Pans Used By Chefs

Pans used by chefs are designed to deliver reliable performance in both professional and home kitchens. From sauté pans to skillets, these versatile pieces help achieve precise results for a variety of cooking techniques. Explore our selection of pans used by chefs to find the right tools for everyday meals or special occasions.

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  • Hestan Provisions Roasting Pan with Stainless Steel Rack
    $159.95
    (603)

    Best Mixing Bowls...I love my mixing bowls. I wish I had bought the 4 piece set. It's sturdy and will last a lifetime....Great for easy pouring....Best Cookware Ever!!...Hestan is the best set of cookware I have ever bought. Love it and enjoy it so much....

    Pros: easy cleanup, versatility, durable

  • Hestan ProBond Stainless Steel TITUM™ Nonstick Skillets
    $269.95
    (577)

    Love me hesitant pans. Super solid performing and work great on induction....The weight and balance from handle also some of the best I've owned....Best I've...Best I've ever owned and I have owned plenty! Worth every cent. Love love love it!!!

    Pros: quality, durability, easy to clean

  • Staub Heritage All-Day Pan with Domed Glass Lid, 3.5 qt.
    $329.95
    (576)

    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: versatility, durable, easy to clean

  • Hestan NanoBond Titanium Stainless Steel Skillets
    $349.95
    (554)

    The best cookware ever!!!...I love this cookware. It is the best I have ever had. First, it's beautiful....Second, it cooks great and is easy to cook with. Third, clean up is a breeze. I love it!!!...Love them...The Probond pans are the best pans I ever...

    Pros: easy to clean, durable, quality

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Skillet with Lid
    $199.95
    (409)

    Love my AllClad...AllClad cookware is the best for cooking on my Wolf induction stove. Manufactured in the USA....Can't best that combination in a quality product....Love these pans. They cook evenly, are beautiful and are easy to clean

    Pros: easy to clean, quality, versatility

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set
    $329.95
    (373)

    I absolutely love my pans. They are great, clean easily, heat evenly ??????...I have had several different pans over the last 30 years and these are the BEST!!! Thank you Santa...For the money, this is the best cookware I have ever used and, in this...

    Pros: easy to clean, quality, oven safe

  • 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

  • Staub Perfect Pan, 4.5 qt.
    $199.96
    (247)

    Quickly came to realize this pan is a great braiser, roaster, deep fryer, and fry pan....Love the rack that fits on one side of the pan to drain deep fried foods....Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday gatherings and the best pan for homemade donuts!...Love...

    Pros: versatility, color, easy to clean

  • Hestan Provisions OvenBond Tri-Ply Sheet Pan
    $150
    (207)

    Best non rust sheet pan ever. Cleans easily and bakes evenly. Love it....Best sheet pan out there...No warping, great cook, every time! They also clean up very well and easily.

    Pros: quality, durable, easy to clean

  • Staub Skillet, 10"
    $199.95
    (153)

    Great pan!...Love how well this holds up. Customer service is the best...Great frying pan...The best frying pan. Easy to clean. Holds desired heat wonderfully. Great color as well!!

    Pros: versatility, easy to clean, durability

  • All-Clad Copper Core Saucepans
    $229.96
    (147)

    Great pan...Love it! The best pan I ever had....Love this pan! Great weight, easy to clean, very fast cooking with copper core.

    Pros: durable, easy to clean, aesthetic

  • Lodge Chef Collection Cast Iron Skillet
    $49.95
    (114)

    LOVE this! LOVE everything Lodge! Great cookware!...Lodge is the best! It will last generations.

    Pros: easy to clean, versatility, durable

  • Sur La Table Platinum Pro Half Sheet Pans, Set of 2, 17.25" x 12.25"
    $69.95
    (112)

    Love them been baking a long time and they are the BEST ....These pans are great. We made the best sheet pizza in them. Well worth the price.

    Pros: durable, easy to clean, non-stick

  • All-Clad Copper Core Skillets
    $299.95
    (108)

    The best All-clad frying pan ever!...I love, love, love it!! From cook top to oven, a breeze to clean....I LOVE this pan!...I've since bought another pan (All in One Pan and love that one too.

    Pros: durable, quality, high quality

  • Hestan NanoBond Titanium Essential Pan
    $399.96
    (107)

    Best all around pan...The best pans ever

    Pros: durable, versatility, easy cleanup

  • Zwilling Spirit Stainless Steel Saucepans
    $104.95
    (104)

    Best Pots on the market....Great to cook with. You'll never buy another brand...Great Quality...The see-through lid is a great feature.

    Pros: even heating, perfect size, easy to clean

  • Zwilling Clad CFX Ceramic Nonstick Sauté Pan
    $119.95
    (100)

    I really love every detail of this saute pan!! This is non stick and it?s a beautiful pan!...The best part is stainless steel and ceramic!
    No chemicals!...BEST Saute Pan ever!...I love this product and use it multiple times a week....I love that this...

    Pros: easy to clean, even heating, durable

  • Scanpan ES5 Skillets, Set of 2, 8" and 9.5"
    $124.96
    (96)

    I love love scan pan. My fav pans!!! But I returned these. Too small....Love scan pans tho!! The best! I?ll try to go get bigger ones....Scan pans are the best!!!...These pans are the best!...Love them!!!

    Pros: non-stick, easy to clean, durable

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillets
    $179.95
    (92)

    Its the best!...The Best!...This is one of the best pans I have ever used! It's super cute (love the size!...I plan on getting more All-Clad products, I'm in love!

    Pros: non-stick, easy to clean, versatility

  • Staub Traditional Skillet, 11"
    $279.95
    (90)

    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

  • Cuisinart Stainless Steel Saucepan with Lid
    $47.96
    (86)

    Best little sauce pan on conduction burner...Love the size...Great products!...Have several stainless steel cuisinart pans and i absolutely love them!

    Pros: easy to clean, quality, size

  • Hestan NanoBond Titanium Sauté Pans
    $469.95
    (83)

    Best-in-Class...This is the best sauté pan I've ever used. Great heat retention and distribution. Easy to clean....Best pan ever!!

    Pros: durable, easy to clean, versatility

  • Sur La Table Platinum Pro Quarter Sheet Pan, 9" x 13"
    $37.95
    (81)

    This is the best quality sheet pan I've ever had! I love it!...THE BEST!!...This is the best 1/4 sheet pan around....Great for those specialty recipes and for halving whole sheet cake recipes. Great quality pan.

    Pros: easy to clean, non-stick, sturdy

  • Staub Cast Iron Skillet, 12"
    $249.95
    (81)

    This pan is the best! Some reviews say that food sticks. Not true. Worth the price!...Love using for blackened salmon which needs an extremely hot surface in order to achieve the best results

    Pros: versatility, easy to clean, size

Pans Used By Chefs

When it comes to pans used by chefs, the focus is always on performance, durability, and versatility—qualities that make these pieces essential in both professional kitchens and home settings. Professional chefs reach for cookware that can handle high heat, distribute it evenly, and stand up to years of daily use. Multi-ply stainless steel pans are a mainstay, prized for their even heating and resilience. These pans often feature bonded layers of metals, such as aluminum or copper sandwiched between stainless steel, providing a balance of quick responsiveness and robust construction. Cast iron pans are another chef favorite, renowned for their remarkable heat retention and ability to develop a natural nonstick surface with time and use. They’re perfect for searing steaks, baking cornbread, or even roasting vegetables, and they transition seamlessly from stovetop to oven. Carbon steel pans, with their lightweight build and ability to reach high temperatures quickly, are also popular for everything from sautéing to browning and are especially valued for their adaptability and durability. In some cases, chefs will use high-quality nonstick pans for delicate foods like eggs or fish, but these are carefully chosen for their thick bases and oven-safe metal handles, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of a busy kitchen.

As the season turns to November and kitchens fill with the aromas of holiday meals and comfort food, having the right chefs pans can make all the difference, whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting to explore new recipes. These pans aren’t just for professionals; they’re ideal for anyone who values reliable, long-lasting cookware. They make thoughtful gifts for newlyweds setting up their first kitchen, passionate home cooks eager to elevate their skills, or anyone who loves hosting family gatherings and festive dinners. The best pans used by chefs feature thick, heavy bottoms to prevent hot spots and ensure consistent cooking, while metal handles allow for easy transfer from stovetop to oven—perfect for finishing a pan-seared roast or caramelizing a holiday dessert under the broiler. When choosing a pan, consider how it feels in your hand; a comfortable, well-balanced handle can make a long cooking session much more enjoyable. And remember, the right pan isn’t just a tool—it’s a partner that helps create memorable meals, season after season.

If you’re curious about what cookware do professional chefs use or want more details on the types of pans that work best for different techniques, you can find a comprehensive overview at What Pans Do Chefs Use?. Investing in chef-grade pans means investing in cookware that will last for years, developing character and patina with every meal. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or embarking on an ambitious holiday feast, these pans are designed to meet the demands of any kitchen, helping you achieve delicious, consistent results every time.

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