I wanna buy - Stainless steel saucepans on a budget

earthmother

I need some new saucepans, but don't have lots to spend.

I've had a look through the catalogue sites that might have codes, the Next & M&S sales, Tesco, Asda, Wilkos etc, but can't quite find what I want.

I need a lidded pan set (16,18 & 20cm pans at the minimum, although a larger one wouldn't go amiss)- no milk pan or frying pan required (unless of course it's at an amazing price) - stainless steel, but not metal handles, and preferably glass lids.

I know they're out there as I've bought them in the past, but I can only find metal handled sets at the moment in my price bracket.

Can anyone point me in the right direction of a sub-£30 set?

Enterprise_1701C

Have a look on Boffer - have seen them from time to time on the reverse auction section, P&P is £4.99 on top of any price shown.

Fire_Fox

Have you got an IKEA near you? I have a casserole and a frying pan with brilliant non-stick and sturdy bases - VERY reasonable prices for the quality. Mr. Fire Fox is a chef and even he is happy with them.

earthmother

Thank you both.

Had a look on boffer - no saucepans at the moment, but I will keep an eye on them.

Ikea appear to have a set that matches my description, but it's out of stock, and I can't see the price/name. It's an hour to our nearest store anyway, so I think the fuel costs will remove any saving. I'll keep it in mind though if I get desperate and we happen to be that way in the holidays.

arlybarly

I bought mine at wilkos and i paid about 10 pounds each for them , thought they were going to be rubbish at that price but they are really good and are still going strong.

Debt_Free_Dreamer

Bid TV tends to have stainlees steel pans at a good price.

http://www.bid.tv/ProductDescriptionPage.aspx?Id=3693449&Cat=8&Sub=16&Type=Categories

5 piece aldo zilli copper based steel pans at the moment for £25 (you need to be quick)

They have had Worral Thompson pans in the past for very good prices too. You will just need to keep looking to catch the good deal.


I bought my last stainless steel set from Tesco (with the copper bottoms) and find them great. I want a full copper set, but cannot afford them at the moment, so the copper bottom is a compromise. I bought a set of three pans and got the stock pot, three different frying pans (yes 3!) and the wok separately. Not sure what it all cost as I bought them over several weeks. Probably over the £100 mark all together.

The stock pot is fantastic and gets used several time a week.