triple-layer Teflon non-stick coating too, which makes washing up a cinch. Whilst Masterclass does offer a tin with a draining rack, in our view this more affordable option works out the best overall value for money.

How we chose our recommendations

Because we know there’s nothing like a recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which roasting tins discerning Mumsnet users had bought. We compiled a list of roasting tins they recommended, noting how much they liked them, and whether they were particularly good for any certain needs.

We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which roasting tins had won accolades or been featured in ‘best buy’ lists across websites and print media, and what customers’ reviews said about them.

Having collated all that information, we picked the roasting tins we thought would make the best buys in several interest categories.

About the author 

Lucy Cotterill is a Content Writer at Mumsnet, specialising in lifestyle product reviews and roundups. Having written product reviews on her own blog Real Mum Reviews since 2012, Lucy loves to research the merits and disadvantages of products, scrutinising reviews and exploring expert feedback to help parents make confident purchases that benefit their families.  

Originally from a HR background with a degree in Business Studies, Lucy developed a real passion for writing when her children were young, going on to write for several online publications including US parenting site Pregistry and the Evening Standard.

Lucy loves to cook in the kitchen for her family, making a pretty mean roast dinner (even if she does say so herself), so she was determined to find the roasting tins that offered the best value for money for this guide.  

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