Cookware materials

Cookware materials buying guide

Cookware Materials

Get some clarity over which cookware you should choose with this useful materials guide. Kitchen Warehouse have cookware brands and styles for all cooks and all kitchens, so you can choose which type of cookware is essential for your cooking style.

Our top quality cookware is available in a variety of material that will suit the needs of all cooks. Metals are blended together to produce the ultimate cookware with ideal heating qualities so check the product specifications for construction type and for induction compatible brands.

Hard anodised Aluminium
  • Non-stick
  • Even heat distribution
  • Metal utensil safe
Cast Aluminium
  • Several layers of non-stick
  • Introduction of minerals to create hard surface (eg Diamonds, Sapphires, Titanium)
  • Even heat distribution
  • Metal utensil safe
  • Withstands high temperatures
Stainless Steel
  • Rapid heating
  • Durable and tough
  • Metal utensil safe
Enamelled Stainless Steel
  • Non-stick
  • Rapid heating
  • Durable and tough
Carbon Steel
  • Pre-season
  • Withstands high temperatures
  • Non-stick when seasoned
  • Durable
Copper
  • Rapid heating
  • Even heat distribution
  • Heat Retentive
  • Combined with other metals for strength
  • Metal utensil safe
Coated tri-ply/polished Stainless Steel
  • Non-stick
  • Rapid heating
  • Durable and tough
  • Metal utensil safe
Cast Iron/Enamelled cast iron
  • Heat Retentive
  • Non-stick when seasoned or enamelled
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay or Glass
  • Microwave and Freezer safe
  • Suitable for oven only baking
  • Searing and braising can be done in a saucepan and then transferred to the dish

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