Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping and Caravanning Equipment

Topic: Good cookware set

Mrs DeWinter

27/8/2015 at 5:37pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Vango Icarus 500

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/8/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 21

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hello. I'm after a good cookware set, pans, frying pan that sort of thing, that would suit a family of four (two adults two children). We cook a lot at home and have good kit (I'm very much of the 'buy well buy once' mindset), so I don't mind spending for something that will last/is good.

That said, I know price isn't an indicator of quality. What does anyone recommend please?

somebody2010

27/8/2015 at 6:12pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Swift Charisma 560 + a couple of tents

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 06/9/2010

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 61
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We bought the Outwell Feast set (large) earlier this year. It's probably beter quality than the panswe use at home!

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/outwell-feast-set-large-p262914

-------------
Loitering with tin tent

bridgeywidge

27/8/2015 at 7:23pm
Location: North Herts
Outfit: Monterey4 Cabanon E

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 20/8/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3348
Tent Reviews: 9

Site Reviews Total:	27

Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	1
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	1
Site Reviews 2019:	1
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	4
Site Nights 2023:	2
Site Nights 2022:	6
Site Nights 2021:	5
Site Nights 2020:	1
Site Nights 2019:	2
Site Nights 2018:	4

I have used the Outwell frying pan (bought separately) for home cooking as I liked it so much - it's lasted 3 years of regular use. The non-stick is beginning to go, but its a lovely size to cook in.

I'd say the set was quite reasonably priced to be honest.

I guess you may have to consider what you like cooking and on what you cook. Buying individual pieces may suit you best, although the stacking sets are neat

I noticed this on the Millets site when checking out he Feast set, and thought this would be a good kit for camping and days out:

Seeing as the pic's so small, here's the linky thingy:
Ragley cutlery set

-------------
Do campers 'peg it'?

RTS5

27/8/2015 at 9:26pm
Location: North Wiltshire
Outfit: Elddis & 3 tents

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/8/2010

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3410
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	15

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I've just bought a set of Tefal Ingenio pans. I got them mostly because they stack. Not used then whilst away yet, but used them at home on the gas stove to try them out and I was very impressed. Don't worry about only having one handle, it is so easy to clip on and off it is no bother. You can get frying pans too. I got the 7 piece set when it was on offer.

Tynxuk

27/8/2015 at 9:39pm
Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
Outfit: inflatable dome Palamos6 frame tent

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/8/2011

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2395
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	16

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I personally dislike non stick stuff and am happy with my stainless steel Versa pans.

I originally went for the vango 4 person stainless steel set with copper bottoms (approx. £35 amazon) but found the fry pan and largest pan too small for 2 adults & 3 children so opted for the Grunwerg Versa pan set, universal draining lid, 24cm lid (was less than £5 when I ordered) and clifford james coolbag was the perfect size to hold it all in.

I know this is all quite heavy for camping and the largest pan is huge but the quality is great and so much nicer to cook in than the flimsy feeling vango set I had.

jaiash

27/8/2015 at 9:44pm
Location: nr Derby
Outfit: Phoenix 440+

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/7/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 3770

Site Reviews Total:	26

Site Reviews 2024:	3
Site Reviews 2023:	2
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	6

Site Nights 2024:	6
Site Nights 2023:	6
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	34

Tefal Ingenio here too!

-------------
Grahame

Mrs DeWinter

27/8/2015 at 10:15pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Vango Icarus 500

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/8/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 21

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks for all the suggestions so far, really appreciate them.

Tynxuk, wow you are organised! I like it. I'm not a fan of non stick either, we only use stainless steel at home and cast iron (great for those arm muscles).

But I'm thinking that for occasional camping I might turn a blind eye to the non stick-ness if it gives me what I want in terms of size etc.

Kuppenbender

28/8/2015 at 7:34am
Location: Staines-upon-Thames
Outfit: Vango Cayman 500

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/1/2014

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 205
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Every once in a while Tefal sell set of Ingenio pots and pans specifically for camping. I've found it to be very well made and usefully designed.

Sold as the Tefal Camping Set
Previously sold as the Jamie Oliver Survival Set.
It's worth checking the French amazon site from time to time, as they tend to stock a bigger variety of Tefal Ingenio sets.

carol benham

28/8/2015 at 9:38am
Location: South Staffs
Outfit: Vango Ventanas Cabanon Andorra & Calvi

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/4/2003

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 365

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I've got a set of the Tefal camping set which are over 10 years old and still going strong with all the non-stick intact, however I don't use the frying pans as frying pans but just as lids. I prefer to have a frying pan with a built in handle so I have 2, a Tefal camping frying pan and a 99p Ikea one (well it was when I bought it - it's £2.70 now ). We tend not to eat out much when we camp as I like camp cooking so they do get used a fair bit and are easy to clean.

Lakeland have reduced the Ingenio saucepans and frying pans reduced at the moment

Tynxuk

28/8/2015 at 10:10am
Location: Sunny Suffolk (West)
Outfit: inflatable dome Palamos6 frame tent

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 11/8/2011

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2395
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	16

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

If you've got the space and love cast iron cookware this set is a fab price.

Mrs DeWinter

28/8/2015 at 10:11am
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Vango Icarus 500

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/8/2015

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 21

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

That is a great set! We have most of that at home so I guess we could, feasibly, just bring our home stuff. I think for camping though it might be a bit heavy!!

epa611

28/8/2015 at 12:59pm
Location: Johnstone Renfrewshire
Outfit: Eldorado

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/5/2005

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 230
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	2
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

This is a good deal in Amazon France

about £70 for a LOT of pots and pans

-------------
2016:
Jul: Dunbar C&CC
Aug: Rosemarkie C&CC
Oct: Oban C&CC

dk168

31/8/2015 at 10:30am
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9596
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	56

Site Reviews 2024:	9
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	9
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	45
Site Nights 2023:	47
Site Nights 2022:	46
Site Nights 2021:	34
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I bought all 4 MSR Alpine Stowaway saucepans, and can stack 1 in 3; 2 in 4; with 1 being the smallest and 4 being the largest.

MSR probably makes the best stainless steel camping cookware, using thick gauge that does not buckle at high heat.

I also have a SS frying pan from MSR with detachable handle, however I have yet to use it, as I have 2 non-stick frying pans with folding or detachable handles, and a non-stick ripped grill pan with folding handle that I can use.

At home, I use SS pans and non-stick frying pans; and my preference is reflected in my camping gear.

If I were to splash out of a new set of saucepans for camping, or as a very generous wedding present, then I would opt for the Tefal Ingenio in Stainless Steel version. I saw it in France, and it was beautifully made, with a price tag to show for it - two pans plus a handle without lids was sufficient to buy all 4 Alpine Stowaway saucepans. However, they appear to be more affordable when I Googled it - a 3 SS pan set with 1 handle without lids is available via Amazon for just under 60 GBP plus P&P.

Bear in mind that cooking with SS is not for everyone, it does take some getting used to, and I seldom use my two SS frying pans at home as they can be a pain to clean (steel wool works wonders on SS, and I carry one in my camping kit to scrub the saucepans).

DK

-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *

Frazzle-

31/8/2015 at 10:02pm
Location: Hampshire
Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P tent

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/6/2013

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 969

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We have the Kampa set. Feast i think.

Large w lid
Medium w lid
Small w lid
Frying pan - uses lid of large pan.

They are non stick and stack. We wanted large pans as we are a family of 5 (oldest was only 5 when we bought the set) but they grow up and eat more and eat even more when camping!

chappers2341

01/9/2015 at 9:50pm
Location: Oxford
Outfit: helsport Kongsvold

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 12/7/2011

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 818
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	11

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Mrs DeWinter on 27/8/2015
Hello. I'm after a good cookware set, pans, frying pan that sort of thing, that would suit a family of four (two adults two children). We cook a lot at home and have good kit (I'm very much of the 'buy well buy once' mindset), so I don't mind spending for something that will last/is good.

That said, I know price isn't an indicator of quality. What does anyone recommend please?

Also bear in mind that they only get used for a few weeks of the year , unlike your pans at home. we bought a set from Argos about 5 years ago, think three pans and a frying pan were thirty quid and they still look like new.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

7291 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder