Commercial Cookware

I love the commercial cookware by calphalon. Good weight, sturdy, heats up and cools down quickly, cooks evenly and cleans up well. I was a bit surprised that it isn't as non-stick as other calphalon, but no problems once I was using the correct tempuratures and took a little extra time to clean up.

Great Stuff

Have been watching the site, hoping the hard anodized professional cookware would return. Not a huge fan of "non-Stick." Got my first small set 10 or more years ago. Love the professional quality of the cookware, it's easy clean up (yeah let it cool hot soapy water and some elbow grease) and not having to worry about using metal utensils. Even on my old electric it cooks evenly. Great omelettes are easy. Go get it, you will not regret it.

a good set

I bought this set for my family for the nonstick ability. It is a good alternative to traditional nonstick. Works well and heats evenly. Over all a good buy for the money and recommend.

Cookware Set

I was hesitant to purchase at first, but knowing how much my parents enjoy cooking with their Caphalon, I knew I could not go wrong. I was anxious to get the cookware set, and now that I have them, I enjoy cooking in them every day. Jeff

Love It

This is a great cookware set. I have used all the pans. Pros: - looks great - good weight - heats evenly Cons: - glass lids ( I liked the older lids that were Commercial Hard-Anodized) - cleaning pan sometimes requires longer scrubbing

Really???

The set I received had chips in several pans, not first quality I expected! Also, despite following all recommendations for usage, I am not having a 'non-stick' experience here, at all!!! I'm also not sure how to clean up the pans where stuff stuck to them as the recommendations are to use Dawn and a soft bristle kitchen scrub brush only and that, along with extensive soaking, is not taking off the stuck on mess. Even in pans where I boiled something, there is absorption of *something* from the food that stains and dulls the surface of the pan that doesn't come off.

WONDERFUL PRODUCT!

I advance purchased this set and got a great deal. However, after using it, I feel even more so - this cookware is amazing! And I received two bonus gifts as well!! I did quite a bit of research as I was not familiar with hard-anondized cookware. No regrets whatsoever - I'm even more of a Calphalon fan now than before!

Color

My only disappointment is that the pans are three different colors

Gorgeous -- but comes with a learning curve

The quality of these pans is tremendous. They are heavy and durable, and I love the glass lids!

However, there is a learning curve with them if you are used to nonstick pans. I am still figuring out the best way to sear foods. I think the key is not to move them until they are done, and then they will release on their own. I am in the bad habit of moving the food around while it cooks so it doesn't stick.

Cleanup is generally easy. If something does stick, soaking it overnight releases it easily.

Great cookware with NO non-stick coating!

I got this pan set about 2 weeks ago. I had some old Calphalon cookware that had non-stick coating. I found that over time (years), the coating would disappear & it concerned me that we were probably eating it! Calphalon had happily replaced that pan twice previously for me. I decided I was done with that! I researched pans without coatings & was thrilled to discover another wonderful Calphalon pan, with all the warranties & craftsmanship, but NO non-stick. After reading up about the hard anodized cookware & researching it, I decided this was THE set for my family! We are following the recommendations for pan use/cooking that came with the set & have found it to be as good as a traditional non-stick pan! I will warn you that these pans are a little heavy, but they are really a fantastic value, especially I found when purchased from the Calphalon website.

Love them

I love love love love these pots, I have been eyeing them for a long time and finally got them for myself. Perfect in every way. If I had one thing to say it is that I wish there was something that you sold for me to put in my pots so they can be stacked without me damaging my warranty, I had to rearrange my whole kitchen so they would not be stacked. like maybe some sort of inserts. Just throwing it out there...but thank you calohalon the pots are wonderful, I am not finished shopping, I just need to pace myself.

Exactly what I was looking for.

I've been looking for a set like this for many years. Love it. Not a fan of nonstick. Great sizes. Can't wait to cook with these. The set arrived very quickly. The tools and other pan were an added bonus.

commercial cookware at home

New learning curve with this but seems to be more like cooking in the old iron pan, cleans up great and with lttle scubbing, had what I tought was a problem called they told me what to do it worked, great support and willing to do what ever it takes to make things right this product I have was made in the USA very quality product

Disappointed

I have tried everything that your booklet suggests to keep things from sticking. They still do. I was so excited about getting good quality cookware, I am no longer escited. I have to live with them because of the cost.

Love It

Took just a little getting used to. I read everything I could to make sure I am using it correctly. I just LOVE it.

I LOVE MY NEW COOKWARE. I ONLY WISH I HAD PURCHASED IT TWENTY YEARS AGO. IT'S EXPENSIVE, BUT I ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR QUALITY. THIS WILL LAST A LIFETIME. JOHN A. HILLEBRANDT EDGERTON, WI

Purchased on a 50 percent off deal-and it is amazing! The weight of the pan is a good heavy weight great for even heating. Even though it is not non stick once you put a little olive oil on a paper towel and wipe it-it becomes non stick. Great stuff-great deal

Cooks dream!

This cookware is everything I had hoped for. I was looking for a set of pans with which I could learn all those wonderful skills I see displayed on Chopped and The Next Iron Chef America. They are much lighter than I expected, and not difficult to maneuver in and out of the cupboard. They clean up easily, too. I would highly recommend them.

I have been using Calphalon products for nearly 10 years, they are the most amazing products ever. I still have my original set and just keep adding to it. Treat them with love and they will love you back! It's definitely worth the extra money up front for years of cooking delight! I promise you won't be replacing them any time soon like cheaper brands. Wash them by hand and use silicone utensils and they will never chip, separate, peel, or crack.

hard anodized aluminium professional cookware

i purchased a similar cookware set in 1994 and i use it everyday. i just purchased a new set for a friend. i love it and hate to cook with anything else