10 Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets UK 2024 | Tefal, Zwilling, Russell Hobbs and More

This set is from trusted non-stick inventors Tefal. Made from weighted 18/10 stainless steel, this five-piece set of cookware nirvana comprises of two frying pans, two saucepans and one milk pan.

Being induction suitable, dishwasher safe and suitable for ovens up to 175° only adds to its seductive cookware charm. The pan bottom increases and evens out its heat distribution to acclaimed levels, making this set one for the books.  

From the acclaimed Zwilling, this five-piece set oozes style with its suave satin finish. Consisting of three varying depths of saucepan, one milk pan and a saute pan, you can rely on the set to deliver you good food, all day, every day. 

While the pans are constructed from super high-quality 18/10 steel that's both attractive and durable, its handles are even more impressive. Large, easy to grab and with heat-resistant, stay-cool stainless steel technology, they give an industrial look with a home-cook stamp of safety. This is a very sensible kit well deserving of its price tag. 

Morphy Richards knows how to produce good-quality kitchenware for pleasant-on-the pocket prices, so it's no shock this is an insanely popular set that's got thousands of people head over hobs. It's induction suited, dishwasher safe and probably oven-OK, although no max. temperature has been stated. 

Sticking to the common thread, it includes three saucepans with glass lids, one frying pan and one milk pan. Each piece is constructed from 18/10 stainless steel and includes a stay-cool handle, as well as the brand's thermocore technology to eliminate hot spots and ensure even heat distribution.

Now this is a set for the culinary fans who envisage creating great food to impress their guests. This all-steel affair is constructed from high-quality 18/8 stainless steel with an aluminium-clad base to evenly distribute heat during cooking. 

Included pieces are a larger-than-life 38-litre stockpot, two saucepans, one non-stick frying pan and a regular frying pan. Each piece is induction ready, dishwasher safe and can handle a staggering 260° of heat, which is market-leading indeed. This is an ideal choice for the avid home chef and commercial kitchen alike. 

It's a saucepan party with this set, so this is a great pick if you're already sorted on the frying pan front. There are five saucepans and one serving pan, and each piece is complemented by a thoughtful glass lid, helping to contain every bit of flavour that may try to escape from the pot. 

This is another set that's conveniently induction ready and dishwasher safe, although unfortunately no maximum temperature has been divulged. With the 18/10 stainless steel it's made from, however, you can bet it'll be a set that'll keep you happily fed for plenty of memorable dinners to come. 

This set takes a 100% non-stick approach, plus each piece is induction ready and able to handle temperatures up to 204°, making for an oven- and dishwasher-safe set too. This is not normally the case with non-stick pans, which is why it's also accompanied by a rather hefty price tag. 

Still, it's a remarkable set that comprises of three saucepans with accompanying glass lids and handles, and a frying and milk pan to boot. The handles of each piece are wrapped in a silicone overlay for safe handling, keeping it cool under pressure.

Here's another five-piece cookware set, only this time from the famed British company Russell Hobbs. The set features a frying pan, milk pan and three saucepans, each with a glass lid and in-built strainers to take the uncertainty out of cooking and draining. 

As it does not have any added plastic or silicone on the handles or lids, the entire set is oven-safe up to 200°, plus it is induction compatible and dishwasher safe too. The quality stainless steel is complemented by a mirror finish to give off a radiant shine that'll light up your kitchen. 

John Lewis have produced a premium product with this three-piece stainless steel and copper saucepan set. They're constructed from the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel with an outer layer of solid copper to enhance its conductivity by spreading heat evenly through the pan. 

Each saucepan is accompanied by a sleek stainless steel lid with riveted handle, built to last and endure the harshest of kitchen climates. The triumphant trio also features a very minimal yet alluring sense of style, while being oven and dishwasher safe up to 220°. A fine example of cookware prestige which, expectingly, is far from cheap!

This clever five-piece set from the Home kitchen range by Argos includes three saucepans with practical silicone handles, while the silicone lids feature an easy-drain system to make pouring and straining safe and simple.

Also included is a 24 cm frying pan and a 14 cm milk pan, both with silicone handles, which rounds off a thoughtful set to keep your hands out of harm's and heat's way. On the downside, the chromium and nickel percentages have not been revealed, which tells you the set is probably not made from high-quality stainless steel. 

First on our list is an inexpensive six-piece cookware set that boasts 4 casserole pans, a saucepan and a frying pan. All of the pieces are dishwasher safe, ensuring they can take some heat and keep on cooking.

There are also four glass lids for the casserole pans, and each pan has either one or two plastic handles, making for a set that puts safety first. This does mean that it probably isn't suitable for oven use, though. Also, unfortunately the pans are not induction compatible, so it's definitely one to avoid if you're an induction convert.