So, this may sound strange, but classic saucepan was one of my favorite mall stops when I was a kid. When my mom and I went window shopping on weekends, I secretly hoped we’d stop by the awning-covered cookware store to meander through the aisles of set tables and artisan foods—especially around Christmastime, when the seasonal products made me even more excited. I fantasized about one day building my own kitchen and imagining which glasses, plates, and gadgets I’d choose from the shelves to suit my own adult needs.
Looking back on these memories made me realize two things: one, that my current job suits me even better than I realized; and two, that I would approach a review of the brand’s latest cookware with subconsciously high expectations. That piqued my interest even more, and I couldn’t wait to put it to the test.
What is Sur La Table’s new private label cookware collection?
Credit: Sur La Table
Sur La Table’s cookware collection includes enameled cast iron, 5-ply stainless steel, ceramic nonstick, and hard anodized nonstick.
Sur La Table announced the launch of its own chef-approved cookware line to commemorate its 50th anniversary in 2022. The collection includes classic pots and pans in a variety of materials—enameled cast iron, 5-ply stainless steel, ceramic nonstick, and hard anodized nonstick—to meet a wide range of kitchen needs. It complements the existing Sur La Table kitchen product line, which includes everything from glassware to pantry staples to cooking utensils.
The cookware line launched earlier this year, and is available in-store and on Sur La Table website. Pricing for individual pieces starts at $69.95, and pricing for sets starts at $99.95.
To get a sense of the line, we tried some of Sur La Table’s 5-ply stainless steel cookware.
I chose the classic, 5-ply stainless steel two-piece skillet set—available in 8- and 10-inch sizes—as well as the classic saucepan in the same material.
The skillets and classic saucepan are both dishwasher safe and oven safe up to 500°F. The stainless materials are combined with aluminum to increase heat conductivity and distribute heat evenly throughout the skillets; the skillets are also combined with copper to increase searing capabilities even further. All of these have a rounded interior and dripless edges to make every step of the cooking process a little easier.
