12 best pot manufacturers according to experts

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The saucepan is one of the main items in the kitchen, which no housewife can do without. She appeared in those distant times, when food was cooked over a fire. And since then, the evolution of this necessary attribute of life began, and its transformation from ordinary kitchen utensils into a real 'smart' assistant in household chores. Over the centuries, various forms have been invented, materials of manufacture have changed.

Today, manufacturers can offer pots for every taste and budget. But such a huge assortment on store shelves sometimes catches customers by surprise. Which pot to choose, with which coating, which brand? Our experts will try to answer these questions by preparing a rating of the best manufacturers of stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic and enamelled pots and models for induction cookers.

Rating of the best pot manufacturers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	Feature
Best Stainless Steel Pans	1	Tescoma	cookware made of the highest quality stainless steel
	2	Silampos	best stainless steel pans with capsule bottom
	3	TalleR	pots in traditional english style
	4	Röndell	cookware recommended by the National Chefs Guild
The best pots for an induction hob	1	Bekker	cookware with improved functionality
	2	Regent	best pots for induction hobs
The best enamel pots	1	Mayer&Boch	enamel cookware with exquisite design
The best cast iron pots	1	BergHOFF	the safest cast iron pots with antibacterial coating
	2	GIPFEL	perfect combination of interesting shapes and durability of cast iron
The best ceramic pots	1	Frybest	the most creative ceramic tableware designs
The best aluminum pots	1	Kukmara	the best Russian manufacturer of cast aluminum casseroles

Best Stainless Steel Pans

Stainless steel pots have long been popular with our housewives. Their quality was also appreciated by professional chefs, using such models for cooking in public catering places. This demand made them the world's best selling. The dishes are durable, when cooking, you can safely use metal spatulas or spoons without fear of scratching the coating, it is easily washed from food debris, food does not burn during cooking. The only drawback is that the price goes beyond the average price segment.

Manufacturers offer various stainless steel pans: with glass or opaque lids, with and without handles with a special heat-resistant coating.

Tescoma

Rating: 4.9

For 20 years now, the Czech brand has been pleasing its customers with the excellent quality of its products, their variety and novelties, which the manufacturer tries to surprise as often as possible. The company's designers carefully think over each model, creating their own unique and recognizable style. And the experts of the enterprise test each new released series of cookware, which guarantees its durability and wear resistance.

Tescoma pans are made of chrome-nickel stainless steel 18/10, they are suitable for any stove, including induction. The thick, multi-layered bottom ensures that food does not burn during cooking, and the temperature inside the container remains even after removing it from the heat. Heating occurs gradually and evenly, so the dish is perfect. Thanks to the heat-resistant glass lids, you can always control the brewing process.

Advantages

• high quality stainless steel;

• volumes from 0.5 to 7 liters;

• stylish design;

• heat distribution bottom;

• durability.

disadvantages

• not found.

Silampos

Rating: 4.8

The next in the ranking is the tableware of the Portuguese brand, which is distinguished by its exquisite design. She has become a laureate of various international competitions more than once. Its quality was appreciated by both ordinary housewives and professional chefs. Curved lines, perfectly smooth surface – the brand's specialists create the best and most stylish, despite the fact that these are kitchen utensils for every day.

The main difference between the pots of this brand is the proprietary Impact Disc technology, which has replaced conventional welding. A heat distribution aluminum disc with a diameter of 6.5 cm under a pressure of 1500 t is connected to an 18/10 stainless steel shell and bottom. This guarantees the long-term use of the cookware. The pots do not oxidize or deform, they are easily washed from food debris. Covers are available in two types: heat-resistant glass and opaque stainless steel.

Advantages

• innovative technologies;

• exquisite design;

• multilayer bottom;

• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• the cost is above average.

TalleR

Rating: 4.7

The brand adheres to the traditional English style, therefore, all products have laconic forms, a sense of proportion, and thoughtful design. Such dishes are chosen by adherents of family values, for whom not only functionality is important, but also the appearance of kitchen items. In addition to pots made of stainless steel, the company produces models of cast iron, cast aluminum, as well as accessories made of silicone and bamboo.

During production, from the beginning to the end of the process, strict control is carried out. Pans made of stainless steel 18/10 are equipped with a heat-distributing base, so that heating occurs gradually and evenly. They are durable, resistant to corrosion, eliminate the risk of food burning, and are suitable for all types of stoves. The handles are made of steel or heat-insulating material. The lids have holes for steam to escape.

Advantages

• laconic design;

• durable material;

• steam outlet in the cover;

• uniform heating.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Röndell

Rating: 4.6

Röndell has been added to the rating for many reasons. This is a legendary German brand that took the tradition of knightly weapons production as a basis and has been improving and developing new technologies for the production of high-quality tableware for more than 30 years. One important advantage of stainless steel pots is the absolute safety for human health.

Strict control and testing at all stages of production guarantees their quality. Heat-resistant heat lids allow you to monitor the cooking process, each has a hole for steam outlet. Riveted handles made of steel, heat-resistant material or a combination. The surface of the coating does not oxidize and does not darken, therefore, dishes with vinegar or other aggressive products can be cooked in the container.

Advantages

• wide range of models;

• even distribution of heat;

• quality materials;

• strong handles;

• easy to clean.

disadvantages

• not detected.

The best pots for an induction hob

All induction hob owners know that not all cookware is suitable for cooking on its surface. Due to the fact that heating occurs by means of electromagnetic induction, then the pots must be made of materials with magnetic properties. Ceramic, glass, aluminum are not suitable for these purposes. Cast iron and stainless steel are the best options.

Manufacturers of kitchen utensils offer a wide range of cookware for induction hobs with a special marking symbol indicating compatibility with such a hob. The models have a bottom thickness of 2-6 mm, on which there is no relief for maximum adherence to the hob.

Bekker

Rating: 4.9

Reliable German dishes of the highest European quality have been helping housewives in the kitchen to prepare simple meals for every day and the most exquisite dishes for the holidays for 15 years. Perfectly thought-out design allows you to combine products with any setting, and everywhere the products of the Bekker brand included in our rating will look stylish and appropriate.

The multi-layer encapsulated bottom is ideal for using pots on an induction hob. The food is heated evenly. The transparent, tight-fitting heat-resistant glass lid allows you to control the brewing process. There is a graduated scale inside each pan for convenience. The surface is finished with a glossy, matt or marble finish. Handles are made either from heat-resistant material or combined with metal. Their unique Soft touch coating prevents slipping.

Advantages

• variety of models;

• ideal for induction cookers;

• non-slip handles;

• easy to clean;

• encapsulated bottom.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Regent

Rating: 4.8

Buyers are accustomed to the fact that high quality cookware is produced mainly in European countries. Regent is an exception – its production is located in Guangdong province of China. Innovative developments allow the company to take a leading position in its segment, become a laureate of various international competitions and delight consumers with dishes with exquisite design and excellent quality. All products are certified according to international standards. It has been appreciated by professional chefs all over the world.

The pots are made of 18/10 stainless steel, their shapes are tailored to the needs of the hostess. Handles with non-slip coating do not heat up, very convenient for cooking. The multi-layer bottom warms up evenly and gradually. Pans are great for induction hobs.

Advantages

• suitable for all types of plates;

• anti-slip handles;

• ideal for induction hobs;

• easy to care for.

disadvantages

• not detected.

The best enamel pots

The enameled pots included in our rating have occupied a worthy place in the kitchen for a long time. In addition to good functional characteristics, they have a pleasant appearance. And this is an important factor – after all, every housewife wants to decorate the kitchen with not only useful, but also stylish items. Now there is such a wide variety of design solutions that it will not be difficult to choose a model for your interior: smooth without a pattern, with colors and patterns, white and all kinds of shades.

Enamel is a material that is safe for humans. It does not enter into chemical reactions with food, does not oxidize, does not absorb odors. Pots can be easily washed from food debris. But it is worth remembering that the surface is sensitive to mechanical stress. And if the enamel has broken off, then it is not recommended to cook in such dishes.

Mayer&Boch

Rating: 4.8

Mayer&Boch еще раз нам доказывает правильность утверждения, что настоящее качество – немецкое. The well-known brand has long occupied a leading position in the world in the production of stylish tableware. The company's designers develop models that later take their rightful place in kitchens. The pots are made of high quality carbon steel, which is then covered with enamel in several layers. Heat-resistant patterns are applied to it, which retain their original appearance throughout the entire service life. In addition to enameled pots, the company offers more than 7000 types of tableware and accessories.

Covers made of heat-resistant glass with stainless steel rim, or opaque with enamel coating. Each has a steam outlet. The pots are designed for all types of stoves, easy to clean, dishwasher safe.

Advantages

• varied design;

• high quality enamel;

• comfortable handles;

• suitable for all types of plates.

disadvantages

• easy to damage.

The best cast iron pots

Our great-grandmothers also used dishes made of cast iron. She was put on an open fire, cooking over a fire, and nothing happened to her. Therefore, modern housewives associate such pots included in our rating with reliability and durability. Their important feature is their thick sides and bottom, which are ideal for preparing healthy meals. The material self-regulates the temperature inside the container, so the taste and useful properties of the products are preserved to the maximum.

Another advantage is the non-stick property. By absorbing steam, cast iron forms a protective film that prevents food from sticking. Well, and the most important thing for which housewives love such dishes is the effect of languor, similar to cooking in a Russian oven.

BergHOFF

Rating: 4.9

The Belgian brand positions itself as a manufacturer of tableware that combines impeccable quality, aesthetic beauty and durability. Design developments and innovative technologies have allowed the company to take a leading position in the world market. Its products are used not only by ordinary customers, but also by restaurant chefs. All dishes undergo a special bacterioprotective treatment, which additionally guarantees the safety of products for human health.

Convenient shapes, various volumes, interesting colors – all these are BergHOFF cast iron pans. They can be used for cooking on any hob, including induction. The lid fits snugly, preventing steam from escaping, which means less water is used and the food is stewed in its own juice.

Advantages

• antibacterial coating;

• varied design;

• for all types of plates;

• food does not burn;

• preservation of useful properties of products.

disadvantages

• high price;

• heavy weight.

GIPFEL

Rating: 4.7

GIPFEL is the second brand in the ranking that produces cookware from cast iron. In addition to her, he offers more than 3000 kitchen items, which are distinguished by durable and reliable materials, and effectively help the hostess in the preparation of her favorite dishes. The cast iron pots of this company are distinguished by unusual shapes, due to which the products are evenly heated.

The company's proprietary development is the ILAG non-stick coating. Thanks to it, food does not stick during the cooking process, all its beneficial properties are preserved. The high heat capacity of the metal allows it to gradually heat up, and when removed from the fire – slowly cool down. Therefore, cast iron dishes serve for a long time. The covers are made of metal or durable glass.

Advantages

• uniform heating of the bottom and walls;

• a wide range of models;

• keeps warm for a long time;

• non-stick properties;

• for all hobs;

• reliable fastening of the handles.

disadvantages

• heavy.

The best ceramic pots

The most ancient material from which our ancestors made kitchen utensils is ceramics. It is absolutely safe for health, does not emit odors and impurities. Cookware with ceramic coating does not require silicone or wooden spatulas and ladles, you can use ordinary metal accessories with it without fear of damaging the surface.

The material is resistant to high temperatures (up to + 220 ° C), so the pans can be put in the oven, microwave and even over an open fire. They are also not afraid of subzero temperatures, and storage in a freezer (up to -30 ° C) is nothing to them. The pottery gradually warms up and also slowly cools down, so all the nutrients that are beneficial to health are retained in the dish. The only drawback of such dishes is fragility.

Frybest

Rating: 4.8

Unusual shapes and bright colors distinguish the products of the famous South Korean brand Frybest, which is included in our rating. She is chosen by renowned interior designers around the world. Any hostess will be able to surprise and delight in red, blue, olive, pink containers with soaring butterflies on the lids. A large selection of volumes will allow you to choose dishes according to the consumer's request. Thanks to the beautiful design of the pan, you can not only cook in it, but also serve the dish on the table.

Xtrema's innovative 3-layer coating prevents food from sticking. The induction bottom distributes heat evenly, keeping nutrients in the food. Handles of various shapes are made of various materials: wood, plastic. The transparent lids with steam wand are convenient for monitoring food preparation.

Advantages

• beautiful varied design;

• high thermal conductivity;

• food does not burn;

• can be put in the oven and microwave.

disadvantages

• fragile material.

The best aluminum pots

Aluminum pans have been the most popular for many years due to their light weight and inexpensive price. Modern manufacturers do not produce cookware from pure metal, but in combination with stainless steel and a non-stick coating. This improves product quality, increases the service life, but at the same time increases the cost through the use of innovative technologies. But despite this, the price for aluminum cookware is much lower than for pots made of other materials.

Metal has a high thermal conductivity, so food is cooked in such containers much faster, saving time on other household chores. But it is not strong enough, does not always withstand mechanical shock, sometimes stains from products form on the walls, which are then difficult to remove.

Kukmara

Rating: 4.7

The Russian brand is at the bottom of our rating of the best pot manufacturers. In the manufacture of the company, only safe raw materials are used. Quality control throughout the entire process and high-tech developments allow us to produce dishes that compete with the products of European companies. The company uses food grade aluminum, which is tested for radiation safety, and the German non-stick coating GREBLON NewTec, which guarantees high resistance to scratches and provides protection for the entire period of use. Plastic fittings are purchased from Italy.

The body is hand-molded. The thickness of the bottom and walls of 4.5-6 mm eliminates deformation. Thanks to these parameters, heat is evenly distributed in the pan, which remains even after removing it from the heat. The bottom groove increases the thermal conductivity.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• high thermal conductivity;

• non-stick coating;

• cast body.

disadvantages

• not detected.

How to choose the right pot

A saucepan is an important piece of kitchen utensils, and the quality of dishes depends on its convenience and performance. And so that cooking brings not only the desired result, but also a joy, a few tips from experts will help you choose the best dish option.

1. Buy products from well-known manufacturers, this guarantees its reliability and durability.

2. Stainless pots must be made of high quality metal; the thicker the walls and bottom, the more even the heating will be.

3. Cast iron dishes cannot be light and are cheap: the heavier and more expensive the pan, the better the material.

4. Enamel and ceramic coatings are afraid of mechanical shock, so only careful attitude will allow you to enjoy cooking in such pots for a long time.

5. For induction cookers, we choose products with special markings that allow the use of cookware on such a surface.

6. It is better to choose aluminum pots with a non-stick coating and a combined composition with stainless steel, then they will serve you for a long time.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.