1. Cooking with character: discover your culinary alter ego
Do you stir like you're working in a French bistro, or do you prefer throwing something together quickly while Spotify blasts your guilty pleasures? Your cooking style says more about you than you think. And guess what? That style also determines which pan suits you best.
2. Ceramic pans: fresh, fast and functional
Ceramic is the pan for those who want to cook quickly, healthily, and hassle-free. They heat up fast, are lightweight, and have a natural non-stick coating. Ceramic pans are perfect for people who like to cook without loads of oil or prefer to let the dishwasher handle the cleanup.
3. Cast iron pans: bold, slow and flavorful
Cast iron is the type of pan your grandfather used—and it only gets better with age. It retains heat like a campfire on a cold night—slow but intense. Ideal for stews, slow-cooked dishes, or searing a thick steak. Heavy in weight, but also in character. (And yes: cast iron works on induction)
(cast iron pans from Cook & Pan coming soon)
4. Which pan fits your pace?
- Always in a rush? Choose ceramic – heats fast, cleans even faster.
- Slow food fanatic? Then cast iron is your soulmate.
- A bit of both? Mix & match – no one said you can only have one pan.
5. A weighty decision – literally
You can lift a ceramic pan from the stove to the table with one hand. Cast iron? That takes muscles—and a bit of respect. But that weight comes with a reward: heat distribution so even, your food almost cooks itself.
6. Maintenance: cleaning or peace of mind?
Are you a scrubber or a planner? Ceramic pans are usually dishwasher-safe. Cast iron needs a little hand care—a touch of oil, a soft cloth, done. Think of it as a mindful moment after cooking. Or a mini-meditation with a sponge.
7. Non-stick: natural or nostalgic?
Ceramic comes with a natural non-stick coating—no weird chemicals, just easy cleaning. Cast iron builds its own layer the more you use it. Like a good pair of shoes: the more you wear them, the better they feel.
8. Do you cook by feel or by recipe?
- Cooking by feel? Cast iron lets you work intuitively with heat and timing.
- Recipe follower? Ceramic is predictable and easy to control.
9. Looks matter: stylish cooking in the kitchen
Cast iron often comes in deep tones and sturdy shapes—a real eye-catcher on the table. Ceramic is lighter, more modern, often in fresh colors—a touch of Scandi chic. Choose what suits your kitchen (and your Instagram feed).
10. Sustainability: a pan for life?
Cast iron is indestructible. Seriously, if you drop it, the floor breaks before the pan does. Ceramic also lasts long, though it's a bit more sensitive to bumps and drops. Both are far more sustainable than traditional non-stick pans. Good for your wallet and the planet.
11. Our favorite? The combination!
At Cook & Pan, we don’t believe in either-or. Our collection combines the best of both worlds: ceramic layers on a robust cast iron base. So you get the ease of use from ceramic with the power of cast iron. Best of both bakes, so to speak.
12. Ready to sizzle?
Whether you love fast and simple or slow and flavorful—the right pan makes all the difference. And trust us: once you've found your perfect match, you'll never go back. Check out our collection and discover which pan suits your cooking style.
