If you’re even a little bit food obsessed, you’re probably craving a look behind the scenes. You love peeking into the kitchen at your favourite restaurant. Shows like The Bear and Chef’s Table give fine dining an unprecedented close up. But, when it comes to your home kitchen, how can you give your own cooking that professional edge? Forget fancy tweezers or appliances; it starts with cookware. We’re unveiling the best frypans on offer at Everten, each poised to have you cheffing just like Carmen Berzatto. Read on to get the inside scoop.
Stainless steel: the all rounder
In a commercial kitchen, frypans are used all day and all night. They must stand up to high heat, metal utensils and constant washing. That’s where stainless steel comes in.
Durable and efficient, stainless steel frypans resist rust, chipping and high heat. They’re safe to use with metal utensils and scourers, with a non-porous surface that won’t react to acidic foods. Chefs love the lightweight and ergonomic nature of stainless steel, reducing wrist strain during long cooking stints. It’s versatile, too, perfect for searing meat and vegetables, simmering a pan sauce, or tossing pasta right before service.
Home cooks should consider a stainless steel frypan for its ability to conduct heat evenly, while maintaining serious strength and longevity. Easy to clean and maintain, you can’t go past its professional look and feel.
We recommend:
- Scanpan STS 24cm Frypan: sleek and stylish, impact bonded base, induction safe.
- Wolstead Superior Steel Frypan 30cm: Tri-ply construction, stay cool handles, overall superior performance.
- Essteele Per Vita Open French Skillet 28cm: Copper base allows heat to disperse evenly without hotspots.
Carbon steel: the commercial workhorse
Try your hand at stir frying, sauteing and grilling with a high performance, commercial quality carbon steel frypan at home. Considered a midpoint between stainless steel and cast iron, carbon steel provides next level durability while staying lightweight. A chef’s choice for exceptional heat conduction, controlled cooking and adaptability, it shines on the stovetop, in the oven and under the grill. Carbon steel pans do require routine seasoning to maintain a naturally non-stick surface and extend their lifespan.
At Everten, you’ll find a curated selection of chef’s quality carbon steel pans. Expect robust yet refined cookware at an affordable price point.
We recommend:
- Pyrolux Industry in Blue Steel 18cm Frypan: Easy to season, withstands high temperatures, won’t retain odours.
- De Buyer Force in Blue Crepe Pan 24cm: Made in France, pre-seasoned from the factory, loved by chefs globally.
- Ken Hom Wok Carbon Steel 32cm: Withstands intense stir fry heat, suits metal utensils, large capacity.
Cast iron: in it for life
If there’s one frypan to outlast them all, it’s cast iron. It can actually be handed down through generations.
Chefs utilise cast iron frypans for their extreme toughness and ability to sear, char, bake and broil dishes and ingredients at high heat. However, due to its long heat up time, maintenance needs and heavy, dense structure, cast iron is not always preferred in fast paced commercial kitchens.
Cast iron comes in two forms; seasoned, which requires routine care, and enamelled, the colourful cookware synonymous with French brands like Le Creuset and Chasseur. Enamelled cookware is less often seen in a professional environment, but commonly sits pretty in home kitchens… even when not in use!
If you’re looking for an investment piece or a family heirloom, cast iron is the cookware for you. Prepare for a lifetime of cooking versatility and reliability.
We recommend:
- Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet 26cm: USA's trusted rustic cast iron manufacturer, comes pre-seasoned and ready to use, spreads heat slowly and evenly.
- Victoria Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 30cm: Seasoned cast iron crafted in Colombia, incredible heat retention, drip free dual pouring spouts.
- Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron 24cm Frypan Cerise: Premium piece, stunning design, satin smooth interior for even heat distribution.
What about non-stick?
Despite its convenience, non-stick cookware is generally avoided by most professional chefs due to its more delicate cooking surface. Non-stick coated pans risk damage from high heat and metal utensils, therefore unable to withstand the rigorous demands of a busy commercial kitchen. The good news is, a high quality non-stick frypan is perfect for home use. Enjoy stress free cooking with easy food release, a simple clean up and minimal maintenance.
We recommend:
- Smeg Non Stick Frypan 26cm in Red: Made from cold-forged aluminium with a patented stainless steel base, designed for higher heat, elevated appearance.
- Swiss Diamond XD Classic 24cm Frypan: XD Classic coating is made with 20% more diamond crystals for even heat distribution without hotspots or warping, offers a 40% increase in food release.
- Tefal Jamie Oliver Cooks Classic 24cm Frypan: Designed by Jamie Oliver, induction safe, hard anodised aluminium heats evenly, Thermo-Signal™ technology tells you when pan is preheated.
Let's recap:
- Stainless steel: durable, versatile and ergonomic, the perfect match for high heat and metal utensils.
- Carbon steel: excellent heat distribution, lightweight, designed for intense, high performance cooking.
- Cast iron: lifelong durability, heavy structure and exceptional heat retention.
- Non-stick: convenient, no fuss and easy to clean.
For the inspired home cook, a high quality frypan will push you one step closer to professionalism. Find chef preferred frypans and more restaurant level cookware at Everten.
