How To Know A Good Make Of Cookware

[Soph01]

Hi all,

I am going to be moving into my very first home soon (all on my own!) and I would like to buy a good quality frying pan and griddle pan, but I don't know a good brand to look out for and the one's to steer clear of. Which one's would you suggest? I hear Tefal are good.

Thanks x

[anaxcrosswords]

Le Creuset. They can be a tad expensive but that would matter more if you were buying a complete set rather than a couple of pieces. They're virtually bombproof. Last time I looked, Tesco stocked them.

[Tilly2]

I like Judge for everyday cookware.

[pastafreak]

Tefal are great for non stick. I've had a few and they last forever. There's often a good selection in tkmaxx.

[DTCwordfan]

Raymond Blanc's new set is very good, £128 for five pieces and a skillet, nicely balanced, good weight and the handles are nice and fat, and stay cool....

[mazie]

What's your budget Soph?

[DTCwordfan]

actually cheaper..... http://pricespy.co.uk/product.php?p=2105089

[thugulike]

I would go for stainless steel with steel handles. Wood or plastic handles burn/melt. I've had Le Creuset but unless you are a competent weightlifter they are far too heavy to lift when full. Non-stick don't last either but I've had my stainless steel for over 30 years and they still look brand new. I have had burning but they clean up well. IKEA do some excellent steel pans at a very good price and they will work on induction hobs.