Le Creuset Cookware: Is it worth the money?

b.cummins · 18 Apr 2011 at 08:55

Looking to gather an opinion poll really.

I'm considering some new cookware, Including a 28cm Skillet, A cast iron casserole and a deep roasting tin with a rack. I'm not one to skimp on quality, I've been looking at collections from pro cook, alessi, bourgeat and the raymond blanc pans, but I always come across Le Creuset cookware and wonder if it merits being twice the price!

b.cummins · 18 Apr 2011 at 10:54

Certainly seeing a consensus emerging..

Tell me did you guys all invest in the cast iron cookware or are you also speaking for the saucepans, frying pans/non stick skillets and omlette pans as well?

b.cummins · 18 Apr 2011 at 11:48

sounds like the casseroles are pretty solid so i'd probably give that a consideration for investment :-)

I'm still more inclined to look at my original idea for a skillet, i've seen a non-stick 28cm pan in the raymond blanc range that looks pretty good. I've got nothing really to suggest the le creuset equivalent, which is twice the price, is going to be twice as good!

b.cummins · 18 Apr 2011 at 13:35

I think I am settled on an Analon pan then :-)

However, in terms of le creuset, asides being used as a weight or fashion accessory, the only reason i'd consider it over pyrex is it's versatility to go on the hob, in the oven and then onto the table, whilst pyrex will be fine for the latter two, it's certainly not hob safe and i presume the casseroles u can get from lc are designed with hob use in mind..?

b.cummins · 19 Apr 2011 at 12:02

Afternoon all.

Well I definitely took on board the input. Later in the year when the summer's gone, I'll be looking to invest in a nice Le Creuset casserole methinks :-)

Now however, I've got some pans in the circulon infinite range. I got a 24cm lidded saute pan and a 20cm fry pan :-)

They look very nice, I'll let you all know how they cook as I'm sure you'll be dying to hear ;-)