Frying Pans

Also known as Frypans, Skillets or French Skillets, frying pans are usually characterised as a shallow pan with curved or tapered sides, a single handle and no lid.
A shallow pan with straight sides and a lid is known as a saute pan; shallow pans with very low, straight sides are often called crepe pans or pancake pans; a shallow pan with a ribbed or grooved base is called a grill pan or griddle pan.
The most common size of frying pan is 24cm, although many different sizes are available. Smaller frypans are often called Omelette Pans, and larger ones sometimes have a Helper Handle on the opposite side to the main handle to make lifting easier.

Our Best Selling Frying Pan Ranges:
Jamie Oliver Stainless Steel
Frying Pans

Jamie Oliver Stainless Steel

Produced by Tefal, the Jamie Oliver range features the Thermo Spot indicator so you know when your pan is at the perfect temperature.
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Circulon Steel Elite
Open French Skillet

Circulon Steel Elite Open French Skillet

Circulon pans feature the trademark Total non-stick system and Patented Total Hi-Low food release system - outlasts all other non-stick!
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Judge Vista
Frying Pans

Judge Vista

Our best value pan range.
Judge Vista pans feature 18/10 stainless steel and the Excalibur non-stick coating.
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Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick
Frying Pans

Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick

Le Creuset's latest toughened non-stick range of frying pans are hard anodised, with a forged aluminium body and an 'encased' base for induction compatability.
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Stellar 3000 Hard Anodised
Frying Pans

Stellar 3000 Hard Anodised

Heavy gauge Hard Anodised for strength, yet suitable for ALL hobs including Induction.
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Le Creuset 3-Ply
Frying Pans

Le Creuset 3-Ply

Two layers of steel sandwich an aluminium core to prevent hot-spots and aid even heating from base to rim. Dishwasher safe and a 10 year guarantee.
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Frying pans need to be especially tough as they are often the most used and abused pan in the kitchen. If you're buying a non-stick frying pan please be aware of the dangers of overheating - a non-stick pan should not be exposed to high heat for any extended period of time as it can result in the non-stick surface becoming damaged or even separating from the surface of the pan. You should also be aware that using sharp and/or metal utensils can also damage a non-stick coating.

As with any pan, the materials used and the manufacturing methods will determine its performance, suitability for different hob types and dishwashers, weight and longevity.

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