Air BnB and Pots/ pans

[Just a DK]

Have been feeding 14 people for a two days now at an air bnb and am realizing I cant just travel with knives / board.

I also dont want to travel with my all clads and crusets as they are heavy as heck.

Any recommends for what people bring to cook with on the road pots and pan wise? Been looking at a low cost ish set of green pans….

 

[Simply]

For cheapos/non-stainless pans the Tfal prograde is bar none the best I’ve found. Durability is leaps and bounds above oxo, light, very versatile in a pinch. Took an egg pan maybe 5 years for the coating to degrade to the point of needing replacement and the same time for a larger pan to begin to warp. When cooking for a large group/social environment the cheap non-stick alleviate some effort from your end.

 

[Just a DK]

For cheapos/non-stainless pans the Tfal prograde is bar none the best I’ve found. Durability is leaps and bounds above oxo, light, very versatile in a pinch. Took an egg pan maybe 5 years for the coating to degrade to the point of needing replacement and the same time for a larger pan to begin to warp. When cooking for a large group/social environment the cheap non-stick alleviate some effort from your end.

Dang trying to avoid the tfal coated stuff

 

[dchang21]

what about nesting camping pots. but 14 people? thats a small catering venture..

 

[Just a DK]

what about nesting camping pots. but 14 people? thats a small catering venture..

Thats a great idea to get some stainless nesting pots/pans.

Weber does most of the heavy lifting. Just need some decent sized stuff that isnt airbnb cancer non-stick.

 

[stringer]

Thats a great idea to get some stainless nesting pots/pans.

Weber does most of the heavy lifting. Just need some decent sized stuff that isnt airbnb cancer non-stick.

I cook a lot on vacation. I don't need anything fancy but do mostly try to avoid ingesting scratched up Teflon when I can. I will pick up something cheap from the supermarket or a Goodwill/Salvation Army. It might still end up being Teflon but at least it will be new unadulerated Teflon.

 

[nopomo]

You can get a set of 3 cast aluminum calderos (with lids) for $30. Light, indestructible, nesting, second only to copper for conductivity.

 

[Jovidah]

I would go for something that's at least induction compatible. Many camping pots are not.
My usual go-to for 'cheap but servicable' are restaurant supply stores and Ikea.

 

[Justinv]

I have some cheap induction compatible skillets I brought during covid travel plus induction cooktop. I also bring all-clad pots/pans to rentals that have full kitchens.

 

[blokey]

Visit your local restaurant supply store and got some of these large braiser, couple lodge cast iron and you are set
https://www.katom.com/search?w=Braiser+

 

[blokey]

You can get a set of 3 cast aluminum calderos (with lids) for $30. Light, indestructible, nesting, second only to copper for conductivity.

And gold, sliver, tho they are bit expensive

Edit: Be aware what you buy tho, some cast aluminum cookware can contain quite high level of lead, the common Imusa ones are good tho according to this report
https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/...113bcb4&hash=8E46E48FC448CC1679C33A983C51DAFB

 

[blokey]

And gold, sliver, tho they are bit expensive

Edit: Be aware what you buy tho, some cast aluminum cookware can contain quite high level of lead, the common Imusa ones are good tho according to this report
https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/...113bcb4&hash=8E46E48FC448CC1679C33A983C51DAFB

Better inform
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-022-00431-y#MOESM1

Edit: Another updated one
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-024-00686-7
US made aluminum seems to be mostly fine, Chinese made is a mixed bag with good and bad ones, stay away from Afghan pot and Indalium ones, stainless ones are generally safe

 

[Just a DK]

I would go for something that's at least induction compatible. Many camping pots are not.
My usual go-to for 'cheap but servicable' are restaurant supply stores and Ikea.

Right induction compatible is probably very important….

Still like the ideal of nesting pots just to satisfy my need for some organization.

Visit your local restaurant supply store and got some of these large braiser, couple lodge cast iron and you are set
https://www.katom.com/search?w=Braiser+

The lodges are wayyy to heavy… although very cost effective.

 

[Jovidah]

I think the most decent nesting pans with removable handles are made by Cristel, but they're not exactly cheap.

 

[Just a DK]

I think the most decent nesting pans with removable handles are made by Cristel, but they're not exactly cheap.

It does check every box…

Crap… curse you!!!

 

[SwampDonkey]

The ceramic coated ones are a good substitute. Stay away from the Teflon stuff it's amazing it's still legal