Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set, Silver, 4 Pieces, 96209100001000

Seriously lovely pans, I didn’t know Le Creuset made stainless steel pans until I came across them in an air b&b when on holiday. So although they are quite expensive they are a rest of life purchase. There is a good weight to them. They are dishwasher safe, but I tend to wash them up as they’re so easy to clean. The frying pan is absolute bliss to use , so well balanced and shaped. Hope they make a larger one which I’ll look into. Highly recommend.

Just arrived so have unpacked, washed, dried and started to use by cooling chickpeas and, separately, lentils. Heats up cold water quickly and once lidded can turn gas down to near minimum. Fabulously reassuring weight; look brilliant and exude quality. Will update on further use.

Quality pots. The instructions suggest that you don’t use more than a medium heat at first. I was sceptical, but everything cooks as quickly. My sister bought a set of these pots 20 years ago. They still look nearly new. (She has followed use and cleaning instructions). In the same time I have had one set of ordinary pots and two sets of expensive non-stick. The second set of expensive non-stick are (like the other set) losing their surface, hence my biting the bullet and buying these. Had I bought these first… who knows.

Excellent saucepans, you will also notice that you can reduce the cooking time as they retain th3 heat so well.

The aesthetic of these pans is second to none in my opinion. They are robust, stack nicely and the lids do position to create a small air gap if required (someone stated otherwise, that is in correct). If you're reading this you're probably already pretty set on these pans as they're best on the market and at 340 quid if memory serves, the set of 5 is outstanding value. All-Clad is a competitor but they dont stock well in the UK. My chief criticisms (if i must) are as follows: This set contains a 26cm diameter deep casserole (which is a thing of beauty), i wish the Le Creuset range had a few larger (deep) pans than this. They have a 30cm shallow casserole which i bought seperately, and a 28cm (might be getting my measurements wrong here) 'deep' sauteuse pan, but all of these large pans are basically the same volume, around 6 litres. So when youre feeding many guests etc you likely need to resort to other pans, which is a pity as id have liked to extended this set to include some (say) 10 and 15 litre pans for large curries and soups, they would look even more spectacular at these sizes. The Le Creuset branding is etched into the handles, which could in time fill with dirt, albeit this may just accentuate the branding so may even be quite attractive. These pans are sandwiched stainless-aluminium-stainless the entire length of the base and walls, so they do cook differently than many cheap single ply stainless plans which are only good for boiling water frankly. It is very attractive with stainless pans that you must learn to cook with 'the bind' i.e. the bits that start to burn onto the pan that add concentrated flavour to your dishes. You must therefore standover dishes and watch them with a greater imperative than with non-stick pots. So dont buy these if you are after a pretty set of pans but cannot cook or are not interested in creating additional work for yourself standing around in the kitchen. It takes a little recalibrating of your cooking technique, but im pleased to say that with the thick sandwich construction it is not as quick to burn food on as i had feared, it has been an easier transition from non stick to stainless than i imagined. Although there is still a critical 10 minute window in cooking most (for example) curries, where you need to realise it is binding to the bottom, and then turn the heat down. This does mean standing around for the first 30-40min over a dish so you actually closely supervise it coming to the boil. Final comment, nigh on all of the pans in this set of 5 have double rather than long single handles. They store well, but i slightly miss long handles for a few of these sizes, i will no doubt expand the set to include some. I dont believe there is a more functional or attractive set of stainless pans than these, at any price. At 343 pounds theyre exceptional value.

I needed to replace my non-stick pans and was a bit wary of moving to stainless steel ones. I'd heard lots of stories about them being difficult to use, sticking lots, or the steel eroding quickly. I've been using these for a few months now though, and haven't had any of these problems Just make sure the pan is heated with oil before adding any food, and then nothing will stick (although I'd never try to cook eggs in them). Also don't add salt to cold water, just add it to hot liquid so it dissolves quickly and isn't sitting on the bottom of the pan which can cause corrosion. Other than that, they're easy to use and clean. Any markings scrub off with a bit of dish soap and are super shiny again. More stubborn stains you can use a bit of vinegar, or bar keepers friend, I've only had to use vinegar once after overcooking some rice which left imprints on the surface. Even just holding them, you can feel the pans and handles are superb quality. I'm fully expecting these pans to last a good 10 years, but with good care maybe even 20

These plans look and feel quality inside and out. Real heft to them, which is a nice change compared to the cheap low quality high street stuff made in vadt quantities. Replaced a 5yr old set of non stick pans which were losing their coating. These are a much healthier choice, no nasty non stick chemicals, and they're built to last a lifetime. We have a 5 ply saute pan from Made In and these look and feel so much better, despite only being 3 ply. Easily cleaned with a soft cloth and fairy liquid. Note - these conduct heat really well, our electric ceramic hob is probably a little too much for them on full power. We never really need to go past power level 7 for a good sear, 5 medium heat, power 2 is a gentle simmer, 1 is keep warm. Our old pans would have needed 9, 7, 4 and 2 respectively. Just takes a little getting used to.

Pour les amateurs de cuisine et ceux qui peuvent mettre le prix, aucun défaut, tout est génial !

Anche se il prodotto è realizzato in Cina rispetta gli standard di La Creuset alla grande. Sono sincero: ho acquistato questo set di pentole con riserva che poi ho sciolto con soddisfazione. Il fondo eroga il calore uniformemente, l’acciaio risulta spesso e di ottima fattura inoltre in manici rimangono freddi durante la cottura. I coperchi sono fatti in modo da rendere perfetta la cottura in umido perché praticamente sigillano la pentola. Infine il prezzo che è estremamente invitante. Ultimo e non ultimo la Garanzia a Vita per un set recapitato in un doppio imballo pesante di cartone. Vivamente consigliato a chi desidera strumenti affidabili in cucina !

Je voelt duidelijk de drie wanden waar je teme is gemaakt. Je voelt holte. En verder is het gewoon een top kwaliteit pannenset. Veel gekost maar ben er erg blij mee !

Le Creuset Einkochtopf bereits jahrelang in Verwendung. Eigentlich wollte ich nur 2 Einzeltöpfe, aber da der Setpreis günstig war, durften es auch 3 mehr sein. Die Töpfe selbst habe gut greifbare Handgriffe auch am Deckel. Deckel liegt gut auf. Der Inhalt erwärmt sich mit Induktion schneller als bei Töpfen mit Sandwichboden. Mit der 2. Bestellung bin ich voll und ganz zufrieden. Warum 2 Bestellungen? Grund: in der 1. Lieferung war in der OVP leider ein Ikea Topfset! Bei der 2. Bestellung dann alles gut und noch dazu der günstigere Prime Day Preis.