In addition to considering how well pots and pans cooked and how easy they were to use and clean, we considered the assortment of pieces included in each set. Our picks contain a selection of pot and pans that we think will meet most of your cooking needs. Every kitchen should have 8- and 10- inch skillets as well as a larger covered 12-inch skillet or straight-sided sauté pan. We give points to sets that include a 12-incher as it’s such a versatile pan for frying, stir-frying and one-pot dishes like paella or chicken with dumplings. And while you can always pick up a reasonably-priced small fry pan for eggs and crepes, filling in your set with a large pan, can set you back a bit. We assessed how well saucepans maintained a steady simmer and resisted scorching sauce.
Time and time again, testing shows that All-Clad browns perfectly evenly and keeps stews and sauces at a perfect simmer. What that means to you is that you won’t have to vigilantly rearrange, stir and adjust the heat during cooking. All gleaming stainless steel inside and out, it has a core of aluminum that’s responsible for its great results. We love the sloped shape of the skillets which make it easy to roll out an omelet.
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal. A cookware set combines various sizes so you can choose the ones best suited to your cooking needs.
We stock many different ranges of sets, each featuring anything from a small saucepan to a family sized large frypan. Choose from our wide selection of Cookware Sets, unique single pieces or a gift for that special someone who loves to create culinary masterpieces in the kitchen. Nonstick cookware sets offer easy cooking and cleanup, especially for new cooks in the kitchen, but the coatings don’t last forever and some have concerns about their safety. If hard anodised is more your thing, Tefal has long been a leading manufacturer of quality cookware sets.
The Scanpan 6 piece saucepan set with added frypan, steamer and casserole is another great choice that encourages you to expand your culinary horizons and stands the test of time. In spite of its low cost, these pieces are quite handsome with a dark blue exterior enamel surface and brushed stainless steel handles. Although the handles are attached with rivets for durability, they’re coated with the nonstick finish so don’t require any extra work to keep clean. The lids are glass to let you check if your soup is simmering gently or boiling ferociously and then adjust the heat accordingly. One thing to note is that the pieces in this set are not exceptionally large.
Available also in midnight blue and bordeaux colourways, you’ll find a duo that will look right at home in your kitchen. To help you out, we’ve researched and have rounded up some of the best Cookware Sets currently available, with design and functionality in mind, that’ll help you level up your dinner party game. Get all the cookware your kitchen needs, all at once, with a top quality cookware set from Peter’s of Kensington. One of the big appeals of purchasing a cookware set is that is more economical than buying each item individually and all products are made from the same material. Aside from the aesthetics of the cookware, it is the quality of the products that matter when it comes to cooking.
For anyone looking for additional colors, Crate & Barrel carries four exclusive colors with gold hardware. One of the best things about cooking is coming up with new and exciting recipes. To ensure your new creation has optimal flavour and taste, a top-quality cookware set is a must. This is why Harris Scarfe has a great range of cooking sets that will help bring out your inner gourmet chef.
We evaluated how well the nonstick surfaces released eggs and pancakes and how easy everything was to clean. Finally, we checked the ease of use for all of the items, including whether handles became hot to the touch and whether each piece was oven- and/or dishwasher-safe. All-Clad has been a top performer in our cookware tests; it heats evenly, prevents food from sticking and browns meat well. While we haven’t tested this All-Clad set, we are pleased to see that the brand’s new nonstick line is oven-safe up to 500˚F.
Cookware sets are an excellent way to save money and have everything you need to cook any type of meal. Shop the best cookware sets in various sizes and types, including non-stick pots and pans, stainless steel saucepans and induction sets. On the bottom there’s a stainless-steel base that makes the cookware safe for use on an induction cooktop and you can pop a skillet in the oven up to 400 degrees F. There are no extra-large pots included, but the 6-quart stockpot is plenty adequate for soups and pasta water and can also serve as a Dutch oven. At Harris Scarfe, our excellent range of quality cookware sets allows you to cook like a professional chef in the kitchen and impress your friends and family – plus they’re easy to clean! If you’re looking for the very best, check out our cookware sets in the Smith + Nobel By Miguel Maestre range.