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Cookware, pots and pans

21 replies

Littleguggi · 03/01/2024 20:41

Looking to upgrade my cookware, specifically saucepans and frying pans. Happy to spend ££ but not £££. I cook most days so want decent quality. I've looked at procook and ninja brands but looking for recommendations please.

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marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 03/01/2024 23:25

I like stellar ones in stainless steel..There are plenty of half price sales for them. They'll definitely last.

ErrolTheDragon · 03/01/2024 23:40

We've got a few ProCook pans which seem good to me.

maisiedaisy64 · 03/01/2024 23:42

I just bought a set of 5 stellar 1000 and am
very happy so far!

OllyBJolly · 03/01/2024 23:45

We’re gradually moving everything to Le Creuset. Honestly, the pots and trays and dishes practically wash themselves!

I was a bit concerned about not putting them in dishwasher, but just plunge into hot soapy water and the food/residue just lifts off. Wonderful!

nettie434 · 03/01/2024 23:46

Samuel Groves - I think they use them on Masterchef sometimes. I've only got one of their pans but it is lovely.

ItsRainingTacos79 · 04/01/2024 00:42

Stellar stainless steel pans are great, have good weight to them.

I picked up a few stainless steel Cuisinart pans in TK Maxx a while ago and they're very similar to stellar.

Rattenbury · 04/01/2024 01:50

OllyBJolly · 03/01/2024 23:45

We’re gradually moving everything to Le Creuset. Honestly, the pots and trays and dishes practically wash themselves!

I was a bit concerned about not putting them in dishwasher, but just plunge into hot soapy water and the food/residue just lifts off. Wonderful!

We bought a couple of Le Creuset bits over Xmas - eCookshop had some of the ranges at half price.
They do wash really well - DH is really annoyed now as I bought the wanky special cleaning solution for them.

karmakameleon · 04/01/2024 07:23

Another vote for the stainless steel Stellar pans. We’ve had our set for over 15 years and all as good as new.

Littleguggi · 04/01/2024 22:12

I would dream of le creuset! I used to lust over them when I worked at a large department store years ago! It is a shame they have shot up in price since :( I will look into the other recommendations thank you!

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Georgyporky · 05/01/2024 09:24

I am very happy with Stellar. I gave away all my Le Creuset as they are so heavy & I could no longer lift them.

CutesyUserName · 05/01/2024 17:32

I've got a set of Stellar pans that have been in daily use for over 20 years and they still look like new. I bought some for my daughter 10 years ago, and they are also like new. Lifetime guarantee, too.

StiggyZardust · 05/01/2024 17:55

I have a set of John Lewis own brand stainless steel pans. They are over 20 years old and as good as new. I would highly recommend them.

APurpleSquirrel · 05/01/2024 18:18

Scoville Neverstick - really do work & Asda have them on offer atm.

Littleguggi · 05/01/2024 21:14

I have the scoville never stick oven trays and they are amazing, they look brand new after 2 years still!

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Littleguggi · 05/01/2024 21:15

I'm interested in the stellar but never used stainless steel pans before, I know my mum swears by them but aren't they hard to clean? I don't own a dishwasher

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Mindyourfunkybusiness · 05/01/2024 21:18

Another vote for stellar, I had the pots from 20 years back I think 7 something. Clear lid ones. But the handles got very hot idk about the newer stellar.

In love with le crueset now! All metal type, idk if the range is called something, I didnt do the purchasing. Really recommend this if you can afford it.

Cookerhood · 05/01/2024 21:18

Scoville neverstick. They are the best I've ever had. I'm so impressed with them I bought them for all my DC's too (ASDA most recently in the sale).

Mindyourfunkybusiness · 05/01/2024 21:20

@Littleguggi
Cleaning stellar I used those metal scrubber things if burnt and you can't really destroy them.

Cleaning le crueset I just add water and use the mixing spoon to scrape it off whilst on the hob and clean. Although it all goes in the dishwasher, they're work horses. I do just use those scrubber type things and just scrub. At some point you have to accept scratches and use and then you can be quite brutal with them.

hexsnidgett · 05/01/2024 21:37

I have had a set of m&s stainless steel pans I have had for over 20 years along with some asda stainless steel milk pans. I only have nonstick for scrambled eggs and they have now been replaced by a cast iron skillet, which is the best.
Everything comes clean, usually a two minute soak in hot water is plenty even if it's burnt on.

amazonianwoman · 05/01/2024 21:41

John Lewis Classic stainless steel. Mine are almost 30 years old and still look amazing. I managed to break a handle on one lid years ago (dropped on stone floor) and they replaced it free of charge

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