The best saucepans are well-made, heat evenly and suit the way you cook. Brands like Scanpan, Le Creuset, BergHOFF and Essteele trusted makers of saucepans, globally recognised for their quality, performance and durability.
From morning porridge to evening reduction, the humble saucepan rarely simmers down. Since 1977, Peter’s of Kensington has been home to premium saucepans and saucepan sets from Le Creuset, Scanpan, BergHoff and Chasseur. Find one beautifully made pan or build out the bench with a set for poaching, boiling bubbling and beyond.
Why a good saucepan is a kitchen essential
A good saucepan makes everyday cooking better, with even heat for silky sauces, a comfortable handle for easy stirring and a pouring lip that keeps the gravy off the bench. It's the pan you can rely on for pasta perfection, custard control and last-minute side, ready to boil, simmer or reheat on repeat.
How to choose the right saucepan
Choose the material for how you cook, the size for how much you make and a set when you want the full range ready for every stovetop job. Stainless steel is sturdy, responsive and made for daily boiling and simmering. Non-stick suits delicate sauces, porridge and anything prone to clinging, while cast iron holds heat beautifully for slow, steady cooking.
A 1-litre pan handles sauces and small servings, 2–3 litres covers everyday cooking, and larger sizes tackle pasta, soup and stock. Choose one hardworking saucepan or a full set from Scanpan, Le Creuset, BergHOFF or Tefal.
Complete your cookware collection
Kit out the stovetop for total menu mastery. Add frypans and skillets for sizzling and searing, sauté pans for saucy one-pan dinners and roomy stockpots, Dutch ovens and stewpots for soups, stocks and pasta. A matching cookware set keeps the whole stovetop singing from the first simmer to the final fry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best saucepans?
Can you put saucepans in the oven?
Yes, some saucepans can go in the oven. Stainless steel and cast iron models are typically oven-safe, but handles, lids and coatings have different temperature limits, so check the manufacturer’s instructions first. Non-stick pans with plastic handles usually can not go in the oven.
What is a saucepan?
A saucepan is a deep, round pan with a long handle and usually a lid, made for boiling, simmering, reheating and cooking sauces on the stovetop.