Entry · Under £35
Tower
Cerastone Frying Pan
Tower makes the most reliable budget non-stick pan. Cerastone coating lasts longer than standard non-stick, induction compatible, and the weight is right for daily cooking. Start here if you're equipping a first kitchen.
Cerastone coatingInduction compatibleDishwasher safe28cm
Mid · £120–£180
Le Creuset
Signature Skillet
Le Creuset's cast iron skillet is the pan that lasts three generations. Enamelled cast iron holds heat perfectly for searing, goes from hob to oven, and the enamel means no seasoning required. Buy once.
Enamelled cast ironOven safe to 260°CInduction compatibleLifetime guarantee
Premium · £250+
Mauviel
M'200Ci Copper Frying Pan
French copper cookware made since 1830. Copper conducts heat faster and more evenly than any other material — professional chefs use it because it makes a genuine difference. The Mauviel M'200Ci is the benchmark.
Copper constructionCast iron handleMade in France2mm thickness