Recommendations for a set of nesting pans

[Ian_Edwards]

Hi,
Eynhallow currently has an eclectic mix of pans, mostly rejects from the kitchen at home. They don't stack in any meaningful way and take up a lot of storage space.
I'd like to replace them with a set of stacking pans, preferably SS and non-stick.
We have 6 berths and in the past I have occasionally cooked for 8, although I often sail single handed, so I need a minimum of 4 pans plus a frying pan with lids and associated handles (removable?). I need one large pan, suitable for cooking potatoes for both my sons in law, who seem to be able to eat vast quantities, without putting on any weight.
Can anyone recommend a set of good SS, non-stick stacking pans?
There's a bewildering array on the market, ranging from Seasure - 10 pieces for £352 .... more than I want to pay, to ebay and Amazon, at way less than £100, so advice on what is reasonable quality at a reasonable price would be very useful.

 

[Aeolus]

Have a look at the Tefal Ingenio range. They stack and have a detachable handle so take up least space. Available in stainless steel and, I think, other finishes. Good heavy duty pans.
(no connection - was lucky enough to find mine a few years back on offer in a French supermarket).

 

[Neeves]

Have a look at the Tefal Ingenio range. They stack and have a detachable handle so take up least space. Available in stainless steel and, I think, other finishes. Good heavy duty pans.
(no connection - was lucky enough to find mine a few years back on offer in a French supermarket).

I can second that, excellent pans. They came in a variety of different sets all with detachable handles - but I have not seen them in retail outlets for some time.

An alternative is Magma from America (they also make BBQs), 3 small saucepans of increasing size, stack inside each other, one common lid, the whole lot in a big stockpot (good for son in laws), with lid and a frypan. Heavy duty stainless, ours are not non stick.

A company in NZ make rectangular saucepans, and frypan (but don't leave the detachable handle on the frypan when on the heat. Heavy duty, stores well. http://smartspace-cookware.com/ not sure if you can get them outside Nz/Oz - worth checking the website.

http://www.ironman4x4.com/products/camp-kitchen/camping/collapsible-silicone-kettle-1-5l

https://www.traveluniverse.com.au/X...MInsnVxemG2gIVQ0y9Ch2ojQzxEAQYAyABEgKBlfD_BwE

And finally - we have seen more nesting cookware in retail outlets (department stores) in Korea - if you happen to be there for any reason. Their apparent popularity might be a refection on small apartments.

Jonathan

 

[Ian_Edwards]

Thanks for all the input, I've looked at the Tefal Ingenio range and found an online supplier with an good price, so I'm going to go with that.

 

[solent clown]

you cannot just allow them to nest, unless you want pan eggs all over the place, and the restless patter tiny pan handles in the hull. Like cockroaches, once they are in there you will never get rid. No NESTING PANS

 

[vyv_cox]

you cannot just allow them to nest, unless you want pan eggs all over the place, and the restless patter tiny pan handles in the hull. Like cockroaches, once they are in there you will never get rid. No NESTING PANS

The secret to long life, quiet Tefal pans is not to throw away the cardboard packaging between pans. Always separate the pans with the card and the non-stick will last for many years. We have them in the boat and in the motorhome, each set more than ten years old.

 

[Neeves]

The secret to long life, quiet Tefal pans is not to throw away the cardboard packaging between pans. Always separate the pans with the card and the non-stick will last for many years. We have them in the boat and in the motorhome, each set more than ten years old.

The other alternative is to source thin silicone baking sheets and cut them up and place them between the pans. This will stop the pans moving and can be used as mats on which to place hot pans around the stove or on the saloon table.

There is no reason, at all, to have cockroaches on a yacht (we have not one over the mast 20 years, and equally simple to stop pans, or anything else from rattling.

We too have had our Tefal set, came as a kit called 'Cocoon', for some years and the Tefal non-stick appears to be very robust. Cocoon came as 1 large, 1 small bowl shaped saucepan and a frypan with 2 lids and 1 handle. They also made a frypan kit, 2 pieces, and and straight sided saucepan kit, 2 or 3.

We have found that initially the handles can lock, on the saucepan, and we gave the mechanism an occasional feed of WD40. It does seem to have been a running in issue as it has not been a problem for some considerable time.

Jonathan

 

[Ian_Edwards]

It would be good to have a nesting and breeding pair of Tefal pans, it would be quite profitable enterprise, given their price.

I currently use bubble wrap to stop the pans rattling and to preserve the non-stick surface, but I'll have a look at silicone baking sheet, it may make a more permanent solution, which can be cleaned rather than replaced

I've worked on purse seiners in the Pacific infested with cockroaches, so I know what they sound like and how to deal with them, however we do occasionally have a ships rat on board, it seems to like chocolate biscuits, nothing else get touched, and it only happens on an overnight watch, and it's worked out how to open and close the biscuits tin, very quietly.

 

[VicS]

Thanks for all the input, I've looked at the Tefal Ingenio range and found an online supplier with an good price, so I'm going to go with that.

It would be a good idea to get an extra handle ( or two ) for when the only one supplied disappears

 

[paulieraw]

It would be a good idea to get an extra handle ( or two ) for when the only one supplied disappears

For other options look here https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/425379127277543340/?autologin=true