I get it: you've got minimal kitchen space and you really can't understand the need to own three different-size fry pans. I get it because I'm in the same boat. My toddler's snacks, bowls and everything else take up a good third of my kitchen cupboard space now, with the rest being for my (arguably excessive) mug collection. This leaves one drawer for all of my non-stick fry pans, my trusty casserole dish and my (admittedly rarely used) skillet. In short, it's a recipe for disaster.
Now, I'm not one to be petty but I hate stacking pans for storage. Unless there's a pan protector involved, that is. Because I tend to avoid dishwashing my pans to help preserve the non-stick, so why would I then go and stack them and potentially scratch their coating? So then it dawned on me: Instead of three different fry pans, I just need one pan that can do it all. Huzzah: cookware giant Tefal pulled through, and this collab is with Jamie Oliver — so you just know this pan is going to be impressive.
This all-in-one pan can be used to stew, roast, fry, poach and bake since it's even oven-safe. You can put it in your dishwasher, you can use it with most metal utensils and the best part about it? It features a fancy red spot in the centre of its cooking area, and this acts as a handy indicator so you know when your pan is ready for cooking. Wave goodbye to overheated pans and dodgy cooking times, once and for all.
In a nutshell
This all-in-one pan does exactly what it says on the box: it can cook a huge range of foods, in several ways, while offering superior non-stick coating. Jamie Oliver loves it and so do we, mostly for convenience because essentially, it rids the need to own any other fry pans. Its deep design means you can use it to poach foods, too, and my only design complaint, other than the handles getting hot, would be that the lid is oven-safe, but only to 175°C (you can heat it to 250°C without the lid on).
It's convenient to clean as it's dishwasher-safe, but even so: its non-stick coating mean it doesn't require any elbow grease to get clean. It's 30cm in diameter so it does require a sizeable space for storage, JSYK.
Otherwise, there's also the cost to consider: this pan does sit at a reasonable price tag when compared to other market competitors from the likes of Le Creuset and Ninja, but you might want to try and buy it on sale if you want to spend less than £100.
Product Specs
- Materials: Hard Anodised Aluminium
- Metal utensil safe: Yes (but no knives or whisks)
- Dishwasher safe? Yes
- Oven safe? Yes - Up to 210°C
- Pan diameter: 30cm
- Guarantee: 2 years
- RRP: £118
Unboxing
This pan arrived in one box that wasn't too heavy, and its packaging was pretty minimal which I loved. The packaging that was included was needed for protection and was either made of cardboard or paper, so was fully recyclable.
When it came to first impressions, I was pleased to see that this pan features Thermo-Signal™ technology to alert you when the pan is hot enough for cooking — and to avoid overheating the pan. It feels sturdy and high-quality without being too heavy while empty, and it's nice and sleek so wouldn't be too difficult to store away in a cupboard.
Cooking
First thing first: I gave this pan a good wash, I dried it up and then I briefly glanced through the instruction booklet. It said to lightly coat the pan with cooking oil before first use, so I did just that.
While cooking, I noticed that the handles did get hot. So just be aware of that, especially when it has been sitting on the hob for a while.
Cooking eggs
First off, I used this pan to cook a fried egg. Bearing in mind it had already been coated with oil as per the instruction manual, I knew this would be an easy (and stick-free) job. The egg slid around the pan with ease, and it was a total breeze to clean afterwards.
The second time I fried an egg in this pan, there was zero oil involved. Once again, the egg cooked perfectly and was sliding around the pan. Next time, I thought I'd try and use it to poach eggs but this was a slight fail. I don't think that the water was deep enough as the eggs didn't form as well as they usually do when I poach eggs in a saucepan, plus they took a lot longer to cook than usual.
Cooking halloumi
Most of the time, I find it quite tricky to cook halloumi — it either leaks a lot of water and makes your pan wet, or it dries up and sticks to the pan. Mine was perfectly browned after cooking but it did take a while for it to cook, longer than it usually would in a regular-size fry pan. Saying that, though, there was plenty of space to cook an entire block of halloumi at once.
Cooking chilli con carne
We often batch cook and one of our favourite dishes is chilli con carne. The only issue: we need a large pan to make this one-pot-wonder, and it needs to be super non-stick or it ends up being a nightmare to clean. We managed to cook chilli for 8 using this Tefal pan, plus it was a total breeze to clean up — I popped it into the dishwasher.
We also used this pan to help cook a full English breakfast. It cooked the bacon and the black pudding together, and then afterwards the fried eggs thanks to its large size. This saved us from using (and cleaning!) three different pans.
Cleaning
This pan is dishwasher-safe, but as with all coated cookware it's recommended to hand wash it. This preserves the coating and prevents scratch marks. I tested both hand washing and dishwashing and both do the job well. I have a slimline dishwasher, though, so it did take some jiggling of things around to fit it in. I'll probably only hand wash it in future, just to protect the non-stick coating — and because I usually put my dishwasher on a super high temperature.
Storing
There's no fancy storage querks that come with this pan, unfortunately. It's a 30cm pan so it does require some storage space. Its lid can be stored in place, sitting on top of the pan.
How does it compare to similar models and its predecessors?
I currently use the EaziglideNeverstick2 Shallow Casserole which you can buy from John Lewis for £65.00. This is very similar to this Tefal pan in shape, and size-wise, it's only 2cm smaller in diameter at 28cm. Both pans are induction-compatible and oven-safe, as well as dishwasher-safe. There is a significant price difference between the two — £65 vs £118 — with the Easiglide being the cheaper option. While both have a non-stick surface, I've used the Easiglide for over three years so it's impossible for me to compare it with a pan I've used for just a week. This is a great option if your budget can't stretch to this Jamie Oliver by Tefal pan.
You might also be considering the Le Creuset Shallow Casserole as again, this is very similar to this Tefal pan. It's the same size at 30cm, and honestly: the only difference between the two is the design, the brand name and the non-stick coating. Both are PFOAS-free, of course. Price-wise, there's not much difference as the Le Creuset retails for £143.50 at Amazon, and the Tefal Jamie Oliver pan £118. This pan is currently Amazon's Choice, and it has a 4.7-star rating from 268 reviewers, which is impressive.
It's also worth considering the Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 PossiblePan for £129.99. This pan truly is all-in-one as it comes with an integrated steamer/strainer to banish the need to clean and store a separate steamer and pot, plus a colander.
Another consideration could be the GreenPan Barcelona Pro Saute Pan, which retails at £140 and is also 30cm wide. It offers the same advantages: dishwasher-safe, induction-compatible and oven-safe. Plus, its coating is PFOAS-free and made in-house by GreenPan, so they know exactly what's in it.
If all it boils down to is price, then I'd say go for what's on sale at the time of purchase and don't forget that this Tefal all-in-one pan has the added advantage of Thermo-Signal™ technology, which lets you know when the pan is hot enough for food.
Should you buy the Jamie Oliver by Tefal Cook's Classics H9129943 30cm All in One Pan?
A great all-in-one pan that can handle your cooking and cleaning woes, it's ideal for families, couples or singles as it can do pretty much everything — from poaching to baking and frying foods. It has a clever indicator in the centre of its cooking surface to alert you once the pan is hot enough for cooking, to prevent overheating or adding foods too early. With two handles it's easy to carry from hob to oven and then table, and it's even easier to clean and dishwashes well.
The few dislikes I have about this pan are that it is sizeable — just consider this when it comes to storage, and because of this, it takes longer to heat or boil water. Its handles do get hot while cooking which is a shame, so be aware of this. It's also not metal-utensil safe against knives and whisks.
