Chef's Pan Buying Guide

Chef's pan Buying Guide

Something of a cross between a large skillet and a saute pan with stubby handles, chef pans are ideal for family cooking, transferring from the stove to the oven to the table with ease.

What does a chef's pan look like?

Shape: Flared or rounded sides, sometimes straight
Depth: Medium
Lid: Yes
Handles: Hoop handles on each side

What is a chef's pan for?

Transfers from stove top to oven for one pot cooking.
The chef's pan can be used to saute or sear ingredients and then be placed in the oven to complete the cooking process.
It can also be left on the stovetop for reductions and sauces.

Materials:

Chef's pan come in a variety of materials allowing you to choose what suits you best. Many of our chef's pan use a combination of metals to optimise the cooking functions.

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
Copper	Rapid heating Even heat distribution Heat Retentive Metal utensil safe Combined with other metals for hardness
Cast Iron/Enamelled cast iron	Heat Retentive Non-stick when seasoned or enamelled
Ceramic	Heat Retentive Microwave and Freezer safe
Enamelled Stainless steel	Non-stick Rapid heating Durable and tough

Aluminium core with
hard-anodised exterior

Tri-ply: copper,
aluminium,
stainless steel

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