Is there any point in buying a saucepan set? I asked 4 professional chefs for their opinion – and this more affordable all-in-one alternative came out on top

Two Always Pans on a hob in a pink and green kitchen.

There are many occasions where investing in one of the best saucepan sets is the most convenient option. Plus, buying a common-sense configuration of pans often works out as straightforwardly economical.

But what about the pans that never get used? In my kitchen, I find milk pans or in-between sized saucepans don't get a look in compared to my trusty frying pan and stockpot.