Chef's Pans

Discover the perfect blend of versatility and performance with our exceptional selection of chef's pans. Designed to meet the demands of both professional chefs and home cooks, these pans are ideal for a wide range of culinary tasks. From searing and sautéing to simmering and frying, each pan offers unmatched precision and control, ensuring your culinary creations turn out just right every time. Crafted with quality materials, our chef's pans provide excellent heat distribution and durability, making them a staple in any kitchen. Elevate your cooking experience with a chef's pan that combines style, functionality, and reliability.

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  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic™ Stainless Pour Saucepan
    $49.95
    (44)

    Great for a saucepan. I worry about anything sticking, though....The quality of the cookware is very high and I love the lid with the option to pour or strain.

    Pros: effective for saucepan, cooks well, solid product

  • Lodge Chef Collection Everyday Pan, 12"
    $79.95
    (16)

    Lodge is the best. Can't go wrong! Love that this has a lid and love the two handles....Best potatoes...They absolutely love it....“The pan works great for our special potatoes and all of the food we love to make “.

    Pros: versatility, frequent use, durability

  • Viking Professional 5-Ply Stainless Steel Chef’s Pan, 12"
    $335.96

    Whether you’re creating delicate French sauces or simply stir-frying a quick dinner, Viking’s Professional 5-Ply stainless steel chef’s pan takes home cooking to a whole new level. Known for introducing the world’s first commercial-quality...

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Covered Sauté Pan
    $179.95
    (71)

    Perfect for sautéing or searing a wide variety of meats and vegetables, and creating one-pot meals, this sturdy sauté pan features a large surface area with tall, straight sides that hold in juices and allow for easy turning. Ideal for a wide...

    Pros: easy to clean, versatility, quality

  • Scanpan Classic Sauté Pan
    $249.95
    (51)

    Perfect for, sautéing vegetables or browning ground beef, this classic nonstick sauté pan will quickly become a kitchen favorite. The revolutionary nonstick surface is safe for use with metal tools, nonreactive and requires little to no added...

    Pros: easy to clean, durability, versatility

  • Hestan CopperBond 10-Piece Cookware Set
    $1899.95
    (44)

    Best!...I fell in love with these when I saw them displayed at Dillards....These pans provide for the best equal heat out of any pans we've ever owned....They're of the best quality materials and craftmanship as well.

    Pros: durability, appearance, even heating

  • Hestan CopperBond Saucepans
    $349.95
    (31)

    Love it? it is the most beautiful pan I
    Own?. Heavy and great for a gas stove!...I love this pan --...I love this pan -- perfect for induction cooking and it's a good size for most applications.

    Pros: appearance, versatility, perfect size

  • All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel Sauté Pans
    $249.95
    (27)

    Perfect for everything from sautéing vegetables to braising a roast, these versatile sauté pans are a welcome addition to any kitchen. A revolution in cookware technology, D5 cookware is the most advanced collection to bear the legendary All-Clad name....

    Pros: quality, versatility, easy to clean

  • Staub Heritage All-Day Pan with Domed Glass Lid, 3.5 qt.
    $149.96
    (594)

    THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST PURCHASED. LOVE THIS PAN....COOKS GREAT, AND CAN USE ON THE STOVE OR IN THE OVEN. ITS EASY TO CLEAN. LOVE THIS PAN....Best braiser...Love my new braiser. Perfect size for a wide variety of recipes....
    Cast iron by Staub is...

    Pros: durable, versatility, glass lid

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 11-Piece Cookware Set
    $209.95
    (512)

    A great go-to assortment of cookware must-haves, this essential set makes it easy to prepare multiple dishes at once. Each piece has a mirror finish for classic looks and professional performance. Get superior heat distribution with the aluminum encapsulated...

    Pros: easy to clean, durable, quality

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set
    $309.95
    (266)

    Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 17-piece set is built to stand up to everyday use. These pans are perfect for dinners with friends, making it easy to create delicious homemade...

    Pros: durable, complete set, stainless steel

  • All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel Saucepans
    $249.95
    (132)

    Great pots...The best I have owned...great

    Pros: durable, quality, size

  • All-Clad Copper Core Skillets
    $259.95
    (108)

    I love it!! Best thing I ever bought for the kitchen....Cooks everything great and in hardly any heat....Best steel skillet I have ever used....I have a 14" tri-ply and love it, but the copper-core edges it out in even heat distribution.

    Pros: durable, quality, high quality

  • Demeyere Industry5 Stainless Steel Skillets
    $99.96
    (99)

    Best pan we have ever owned!...I own and found the Atlantis line to be the best I've ever tried (also own AC copper core).

    Pros: easy to clean, durable, 5-ply construction

  • Staub Traditional Skillet, 11"
    $279.95
    (89)

    The best everyday pan...I use this everyday and absolutely love cooking with it....s is heavy but the best skillet I?ve ever had! I chose blue and the color is rich and beautiful....I love all of my staub.

    Pros: easy to clean, versatility, durable

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Weeknight Pan
    $199.95
    (74)

    The best...I use it constantly, and love its large capacity and great design....All Clad is, hands down, the best cookware available - a little pricey perhaps - but definitely the best

    Pros: versatility, durable, size

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 14-Piece Cookware Set
    $279.95
    (57)

    Ideal for upgrading your current cookware collection or putting together a brand-new kitchen, this elegant 14-piece set was inspired by the kitchens of France. Easily prepare bouillabaisse, simmer delicious stocks or sear the best steak au poivre with...

    Pros: durability, quality, easy to clean

  • Scanpan Classic Skillets, Set of 2
    $124.95
    (56)

    Featuring two professional-grade skillets, this versatile set is perfect for browning and searing meats, sautéing, pan-frying and more. Sloped sides make it easy to slide a spatula under cooking foods. Secure, ergonomic handles make it easy to transport...

    Pros: durability, quality, non-stick

  • Demeyere Industry5 Stainless Steel Saucepan With Lid
    $219.95
    (44)

    Just love the pan - cooks great and love the weight - just perfect!...Love it!...The best medium-sized pan, 18/10 stainless, nice to look at, cleans easily and stays, all the time, on

    Pros: easy to clean, heats evenly, durable

  • Sur La Table Classic Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Saucepan
    $79.96
    (37)

    Great pan...I love love love this pan! Great size for cooking just about anything....Great saucepan...Was looking to replace my cookware with safer materials so I tried the ceramic and I love it- cooking...is great and cleaning a breeze!

    Pros: easy to clean, versatility, durable

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set
    $229.95
    (35)

    This versatile 11-piece cookware set from Cuisinart includes all the tools you need to perform virtually any cooking task. Serious chefs can sauté veal or salmon steaks, reduce a delicate sauce, and simmer the perfect stock. You can also slow-cook creamy...

    Pros: easy to clean, non-stick, easy cleanup

  • Hestan CopperBond Skillets
    $349.95
    (32)

    Great temperature control, just got...Great temperature control, just got it, not sure how long it'll last , great pan, love it...I love the deep dish, wide angle shape. The way it holds heat. Thank you Hestan!

    Pros: durable, performance, quality

  • Demeyere Essential5 Stainless Steel 12.5" Frying Pan with Glass Lid
    $229.95
    (30)

    Great skillet! Love the glass lid....Love it!...Love it, heats. well and evenly, easy to clean, great size.

    Pros: easy to clean, even heating, size

  • Demeyere Essential5 Stainless Steel Frying Pan
    $149.95
    (25)

    ONLY AT SLT A versatile kitchen tool for making anything from buttermilk fried chicken to pan-roasted veggies, this skillet from Demeyere deglazes, sautés, broils and so much more. Made in Belgium from 5-ply stainless steel, it conducts and maintains...

    Pros: quality, easy to clean, even heating

Chef's Pans

A chef's pan is a versatile kitchen essential, designed for cooks who appreciate both function and finesse in their cookware. With its wide, gently sloped sides and generous surface area, this pan is a true multitasker—perfect for sautéing, simmering, searing, or even shallow frying. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight stir-fry or building layers of flavor for a slow-cooked sauce, the chef pan’s shape makes it easy to toss ingredients and reduce liquids efficiently. Its balanced weight and ergonomic handle allow for confident maneuvering, even when the pan is full, making it an indispensable tool for home cooks and seasoned professionals alike. In the summer months, a chef's pan shines as you bring the bounty of the season to your table—think vibrant vegetable sautés, fragrant herb-infused grains, or a quick sear on fresh seafood before finishing in the oven.

Choosing the right chef pan involves considering a few important factors. Material is key: stainless steel offers durability and responsiveness, while nonstick surfaces simplify cleanup and are ideal for delicate foods. A pan with a sturdy, comfortable handle and a lid adds to its versatility, allowing you to go from stovetop to oven with ease. Size matters, too—a larger chef pan is well-suited for family meals or entertaining, while a more compact version is perfect for smaller households or side dishes. Many home cooks find themselves reaching for their chef’s pan daily, thanks to its unique blend of practicality and performance. It’s also a thoughtful gift for newlyweds, graduates, or anyone outfitting a new kitchen, as it’s a piece that grows with the cook’s skills and ambitions. For those who enjoy exploring new recipes or mastering classic techniques, the chef pan is a reliable companion—its design encourages experimentation and creativity, whether you’re deglazing with a splash of wine or finishing a dish with a swirl of butter.

As the heart of many kitchens, the chef pan is a testament to the idea that the right tool can inspire confidence and elevate everyday meals. From the first sizzle of aromatics to the final plating, there’s a reason chef’s love scan their kitchens for this pan when inspiration strikes. For even more inspiration and to explore a curated selection of top-rated cookware, visit our Chefs Choice Pans page, where you’ll find options tailored to every cooking style and need. Whether you’re stocking your own kitchen or searching for a gift that will be cherished for years, a chef’s pan is a smart, lasting investment—ready to help you make the most of every season’s flavors and every meal’s possibilities.

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