I'm confused on which to buy. Asda and Tesco sell Tefal thermospot frying pans in varying sizes, but they come under the names of Adventure, Intensium, Harmony, and one or two others. I've no idea what the differences are. I just need a decently heavy one about 26 to 28cm which does even heating and doesn't burn omelettes.
Tefal frying pans
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There is probably no difference, Tefal are pretty simple pans.
If you want a large heavy frying pan with good heat distribution, retention and non stick capabilities though I'd direct you to Bourgeat
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bourgeat-Non-Stick-Fry-Pan-11-25/dp/B001XMLCY2
Added bonus of a metal handle which means it's full oven safe, much better quality than tefal and the finish will last forever. All at a similar price range.
If you want a large heavy frying pan with good heat distribution, retention and non stick capabilities though I'd direct you to Bourgeat
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bourgeat-Non-Stick-Fry-Pan-11-25/dp/B001XMLCY2
Added bonus of a metal handle which means it's full oven safe, much better quality than tefal and the finish will last forever. All at a similar price range.
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Frying pan eh, job done.
I've been using this almost daily from the start of the year and can't fault it.
I've been using this almost daily from the start of the year and can't fault it.
I got a white "ceramic" covered one from Asda and it has amazing non stick properties and after a couple of months use is showing no signs whatsoever of the coating deteriorating. It looks a bit weird mind when you are used to dark coloured pans, but it only cost £10.
Bourgeat one does seem to be very good, but a bit more expensive than I was looking at as the Tefals were all £12 to £17.
I noticed this pan when I was last at Ikea recenty. Looks very stylish and you say it's good. Great price too. I think I'll get it.
On the Tefals, are those thermospots any good or just gimmicks?
I noticed this pan when I was last at Ikea recenty. Looks very stylish and you say it's good. Great price too. I think I'll get it.
On the Tefals, are those thermospots any good or just gimmicks?
I almost exclusively use Bourgeat, their classic stainless pans are by far the best I've ever owned.
Can't say I've ever used Stellar.
Bourgeat is a little more expensive but when you see the pan you'll be able to tell immediately where the money went, they'll outlast you, your kids and your kids kids.
Thermospots? I've never seen the need, you can tell a pan is hot by putting your hand over it and feeling the heat.
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It comes in three sizes (and prices £10,£15 and £20), I opted for the one linked which is a really good sized pan. The handle is quite long so depending on oven size it may be a tight squeeze if you wish to use it that way.
Performance wise, I've yet to have anything stick to it and I kid you not, my pan has been used almost daily since Jan/Feb. this year. I do not clean it in the dishwasher and let it cool before hand washing.
Let me know how you get on
Looks terrible along with most Teflon pans. 150c is sod all. Bourgeat also isn't expensive so you aren't paying for the quality.
Cast iron (but requires TLC), Hard anodized check max temp, cermaic or stainless.
Although I love cast iron, they're to needy.
Hard anodized when you want proper non stick. Ceramic when you want stews etc and to deglaze. that's my personal preference anyway.
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Bourgeat are one of the biggest names in catering, their copper cookware is world renowned and their quality is well known among chefs.
Bourgeat are cheaper for the domestic grade pans because they don't waste money on advertising or adding in silly gimmicks. *cough* Tefal *cough* Circulon
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They don't waste money on making them heat proof either.
So how many times do you put it in an oven below 150c. Especially when you can get Teflon pans that are much higher rated.
Just because they make high end catering equipment from cooper. Does in no way mean the one you posted is good. You shouldn't even be frying half the things at 150c. So good for eggs maybe. But then hard anodized is great for eggs as well and heat resistant to over 220c depending on make. Or ceramic that is even higher temp.
No one should buy that pan you linked.
And lol at your circulon hate. Despite being very similar prices, can be heated to much higher than 150c, aren't induction compatiable and look like thicker metal. Not that I can find the thickness of Bourgeat but they look thin.
Not only is tefal cheaper significantly for same size pan, it's good to 180c in the oven for 1 hour (handle limited)
So how many times do you put it in an oven below 150c. Especially when you can get Teflon pans that are much higher rated.
Just because they make high end catering equipment from cooper. Does in no way mean the one you posted is good. You shouldn't even be frying half the things at 150c. So good for eggs maybe. But then hard anodized is great for eggs as well and heat resistant to over 220c depending on make. Or ceramic that is even higher temp.
No one should buy that pan you linked.
And lol at your circulon hate. Despite being very similar prices, can be heated to much higher than 150c, aren't induction compatiable and look like thicker metal. Not that I can find the thickness of Bourgeat but they look thin.
Not only is tefal cheaper significantly for same size pan, it's good to 180c in the oven for 1 hour (handle limited)
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The handle is probably rated for 150c if that's not a typo but I've had the pan on a barbecue and it didn't bat an eyelid. The pan linked I've actually had one for 3 years and had it screaming hot, used metal tools on it, put it in the dishwasher and basically abused the ever loving crap out of it.
It's still as good as the day I bought it, I bought it as a pan to abuse and replace but it's actually served so well I don't need to.
It's also much thicker than the likes of tefal/ circulon with solid heat distribution and retention. Tefal/ circulon are always way too thin, don't hold the heat.
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Lol trying to disparage an item you've never used and apparently know very little about...
Hard anodised is a gimmick and I've used circulon, they're thin and flimsy, you take em off the heat and they go cold 2 minutes later. Not got a proper base in them, especially the saucepans - in general non stick is rubbish for a saucepan anyway.
I've had circulon baking trays and those are actually worth a damn, nice and thick, good coating. Except the roasting tin that was a piece of crap, went back to stainless when the coating started flaking off.
And I suppose when a Kia does 0-60 in the same time as a BMW, it is the same car yes?
You're ill informed and spouting nonsense, very few professional kitchens would use the likes of circulon or tefal.
Hard anodised is a gimmick for consumers who don't know a good bit of cookware from a bad one.
Of course not where did I say anything comparable.
150c is not hot enough, 200c isn't even hot enough.
I'm not the one saying hard anodized is a gimmick, which is pure nonsense
No professional kitchen would used Teflon coated, what's your point?
Wonder why so professionals use Meyer hard anodized which include circulon brand, analon brand and others.
150c is not hot enough, 200c isn't even hot enough.
I'm not the one saying hard anodized is a gimmick, which is pure nonsense
No professional kitchen would used Teflon coated, what's your point?
Wonder why so professionals use Meyer hard anodized which include circulon brand, analon brand and others.
150c is either wrong or is the handle, I've had it way hotter and never had an issue, it's a thick ally base which is what you need for a frying pan with a non stick coating, good heat distribution, adding the thickness you get the retention.
Hard anodized is a gimmick, no kitchen uses hard anodized. Good kitchens still use copper and stainless.
Hard anodized is used in professional kitchens, it was even developed for professional kitchens. Most are stainless/copper. as you can do what ever you want to them, you don't have to look after them like non stick pans be hard anodized/Teflon or other.
It doesn't matter if it's the handle. Which it probably is and probably correct.
It's still 150c which makes it a pointless buy from the start. It is a rubbish over prized product, you can not get away from that. For the same price you can have the same non stick properties but 220c even 240c.
No it's not a gimmick and in your odd logic, Teflon is a gimmick.
If you want a pan you can use and abuse several times a day, then don't get non stick. However that is not the case for most home users.
For £28 you can get the 25cm circulon genesis which is rated to 260c. One of the highest temperature ratings for a proper non stick pan.
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Load of tosh. I have had my Circulon Elite pans for a couple of years now and when you heat them up they stay heated for a heck of a long time, so hot in fact I usually heat them up and then turn them off and then cook the omellete.
The base is also extremely proper, on mine they are very thick and weighty.
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