Electric Frying Pan

[jodys]

Does anyone know where in the UK I can purchase an electric frying pan (sometimes known as a skillet). I have had one for years that I use all the time and now it's broken and I can't buy them anymore. It's about 30cm square with a clear high dome lid. Even ebay doesn't have any!

[deemartin]

Lakeland sell something called a Remorska which sounds similar

[jodys]

The Remorksa one that Lakeland sell has the heater in the lid so can only be used to do casserole and slow cooking type of things - not as a frying pan with interaction with the cook as I want! You can get them all over in the US but I can't get one from there as the power would be wrong.

[kazza12345]

have you tried john lewis? they usually sell everything?

www.johnlewis.com

[jodys]

Hi - yes I went there first as that's where I got my first one from about 15 years ago now - it's a Sunbeam. They told me they'd just stopped selling them about 6 months ago. Drat!

[noxlumos]

Hi. We use them too, they're great and we got our last one from ebay. Just checked for you and there are literally loads to choose from such as this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rival-16-Inch-Stainless-Steel-Elec tric-Skillet-50RRP_W0QQitemZ4438961653QQcategoryZ109065Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jodys]

Hi - yes this may do - just a little concerned as it doesn't look like it has a stand or feet like my current one so wondered if I'd be able to put it on my worktop - plus it's not non-stick and looks quite shallow. Guess I'm being very fussy and looking for one just like the one I had! Thank you so much you your help and the others answerers too. May well go for this one on ebay.

[Perel]

Hi. I'm looking for one too! The closest I've found in the UK so far is the Prestige Multicooker. It is non-stick but shallower than the Pineware brand I'm familiar with that is sold in South Africa. It also does not have a steam vent and has a round base attached instead of 4 legs. (The base makes it seem rather awkward to wash although the pan can be immersed in water.) Just thought you might like to know.

[jodys]

Hi Perel - yes I did find the Prestige one having found the 'keyword' to search for is 'Multicooker'. It looks quite like the Sunbeam one I've had but hasn't got a clear plastic lid like mine had. I've now found some by Palson - Evelyn and Petit Courmet but am trying to find the difference and how deep they are but am getting evasive non-answers from the sellers so far. The search for the ultimate one goes on. There's zillions in the US but the electric won't work! Can't understand why no one has these in the UK - they're as essential as my fridge!!! But then few have electic kettles in the US which I always thought was most odd! Thanks for your help. Jody

[jodys]

I've got one! After more clues from helpful answers and mroe searching on the Internet I found just what I was looking for, And what is more I only ordered it via Freephone yesterday after noon and it was here by courier at five to nine this morning. I got a Palson Evelyn Multicooker from this web site:-

http://www.unitedshades.co.uk/ViewProdDetails.asp?prod_code=PON05I000024

�34.99 including postage! There's 2 on ebay - one for �42.99 and one for �47.99 - both almost �9 on top postage. So I did well and am very pleased and can recommend the above company United Shades. Thanks to all for advice. Jody.

[hazeluk]

Just found his thread and wat to say thanks for the info on the Palson Evelyn Multicooker - I clicked your link and have just ordered one ! Been trying to track down an electric skillet for ages - Many thanks
Hazel

[jodys]

Hi Hazel

How are you finding yours? I'm not not so pleased with mine! It's proving far too big so hard to store and to fill with food. But the worse thing it that I've found it's either off or on - there's no medium heat or high or low. Setting it to 2 on the dial merely means it comes one less frequently than say setting it to 8. So food tend to burn and then just sits there doing nothing. So I'm still looking ofr the ideal one! Would be interested to know if you've found the same?

Jody

[Jaybee_s]

Amazon sell a Prestige pan:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prestige-Carte-Electri c-Non-stick-cooker/dp/B00008O0VB/sr=1-3/qid=11 59130426/ref=sr_1_3/202-8768974-7311060?ie=UTF 8&s=kitchen

[mr.p]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the AWT Gourmet meal maker (not the slow cooker). It is an excellent multi purpose electric cooker with glass lid, adjustable thermostat, non stick, dishwasher safe etc. I have used one for a couple of years and most people who see it want one straight away. It is big enough to do paella for six to eight people but just as easily we do bacon & eggs for one. They are frequently out of stock but do reappear in the AWT shop online every now and then.

[jodys]

HI Mr P - this Breville Gourmet Meal Maker is EXACTLY (visually) the thing I was looking ofr to replace my the one I had! My only question is does it have a heat control that works on all settings unlike this Palson Evelyn Multicooker I bought in the meantime which is hopeless! It's either on or off!

[jodys]

Hi Jaybee- the Prestige one is okay-ish but doesn't have the see through lid which is really handy. Thanks for replying though.

[joemongo]

Hi Jodys - did you make any more progress with a decent electric frying pan? I'm looking for one also and would like another sunbeam (like the old one I had). I have emailed Sunbeam Australia (the company is based there and are still going strong it would appear) to see if they have stockists in the UK.

[teritoots]

Hiya I also had a sunbeam and mine is getting very worn out now and I just started looking for replacement to find they no longer exsist wah! I use mine daily to cook everything it's fantastic and the best is the varying temperatures! The breville prestige looks anout as close as I can find but I'd love a Sunbeam if anyone knows if you can now get them??

[joemongo]

Hi - I had a pretty short answer from Sunbeam Australia... saying "sorry, we now only sell our products in Australia & New Zealand... no stockists in Ireland or the UK"... :-(

[rickc]

I found the best way to get a Sunbeam or Breville Electric Frypan is find someone who is visiting Australia or New Zealand and get them to bring one back or if you have a relative over there to send you one. Its really annoying that noone in the UK or Europe stock either brand as they are the most useful piece of kitchen equipment around.

I tried a Palson but after 4 months the element blew, they are cheap but dont last as long as the Australian brands.

If anyone finds a local stockist in the UK I am sure there will be lots of buyers who want to know where to get them.

[LouLou99]

Hello Jodys

Are you still looking for the Sunbeam? My parents have just downsized their house and Mum found an unused Sunbeam Electric Frying Pan (model S3022) with a metal lid. Let me know if you are interested in giving it a good home!