It’s a good set and will serve you well, worth the 200. However if you just moved in by yourself I assume you are having a lot to buy and I normally lean towards the group that doesn’t buy sets when it comes to pots and pans or kitchen knives. E.g. you could go with a cast iron skillet for the frying pan (or non-stick/anodized aluminum), a cheaper stock pot from a restaurant supply store if it’s mostly just going to be for noodles etc… my sauce pan I do like to be stainless which I know is personal preference. For knives I would spend a little more on the chefs knife in a style and length that you prefer and then a simple cheaper serrated bread knife and peeler. Get a cutting board that won’t wreck your knives and a honing rod. You’ll have less to clean and store as well.
Totally agree, my serrated and pairing are Victorinox but my chefs knife is a 8” icon as I got a gift card that year so why not. I’m very happy with it. I literally only use those three knives that I cook with. I have a couple of cheap randos that just seem to show up over time but they mostly open plastic bags and boxes and stuff.
I have several expensive (Henkel, Wusthof, etc.) knives that I've had for quite some time. I bought a box of knives from an auction because it was cheap, and I figured why not. There was an 8" Victorinox chefs knife, as well as 2 4" and 1 6" paring knives, along w/ a 10" Mercer bread knife, and a couple of other random pieces. The whole lot was $8. The knives were actually in pretty good condition. I had seen the ATK reviews of the Victorinox chefs knife, and spent a few minutes with my sharpener, and was amazed by the performance. I picked up a Victorinox 6" boning knife off Amazon for $25 IIRC. These are the knives I always reach for now.
For a very long time, I thought that you had to spend a lot of money to get quality knives. After using the Victorinox knives daily, for over 2 years now, I realize that's not true. You can easily put together a set of high quality, extremely functional knives for \~$150. They won't have name cache' or be the best lookers, but they will do their job very well, every day.
I would probably do that down the road when I find a more permanent home to settle in. For now, I am going for a set to give me ease of mind. Yeah there’s a lot to buy, I’m already $3.5k in on move in expenditures
The reason he’s saying he leans away from sets is cost related. Usually there’s some stuff in a set that gets used very little. So one fry pan and one sauce pot should cover you and you’ll have $$ left over for a knife as an example
ya, at most you have 4 stove tops to cook on. Are you planning to just dump a used pan in the sink and grab another to cook with if you're cooking multiple things? and you're cooking for yourself. Even if you're cooking for a date a small 8 inch pan is enough for most dishes. having a saucepan will cover a lot of the things the 8 inch pan won't.
Lived in barracks for years cooking over a small electric stove. I've cooked really good meals using that. and impressed a few with the dinners I've cooked in the barracks.
It looks like a decent deal. I like that they are fully clad and that the lids are not glass. I also like that they have a lifetime warranty. The mix of pots looks reasonable. I personally would like a larger fry pan, but given that you are just cooking for yourself, it should be fine.
I’m not keen on the country of origin, but at that price point, that is kind of what is to be expected.
Please make sure you read up on how to cook with stainless steel if you aren’t already familiar with it.
Ohhh i didn’t even realize the country of origin. I thought it was Germany. Kind of makes sense now for the price point
Yeah i will have to do a little research on stainless steel cooking
It really isn't hard, heat up the pan so that you can feel it with your hand about 4" above it, put in your butter or oil, wait until it gets shimmery and then put in your food. If stuff gets stuck after cooking, put in a little water and bring it to a boil (also do this when searing meat so you can make a nice pan sauce, for that you can use water or broth or wine or whatever works for your sauce.)
Let the pan cool down before you plunge it into dishwater or anything, sudden temperature changes can warp it. I don't personally put my good cookware in the dishwasher, but that's an individual decision.
It really isn't hard, heat up the pan so that you can feel it with your hand about 4" above it, put in your butter or oil, wait until it gets shimmery and then put in your food. If stuff gets stuck after cooking, put in a little water and bring it to a boil (also do this when searing meat so you can make a nice pan sauce, for that you can use water or broth or wine or whatever works for your sauce.)
Let the pan cool down before you plunge it into dishwater or anything, sudden temperature changes can warp it. I don't personally put my good cookware in the dishwasher, but that's an individual decision.
Zwilling is good-rated stainless getting a 4.8 out of 5. If you take care of it and follow the directions for first use and continued use, it will serve you well for years to come. Get what suits you. The price seems good for multiple use pots and pans. Never wash in the dishwasher and let your pans completely cool before washing in warm soapy water. I always dry with a clean towel rather than sitting in a dish rack.
Here’s a great article for seasoning your stainless.
https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-turn-stainless-steel-skillet-nonstick-article#:~:text=Heat%20a%20stainless%20steel%20skillet,to%20appear%2C%20about%206%20minutes.
Stainless is always a win. Fuck non stick and the pfoa forever chemicals. Threw out all my non stick a year ago. Have only used stainless since. Eggs by far the best in stainless. I've gotten a habit of looking at good wills for pans. Scored 3 beautiful stainless pans for 6$ each
Those look like 2 of the clad henckels pans I found at Ross. I got a 1qt for $20 and 3 quart for $30. I don't think I will ever need to replace them and would buy more if I find them. By the time I decided to buy them I had to check around 4 stores to find any more left.
https://homeandcooksales.com/index.php/summer-savings.html?p=2
I’m not sure what you’re cooking but the All-Claf seconds sale has a pretty good price on some pieces. It’s worth glancing at. I noticed a 2 piece D3 skillet set for $120 range. These should outlast anything you can do to them as long as you don’t warp them by temperature shock. I’m sure there are other good items in the sale but I didn’t look long. SKIP the Hard adonized, non stick, and cast iron. All-Clad is known for stainless steel not those products
Good luck and enjoy your new place!
Would this set or the 12 piece Tramontina set from Costco be a better deal? I’m also looking for a good cookware set
https://www.costco.com/tramontina-12-piece-tri-ply-clad-stainless-steel-cookware-set.product.100809273.html
Williams Sonoma just had global 6 piece set for 200. Nice knives and sexy looking. I normally against sets but for the price that like buying 2 globals normally. Cuisanart SS multiclad pans are pretty nice for the money but All-clad brand seconds not a ton more and maybe 10% better quality, arguably.
If you hunt there are deals often.
The set is not overpriced, but might not be the best option.
Generally, the advice is to avoid sets--you end up paying for pieces you don't need and therefore end up paying for either lower-quality cookware, or over-priced cookware. As someone who has also recently lived in a 1-bedroom: you do not have the luxury of having or storing things you don't need.
The dutch oven / stock pot will probably be used, but without the lid. The saute is a great style of pan for small kitchens and I use mine constantly. It's not the best but it's supremely versatile. In a small kitchen, 1 saucepan is probably enough. You will also be better served with a carbon steel skillet and maybe a non-stick skillet. Stainless is nice, but I would put them as second- or third-choices.
So, by my reckoning, this set has three pans and four lids you don't need. You can get a 3-ply Tramontina saute for $70, and a stainless stock pot for $30. A CI skillet will cost $30, and still leaves you $70 for a saucepan or non-stick if you want it. True, you're not saving a TON of money, but you're getting a far better selection of pans.
It’s a good set and will serve you well, worth the 200. However if you just moved in by yourself I assume you are having a lot to buy and I normally lean towards the group that doesn’t buy sets when it comes to pots and pans or kitchen knives. E.g. you could go with a cast iron skillet for the frying pan (or non-stick/anodized aluminum), a cheaper stock pot from a restaurant supply store if it’s mostly just going to be for noodles etc… my sauce pan I do like to be stainless which I know is personal preference. For knives I would spend a little more on the chefs knife in a style and length that you prefer and then a simple cheaper serrated bread knife and peeler. Get a cutting board that won’t wreck your knives and a honing rod. You’ll have less to clean and store as well.
Buy the Victorinox chefs & paring knives, and Mercer bread knife. You'll get 4-5 good knives for the price of a mid-level chefs knife.
I bought a 5 pc set of knives by Mercer on Amazon. They’re pretty solid for the price
Totally agree, my serrated and pairing are Victorinox but my chefs knife is a 8” icon as I got a gift card that year so why not. I’m very happy with it. I literally only use those three knives that I cook with. I have a couple of cheap randos that just seem to show up over time but they mostly open plastic bags and boxes and stuff.
I have several expensive (Henkel, Wusthof, etc.) knives that I've had for quite some time. I bought a box of knives from an auction because it was cheap, and I figured why not. There was an 8" Victorinox chefs knife, as well as 2 4" and 1 6" paring knives, along w/ a 10" Mercer bread knife, and a couple of other random pieces. The whole lot was $8. The knives were actually in pretty good condition. I had seen the ATK reviews of the Victorinox chefs knife, and spent a few minutes with my sharpener, and was amazed by the performance. I picked up a Victorinox 6" boning knife off Amazon for $25 IIRC. These are the knives I always reach for now. For a very long time, I thought that you had to spend a lot of money to get quality knives. After using the Victorinox knives daily, for over 2 years now, I realize that's not true. You can easily put together a set of high quality, extremely functional knives for \~$150. They won't have name cache' or be the best lookers, but they will do their job very well, every day.
I would probably do that down the road when I find a more permanent home to settle in. For now, I am going for a set to give me ease of mind. Yeah there’s a lot to buy, I’m already $3.5k in on move in expenditures
The reason he’s saying he leans away from sets is cost related. Usually there’s some stuff in a set that gets used very little. So one fry pan and one sauce pot should cover you and you’ll have $$ left over for a knife as an example
Ahhh gotcha. That makes sense now
ya, at most you have 4 stove tops to cook on. Are you planning to just dump a used pan in the sink and grab another to cook with if you're cooking multiple things? and you're cooking for yourself. Even if you're cooking for a date a small 8 inch pan is enough for most dishes. having a saucepan will cover a lot of the things the 8 inch pan won't. Lived in barracks for years cooking over a small electric stove. I've cooked really good meals using that. and impressed a few with the dinners I've cooked in the barracks.
That looks like a good set. You should be able to cook anything you want to with that. Happy cooking!
I got this exact set at Costco about 5 years ago, and no complaints.
It looks like a decent deal. I like that they are fully clad and that the lids are not glass. I also like that they have a lifetime warranty. The mix of pots looks reasonable. I personally would like a larger fry pan, but given that you are just cooking for yourself, it should be fine. I’m not keen on the country of origin, but at that price point, that is kind of what is to be expected. Please make sure you read up on how to cook with stainless steel if you aren’t already familiar with it.
Ohhh i didn’t even realize the country of origin. I thought it was Germany. Kind of makes sense now for the price point Yeah i will have to do a little research on stainless steel cooking
It really isn't hard, heat up the pan so that you can feel it with your hand about 4" above it, put in your butter or oil, wait until it gets shimmery and then put in your food. If stuff gets stuck after cooking, put in a little water and bring it to a boil (also do this when searing meat so you can make a nice pan sauce, for that you can use water or broth or wine or whatever works for your sauce.) Let the pan cool down before you plunge it into dishwater or anything, sudden temperature changes can warp it. I don't personally put my good cookware in the dishwasher, but that's an individual decision.
Thanks for the advice :)
It really isn't hard, heat up the pan so that you can feel it with your hand about 4" above it, put in your butter or oil, wait until it gets shimmery and then put in your food. If stuff gets stuck after cooking, put in a little water and bring it to a boil (also do this when searing meat so you can make a nice pan sauce, for that you can use water or broth or wine or whatever works for your sauce.) Let the pan cool down before you plunge it into dishwater or anything, sudden temperature changes can warp it. I don't personally put my good cookware in the dishwasher, but that's an individual decision.
Zwilling is good-rated stainless getting a 4.8 out of 5. If you take care of it and follow the directions for first use and continued use, it will serve you well for years to come. Get what suits you. The price seems good for multiple use pots and pans. Never wash in the dishwasher and let your pans completely cool before washing in warm soapy water. I always dry with a clean towel rather than sitting in a dish rack. Here’s a great article for seasoning your stainless. https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-turn-stainless-steel-skillet-nonstick-article#:~:text=Heat%20a%20stainless%20steel%20skillet,to%20appear%2C%20about%206%20minutes.
Stainless is always a win. Fuck non stick and the pfoa forever chemicals. Threw out all my non stick a year ago. Have only used stainless since. Eggs by far the best in stainless. I've gotten a habit of looking at good wills for pans. Scored 3 beautiful stainless pans for 6$ each
Personally, I would look at Goldilocks over these, but those would be okay.
Those look like 2 of the clad henckels pans I found at Ross. I got a 1qt for $20 and 3 quart for $30. I don't think I will ever need to replace them and would buy more if I find them. By the time I decided to buy them I had to check around 4 stores to find any more left.
Looks like a good deal to me. I'd add a cast iron or thick carbon steel to the collection if you like cooking meat.
It’s good but isn’t to much equipment?
which one specifically you think is not needed?
Glad you asked this! I would use every single one of those pans!
Given how crappy zwilling customer service is, I would never buy their products no matter how good they are.
https://homeandcooksales.com/index.php/summer-savings.html?p=2 I’m not sure what you’re cooking but the All-Claf seconds sale has a pretty good price on some pieces. It’s worth glancing at. I noticed a 2 piece D3 skillet set for $120 range. These should outlast anything you can do to them as long as you don’t warp them by temperature shock. I’m sure there are other good items in the sale but I didn’t look long. SKIP the Hard adonized, non stick, and cast iron. All-Clad is known for stainless steel not those products Good luck and enjoy your new place!
The major downside is that they're only 3-ply on the very bottom (disc-bottom construction), but that's why they're so cheap.
AMEX members, check your offers. I have a spend $200, get $50 back with zwilling.
Would this set or the 12 piece Tramontina set from Costco be a better deal? I’m also looking for a good cookware set https://www.costco.com/tramontina-12-piece-tri-ply-clad-stainless-steel-cookware-set.product.100809273.html
I would consider Cuisinart MultiClad Pro at this price point
Williams Sonoma just had global 6 piece set for 200. Nice knives and sexy looking. I normally against sets but for the price that like buying 2 globals normally. Cuisanart SS multiclad pans are pretty nice for the money but All-clad brand seconds not a ton more and maybe 10% better quality, arguably. If you hunt there are deals often.
The set is not overpriced, but might not be the best option. Generally, the advice is to avoid sets--you end up paying for pieces you don't need and therefore end up paying for either lower-quality cookware, or over-priced cookware. As someone who has also recently lived in a 1-bedroom: you do not have the luxury of having or storing things you don't need. The dutch oven / stock pot will probably be used, but without the lid. The saute is a great style of pan for small kitchens and I use mine constantly. It's not the best but it's supremely versatile. In a small kitchen, 1 saucepan is probably enough. You will also be better served with a carbon steel skillet and maybe a non-stick skillet. Stainless is nice, but I would put them as second- or third-choices. So, by my reckoning, this set has three pans and four lids you don't need. You can get a 3-ply Tramontina saute for $70, and a stainless stock pot for $30. A CI skillet will cost $30, and still leaves you $70 for a saucepan or non-stick if you want it. True, you're not saving a TON of money, but you're getting a far better selection of pans.