Raymond Blanc Professional Hard Anodised Cookware Set , 5-Piece - Black

Ordered this set through Luv Brands, first saw them in Debenhams but this set included an extra pan for £10 more so very good value. Nice and heavy with good looks, the pans appear to need a lower heat for the same results compared to our previous set. Although dish washer safe, the instructions do not recommend this method of cleaning and the non stick is so good that the pans clean very easily in the sink so have not put them in the dishwasher so far. The only criticism I have is the lack of a vent hole in the lid.We discovered on first use of the middle size pan that it was not perfectly round and the lid would not fit (it had been stored until then with the lid on upside down to save space) Even though it was later than 14 days from delivery, on contacting Luv Brands they arranged for the pan to be collected and, despite the manufacturer denying responsibility for the defect, replaced the pan at their own expense. Excellent customer service.

These arrived so quickly I was amazed. I am just shocked that I have written this review 3 times and I have to do it again, last time ok!!! I am doing it again because if people studies reviews like I do to get a good idea what to buy and what to avoid my review may help.The saucepans are wonderful and so nonstick like nothing I have never seen before, they wash up beautifully and I don't dishwasher although they say you can as the small print recommends you don't!!There is a drawer back with these lovely pans though and it was the reason I bought them, the lovely see through lids, perfect except you cannot pick them up because the handles get so hot I have to use a t towel to take them off every time, so ideal to see through but not to handle.The concept of putting just enough water to cover the food to be cooked really works though and I haven't boiled over since I have these pans which I love 10/10 for that it is only the handles that I hate the rest I love 100%. So if you don't mind using a tea towel these are the ones for you.

I bought these pans after reading the existing reviews on them. Could not believe how quickly they arrived, I'd hardly turned off my computer when they turned up. The pans seem very solid and well made but I am paranoid about scratching or chipping them so have to do all the cooking and washing up myself. Also on this note to protect the surface you cannot just bung them in a cupboard stacked inside eachother as you would stainless steel for example so think about storage space. If they have a fault then it would be with the milk pan and skillet, the handles are metal and therefore very heavy compared to the weight of the pan. If you are not careful and only have a narrow pan support on your hob then they can overbalance when empty and can be quite hot when you naturally try to catch them!! Beware, once you've got them you'll want to get more of the set and that can be a very expensive hobby.

I received my set today, great. However I won't be able to use them as I had not realised they couldn't be used on my hob. I am now that this was in the product details but feel that it should be a highlighted item if someone has induction hobs and also like me not very good eye sight.

I needed some new pans as my old non stick one's had pretty much lost most of their coating inside. I ordered these Meyer pans partly because they honoured a warranty claim on a 15 year old Prestige stainless steel saucepan that's had developed a wobbly handle. They provided me with a replacement free of charge and without quibble.I ordered these specific pans because they were on special offer and look stylish. When they arrived each pan was carefully packed and each pan feels really well made. I've only had them a couple of months but they are still looking new, although I do expect as the handbook states that the outside may lose colour through repeated dishwasher cycles as previous pans have done.

Not nearly as heavy and seemingly well made as our previous Meyer Circulon pans which they replaced. Although they do have Ray Blancs name on the bottom which is why the missus opted for them. Maybe they are supposed to be a bit lighter as per his spec or are they just saving on material ?. lid handles are better though and deeper sides also including a fry pan are plus points.We kept the milk pan from the MC previous set and the thickness and Quality of handle is there to see. Time will tell if they last as long as the previous ones. My advice is to find a store with all the Circulon range in and try them just dont go by the named chef. they all seem to be made in the same material anyway TRY BEFORE U BUY

I felt I should write a review on this set of cookware, I use the frying pan nearly everyday with little or no oil at all and takes no cleaning. Another reviewer has commented on the lids, although if you read the leaflet that comes with them, you will find they're designed to keep the steam in so you can boil vegetables in very little water on a very low heat, economical too! They heat up hotter and quicker than any other pot I have used, they are very well made, the handle is riveted on and feels good in the hand.All in all a quality set that I expect to last for years to come

Great value overall. Surface starting to peel after 2-3 yrs though, expected a bit more