All-Clad pioneered multi-ply cookware in the 1970s with the d3 (also called TriPly) series, when they layered aluminium’an excellent conductor of heat’with stainless steel, which is excellent at being non-reactive, oven-safe, induction hob-compatible, and extremely durable. This saucepan feels light to lift but is sturdy and warp-resistant, with a comfortable handle that moulds to an…
The innovative All-Clad G5 range has achieved a remarkable feat: It has the quick, even heat responsiveness of a five-layered metal pan, but the lighter weight of a three-layered metal pan. The secret to its success is a disc of graphite at the base of a pan, sandwiched within its core layer of aluminium, which…
Made in Italy, Hestan NanoBond cookware has a stainless steel base, aluminium core, and titanium surface that’s four times harder than stainless steel ‘ they are built for a lifetime of heavy use. This hardness makes NanoBond pans highly resistant to warping, and heat-safe up to a staggering 565’C. They are suitable for any home…
Lodge, America’s oldest cast iron manufacturer, is recognised around the world for their reliable, virtually indestructible cast iron skillets. Cast iron is prized for its ability to get extremely hot and retain that heat, resulting in gorgeously browned foods. It can go on all hobs including induction, in ovens, and on the barbecue. Over time,…
Staub is a household name in France and around the world for their black enamelled cookware, which has all the benefits of cast iron’namely the ability to absorb and retain intense heat, resulting in gorgeously browned food’but there is no special clean-up required. The enamelled finish prevents the pan from rusting, reacting to acidic foods,…
A saucepan that takes care of your boiling, stewing, poaching, and sauce-making needs, this Mauviel M’Cook piece outperforms standard stainless steel saucepans by miles. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no…
Made in France, Staub cookware is loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. This cocotte is made of thick cast iron ‘ a hard-wearing material capable of retaining high levels of heat, which allows for excellent browning and steam retention. Cast iron is also very versatile, suitable for all hobs including induction, the oven,…
The Mauviel M’Tradition Roasting Pan is made from the classic combination of copper’an impeccable conductor of heat’and tin, which caramelises food beautifully and is stick-resistant. It is entirely handmade, using pre-industrial techniques. The riveted bronze handles are upright, which lets them take up less room in the oven. Usable on all hobs except induction.
Made in Portugal since 1951, Silampos pans anticipate the needs of home cooks. This casserole is clad, from base to rim, with three layers of metal: non-reactive and induction-compatible stainless steel on the outside with a core of heat-responsive aluminium. This construction heats food uniformly and retains that heat well. The stainless steel is polished…
This Finex Cast Iron Grill Pan gives great grilling results, indoors and out. Great for steaks, chops, salmon and vegetables. The thick-walled design heats evenly and holds heat extremely well and the true BBQ-width grill ribs produce the best grill marks. This cast iron grill pan was made for the popular reverse sear technique. If…
The Mauviel M’CookB 2 Handle Frying Pan outperforms standard stainless steelpans by miles because of the way it’s designed. It has outer layers of 18/10 stainless steel, which make it induction-compatible, plus three inner layers of heat-responsive aluminium. The middle layer of that aluminium is pure, meaning there is no adhesive agent in it that…
The Mauviel M’Cook Frying Pan is no ordinary pan. It is made of five layers of metal (two layers of stainless steel on the outside, three layers of heat-responsive aluminium in the centre), which extend to the sides and tops of the pans to ensure even heat distribution. Suitable on all hobs including induction, the…