Does stainless steel work on induction cooktops?

Yes. The five-ply construction includes magnetic stainless steel layers that work with induction, plus gas, electric, and radiant cooktops.

How do I keep food from sticking to stainless steel?

Preheat the pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes, add fat (oil or butter), and let it shimmer before adding food. Protein will release on its own once it develops a proper sear. Stainless is not nonstick, but it won't stick if you give it enough heat and fat.

Can these pans go in the dishwasher?

Stainless steel is dishwasher-safe, but hand washing preserves the finish and makes cleanup easier since you can scrub while the pan is still warm.

What sizes are the fry pan and sauce pan?

The merchant does not list specific dimensions, so contact Hedley & Bennett directly for measurements before ordering if size is critical for your cooktop or storage.

3-Piece Stainless Set

stainless steel
Lifetime warranty
non toxic

The 3-second version

Five-ply stainless steel spreads heat evenly without hot spots
Fry pan for searing and sautéing, sauce pan for stocks and grains
Fitted lid traps steam for simmering and cooking rice
Stainless steel requires preheating and a bit of fat to prevent sticking
Heavier than single-ply pans
No nonstick coating for delicate foods like eggs

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Three-Pan Starter Set Built to Handle Daily Cooking

Most starter sets pad the count with pieces you'll never use, or they go cheap on construction to hit a price. This one includes only the two pans that handle eighty percent of stovetop work, and both are built the way restaurant kitchens demand: five-ply construction that heats predictably and survives the kind of abuse that turns cheaper cookware into garage-sale fodder. The real payoff is longevity—stainless steel this thick outlasts a dozen rounds of nonstick replacements, so the up-front cost spreads over decades instead of seasons.

Good gift when

People setting up a first kitchen or replacing worn-out pans
Cooks who want restaurant-grade tools without a full batterie
Anyone tired of replacing nonstick pans every couple of years

Skip it if If you already own quality stainless cookware, this duplicates what you have rather than filling gaps in your collection.

Specs

Construction: 5-ply stainless steel
Pieces Included: Fry pan, sauce pan, lid
Oven Safe: Yes
Cooktop Compatibility: All cooktops including induction
Warranty: Limited lifetime

What's included

Fry pan
Sauce pan
Fitted lid for sauce pan

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Large box; consider delivery timing if it's a surprise.

The details

This set delivers the two workhorses most kitchens reach for daily: a fry pan for browning and sautéing, and a sauce pan with lid for grains, stocks, and anything that needs covered heat. Both pieces use five-ply construction—alternating layers of stainless steel and conductive core—so heat spreads corner to corner without hot spots that scorch onions or scramble a beurre blanc.

The fry pan builds fond and responds fast when you need to pull back the temperature. The sauce pan's fitted lid traps steam for simmering and cooking rice without guesswork. Handles are shaped for balance when the pan is loaded, and the stainless interior cleans up without coddling.

Hedley & Bennett developed these with working chefs, so the design favors function over flourish. The pans work on any heat source, go in the oven, and hold up to the kind of daily use that wears out lighter cookware in a couple of years. No coatings to baby, no special rules—just responsive pans that do what you tell them.

Hedley & Bennett

3-Piece Stainless Set

Fry pan and sauce pan with lid in five-ply stainless steel

$259$29011% offat hedleyandbennett.com

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The 3-second version

Five-ply stainless steel spreads heat evenly without hot spots
Fry pan for searing and sautéing, sauce pan for stocks and grains
Fitted lid traps steam for simmering and cooking rice
Stainless steel requires preheating and a bit of fat to prevent sticking
Heavier than single-ply pans
No nonstick coating for delicate foods like eggs

Cheaper alternatives

Stainless Steel Saucier$99–$149

Questions

Does stainless steel work on induction cooktops?: Yes. The five-ply construction includes magnetic stainless steel layers that work with induction, plus gas, electric, and radiant cooktops.
How do I keep food from sticking to stainless steel?: Preheat the pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes, add fat (oil or butter), and let it shimmer before adding food. Protein will release on its own once it develops a proper sear. Stainless is not nonstick, but it won't stick if you give it enough heat and fat.
Can these pans go in the dishwasher?: Stainless steel is dishwasher-safe, but hand washing preserves the finish and makes cleanup easier since you can scrub while the pan is still warm.
What sizes are the fry pan and sauce pan?: The merchant does not list specific dimensions, so contact Hedley & Bennett directly for measurements before ordering if size is critical for your cooktop or storage.