Perfect for every kitchen: pan sets from RÖSLE.
Perfect for every kitchen: pan sets from RÖSLE
Frying, braising or stewing - pan sets complete the basic equipment of every kitchen. They are usually purchased when the first rental contract is signed or when the household grows and the demands on quality and versatility increase.
To ensure that the pan set fits your household perfectly, it is worth considering the quality and features in advance. How many pans do you need as a minimum? What size should they be and which stove should they fit? Read below to find out what is important when buying a pan set, how to decide which pans you need and how pan sets are similar or different.
Objective and subjective criteria for choosing a pan set
Show me your pan and I'll tell you what you like to eat best!
If you are just starting a household for the first time and want to equip the kitchen, this statement may make you wonder. Experienced cooks, on the other hand, know this: Pans don't just differ in size. Which food is best prepared in a pan depends on many factors. For example, whether it is a coated or uncoated pan. Or whether the sides of the pan are high or low. And, of course, how temperature-resistant the pan, handle and coating are.
When choosing a pan set, you should therefore consider the quality and features on the one hand. But your personal preferences are also important. So start with the simplest questions: Do fried potatoes necessarily include a schnitzel or a fried egg? If so, you will need at least two pans of different sizes, as fried potatoes need enough space to ensure that they get really crispy instead of sticking together. A fried egg, on the other hand, is a frugal food, which is why it would make no sense to fry a single fried egg in a pan that is far too large, if only for cost reasons.
But it's not just the size of the pan that needs to suit your cooking habits. The coating also plays an important role. For frying, steaming or cooking at moderate temperatures, a stainless steel pan with a non-stick coating is ideal, as it also prevents the food from sticking. For frying at particularly high temperatures, uncoated pans or frying pans with a ceramic coating are a good choice.
Do you like to prepare food in the oven or do you often need more pots and pans for cooking and frying than will fit on the hob? Then you should also make sure that the pans are ovenproof when buying a pan set. It is not just the body of the pan that is important here, the handles and lids, if present, should also prove to be temperature-resistant in the oven.
Another important selection criterion when it comes to pan sets is the stove on which you cook and fry. The frying pans must fit on the hob like a lid on a pot - otherwise energy will be wasted unnecessarily and the results will be rather modest.
Quality before quantity: select pan sets individually and specifically
Pan sets are usually offered as 2-piece or 3-piece sets. The pans in the sets have different diameters, with 2-piece sets usually having diameters of 20 and 28 cm, while three-piece sets also include a frying pan with a diameter of 24 cm. Such pan sets are therefore suitable for different household sizes and dishes. In addition, the different sized pans can also be used simultaneously on stoves with standard-sized plates or hobs.
Universal pans are primarily suitable for basic equipment. These are flat frying pans that are made from a robust and food-safe material and have a non-stick coating. Excellent materials for the manufacture of such frying pans are stainless steel and aluminum. Ideally, stainless steel pans also have a sandwich base with an aluminum core so that they also perform optimally on induction hobs.
With a 2 or 3-piece pan set of high quality, you are already well equipped. Special pans such as an uncoated iron pan or a wok pan can then be added gradually. Alternatively, you can of course always put together your own set to suit your individual cooking habits. For example, a combination of frying pan(s), serving pan(s), braising pan(s) and wok pan(s), which have different functions but bring a uniform look to the kitchen thanks to their design.
When choosing a pan set, the budget you can and want to spend plays a role. The desire to buy a pan set as cheaply as possible is understandable: If you only look at the price and not the quality, you are not doing yourself any favors and usually end up paying for it. Our tip is therefore especially for households planning to buy a pan set for the first time: Take a little time and check which pans you really need. Then select them specifically according to quality so that the investment is worthwhile because you will enjoy them for many years to come.
Design and functionality combined in the best quality: pan sets from RÖSLE
The more pans and pots you have in your kitchen, the nicer it is when the cookware is also well coordinated in design, which also speaks in favor of buying a pan set.
In the RÖSLE online store, you will find various sets that can be extended as required with additional special pans or saucepans.
The pan set from the MOMENTS series, for example, forms a good basis here, which you can order either as a 2-piece set (Ø 20/28 cm) or as a 3-piece set (Ø 20/24/28 cm). The pans are made of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, an encapsulated aluminum base ensures that the pans are suitable for all types of stoves and that the heat is evenly distributed. And because the ergonomic handle is also made of heat-resistant stainless steel (up to 260 °C), the pan can be used just as well in the oven as on the hob.
Pans from the MOMENTS set have a rim height of 9 cm, making them ideal for preparing pan-fried dishes that need to be boiled or steamed after searing.
The pan sets from the ELEGANCE series by RÖSLE also bring a special shine and top quality to your kitchen. ELEGANCE is one of our series that impresses with its versatility, which is why you can choose between a robust ProPlex non-stick coating or an extremely temperature-resistant mineral-based ceramic coating (ProCera). The rim height of the pans from the ELEGANCE sets is 6 cm, which makes it easier to work with spatulas and wooden spoons.
If you need pots and pans as well as pans, we recommend taking a look at our cookware sets. With the BASIC LINE series, our range includes sets that focus on the essentials: clear design, excellent quality and value for money.
You can find complete sets for large households in the MOMENTS range, for example. Alternatively, you can of course put together your own set using our aluminum pans from the CADINI series
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