5 in
8 in
10 in
1.2 qt
2.2 qt
2.8 qt
5 qt
4 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, plus a separate egg pan
- Not for induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
GreenPan
The best cookware set for your kitchen, need by need
No one set suits every kitchen, so each pick below answers one need: your stove, your oven, your dishwasher, your cupboard or your household.
7 picks from 24 sets
Covers the most cooking jobs
7 pots and pans for frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, plus a separate egg pan.
How it was picked: Most of the everyday jobs and specialist pans covered, then the most pots and pans.
For an induction hob
Induction-ready, with a pan for frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, plus a separate egg pan.
8 in
9.5 in
11 in
1.5 qt
3 qt
3 qt
5 qt
4 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, plus a separate egg pan
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
GreenPan
Valencia Pro 11-piece set, Sage
How it was picked: Declared induction-ready and covering all four everyday jobs, then the most jobs.
For covered oven cooking
Pans to 500°F and lids to 425°F, so covered dishes can go in at up to 425°F.
8 in
10 in
2 qt
4 qt
6 qt
3 lids
- 5 pots and pans, 3 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · hand wash only
GreenPan
Bobby Flay Copper Clad 8-piece set
How it was picked: The highest oven limit that both the pans and their lids carry, among sets covering the four everyday jobs.
For the dishwasher
Demeyere allows the dishwasher and does not ask you to hand wash.
9.5 in
11 in
2 qt
4 qt
3 qt
8 qt
4 lids
- 6 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe
Demeyere
Industry 5 Stainless 10-piece set
How it was picked: The maker allows the dishwasher without advising hand washing, and the set covers the four everyday jobs.
For a small cupboard
Designed to stack, with 6 pots and pans and 3 lids.
8.5 in
10.5 in
4 qt
2.5 qt
7 qt
Square pan
3 lids
- 6 pots and pans, 3 lids
- For frying, one-pan meals, sauces and soup or pasta, plus a separate egg pan
- Not for induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
All-Clad
Essentials Nonstick 10-piece set
How it was picked: Declared by its maker as designed to stack or nest, then the most jobs covered.
For one or two people
Small everyday sizes: 8-inch frying pan and 1.5-quart saucepan.
8 in
10 in
1.5 qt
2.5 qt
3 qt
8 qt
4 lids
- 6 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe, hand washing advised
Cuisinart
Chef’s Classic Stainless 11-piece set
How it was picked: Includes an 8- to 10-inch frying pan and a 1- to 2-quart saucepan, then the most jobs covered.
Lightest stated set
22.16 lb for the whole set, the lightest weight stated here.
8 in
10 in
Saucepan
2.5 qt
3 qt
5 qt
4 lids
- 6 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · dishwasher safe
ZWILLING
Motion Stainless Steel 10-piece set
How it was picked: The lowest total weight a maker publishes, among sets covering the four everyday jobs.
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All 24 sets side by side
Column headings sort the table. Every set, compared by what is included.
| All-Clad D3 Stainless 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 600 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only (maker) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Clad HA1 Expert Nonstick 10-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 500 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| All-Clad Essentials Nonstick 10-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 3 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Not suitable for induction (maker) | 500 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| All-Clad HA1 Ceramic Nonstick 10-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 450 °F / 350 °F | Hand wash only (maker) |
| GreenPan Bobby Flay Copper Clad 8-piece set | Stainless clad | 5 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 425 °F | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Merten & Storck Stainless Steel 8-piece set | Stainless clad | 5 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 600 °F / 425 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| GreenPan Valencia Pro 11-piece set, Sage | Ceramic coated | 7 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 600 °F / 425 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| GreenPan Reserve Pro 10-piece set, Black | Ceramic coated | 5 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Not suitable for induction (maker) | 600 °F / 392 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| GreenPan Rio Ceramic 16-piece set, Black | Ceramic coated | 7 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Not suitable for induction (maker) | 350 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Made In Stainless Clad 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 800 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Made In Stainless Clad Frying Pan 3-piece set | Stainless clad | 3 / 0 | Skillet | Works on induction | 800 °F / No lid | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Caraway Ceramic Cookware 12-piece set, Cream | Ceramic coated | 4 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 550 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Caraway Stainless Steel 12-piece set | Stainless clad | 4 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 550 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe |
| Caraway Ceramic Fry & Sauté 7-piece set, Cream | Ceramic coated | 5 / 2 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 550 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only (maker) |
| HexClad Hybrid 12-piece set, TerraBond | Hybrid | 6 / 6 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 900 °F / 400 °F | Dishwasher safe |
| HexClad Hybrid Frying Pan 6-piece set, TerraBond | Hybrid | 3 / 3 | Skillet, Dedicated coated skillet | Works on induction | 900 °F / 400 °F | Dishwasher safe |
| Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 11-piece set | Stainless with base disk | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad 8-piece set | Stainless clad | 5 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Tramontina Ceramic Nonstick 10-piece set, Steel Gray | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Maker does not say whether it works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Dishwasher safe |
| Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 5-piece set | Cast iron | 4 / 1 | Skillet, Flat griddle, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Lodge Chef Collection Skillet 3-piece set | Cast iron | 3 / 0 | Skillet | Works on induction | Not stated / No lid | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Staub Stackable Cast Iron 4-piece set, Matte Black | Enameled cast iron | 3 / 1 | Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing |
| Demeyere Industry 5 Stainless 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe |
| ZWILLING Motion Stainless Steel 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 400 °F | Dishwasher safe |
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