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Chef's pan buying guide

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 sauté 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

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

RRP

The RRP (Recommended Retail Price) of a product is the price at which the manufacturer or wholesaler recommends that the retailer sells the product and is not necessarily the price at which it has been offered for sale in the market.