The 10 Best Pan Sets £120, sainsburys.co.uk This smart five-piece, stainless-steel set is designed to eliminate hot spots and reduce the chance of burning food. Greenpan £80.50, qvcuk.com A four-piece collection, with glass lids and ergonomically-designed handles, features special Thermolon non-stick technology. £219, lecreuset.co.uk A three-pan set that has an all-round pouring rim, capacity markings and easy-lift handles. And a 10-year guarantee. £85, johnlewis.com Heavy-grade aluminum pans are coated with a non-stick Teflon interior, have soft-grip handles, glass lids and a 25-year guarantee. Neff £134.99, neff-eshop.co.uk Suitable for all hobs, including induction, the shapes and sizes of these pans cleverly cover most culinary needs. A joy to use. Dunelm Mill £19.99, dunelm-mill.com If you're on a tight budget - you could do a lot worse than this non-stick, practical set. Easy to clean, with glass lids. Rangemaster £85, divertimenti.co.uk A pair of stainless steel pans with Teflon Platinum non-stick surfaces, which far outperform standard non-stick surfaces. Cookworks Signature £99.99, argos.co.uk No less than eight stainless steel pans, which are easy to clean, rust resistant and copper-based. A truly comprehensive set. £195, pamperedchef.co.uk The durability and cooking performance of the three-piece Executive Cookware pans set are second to none. Lakeland £89.99, lakeland.co.uk These colourful cast-iron beauties handily nestle inside each other, thanks to their detachable bakelite handles.