With eight restaurants to his name, it is unsurprising that the American chef chooses only the finest kitchenware for his cooks and line chefs. From the best non-stick frying pans to first-rate stainless steel sauciers, Keller partnered with Hestan Culinary to produce the best pans for the job.  With specialized pans such as the saucier and rondeau, the collection takes even the most basic of kitchen ideas one step closer to the professional setting. Designed with chefs in mind such as the thoughtfully shaped seamless handles to prevent trapping food and easy cleaning, rolled edges to allow for perfect pouring, and heat vents to keep the handles cool to the touch.  This 11-piece-set features a 1.5-quart sauce pot, 3-quart sauce pot, 4-quart sauce pot, 8.5-inch TITUM nonstick sauté pan, 11-inch sauté pan, 12.5-inch sauté pan, 8-quart stockpot, 2-quart saucier, 6-quart rondeau, 8.5-inch universal lid, and 12.5-inch universal lid – all of which are crafted from the highest quality non-stick stainless steel. It is no wonder that the Italian-crafted cookware set is favored in the chef’s top kitchens, made from tri-ply clad stainless steel with ProCore aluminum core for optimum culinary performance. The stainless steel metal, hand-crafted in Italy, speaks to the pan’s revolutionary engineering and supposedly provides users with the perfect heat conductivity and increased response to temperature changes compared to traditional stainless steel pans.  A photo posted by on After picking up some of these, you may also want to consider organizing your pots and pans to get your kitchen in Michelin-shape too.  Source: Hestan Culinary (opens in new tab) This Italian-crafted saucier is made from tri-ply clad stainless steel with a ProCore aluminum core for optimum culinary performance. The 12.5-inch stainless steel nonstick sauté pan features sealed rims to reduce wear and tear while ensuring 100% dishwasher safe capability and flared for drip free pouring Designed for exceptional culinary creations, this sauce pot features flush rivets, making it easy to clean by preventing food build-up, while being ideal for stacking and nesting.

Do chefs prefer stainless steel pans?

Many chefs and professional cooks prefer stainless steel pans as they are almost indestructible in a busy kitchen where the pans are used day-in-day-out. Stainless steel material is often the best option for equal heat distribution too when used properly, allowing for the best and more reliable results every time.

Are stainless steel pans best?

A stainless steel pan is often the best option if you are looking for pans to withstand a lot of use or over high heat, particularly on gas cookers. A high-quality stainless steel pan that has been looked after will often also maintain some aspect of non-stick quality to them too, although if want a guaranteed non-stick experience then a dedicated non-stick pan may be better for you. 

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