Head of shopping Zoe puts Our Place’s viral pans and pots to the test, including the hero Always Pan, to see if they’re actually worth the hype…
I’m not sure when exactly my TikTok feed turned into a non-stop reel of eggs gliding across pastel-coloured frying pans, but I’ll admit, I was probably the easiest person on the app to convince into joining the Our Place pan club. Minimalist, non-stick, dishwasher-friendly and very chic, I’d never wanted a pan to match my dish towel before, but here we are.
The other week, I caved and upgraded my mismatched and very scratched pans to the full Our Place Cookware Set – the 13-piece one, in the sage green colourway. Though it’s an initial spend of £295, the set gives a £175 saving, and I was definitely in the market for a full pan and pot upgrade.
Aesthetics aside, which I knew would be bang on the money, I was still just a little bit sceptical. Could a ‘pretty’ pan set with so much hype actually hold up to daily cooking and washing? Spoiler: yes. Here’s why…
Are Our Place pans worth the money?
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The Cookwear set, which works on all stovetops (yes, even induction) includes the brand’s bestselling models and accessories: full-sized and mini versions of both the Always Pan 2.0 and the Perfect Pot, each crafted with non-toxic Thermakind™ ceramic non-stick and complete with modular steam-release lids. You’ll also get a stackable steamer basket and colander, and four nesting beechwood utensils (spatulas and spoons).
What I didn’t expect was how many of my old, clunky pots now lie completely unused. I haven’t touched my battered colander or that old cast iron I thought I needed since the Always Pan came into my life. Eggs don’t cling. Pancakes flip like I made a chef-worthy batter. Sticky sauces wipe off with a sponge, if that. Even thicker liquids drip right off it, leaving next to no residue.
Zoe’s verdict
I’ve now been cooking with the set daily for over a week – curries, pastas, sauces and poached eggs – and the non-stick is still pristine. No peeling, no staining, no suspicious bubbling. As someone who once bought a £100 non-stick pan that started flaking after a fortnight, this is huge.
That said, you do need to treat them with a bit of respect. No metal utensils, no ultra-high heat, and hand washing is best (though they are technically dishwasher safe). Follow that, and they’ll stay looking showroom-fresh.
So, would I recommend the Our Place cookware set? 100%. It’s not just hype, it genuinely streamlines cooking, cuts down on clean-up, and looks good doing it. Yes, the full set is an investment, but if you cook at home most nights like I do, it pays for itself quickly. TikTok, I’ll let you have this win.
Though I do really think the bundle is worth spending on, I appreciate it may be a little steep in price for some. If that’s the case, I’ve heard positive things about Lakeland’s 8-in-1 Only Pan, £59.99. It also comes in a sage colourway and is praised for its long-lasting non-stick coating.