New pans - any advice

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by beddie » Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:53 pm

Just reporting back that we bought some induction pans today from Boundary Mill. We didn't go for the top of the range due to the expense so we're hoping the cheaper ones will still do the job. They have a really good sale on, also obtained extra discount for being a privelaged member. Can't try them until the kitchen goes in, hopefully starting Monday.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by LeadBelly » Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:08 pm

Hope you're going to get some decent cooking underway in the new pans & not just warming up beans. ;)

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by happyclaret17 » Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:16 pm

I also got my kitchen done and had an induction hob fitted....I paid about 300 quid for my pans from john lewis...they have been excellent pans....had them 5 years now.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by ClaretTony » Tue May 28, 2019 10:09 am

I thought I should add to this thread to show that I don't just ask for advice and then ignore it. I opted for Circulon eventually and I've been pleased with them so far.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Hendrickxz » Tue May 28, 2019 10:36 am

Setting a good example there. I think twice about replying to "where can I buy", "fix my car", "does anyone know" threads nowadays because a lot of people come on here and ask a question then disappear into the ether. :?

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by ClaretTony » Tue May 28, 2019 11:18 am

Hendrickxz wrote:Setting a good example there. I think twice about replying to "where can I buy", "fix my car", "does anyone know" threads nowadays because a lot of people come on here and ask a question then disappear into the ether. :?
I might not always respond, although I should, but I value the advice I receive on this board. It started last year when I needed a roofer and I'm now looking at the advice for blinds. I've not been disappointed with any of the advice I've acted on.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Hendrickxz » Tue May 28, 2019 11:27 am

Well, on the subject of blinds, we used Pendle Blinds who despite their name are actually based in a parade of shops up ightenhill. They do all kinds, come and measure up, let you choose the type of blinds and material while offering expert advice, then come back a couple of weeks later to fit them. Really nice couple and good value compared with others we got quotes from. Quality is very good too. I think this is another area where you gets what you pays for. A neighbour had a another outfit supply and fit his but the quality was not up to scratch. We also had a quote from another local company who were over twice the price of the ones we settled on from Pendle. Quotes are usually free so it's worth checking a couple or three out for comparison.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by beddie » Tue May 28, 2019 11:43 am

CT. we always try to use local firms for blinds etc but after finishing the kitchen and living room we found them so expensive. We decided to try some on line so we ordered a couple, they tell you how to provide the correct measurements and details how to fit them, anyway, they arrived with full instructions. Having fitted them I can't tell any difference from the local firms, they were less that half the price of our quotes. If you're not so good at fitting them I'm sure a friend would help you out, it only requires a drill and a screw driver. We're in the process of ordering some more. They are called 247blinds.co.uk.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by GordonvaleClaret » Tue May 28, 2019 12:52 pm

ClaretTony wrote:I think had the old pans been of use I'd still have been looking for new ones to be honest. The ones I have are old but have served me well over the years.
We eat off plates at our house.
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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by FeedTheArf » Tue May 28, 2019 12:57 pm

ClaretTony wrote:There have been a lot of threads over the years from posters asking advice from holiday destinations to tradesmen etc. but this might be a first.

I'm having a kitchen refit and have gone with an induction hob which means all but one of my pans is now redundant. I've been looking for new ones but it is a bit of a minefield in terms of those suitable with prices ranging from very low to considerably high.

Has anyone bought any recently? Can anyone offer any recommendations?
I was in Shackletons garden centre a couple of weeks ago and in the kitchen section they had a set of NEFF induction pans reduced to £50. Absolute bargain. I believe these were given away free on a previous NEFF offer so they will just be selling off remaining stock.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by beddie » Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:25 pm

We're now looking for a new frying pan, induction hob. I've read all the posts and am steering towards the Circulon, however, for those who have them do you recommend the total stainless steel or the momentum hard anodised, also would one be much heavier than the other. That's in advance.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:34 pm

I got a set of Circulon pans plus one or two extras as recommended by aggi on this thread. They are the Infinite hard adonised range.

I’ve not regretted it. Had them close to two years now.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by dsr » Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:16 pm

No specific advice about induction pans, but I can tell you from experience that any pan or pan lid with a handle that is screwed on, will wobble and eventually break. I would always get pans with riveted handles.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Woodleyclaret » Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:33 pm

Induction hobs and Judge stainless steel pans very serviceable and easy to clean

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by The Enclosure » Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:43 pm

Prestige brand are excellent value for the money...really heavy bottoms
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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:11 pm

Avoid those demic pans.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Volvoclaret » Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:41 pm

What's a pan? Must ask the wife sometime.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Jakubclaret » Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:54 pm

dsr wrote:
Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:16 pm
No specific advice about induction pans, but I can tell you from experience that any pan or pan lid with a handle that is screwed on, will wobble and eventually break. I would always get pans with riveted handles.
It doesn’t have to be that way though,

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by clarethomer » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:00 pm

we have bought these

https://www.scoville.me/

Think they are great pans for the cost - we came across them on offer at Sainsburys of all places.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Jimmymaccer » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:03 pm

Just tell yer missus to buy whatever she wants, but not to ask irrelevant questions when’t footy’s on’telly.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Siddo » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:34 pm

I do a lot of cooking and I can't recommend copper bottomed pans highly enough. Even temperature across all of the pan and still look new after 8 years of use.

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Stanbill05 » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:45 pm

My grandad worked at Prestige in Burnley for too many years, so I bought some of those pans recently as a nod to him. They work..

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Re: New pans - any advice

Post by Bosscat » Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:04 pm

When we replaced our kitchen last December and got an Induction Hob, we replaced our Stellar Pans with Stellar Pans (induction friendly 🤭) cracking kit ...

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