Cooking pot

Buying a cooking pot at Cook & Pan

A cooking pot is what you reach for daily for pasta, rice, soup, stews or a big pot of vegetables. At Cook & Pan you find cooking pots in two material families, all PFAS-free and suitable for every heat source. Which suits you depends on what you make most and how much maintenance you enjoy.

Which cooking pot suits you?

• For milk, sauces and anything that should not stick - the ceramic cooking pot with smooth non-stick.
• For those choosing specifically for induction - the cooking pot for induction with magnetic base that brings water to a boil fast.
• For those wanting guaranteed PFAS-free - the cooking pot without PFAS.
• For stewing and large pieces of meat - the slightly deeper casserole pan as an alternative.

Size guide for cooking pots

The right size depends on how many people you usually cook for:

• 18 cm - for 1 to 2 people or a quick portion of pasta for yourself.
• 20 or 22 cm - for 3 to 4 people or a normal family meal.
• 24 cm or more - for pasta for the whole family, a big pot of soup or a stew.

Material choice at a glance

The two material families for cooking pots at Cook & Pan are:

• 3-ply stainless steel - no coating, robust, oven-safe and long-lasting. Reacts fast to temperature changes, ideal for pasta and soup.
• Aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - lightweight, fast to heat, smooth non-stick for milk and sauces.

Cooking pot and induction

All Cook & Pan cooking pots are induction-ready. Stainless steel is naturally ferromagnetic, the ceramic variants have a ferromagnetic base plate baked in. For models specifically optimised for induction, check our cooking pot for induction.

PFAS-free range

None of our cooking pots contain PFAS, PFOA or PTFE. Not in the coating, not in the base material. Want a complete list of the broader PFAS-free range? Check our cooking pot without PFAS.

Care basics

Stainless steel is dishwasher safe. For the ceramic coating: let the pot cool down before rinsing, use wooden or silicone spatulas and avoid steel wool. Put a lid on your cooking pot while heating, that saves energy and your water boils twice as fast.

Frequently asked questions

• Which cooking pot size suits me? For 1-2 people 18 cm, for 3-4 people 20 or 22 cm, for pasta for the whole family or large soup portions 24 cm or more.
• Is a cooking pot oven-safe? 3-ply stainless steel almost always, aluminium with ceramic coating up to a certain temperature. Check the product page.
• How do I prevent milk from burning in a cooking pot? Heat the pot on medium-high and stir regularly. A ceramic coating helps extra: milk sticks less easily to the smooth layer.
• How long does a cooking pot last? Our cooking pots come with a 7-year warranty on manufacturing and material defects and 2 years on the function of the ceramic coating. With good care they last even longer.

See related

For sauces, milk or small portions reach for the saucepan. For the full range across all pan types head to our pots and pans hub.