UPGRADE your Kitchen with these Classy Cookware Sets
The Best Cookware Sets for your Kitchen - Review
As we are spending more time at home, it’s the ideal opportunity to refresh your pots and pans whilst adding a little style and elegance in the process.
Let’s face it, we are cooking and eating most of our meals at home and using rusty pots and pans does nothing to lift our mood when we need cheering up the most!
The importance of good quality cookware should also not be overlooked. They are used to make almost every meal from breakfast to dinner and if you want to maximise your meals and cooking experience it's essential you have the right tools to do the job.
High quality pots and pans can last a lifetime so it’s important to invest in cookware that will stand the test of time. Here are some of the best cookware sets from trusted brands that will get you excited to be in the kitchen cooking and experimenting with food.
Soy YST-Class Saucepan
If you’re looking for a statement piece, an example of exquisite craftsmanship and a practical saucepan that can be used in the kitchen all rolled into one, then this Soy YST-Class saucepan is the only one for you.
The production of this lined copper pan is a journey in itself. Made in Turkey using solid copper sheets, the whole process is done entirely by hand and hammer cold forging. No press or even welding is involved. This results in exceptionally unique, high quality pieces each and every time. The handle alone is made of an alloy of Sand-Cast Solid Bronze that has 5 times the performance of cast iron and is painstakingly filed by hand by the true artisans of Soy Turkiye.
The collection includes stunning saucepans, sauté pans, fish kettles and even an ice bucket! I opted for the YST Series Class Pro Saucepan, as saucepans are most utilised in my kitchen for cooking a range of dishes.
The cooking experience with the saucepan was very different to any other I used. The solid copper mass with the addition of the silver lining make the pan a perfect heat conductor and this gives you much more control over the cooking process. In fact, once I was more comfortable with the pan, I found it easier to cook with than any other. For example making caramel was easier in this pan due to the stable temperature.
These magnificent pans will easily last for a few lifetimes, if taken good care of but you can rest assured as each item made by Soy Turkiye comes with a lifetime guarantee and warranty that includes servicing, polishing and replating of any product.
As practical and useful in the hand as they are beautiful and stunning to the eye, they are arguably the world’s best saucepans and deserve a place in every kitchen.
Prestige Eco Frying Pan Set
Frying pans are probably the most used pans in my kitchen and the Prestige Eco Frying Pan Set is a perfect choice. Dubbed the ‘world's friendliest plant-based non-stick pans’, these gorgeous pans are PFOA free and Palm oil free, and are made up of recycled materials as well as being recyclable themselves. Essentially they are better for you, your family and the whole planet.
They also have an extra durable non-stick surface making it scratch resistant which is always key when buying long-lasting cookware. As well as being induction stove suitable, oven safe and dishwasher safe, they are also super comfortable in the hand with their strong grip rubber handles. A great range of eco friendly cookware from one of the best in the business with an impressive 5 year guarantee.
TREE AID will plant a tree in Africa for every Eco pan sold so you can do your bit to support the environment.
Circulon Momentum Hard Anodized Twin Frying Pan Set
This fabulous pan set from Circulon is perfect for those who love their meats and vegetables seared and charred to ensure maximum smokey flavour. Made from hard anodized aluminum means these pans are super durable and twice as hard as stainless steel. The material is also an excellent conductor and when cooking some lamb cutlets with these pans they heated up very quickly and cooked the cutlets evenly with a lovely char.
Although heavy, they feel really comfortable in the hand and you can tell they are of high build quality. Important to note that they are oven safe up to 204°C/400°F/Gas mark 6, dishwasher safe and induction stove suitable. These pans also come with a hassle free lifetime guarantee so if you're not satisfied with the performance for whatever reason Circulon will replace your cookware completely free of charge. A great choice for peace of mind.
GreenPan Venice Pro Ceramic Non-Stick 3pc Saucepan Set with Lids
Along with frying pans, good quality saucepans are a must in any kitchen. Whether it’s simmering pasta, cooking a curry or boiling veg, GreenPan is the trusted go-to brand for non-toxic, easy to clean and easy to use pots and pans. Their range of pans are free of those nasty pollutants that some pans are guilty of releasing including lead and cadmium.
These pans feel sturdy in the hand with solid stainless steel handles that also allow the pans to go safely into the oven and you can tell at first glance that they have a great build to them. The set contains 16cm, 18cm and 20cm saucepans complete with lids so you have all the saucepans you need. The Thermolon™ Infinity Professional coating is even enhanced with diamonds so it keeps performing even with intense usage and cleaning.
Having used these pans several times, I can definitely tell that’s the case. The number of pans I have bought where the coating comes off is absurd so these pans are great for keeping your peace of mind as they are long-lasting and ultra durable.
Above all else, these GreenPan saucepans are an absolute joy to cook with and they always cook evenly every time. Being happy and having fun in the kitchen is what it’s all about and cooking with these saucepans will guarantee to keep you in good spirits.
KitchenCraft MasterClass 5 Piece Interchangeable Non-Stick Saucepan Set
If you need to completely revamp your pots and pans but are struggling to find the storage space then look no further than this space-saving cookware set from KitchenCraft. The three non-stick pans nest together and have a one-size-fits-all lid that further saves on storage space.
The smart handle is super comfortable and very easy to use with a one-click system for attaching and detaching the pans. Further adding to their innovative design, the pans can also be used as baking tins so you can bake delicious breads, moist cakes and much more! Suitable for use on all hob types including induction, and a 20 year guarantee for peace of mind, these pans are a life-saver if you are struggling for space in the kitchen like me!
ProCook Cast Iron Set
ProCook produces some of the best cast iron cookware and their Cast Iron Set is perfect for cooking all sorts of dishes. The set features a 28cm/3.9L shallow casserole and a 26cm cast iron griddle and look absolutely gorgeous with a sexy red enamelled exterior and smooth matt black enamel inside.
The cast iron casserole is great for slow cooking pieces of meat and making flavoursome stews and casseroles, sauteing vegetables, and even making aromatic tagines if you’re feeling adventurous plus much more. The cast iron griddle is perfect for cooking steaks and other meats to get that beautiful charred finish. Equally important, they are non-stick and also feel comfortable to use with ergonomic handles that can be easily handled with oven gloves.
Oven safe up to 260C, they are also suitable for all hobs including induction so you can use the pieces without any worry.
GreenPan Featherweights 26cm Dutch Oven/Casserole
Dutch ovens are great for all cooking techniques from sauteing to stir frying, braising and searing. It’s even great for baking and I love to make fresh crusty bread in a dutch oven. As already mentioned above, GreenPan is the trusted go-to brand for ceramic cookware and their Featherweights Dutch Oven is another highlight from their fantastic range.
As it’s ceramic, this dutch oven is 50% lighter than cast iron and heats up 3 times as fast. Although I’m a sucker for cast iron the material is definitely on the heavy side and this dutch oven is much lighter than I expected a dutch oven to be. The cooking and heat retention performance is fantastic and I adore the look and feel of the dutch oven and find myself just lovingly staring at it from time to time...yes I’ve been indoors for too long!
Haufson 30cm Die Cast Wok with Standable Lid
I discovered the virtues of the wok long ago and frequently use one to create a variety of dishes, from quick and easy stir fries to Asian curry dishes. Woks distribute heat evenly to allow for quick cooking of vegetables which also retains more of their nutrients. They also require little oil and just make really, really tasty food.
This Die Cast Wok from quality cookware brand Haufson certainly reflects these virtues of the wok. It has a high-quality non-stick coating made from natural PFOA-free marble marble material that also looks gorgeous!
It has a solid feel and the thermostable handle is ultra comfy in the hand and doesn’t heat up while in use. The base is made from stainless-steel and aluminium for quick even heating and durability and it can also be used on an induction stove as well as gas burners. Last but not least, it comes with a cool transparent lid that completes the stylish design and feel of the wok.
Haufson Yin Yang Hot Pot
Another great cookware product from Haufson, this Yin Yang Hot Pot allows you to prepare and cook two components of a dish at one time. You could cook a vegetable or meat broth on one side and noodles on the other and put it in the centre for everyone to help themselves. Just one out of countless more ways in which to utilise this unique piece of cookware design. With the same non-stick marble coating and stainless steel and aluminium base, it is a high-quality product that allows for easy cooking and works on all types of hobs. The beautiful blue colour and cute rose carved handle means it also places high in terms of style of design.
Those are my favourite Cookware Sets which make we want to get in the kitchen and rustle something up, as cooking with anyone of these is a joy!
Do you have any favourites that you just can’t cook without? Let me know in the comments below.
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