Recommendations for kitchen pots, pans and baking trays

Miss_Sparkles_2

I'm looking to replace the pots, pans and baking trays in our kitchen and I haven't got a clue which brands are the best. Ideally I would like things to last so I don't mind paying a bit extra if it means items don't have to be replaced so quickly.

Please can you let me know what you would recommend to buy or if there is anything I should avoid?

Thanks in advance

GreenFairy

For baking tins I highly recommend Alan Silverwood tins. They don't look fancy, but they're fantastic. Great value and give beautiful results. Since I got mine I've noticed lots of them popping up on the Bake Off as well

For pots and pans...are you on gas or electric (plate, induction, or whatever). There really is a huge benefit in getting the right kind for your type of cooker.

Tiddlywinks

I don't bother with non-stick pans... I use Le Creuset and have had them for years. They are expensive but they will last a lifetime. My friend has some that are fifty years old (Cousances) and are still going strong.

I have an oval and a round casserole plus a soup cooker (sides are a bit steeper), large and small skillets and a marmitout.

I also use Le Creuset enamel dishes for oven roasting too - have picked up some bargains on ebay.

eCookshop and Harts of Stur always have good deals.

The enamelled dishes just need a soak and then are super easy to clean. You can cook at a lower temperature too because the cast iron distributes heat very efficiently, stays warm and the heavy lids keep in the steam and juices.

As for baking pans / sheets I've recently moved over to Lakelands own as they are dishwasher safe and don't have rolled edges so water doesn't collect inside.

caronc

I struggle with the weight of cast iron though do have a Lodge skillet which I love. I'd recommend Prestige stainless steel pots - I've had my set for over 15 years and they have really stood the test of time. Lakeland & John Lewis own make are pretty good too. Non-stick cheap and cheerful is my way as it never lasts though I've recently bought a small ceramic frying pan which is brill/
For sheets and trays I find enamelware hard to beat, again I have had stuff for many, many years and it still looks good and does a great job. My friend who is a keen baker loves the Alan Silverwood stuff. I've a Mermaid fluted flan /quiche tin which I love - the Mermaid stuff is pretty expensive but good sales come up

Miss_Sparkles_2

Thanks everyone for the recommendations so far, lots of things for me to research

Greenfairy - I have a gas hob if that helps and an electric oven. Caronc- is the Lodge skillet non stick?

Wicked_Lady

Another vote here for Lakeland baking tins plus John Lewis are always worth checking.
I have a Le Crueset round orange cast iron dish that was a Christmas present in the 1970s and it's still in everyday use. I can start things on the hob and then pop it in the oven.

Linda32

I would go for enamel tins. Lakeland sell them. I also would recommend the cast iron type pots from Sainsburys.

curlywurly82

I have a set if Meyer saucepans, they are ten years old and still as good as new.

I found that one of the sizes I was always using and have added a Joseph pan to the collection. Also excellent quality

Islandmaid

Le Creuset do a lovely stainless steel and baking range- it's not all heavy cast iron stuff (love that too).

Lakeland stuff is excellent, as is Sainsburys 'posh' stuff - Falconware is amazing too.

Like anything, it's down to personal choice

caronc

Miss_Sparkles wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the recommendations so far, lots of things for me to research

Greenfairy - I have a gas hob if that helps and an electric oven. Caronc- is the Lodge skillet non stick?

No the Lodge stuff is solid cast iron but becomes non-stickish through use ( I wouldn;t fry an egg in mine yet!)

Pop_Up_Pirate

Anything that is not non stick. Le Crueset are very good