1.8 qt
2.6 qt
3.4 qt
3.2 qt
3.4 qt
7.9 in
10.2 in
6.2 qt
4 lids
- 8 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For sauces, one-pan meals, frying and soup or pasta
- Not for induction · hand wash only
Mauviel
The best cookware sets for a family
Every set here covers the four everyday jobs and has a stockpot or Dutch oven of 6 quarts or more, room for a family’s pasta, soup or stew. Each pick answers one more need on top of that.
8 picks from 33 sets
The picks at a glance
Picked on the makers’ published specifications, not on cooking tests. How we pick
Cooking for five or more? Stockpot sizes by household
- Covers the most cooking jobsMauviel M’Heritage M’150 S copper 12-piece setView at Mauviel
- The biggest potCuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard Anodized 14-piece setView at Cuisinart
- A 12-inch frying panNinja EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless 12-piece setView at Ninja
- For an induction cooktopCalphalon Premier Stainless Steel 12-piece setView at Calphalon
- For covered oven cookingCuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 11-piece setCheck price on Amazon
- For the dishwasherCalphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece setView at Calphalon
- For a small cabinetAll-Clad HA1 Ceramic Nonstick 10-piece setCheck price on Amazon
- Lightest set (maker's weights)ZWILLING Spirit 3-Ply 10-piece setView at ZWILLING
Covers the most cooking jobs
8 pots and pans for sauces, one-pan meals, frying and soup or pasta.
How it was picked: Most of the everyday jobs and specialist pans covered, then the most pots and pans, then the most lids, then the biggest pot and the highest oven limit for a covered dish.
The biggest pot
An 8-quart stockpot, room for a pound of pasta or soup for six to eight.
1 qt
2 qt
3 qt
3 qt
8 qt
10 in
8 in
6 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 6 lids
- For sauces, one-pan meals, soup or pasta and frying, all with a nonstick surface for eggs
- Not for induction · dishwasher use not stated
Cuisinart
Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard Anodized 14-piece set
How it was picked: The largest stockpot or Dutch oven in the set, by the maker’s quarts; then the most jobs covered.
A 12-inch frying pan
A 12-inch frying pan, the size that cooks for three or four in one go.
8 in
10.25 in
12 in
3 qt
1.5 qt
2.5 qt
6 qt
5 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 5 lids
- For frying, one-pan meals, sauces and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · dishwasher use not stated
Ninja
EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless 12-piece set
How it was picked: Includes a frying pan of 12 inches or more, the size for three or four people; then the widest pan and the most jobs covered. The Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set and the Calphalon Premier Stainless Steel 12-piece set tie with it on every count here, so the three are listed by product name, not by brand.
For an induction cooktop
Induction-ready, with a pan for frying, one-pan meals, sauces and soup or pasta.
8 in
10 in
12 in
3 qt
1.5 qt
3.5 qt
6 qt
5 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 5 lids
- For frying, one-pan meals, sauces and soup or pasta
- Works on induction · dishwasher use not stated
Calphalon
Premier Stainless Steel 12-piece set
How it was picked: The maker says it works on induction, and it covers all four everyday jobs; then the most jobs. The Ninja EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless 12-piece set would come first for an induction cooktop too, but it is already this page’s “A 12-inch frying pan” pick.
For covered oven cooking
Pans to 500°F and lids to 450°F, so covered dishes can go in at up to 450°F.
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: The highest oven limit that both the pans and their lids carry, among sets covering the four everyday jobs.
For the dishwasher
Calphalon allows the dishwasher and does not ask you to hand wash.
8 in
10 in
12 in
1.5 qt
2.5 qt
3 qt
6 qt
5 lids
- 7 pots and pans, 5 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, all with a nonstick surface for eggs
- Induction not stated · dishwasher safe
Calphalon
Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-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 cabinet
Designed to stack, with 6 pots and pans and 4 lids.
8.5 in
10.5 in
2.5 qt
4 qt
4 qt
7 qt
4 lids
- 6 pots and pans, 4 lids
- For frying, sauces, one-pan meals and soup or pasta, all with a nonstick surface for eggs
- Works on induction · hand wash only
All-Clad
HA1 Ceramic Nonstick 10-piece set
How it was picked: The maker says it is designed to stack or nest; then the most jobs covered. The Calphalon Premier Space-Saving Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-piece set ties with it on every count here, so the two are listed by product name, not by brand.
Lightest set (maker's weights)
19.84 lb for the whole set, the lightest of the sets here that cover the four everyday jobs, by the makers’ weights.
8 in
10 in
1 qt
2 qt
3 qt
6 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
Spirit 3-Ply 10-piece set
How it was picked: The lowest total weight in our records, among sets covering the four everyday jobs. Some makers’ published weights are not in our records yet, so check the maker’s page before you rely on weight alone.
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All 33 sets side by side
Column headings sort the table. Every set for five or more, compared by pan size.
33 of 33 rows
| 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 | 8 qt stockpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Clad HA1 Expert Nonstick 10-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 500 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing | 8 qt stockpot |
| All-Clad Essentials Nonstick 10-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 3 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Doesn't work on induction | 500 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing | 7 qt stockpot |
| All-Clad HA1 Ceramic Nonstick 10-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 450 °F / 350 °F | Hand wash only | 7 qt stockpot |
| All-Clad D5 Brushed 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 | 8 qt stockpot |
| All-Clad Copper Core 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 | 8 qt stockpot |
| 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 | 6 qt stockpot |
| Caraway Ceramic Cookware 12-piece set, Cream | Ceramic coated | 4 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 550 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6.5 qt Dutch oven |
| 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 | 6.5 qt Dutch oven |
| Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 11-piece set | Disk-bottom stainless | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / 450 °F | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing | 8 qt stockpot |
| 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 | 8 qt stockpot |
| ZWILLING Spirit 3-Ply 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 | 6 qt Dutch oven |
| ZWILLING Clad CFX 10-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 400 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 6 qt Dutch oven |
| Our Place Cookware Set, 13-piece (ceramic nonstick) | Ceramic coated | 4 / 4 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 450 °F / 450 °F | Hand wash only | 6.5 qt stockpot |
| Heritage Steel Titanium Series 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 5 / 5 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 800 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe; handwashing recommended | 8 qt stockpot |
| Hestan ProBond Brushed Stainless Ultimate 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 | Dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Hestan NanoBond Titanium Ultimate 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 1050 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick 12-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 400 °F / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6 qt stockpot |
| Rachael Ray Cucina Ceramic Nonstick 13-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 3 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 400 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Anolon X Hybrid Nonstick 7-piece set | Hybrid | 5 / 2 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Circulon Ceramic Nonstick with LaserDefense 10-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Works on induction | 500 °F / 350 °F | Dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Ninja EverClad Commercial-Grade Stainless 12-piece set | Stainless clad | 7 / 5 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 600 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Mauviel M’COOK 5-ply 7-piece set | Stainless clad | 4 / 3 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Skillet | Works on induction | Oven safe; no top temperature given / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6.2 qt stockpot |
| Mauviel M’COOK 5-ply 10-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 4 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Skillet, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | Oven safe; no top temperature given / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6.2 qt stockpot |
| Calphalon Premier Stainless Steel 12-piece set | Stainless clad | 7 / 5 | Skillet, Sauté pan or braiser, Saucepan or saucier, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick 11-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 5 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 450 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Calphalon Premier Space-Saving Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-piece set | Nonstick | 6 / 4 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 450 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Calphalon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-piece set | Nonstick | 7 / 5 | Skillet, Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Nonstick egg pan | Maker doesn't say if it works on induction | 450 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard Anodized 14-piece set | Nonstick | 7 / 6 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Skillet, Nonstick egg pan | Doesn't work on induction | Not stated / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Cuisinart Ceramica XT Nonstick 11-piece set | Ceramic coated | 6 / 4 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Skillet, Nonstick egg pan | Doesn't work on induction | 350 °F / Not stated | Maker doesn't say if it's dishwasher safe | 6 qt stockpot |
| Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply Stainless 12-piece set | Stainless clad | 6 / 5 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Stockpot or Dutch oven, Skillet | Works on induction | 500 °F / Not stated | Dishwasher safe | 8 qt stockpot |
| Mauviel M’Heritage M’150 S copper 12-piece set | Copper, stainless-lined | 8 / 4 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Skillet, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Doesn't work on induction | Oven safe; no top temperature given / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6.2 qt stockpot |
| Mauviel M’Heritage M’250 B copper 10-piece set | Copper, stainless-lined | 6 / 4 | Saucepan or saucier, Sauté pan or braiser, Skillet, Stockpot or Dutch oven | Doesn't work on induction | Oven safe; no top temperature given / Not stated | Hand wash only | 6.1 qt stockpot |