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Published 18/11/2025

How to choose a cookware set

Cookware is a real investment, so choosing the right pots and pans for your specific needs is important. With many materials, surface coatings and hob types available, understanding which pans suit your cooking style can help you make the right decision.

We offer a wide range of pots and pans, so whether you’re living away from home for the first time, replacing old cookware or upgrading to an induction hob, we have something to suit everyone.

Choose the right pots and pans for your hob

Make sure you’re buying pots and pans that are suitable and compatible with your hob type. Most of our cookware is compatible with induction hobs but always check before purchasing. We’ve compiled some tips on how to cook with different hob types.

Induction

Induction hobs create magnetic currents directly in the base of your cookware, rather than heating the hob’s surface. Because the heat is created in the pan itself, it’s important to use induction compatible cookware, otherwise the pans won’t heat up.

Always check whether the pans are induction-friendly before purchasing them. You can do this by finding the induction symbol, which symbolises that the pans are specially designed to work on induction hobs. For more information, read our guide ‘What pans work on induction?

All our cookware sets are induction compatible, specially created with a full induction base to eliminate hot spots that can cause uneven cooking results. What’s more, all induction compatible pans can be used on all hob types, so if you’re still cooking on gas but planning on making the swap to induction, these pans will work on both, futureproofing you from needing to replace your cookware.

Gas

You can use any type of pan on a gas hob. However, avoid cooking on a high flame when using a gas hob because a high flame can wrap around the base of the pan and cause damage like warping.

Ceramic

Ceramic hobs look very similar to induction hobs with their sleek, modern tops. This glass surface makes them very easy to clean while also offering a modern look and feel. Although you can use induction compatible pans on a ceramic hob, they do tend to be less efficient.

Halogen

Because of the halogen lamps under the glass hob, avoid using pans with very shiny bases as this can interfere with the heating element and impact cooking results. No special cookware is required when cooking on halogen, meaning you can use any cookware material.

    Choosing the right cookware coating

    The coating of your cookware impacts how you cook as well as how you care for the pans. We offer ceramic non-stick pans as well as uncoated depending on your wants, needs and requirements.

    Ceramic non-stick

    Ceramic non-stick is a slick, non-reactive surface that makes tasks like cooking eggs, pancakes and searing delicate fish easy. What’s more, because of their non-stick features, you can use less oil when cooking, potentially resulting in healthier dishes. A little oil goes a long way when cooking with ceramic non-stick, and clean-up is easy too – mild soap, hot water and a non-abrasive sponge will do the trick.

    Non-stick

    All our non-stick cookware is PFOA-free and offers convenience when cooking sticky, delicate food like eggs and fish. Add a small amount of oil and you’ll find foods will effortlessly slide off. Avoid cooking on a high heat and only use non-metal utensils as this can cause damage to the coating.

    How to cook with non-stick pans

    Whether you’re using ceramic non-stick or non-stick pans, making sure to cook with them properly is essential to yield the best results. By using non-stick pans incorrectly, you risk of ruining the non-stick coating, impacting the cooking results. Read our guide on how to cook with non-stick pans for the best practices.

      Uncoated

      As the name suggests, uncoated pans have no coating at all. The absence of a non-stick coating can be quite daunting, however, you can achieve superb cooking results when using proper methods, creating a naturally non-stick coating. If you’re new to cooking with uncoated cookware, read our guides on how to cook with stainless steel and ‘What is uncoated cookware?’ for more information, tips and guidance.

        Choosing the right cookware material

        Whether you're drawn to stainless steel or find yourself intrigued by carbon steel, we offer a wide range of different cookware materials for you to choose from – each with their own benefits.

        Aluminium

        Known for its exceptional heat conductivity and distribution, you can enjoy nice, even cooking results (meaning your food will brown evenly), making aluminium a great choice. Aluminium also responds quickly to temperature changes, so you can save any ingredients that are close to burning.

          Stainless steel

          Polished good looks and durability are only some of the qualities that make stainless steel a favourite material amongst cooks. Our stainless steel bases are made with multiple layers that are bonded together. We use aluminium as the core material because of its great heat conductivity and sandwich it between stainless steel for added strength and glossiness. By doing this, you get to experience fantastic cooking results while enjoying a stainless steel body that looks great and cleans easily.

            Carbon steel

            Known for being a popular wok material, carbon steel can withstand high heat and go from stovetop to oven without a hitch. When proper seasoning and care is involved, carbon steel pans will develop a natural, non-stick patina over time, so you can enjoy a natural non-stick coating for healthier cooking.

            Cast iron

            With its incredible durability and heat conduction and retention, cast iron cookware is a fantastic piece of equipment. Cast iron casserole dishes and skillets heat evenly, ideal for searing and browning a variety of ingredients like meat and vegetables. When cooking with cast iron, you also benefit from a natural non-stick coating, great for cooking with less oil and producing healthier dishes. All our cast iron cookware is induction compatible, so you can cook on all hob types and use them in the oven for incredible versatility.

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