This is a tri-ply clad stainless steel cookware set designed with chef Thomas Keller: an 8.5-inch nonstick sauté pan, a saucier, a rondeau, sauce pots and a stock pot, plus a 12.5-inch universal lid. The 18/10 stainless steel is bonded over a ProCore aluminum core that Hestan says conducts heat 35% better than its standard clad, and the pieces are shaped wider rather than taller for more cooking surface. Sealed rims make every piece dishwasher safe, and the handles are riveted flush with a heat vent to cut heat transfer and close the usual cleaning gap. It suits cooks who want restaurant-style browning and pan sauces and will pay for clad construction; against All-Clad D3 or D5 it trades brand ubiquity for the wider pans and the included nonstick skillet, and owners of high-end clad sets generally report even heating and easy cleanup.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 605 ratings, buyers praise the even heating, the comfortable handles and how easily the pieces clean up. Complaints are few and mostly about weight and the learning curve of cooking on stainless.
This 7-piece cookware set is designed by Chef Thomas Keller as part of the Hestan Commercial Clad collection. The pieces are made from triple-bonded, tri-ply clad 18/10 stainless steel with a ProCore aluminum core, which gives 35% greater heat conductivity. The cookware is handcrafted in Italy.
The saucier, sauce pans and stock pot are wider rather than taller, which increases cooking surface. The handles are ergonomic and seamlessly fastened with flush rivets, so food does not build up around them. A heat vent in each handle reduces heat transfer by up to 20%. All pieces have sealed, flared rims for drip-free pouring.
The 12.5-inch universal lid has a steam vent that reduces pressure, helps prevent boil overs and stops rattling. The 8.5-inch skillet has a TITUM multi-layer nonstick finish made without PFOA. The set is induction capable and dishwasher safe. The packaging is made from recycled materials.
