As a trained chef, I prefer doing most of my cookery on stainless steel, but I still rely on ceramic non-stick pans for sticky ingredients, like fried eggs, tofu and paneer.
When I'm testing the best non-stick frying pans for work, I often find that performance can get lost in favor of pure aesthetics. But the new Our Place Essentials Set could be the most thoughtfully-designed release to date. It it non-stick, non-toxic, oven-safe, and even includes a really useful storage rack to keep your counters clutter-free.
If you’ve been hunting for a full set of the best non-toxic cookware and you love the elegant Our Place aesthetic, this functional new collection is definitely worth your attention.
I think the shine on this new set makes it feel extra luxurious. All the pieces are finished in Our Place’s signature colorways (including the famous Terracotta), with brushed metallic accents. The pieces are sadly not available individually, but you can choose from the smallest trio of Essentials fry pans to a full 21-piece Essentials cookware and bakeware set.
If you've recently stalked the Our Place Instagram page for recipe ideas and aesthetic kitchen inspiration (just me?), you will know that the brand has really levelled up its game in recent times.
I was never a huge fan of the ceramic Always Pan, which our expert tester reviewed earlier this year and gave it three-and-a-half stars, but I know the brand is capable of excellence. When I reviewed the Titanium Always pan, I was obsessed with its polished, professional finish, and the new Our Place Essentials Set feels like a serious upgrade to the brand's previous ceramic offering.
It's clear to me that Our Place is thinking about how real people cook at home. The Our Place Essentials Set is not only beautiful, but its seriously practical, too. Each pan has functional stainless steel handles with silicone grips, strainer lids with pour spouts, and tempered glass lids, so you can check on your food without lifting. The set can also go straight from stovetop to oven and withstand up to 450°F (or 425°F with the glass lids on).
I like that the modular storage system is included with the set. The rack is made from 100% recycled plastic that custom-fits every piece, then even folds flat when not in use – Our Place has thought of everything with this new launch.
If you're always on the lookout for the best non-toxic cookware you'll be glad to know that Our Place has stayed true to its 'forever-chemical-free' status with this set, using Thermakind™ ceramic – completely free of PFAS, PTFE, PFOA, lead, or cadmium.
The new Our Place Essentials Set is not the only new kid on the block. Our Place is treating us to a bounty of beautiful new launches this month, including the Wonder Oven Pro. It is on its way to our test kitchen as we speak to see if it can truly contend as the best non-toxic air fryer.
