Frying pan advice please

...and ideally not as heavy as cast iron!!!

I had no idea frying pans cost that much. I go to M&S or Sainsbury's if I need one and they are much cheaper.

Look at Scoville Neverstick pans. I bought one of their sauté pans this year and it’s really very good. Dishwasher safe - easy to clean. They do a range of frying pans, including ones with an oven safe handle.

Thanks Greyduster I'm sure it works well as they have great reviews.

I'm looking for something PTFE free really though.

Their existing pans that they want to replace are not PTFE free and as far as I can tell neither are the Scoville, sadly.

Hexclad of you have the budget.

Scoville if not.

Try TKMaxx, they have really good bargains.

Have a look at Longwell - 28cm just under £60 and PTFE free

longwellco.com/products/hand-hammered-titanium-pan

Stainless steel will go in the dishwasher. Several brands are available. Stella is good.

I would suggest you buy a good quality stainless steel frying-pan and make sure it can be used on induction, if they are likely to be moving.

I've found excellent ones at Lakeland. I like a lid on mine and theirs were the best. The non stick surface doesn't peel off like the Lidl one I had previously had.

I would second Stellar as an excellent brand but I get rid of a complete set of pans because they weren’t induction compatible. They may be different now.

Look in Lakeland if budget permits, otherwise IKEA pans are really good.

Tefal Jamie Oliver frying pans are the best. I have spent lots of money on frying pans over the years. I can't stand stainless steel everything sticks to them. Cast iron are too heavy for me.
Tefal are oven proof start a meal off on the hob then put in the oven. Use oven gloves of course these pans of which I now have a collection will not let you down.

Second vote for - Jamie Oliver and Tefal.

Dont choose one at all.

Thank you.
I don't want to buy Tefal as research suggests it starts to break down at 260°C (and if scratched). This is what they want to replace.

I have said I would replace their Tefal pan so really not buying one doesn't make a good gift Macadia!

What ever you buy don’t buy Pro cook. We bought a full set two years ago, they’ve rubbish ! The paint is peeling and they stick like crazy. They’ll be going in the bin soon.

Thanks Erica and others. I have been checking out your suggestions.

I would have a look at Hexclad. Used by a lot of chefs and seems to meet your requirements. I use Le Creuset but as you probably know, they are heavy, if indestructible. Hexclad are OK for induction hobs I believe.

www.tefal.co.uk/PTFE-All-about-our-non-stick-material

This is interesting about the differences between PTFA and PFOS.
Granted it's the Tefal website!

We had new Scoville pans earlier this year and I'm very happy with them.
I never use metal utensils or plastic though, I bought some nice wooden (teak I think) ones at the same time which are easy to care for with a drop of cooking oil.

My previous plastic/nylon non-stick fish-slice had blistered, so that's something else to consider.

DIfferent people, different results. I purchased Pro-cook saucepans and frying pans, when I was moving and getting ready for induction. Seven years ago. Love these, no probems at all with sticking, and with the frying pans, usually just wipe them over, after use with some kitchen paper and put back in drawer. They look exactly as they did when new. Am careful with storage.

Try the Lakeland One Plan. I have been very happy with this. Not sure if it can go in oven but I use on induction. Nothing sticks to it and it has fared better than my non stick pans. I can't remember how much it was but don't think it was over £150

Pan!

Ceramic pans are non PTFE, I believe.