Cookware

Over the years, Chef’s Pick has shared the best cookware in the UK with our readers to help them fill their kitchen cupboards with the best cookware for their budget and cooking style. To help you choose the best cookware for your needs, we’re going to look at aluminium cookware and the advantages and disadvantages […]

While there are some similarities between the two, an omelette pan is usually smaller and shallower than a frying pan. It also has slightly sloped sides to make it easier to flip your omelette. The shallow walls allow you to ‘pour’ your omelette onto a plate. A frying pan typically has straighter, longer sides (with

While copper is certainly a stylish and popular addition to any kitchen, it isn’t just aesthetics that makes it sought-after so by many cooking fanatics. Copper has many advantages that make it a great material for cookware.   The Advantages of Copper Bottoms on Saucepans 1. Good conductor of heat Copper’s unique selling point is

Cast iron has been in our kitchens since the 16th century when casting techniques became widespread in Europe. The earliest example of cast iron cookware comes from 220 AD in China. Interestingly, the nearly 2,000-year-old cast iron skillet looks like the cookware we still use today. So, why has cast iron cookware been in our

Cast iron is the cooking material everyone’s gran swears by. Cast iron is one of the more traditional pan types, and it is favoured by many cooking lovers and chefs. But is it non-stick? Let’s find out…   Is Cast Iron Non-Stick? Cast iron isn’t non-stick in the regular sense. It’s not coated with man-made

Have you been thinking about upgrading your kitchenware and are wondering what the best option is? Maybe you’ve heard about the pros of 18/10 stainless steel, but are unsure what it is and whether it’s worth the investment… If so, you’ve come to the right place. This article breaks down exactly what 18/10 stainless steel

If you’re looking at buying some new pans for your kitchen, you may have come across copper pans and seen that they are said to outperform most on the market. You may have also seen the price tag that comes with these pans and be wondering whether they are worth it or not. Well, today,

Keeping up with the ever-expanding world of culinary resources can be a minefield, and that includes identifying what is suitable to be used in your oven – and what isn’t. Today we look at whether or not you can put a stainless-steel pan in the oven. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as ‘yes’ or

There are pros and cons to both carbon steel and cast iron. If you’re wondering which option is the best for your cooking needs (specifically your wok needs), you’re in the right place. We will explore the similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses of both materials to help you decipher which is best for a wok—carbon

To cook the perfect steak you need the right equipment. To be more specific, you need a high-quality pan that can cope with the high temperatures needed to sear steak correctly. In this guide, we’ll cover some of the best steak pans available in the UK and also answer some FAQs about choosing the right