The 10 Best Pan Sets

1. Prestige Cuisine

£120, sainsburys.co.uk

This smart five-piece, stainless-steel set is designed to eliminate hot spots and reduce the chance of burning food.

2. Greenpan

£80.50, qvcuk.com

A four-piece collection, with glass lids and ergonomically-designed handles, features special Thermolon non-stick technology.

3. Le Creuset

£219, lecreuset.co.uk

A three-pan set that has an all-round pouring rim, capacity markings and easy-lift handles. And a 10-year guarantee.

4. John Lewis

£85, johnlewis.com

Heavy-grade aluminum pans are coated with a non-stick Teflon interior, have soft-grip handles, glass lids and a 25-year guarantee.

5. Neff

£134.99, neff-eshop.co.uk

Suitable for all hobs, including induction, the shapes and sizes of these pans cleverly cover most culinary needs. A joy to use.

6. Dunelm Mill

£19.99, dunelm-mill.com

If you're on a tight budget – you could do a lot worse than this non-stick, practical set. Easy to clean, with glass lids.

7. Rangemaster

£85, divertimenti.co.uk

A pair of stainless steel pans with Teflon Platinum non-stick surfaces, which far outperform standard non-stick surfaces.

8. Cookworks Signature

£99.99, argos.co.uk

No less than eight stainless steel pans, which are easy to clean, rust resistant and copper-based. A truly comprehensive set.

9. Pampered Chef

£195, pamperedchef.co.uk

The durability and cooking performance of the three-piece Executive Cookware pans set are second to none.

10. Lakeland

£89.99, lakeland.co.uk

These colourful cast-iron beauties handily nestle inside each other, thanks to their detachable bakelite handles.