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To ask what are the best budget pots and pans?

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Theda13 · 24/01/2026 14:56

I’m in the market for new pots and pans, which are the best budget ones?

They must be dishwasher safe and stainless steel. TIA.

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Whatwouldnanado · 24/01/2026 14:58

I would head to TK Maxx and get stainless steel, best you can anfford. Check labels to ensure they are compatible with your job.

ChurchWindows · 24/01/2026 15:06

The best, most lasting and reasonably priced pans and oven trays that I've bought over the years have all come from IKEA. I went recently to replace a decade old frying pan and my new one is excellent quality and about half the price of anything decent I've seen elsewhere.

One tip, don't order their cast iron frying pan - it's so heavy I couldn't lift it with one hand.

CrimeBoyIDontKnow · 24/01/2026 15:28

Asda Scoville, especially when they are 20% off.

Getoffofmyland · 24/01/2026 15:31

I got some neverstick ones from Sainsbury’s when they were on half price and have been good

Theda13 · 24/01/2026 15:57

Whatwouldnanado · 24/01/2026 14:58

I would head to TK Maxx and get stainless steel, best you can anfford. Check labels to ensure they are compatible with your job.

I didn’t think of TK Maxx! I’ll have a look online now - thank you.

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Theda13 · 24/01/2026 16:05

ChurchWindows · 24/01/2026 15:06

The best, most lasting and reasonably priced pans and oven trays that I've bought over the years have all come from IKEA. I went recently to replace a decade old frying pan and my new one is excellent quality and about half the price of anything decent I've seen elsewhere.

One tip, don't order their cast iron frying pan - it's so heavy I couldn't lift it with one hand.

I’ll look into the IKEA ones. Is it the IKEA 365+ range that you have?

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JMSA · 24/01/2026 16:06

CrimeBoyIDontKnow · 24/01/2026 15:28

Asda Scoville, especially when they are 20% off.

Agreed.

ChurchWindows · 24/01/2026 16:12

Theda13 · 24/01/2026 16:05

I’ll look into the IKEA ones. Is it the IKEA 365+ range that you have?

Yes it is. Really recommend them.

SheWillBeTheDeathOfMe · 24/01/2026 16:14

IKEA 365, not pretty but last forever

explanationplease · 24/01/2026 16:15

Stainless steel, not lightweight.

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