[Food] Calling NSC masterchefs

Poojah · Nov 26, 2020

Recently bought a new house and have just finished doing the kitchen out. It happens to be quite a bit bigger than our old kitchen, and now the lady wife has decided that she wants to fill it with brand new kitchenware; all your pots and pans, knives, and so on and so forth.

She's also decided that she doesn't want any old guff, but going down the 'branded' route seems to get very expensive, very quickly. And I don't much fancy shelling out £300 for a set of pots and pans when the fanciest thing I'm likely to be cooking up is some beans on toast with a little bit of cheddar cheese sprinkled in.

Where would one find good quality kitchenware at a reasonable price?

Your thoughts appreciated as always...

GOM · Nov 26, 2020

Supermarket

WATFORD zero · Nov 26, 2020

Simple set of good, heavy stainless steel saucepans should set you back £40-£70 (depending on number 3-5, make etc). Had mine for over 30 years and still in excellent condition.

Other stuff (frying pans, knives, roasting trays, bowls etc) gets a little more complicated and I'll leave to others, having had loads before settling on particular ones I liked, and they came from all over the place.

A1X · Nov 26, 2020

Stat Brother · Nov 26, 2020

Hindsight suggests burying Mrs Poojah under the old kitchen should have been your first move.

Rugrat · Nov 26, 2020

Opportunity for a brag as Mrs Rat was on Masterchef 2 years ago (brag ends there unfortunately)

Anyway she says https://www.procook.co.uk/

Is it PotG? · Nov 26, 2020

WATFORD zero said:
Simple set of good, heavy stainless steel saucepans should set you back £40-£70 (depending on number 3-5, make etc). Had mine for over 30 years and still in excellent condition.

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An image I can't get rid of now.

Palacefinder General · Nov 26, 2020

Stat Brother said:
Hindsight suggests burying Mrs Poojah under the old kitchen should have been your first move.

Mrs P is currently on Mumsnet asking where her husband can source some power tools for their larger than anticipated double garage man cave.

WATFORD zero · Nov 26, 2020

Is it PotG? said:
An image I can't get rid of now.

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You could always ask JCFG to help you get it off :thumbsup:

Stat Brother · Nov 26, 2020

Palacefinder General said:
Mrs P is currently on Mumsnet asking where her husband can source some power tools for their larger than anticipated double garage man cave.

An odd euphemism :lolol:

schmunk · Nov 26, 2020

I've never used them, but have seen several recommendations for Nisbets: https://www.nisbets.co.uk/

Gwylan · Nov 26, 2020

You can't beat Le Creuset, it will last your lifetime and possibly your kids' too ... but it's not cheap.

There are some alternatives Von Shef have some (I've got some Von S stuff and it's decent) and there's a German brand called Berndes which is meant to be good value (not used this)

I'm still really fond of my Le Creuset stuff that I bought when I was flush but there are some cheaper items out there

Herr Tubthumper · Nov 26, 2020

Interesting thread. I’ll be in the market for a kitchen equipment upgrade if my apartment ever gets built.

Tom Hark Preston Park · Nov 26, 2020

Poojah said:
Recently bought a new house and have just finished doing the kitchen out. It happens to be quite a bit bigger than our old kitchen, and now the lady wife has decided that she wants to fill it with brand new kitchenware; all your pots and pans, knives, and so on and so forth.

She's also decided that she doesn't want any old guff, but going down the 'branded' route seems to get very expensive, very quickly. And I don't much fancy shelling out £300 for a set of pots and pans when the fanciest thing I'm likely to be cooking up is some beans on toast with a little bit of cheddar cheese sprinkled in.

Where would one find good quality kitchenware at a reasonable price?

Your thoughts appreciated as always...

Surprised she's allowed you to post on NSC to be honest. Make sure you keep the receipts for when she decides to do her next upgrade :moo:

Thunder Bolt · Nov 26, 2020

A1X said:
IKEA

Seconded. Le Creuset is the very best but very expensive.
I bought some new pans in Ikea which are very solid and very useable.

Pevenseagull · Nov 26, 2020

Poojah said:
Recently bought a new house and have just finished doing the kitchen out. It happens to be quite a bit bigger than our old kitchen, and now the lady wife has decided that she wants to fill it with brand new kitchenware; all your pots and pans, knives, and so on and so forth.

She's also decided that she doesn't want any old guff, but going down the 'branded' route seems to get very expensive, very quickly. And I don't much fancy shelling out £300 for a set of pots and pans when the fanciest thing I'm likely to be cooking up is some beans on toast with a little bit of cheddar cheese sprinkled in.

Where would one find good quality kitchenware at a reasonable price?

Your thoughts appreciated as always...

what type of hob have you got?

zefarelly · Nov 26, 2020

Le Crueset caserole sized pot/lid

don't waste top money on anything non stick

as has been said good Stainless pots/pans for basics, and a steamer.

a cast iron skillet and fry pan is good if you can be bothered to look after them and keep them seasoned

a whizzer and a blender. are useful, but not decor

a kitchen aid mixer is a good investment if you're into cakes.

jakarta · Nov 26, 2020

Gwylan said:
You can't beat Le Creuset, it will last your lifetime and possibly your kids' too ... but it's not cheap.

There are some alternatives Von Shef have some (I've got some Von S stuff and it's decent) and there's a German brand called Berndes which is meant to be good value (not used this)

I'm still really fond of my Le Creuset stuff that I bought when I was flush but there are some cheaper items out there

Got three 30 plus years old Le Creuset frying pans which have acquired, I think the antiques world say a 'patina'. None the worse for it.

zefarelly · Nov 26, 2020

Gwylan said:
You can't beat Le Creuset, it will last your lifetime and possibly your kids' too ... but it's not cheap.

There are some alternatives Von Shef have some (I've got some Von S stuff and it's decent) and there's a German brand called Berndes which is meant to be good value (not used this)

I'm still really fond of my Le Creuset stuff that I bought when I was flush but there are some cheaper items out there

This, I have a large fry pan my mum gave me when I left home, had a few handles, but is 45 years old and in perfect nick. We have a large set we bought 2nd hand 17 years ago thats still spot on. the only thing that goes is the odd lid or handle and theyre cheap to replace.

CheeseRolls · Nov 26, 2020

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