Frying Pan and Skillets Buying Guide

No kitchen is complete without a frying pan and skillet for browning, sauteing, frying and reductions. A skillet and a frying pan perform different functions in the kitchen. So which is which?

Skillet:

Flat bottomed pan with medium high sides and a lid. The skillet is used for sauce making, deep frying, sauteing, grilling and making stews and fricassees.

Frying Pan:

Flat bottomed pan with low slightly flared sides and long handle, without a lid. The frying pan is used for frying, searing, and browning.

Sizes:

Our pans can range in size from 10cm mini-pans to family and commercial sized.

Our top quality frying pans and skillets are available in a variety of material that will suit the needs of all cooks. Metals are blended together to produce the ideal heating qualities so check the product specifications for construction type and for induction compatible brands. Most of our frying pans are dishwasher and metal utensil safe.

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 Durable and tough Metal utensil safe Combined with other metals to add strength
Cast Iron/Enamelled cast iron	Heat retentive Non-stick when seasoned or enamelled
Carbon Steel	Pre-season Withstands high temperatures Non-stick when seasoned Durable

Special Features Available from Kitchen Warehouse

• Rectangular breakfast pans
• Flaming skillets with perforated base for grilling meat over a flame
• Thermo spot which indicates the perfect temperature to start cooking
• Ribbed bases
• Side pourers
• Helper handles
• Hanging loops in handle
• Frying pan sets
• Triple layered non-stick coating

Find your perfect frying pan or skillet online or in store now. For some delicious recipes to use with your new pan, why not check out our Appetite Blog.