Bakeware choice

Mr_Singleton

I bought a new oven last week and am now starting to get back into baking.

I've got a real hotch potch of bakeware some of it going back to nearly my student days! Anyway time for a clear out.

My nearest decent department store is John Lewis. Taking a look online I've narrowed it down to a choice of John Lewis own brand bakeware and Le Creuset. The Le Creuset currently has 20% off which only makes it a bit more expensive than the John Lewis, also if you buy 2 or more items (I will be) you get a free baking book.

I'm minded to go for the Le Creuset but was wondering if anyone had any experience or if anyone could recommend another brand. I don't care about the price only that its good quality that will last years and years.
Thanks

ancientofdays

Most of my Le Creuset stuff has lasted me for 30 -40 years, possibly quite a good investment if you plan to do a fair amount of cooking

Islandmaid

Deffo Le Creuset - their bakeware is as solid as it gets, well worth the cost in my opinion - I also invested in 2 of their stainless steel chef pans, I use them daily and not a mark on them.

VfM4meplse

Le Creuset is excellent quality but also v heavy. Bear that in mind for storage purposes.

purpleivy

DO you mean baking tins? I use the 'heavy' range from Lakeland.

jackyann

I thought Le Creuset didn't do bakeware, but have just googled and they do!
I have wonderful LC cookware that has lasted decades (frying pan 43 years and going strong!). However, I don't know if the "bakeware" is the same standard (sometimes companies lend their name to stuff made by others!)
I have always found mermaid very good.
In your position, I have bought one or two items that will get a lot of use & tried them before committing to one brand.

JIL

I am a bit of a cheapskate when it comes to baking tins, I buy mine from tkmaxx and use cake tin liners from the pound shop. No greasing of tins for me. Lol.

C_J

I'm a recent convert to Lakeland's heavyweight range of baking tins .... they are really excellent. Nothing sticks to them, and even after more than a year of very frequent use they still look as good as new.

Cheap bake wear is such a false economy. I've made that mistake before and learned my lesson - a non-stick coating which starts to peel off after a few bakes is no use to anyone!

mmmsnow

I have Le Creuset bakeware. There's an outlet shop near me and I got a deal on a couple of oven trays and also bought some on Amazon (when they were 20% off). They are easily the best over trays I've ever had (I used to use the Lakeland ones, which I thought were great at the time but these ones are much better). They are completely non-stick, easy to clean and sturdy. I've recommended them to all my friends and family.