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Oven Trays

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Elless Tue 16-Jun-26 14:21:54

I am investing in some new baking trays, I have bought so many over the years that don't live up to scratch. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Sago Tue 16-Jun-26 14:27:13

Scoville are the only ones to buy.
Outstanding currently 30% off at Dunelm.

dalrymple23 Tue 16-Jun-26 14:42:08

Have a look at Lakeland. Where feasible, I like loose-bottomed trays/tins, which Scoville don't seem to do (might be mistaken on that).

MT62 Mon 22-Jun-26 20:22:20

I got one sent from Lakeland by mistake. I phoned & told them but they said just donate it, of which I did to myself.
Very good. Hasn’t warped or gone rusty.
Ended up buying another larger one.

Jane43 Mon 22-Jun-26 20:33:51

We got a set of three Joseph Joseph oven trays of different sizes, they were expensive but they are excellent quality.

BoggledMind Mon 22-Jun-26 20:41:25

Dunelm do a range of non-stick 'heavy gauge' baking trays, if it's non-stick you want. 10 year guarantee and worth a look.

Usedtobeblonde Mon 22-Jun-26 21:13:23

I-got mine many years ago fromM&S, they are non stick and have worn exceptionally well.

MissAdventure Mon 22-Jun-26 21:20:49

Oh I'm glad to see this.
I have a forensic expert living in the house who has to examine everything in intricate detail for any specks.

My trays don't pass.
Guilty!

Elless Tue 23-Jun-26 07:59:55

I've bought carbon steel ones, seem good, we will see how long they last.

Casdon Tue 23-Jun-26 08:03:19

Mine are all stainless steel, I’ve gradually replaced everything. They last forever, and still look perfect.

Greyduster Tue 23-Jun-26 08:04:21

I’ve had Prestige for years. They’re the right depth for most baking requirements and they don’t warp.

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 08:43:44

I was thinking about stsinless steel, Casdon.
Are they ok for things like roast potatoes?

Casdon Tue 23-Jun-26 09:39:27

Yes, they are good for anything really, I put them straight in the dishwasher and they come up clean every time.

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 11:45:33

Thank you.
Hot soapy water should do the trick here (no dishwasher)
I assume i can scrub them if necessary.

Casdon Tue 23-Jun-26 12:10:06

Yes, they clean easily, just a normal dish scourer is fine.

Cossy Tue 23-Jun-26 12:16:53

Thanks for the tips! Ours are currently all on the way out, but I refuse to replace anything until adult children wrecking, errr, using all our things “bugger off”,
(Move out!).

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 12:23:00

I read a review somewhere of a particular brand of bakewear.
A guy said that his mum had been a domestic science teacher, and had owned her for over 30 years, then, when she died the son had tsken them and they were still going strong.
Just wish i could remember the brand!

Gin Tue 23-Jun-26 18:50:49

Not much use to you but I am using my mother’s stainless steel trays. They come out of the dishwasher sparkling. They are a heavy gauge and must be 50 Yeats old! Go for stainless steel, no coating to chip and have never understood why you would want non stick surfaces on them.

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 19:31:17

Thanks, it is all helpful.
The last time i resesrched a bit, I saw people complaining that some trays listed as stainless steel aren't actually 100 percent steel.

Its quite a rsbbit hole!
I seem to remember roast potatoes leaving the crispy outer part stuck to the tray, and being left with the soft "inner", so thats why I've always gone for non stick.

That, and the fact that i can get a non stick tray in poundland!!.
Mine do look pretty disgusting, though. blush

Casdon Tue 23-Jun-26 19:34:36

Try IKEA MissA, the first ones I bought were from there, they are reasonably priced, in different sizes, and mine are still going strong after at least 20 years.

Oreo Tue 23-Jun-26 19:35:44

dalrymple23

Have a look at Lakeland. Where feasible, I like loose-bottomed trays/tins, which Scoville don't seem to do (might be mistaken on that).

Another vote for Lakeland here 😃

Oreo Tue 23-Jun-26 19:36:43

MissAdventure

Thanks, it is all helpful.
The last time i resesrched a bit, I saw people complaining that some trays listed as stainless steel aren't actually 100 percent steel.

Its quite a rsbbit hole!
I seem to remember roast potatoes leaving the crispy outer part stuck to the tray, and being left with the soft "inner", so thats why I've always gone for non stick.

That, and the fact that i can get a non stick tray in poundland!!.
Mine do look pretty disgusting, though. blush

I do my roasties in a very large Pyrex dish.

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 19:59:43

I don't drive, so can't get to IKEA, but I'll see if i can find some on amazon or ebay. .
By the way, Scoville saucepans are apparently absolutely excellent value for money, and long lasting (if anyone is looking for a reliable, reasonably priced set)

MissAdventure Tue 23-Jun-26 20:03:26

My mum alwsys used pyrex dishes and plates for the oven, *Oreo, and i do have a couple of pyrex dishes that the exes Nan gave me.
smile

Scribbles Tue 23-Jun-26 20:13:03

Another vote for Lakeland from here.