Amazon.com Review
Conquer all stovetop cooking tasks with this comprehensive 10-piece cookware set. The cookware set includes an 8-quart stockpot with lid, a 4-quart sauté pan with lid, 3-quart and 1-1/2-quart saucepans with lids, and 10-inch and 8-inch fry pans. Gordon Ramsay designed the set for his new cookware line in collaboration with Royal Doulton. The notorious chef imparted some of his iron-fisted tenacity into the set's design for durability and efficiency.
All pots and pans in the cookware set feature a tri-layer construction. A brushed 18/10 stainless-steel exterior, the first layer, combats dents, rust, and corrosion over the years. Beneath the exterior layer, an aluminum core assists in heat conduction and even distribution. The interior layer employs nonporous 18/10 stainless steel to prevent residual stains and odors. All round rims enable pouring from any side. To transport the pans, hollow stainless-steel handles are securely riveted to the pans' sides, equipped with hanging holes. The sauté pan also bears a loop-style helper handle. Two stainless-steel loop handles adorn the sides of the stockpot. Stainless-steel lids contain flavor and expedite cooking. Chefs remove the lids by their riveted stainless-steel loop handles. Oven- safe, the cookware set sustains temperatures up to 500 degrees F. The set is also dishwasher- safe for user convenience. Set pieces stack neatly together and come in individual polishing bags for extra protection. A limited lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer covers this set. Upon shipping, the cookware set measures 24-1/5 by 12 by 8-1/5 inches and weighs 33 pounds. --Jessica Reuling
What's in the Box
Cookware set includes: 3-quart saucepan with lid; 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid; 4-quart sauté pan with lid; 8-quart stockpot with lid; 10-inch fry pan; 8-inch fry pan. 10 pieces total.
- Comprehensive 10-piece cookware set; with 10- and 8-inch fry pans, 3- and 1-1/2- quart saucepans with lids, 4-quart sauté with lid, and 8-quart stockpot with lid
- Tri-ply construction with 18/10 stainless-steel exterior; aluminum core, and stainless-steel interior
- Double-riveted, stainless-steel handles on all; fitted stainless-steel lids with loop handles
- Dishwasher- friendly; oven-, broiler-, stovetop- and grill- safe up to 500 degrees F
- Set measures 24-1/5 by 12 by 8-1/5 inches and weighs 33 pounds upon shipping; limited lifetime warranty
2009-11-18
By Beata Siwinski (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)
My boyfriend bought a full set of the cookware about a year ago. He was very excited about it even though it was very expensive. He justified the cost by thinking that this set will last for a long time. After using it for about a year, two of the bigger pots developed big cracks like I never seen before! It is though as the whole frame at the top of the pot cracked and I am pretty sure that this crack will keep on progressing down. Next, the top black layer (the part on which you put the food) is peeling!! This is totally unacceptable for a frypan in this price range. We are still using it as our cookware is totally made up from the GR cookware but give it another couple of months and the whole top layer of the pan will peel off. Finally, my biggest issue with the cookware - the lids heat up to the temperature of the rest of the pot and you will burn yourself repeatedly by accidentally touching them. They are also very heavy so i you dont have strong hands and are trying to multitask and flip the lid with one hand be warned, it will tip sideways and burn the inside side of your wrist. Extremely poor design of the lids . . . It does however do great job cooking the food so for my boyfriend, who is the chef in our kitchen, this set works. Unfortunately I cannot agree with most of other comments here.
2009-08-16
By Chris Mottola (Philadelphia, PA United States)
First, at the price this is a real serious investment. Second, it's a genuine value. I've used the set for about a month and it is all it is cracked up to be. It heats quickly and evenly, holds heat well. Fits in small spaces. Handles well on the range. Great elevation on the handles. Intelligent design. It allows me to cook better and quicker. For example... did a simple mustard chicken tonite. (White wine, herbs, dijon, garlic, spread blah, blah.) Went into the pan on the burner, then into the oven for 30 minutes. Came out EVEN. Did a quick deglaze and reduction in the same pan, sauted some califlour in it and it was perfect. All in about 40 minutes from scratch. With my previous stuff, that would be a three cookware meal... plus the cleanup. IMHO, it's the same quality as All Clad, but better designed with a sexier look and a tad cheaper.
2008-11-11
By jzilla
Pros:
-The pieces are very solid, durable and made from true tri-ply.
-They heat very evenly and quickly, and hold their heat well.
-Easy to clean.
-They look beautiful and elegant.
-Pot/pan handles are solid and remain cool.
Cons:
-price (although comparably they are a good value).
other things:
Each pot/pan comes with a cloth bag. I not sure what to do with them, but if i have to move or travel with them, the bags will sure help. The handles on the lids (not the pans) will require a pot holder or towel when they get hot. The pans are relatively thick, and hold their heat well, meaning you can move something off the burner, and it will get a good amount of carry over from the pan.
2008-06-12
By sumguy (Ashland, MA USA)
Ever since I wore out my last set of Kitchenaid pots and pans, I've been looking for something tough to complement my kitchen. With Gordon Ramsey's line of cookware, I feel like Gordon is over my shoulder telling me it's RAW! Sometimes I throw a slice of Wellington at the wall for effect. I swear, every time I flip a burnt piece of salmon I can feel his disdain and disappointment in the handle. There's no more questioning whether or not my mother's risotto recipe is absolutely crap, when it comes out of these pots I can serve dinner knowing full well that I am culinary Pol Pot, and I should have my chef's knives broken in two.
2008-05-12
By Lorri V. Gavitt (Weatherly, PA USA)
This cookware is incredible!! Durable, easy to clean and cooks evenly. It is worth every penny. One point to remember when using this cookware: start at a lower temperature because the WHOLE pan heats not just the bottom. If you are a serious cook and like All-Clad, I think you will enjoy The Gordon Ramsay line as well.
