9 masterful cookware sets for the discerning home chef
Level up your dinner party game with these top-quality cookware sets.
Cosmic Cookware set 7pc, $499 (usually $596), Cosmic Cookware
Combining functionality with good looks, Cosmic Cookware is a relatively new cookware brand in the Australian market that offers quality, Swiss-certified pots and pans without the high prices. If you're looking to upgrade your entire cookware set, the brand offers everything from a starter set to an impressive 7-piece set, as pictured; and also has recently released new cookware inspired by East Asian cooking, such as the Cosmo Wok and Cosmo Fry 28, as well as a range of culinary classics that include a stylish casserole dish.
Key features:
- Suits all stovetops
- Two-coat system that distributes heat evenly
- Oven-safe up to 230°C (up to 200°C with lid)
- Ergonomic stainless steel handle
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Chatham 10 Piece Cookware Set, $529.95, GreenPan
Designed for everyday use, this sturdy Chatham collection features GreenPan's signature healthy ceramic non-stick coating. Reinforced with diamonds for extra resilience, you can simmer and sear with ease.
Key features:
- Scratch-resistant
- Durable glass lids
- Oven-safe up to 220°C
- Dishwasher-safe
- All stovetops, excluding induction
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4 Piece Cookware Set, $630 (usually $1015), OurPlace
Not only does this peach-coloured kit come with a slippery toxin-free non-stick ceramic coating, it is also designed with sturdy aluminium for fast and even heat distribution - so you can make optimal use of your time in the kitchen.
Key features:
- Comes in six colours
- Compatible with all cooktops
- 100-day trial
- Free shipping and returns
- Not dishwasher-safe
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Le Creuset 3-ply stainless steel 3pc cookware set, $574 (usually $820), Amazon
Le Creuset's three-ply stainless steel saucepans forgo the serving splutters of a cleverly constructed meal. Featuring an all-round pouring rim that allows you to pour from any angle without a drip, capacity markings etched into the pans' walls and concave bases for peak performance on induction cooktops, you'll be sure to impress your guests with mess-free entertaining.
Key features:
- Tight-fitting stainless steel lid
- Dishwasher-safe
- Suitable for induction cooktop
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Versatile Workhorse Duo, $389 (was $419), Solidteknics
Australian-owned and Australian-made from Australian iron, Solidteknics know a thing or two about quality, locally produced cookware. This seasoned workhorse duo will be a multigenerational addition to your frypan collection and is compatible with all heat sources from induction cooktops to the campfire.
Key features:
- No synthetic coating
- Made in Sydney
- Pre-seasoned with natural ingredients
- Mid-century warranty
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Tefal Ultimate non-stick induction 6pc cookware set, $419.98 (was $839.95), Myer
A classic choice of cookware, Tefal delivers on prograde non-stick pieces that boast optimal performance as well as convenience. With reinforced hard titanium non-stick that lasts up to three times longer than standard Tefal coating, ergonomic stainless steel handles, vented glass lids and its signature thermo-spot heat indicator, this French-made Tefal set is one for budding and established cooks alike.
Key features:
- 24-month warranty
- Non-stick coating
- Start cooking indicator
- Glass lid
- Compatible with all hobs
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An 11-piece collection designed with the versatile chef in mind, this set features an hard-anodised aluminium construction, a copper base for fast and even heating, and is dishwasher and oven-safe up to 260°C.
Key features:
- Triple layer non-stick
- Dishwasher-safe
- Cast stainless steel handles
- Oven-safe up to 260°C
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The Cooks Collective classic non-stick 10pc cookset, $239.98 (was $599.95), Myer
This set from Cooks Collective is made from premium cast aluminium which allows for even and consistent cooking, and features bearing-shot technology that increases durability and hardness. Non-stick, dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 180°C, this set means serious entertaining business.
Key features:
- Phenolic heat-resistant long handles with durable cast side handles
- Clear-view glass lid with steam release vent
- Suitable on all cooktops
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Fika the Ultimate induction-ready cookware set, $649.95 (usually $1326.50), Neoflam
Awarded the Prestige International RedDot Design & IF Design Award in 2020, this Scandinavian-style set complements the minimalist's kitchen. The ceramic-based coated aluminium pans feature glass silicon rim lids and advanced Neoflam induction technology – marrying functionality with design.
Key features:
- Made in Korea
- Lightweight body
- Scratch-resistant
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