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Title: What Pan
Post by: topconker on March 17, 2011, 10:44 AM
After watching loads of videos posted here and on the tube, just wondered where and what type of frying pan to buy, anyone know where I can get them?

TC
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on March 17, 2011, 10:51 AM
I think so much will depend on what sort of cooker you are planning to use your new pan(s) with.  We have a ceramic hob and induction hob, so we need flat-bottomed pans that are unlikely to scratch the ceramic hob if accidentally slid (and of course the pans for the induction hob need a steel base); we use mainly non-stick, but that means we must use teflon or wooden tools.  If, on the other hand, we were using a gas range, we would use a round-bottomed carbon-steel Chinese wok, and could then use stainless steel implements in it with impunity.

Incidentally, my preferred pan for use on the ceramic hob is a flat-bottomed, wok-like, Tefal(R) pan with Durabase(R) Technology base and Thermo-Spot(R) temperature indicator, base diameter 140mm, top diameter 290mm, height 75mm, purchased from Macro.

** Phil.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 17, 2011, 11:25 AM
The pans commonly seen being used in the BIR kitchens are generally Omelette pans. These do vary but you can find them on most catering site Nisbets (http://www.nisbets.co.uk) is a widely used industry supplier.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: solarsplace on March 17, 2011, 11:36 AM
Hi

Here you go: Meyer Commercialware Aluminium HT+ Open French Skillet Frying Pan, 26 cm

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319sCUVuX8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-French-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGM2/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1FI1DC93XQBR2&colid=2LJ8E417JXPPL (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-French-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGM2/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1FI1DC93XQBR2&colid=2LJ8E417JXPPL)

All the best
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Ramirez on March 17, 2011, 11:46 AM

Here you go: Meyer Commercialware Aluminium HT+ Open French Skillet Frying Pan, 26

This is what I use. Good pan.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: solarsplace on March 17, 2011, 11:52 AM
Hi Ramirez

Yes, they are fantastic curry pans :)

Well worth reading Phil's post above thoroughly too though, as they may not be suitable for all types of cooker. I only have gas so cannot comment further on suitability with other types of hob.

Also, I know ChrisWG from this forum just bought the 28cm version of this pan and found it to be just a little too big.

The 26cm version seems to hit the perfect size sweet spot.

Cheers
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chewytikka on March 17, 2011, 01:18 PM
After watching loads of videos posted here and on the tube, just wondered where and what type of frying pan to buy, anyone know where I can get them?

TC
Hi TC
Solarsplace has pointed you in the right direction, spot on curry pan!

Thanks Solar as i've just ordered a 20cm version... ?8.95

I wouldn't buy higher than 26cm as in my experience they tend to tip and
fall off a domestic hob! i.e. the handle's are just way too long

(http://currypan.jpg)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: topconker on March 17, 2011, 01:59 PM
Thanks Guys,
Really useful info, think I'll opt for the Meyer as I've got a gas hob.
TC
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 17, 2011, 02:05 PM
It seems they do an induction pan as well:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Stainless-Induction-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGZ4/ref=pd_sim_kh_3 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Stainless-Induction-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGZ4/ref=pd_sim_kh_3)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 17, 2011, 02:20 PM
I've been reading a few older threads as I've been exploring this site in the past week and there are a couple which might have something to add to the above recommendations.

Here (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3293.msg29690#msg29690) and Here (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2336.msg27945#msg27945)

The upshot is that aluminium is recommended, but does anyone know if the meyer aluminium pan that solarspace linked to is ok on a glass topped halogen hob?
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 20, 2011, 09:31 PM
Hi

Here you go: Meyer Commercialware Aluminium HT+ Open French Skillet Frying Pan, 26 cm

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/319sCUVuX8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-French-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGM2/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1FI1DC93XQBR2&colid=2LJ8E417JXPPL (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-French-Skillet/dp/B001L1RGM2/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1FI1DC93XQBR2&colid=2LJ8E417JXPPL)

All the best

I decided to get one of these as my current pan is so big I end up chasing the curry around it.  2 questions - how to condition the pan?  (I read you put some oil in and leave it on the heat for hours).  2nd, can you stick them in the dishwasher or does this corrode Aluminium?
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Razor on March 20, 2011, 10:23 PM
Hi NJ,

Quote
I read you put some oil in and leave it on the heat for hours

No mate, I think you may be getting confused with how to season a carbon steel wok?  You don't need to condition an Ali pan, as far as I'm aware?

Quote
can you stick them in the dishwasher or does this corrode Aluminium?

I always put mine in the dishwasher and it brings it up like new.

Hope that helps,

Ray :)

Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 23, 2011, 11:46 AM
Just reading the instruction leaflet which came with my Meyer Aluminium HT pan and it says "The following types of cookware are NOT suitable for dishwasher use:- Hard anodized aluminium cookware; Plain aluminium cookware"

But Razor dishwashes his with no apparent ill effects  ???
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: solarsplace on March 23, 2011, 11:48 AM
Hi

I have put mine through the dishwasher loads of times with no ill effects, I would'nt worry about it.

Mostly I wash it in the sink though, as I ended up staining the white dishwasher racks yellow with tumeric and other spices in the old unit ;)

Cheers
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 23, 2011, 12:44 PM
Thanks SS that's reassuring.  I shall dishwash it with abandon.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on March 23, 2011, 02:23 PM
Thanks SS that's reassuring.  I shall dishwash it with abandon.
Won't the unwashed part be rather too obvious when you take the band off ?
** Phil.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 23, 2011, 02:42 PM
Thanks SS that's reassuring.  I shall dishwash it with abandon.
Won't the unwashed part be rather too obvious when you take the band off ?
** Phil.

ROFLMAO :D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: solarsplace on March 23, 2011, 02:47 PM

ROFLMAO :D


Me too!  :D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chriswg on March 23, 2011, 04:30 PM
I had one of the 26cm ones on order from Amazon, but I have just cancelled it after watching the guy in Chutneys. I've ordered a 20cm one now which I appreciate is quite small but it is about what they were using there.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 23, 2011, 08:30 PM
Thanks SS that's reassuring.  I shall dishwash it with abandon.
Won't the unwashed part be rather too obvious when you take the band off ?
** Phil.
:D  Yeah, ok Phil.  Just for you I'll be sure to take the band off from time to time to prevent it leaving a mark!  ;D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on March 23, 2011, 08:39 PM
I had one of the 26cm ones on order from Amazon, but I have just cancelled it after watching the guy in Chutneys. I've ordered a 20cm one now which I appreciate is quite small but it is about what they were using there.

Trust me it'll be too small.  If it's not too small come back and tell me and I'll eat my words with veg ghee on, but I speak as a man who ordered a 20cm meyer commercialware aluminium HT pan by mistake (thinking it was the 26cm version) and you won't cook a takeaway sized portion of curry in one.  Remember the sides are tapered so the base dia is..... <trots off to kitchen with tape measure> ....only 15cm.  In the interests of science I just filled mine with water from a 1 litre measuring jug.  With water up to 1cm below the rim of the pan 300ml remained in the jug, so the workable capacity is no more than 700ml.  Anyone know the volume of a standard takeaway main dish foil tray?
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on March 23, 2011, 08:54 PM
Anyone know the volume of a standard takeaway main dish foil tray?
Can't quote you for foil, but for resealable plastic as used in Chinese t/a's, 500ml small and 700ml large.

** Phil.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Razor on March 23, 2011, 09:29 PM
Hi NJ,

I agree.  I do have a 20cm Ali BIR pan, and your measurements are spot on.  The tapered sides make it really difficult to keep the sauce in the pan and not all over the hob.  I have a 20cm old frying with a base of about 18cm, with concave sides.  This is now my pan of choice.  It used to be non stick but most of that has worn off over the years, and it's basically now just an Ali pan, perfect for BIR dishes.

Ray :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 24, 2011, 02:00 PM
This look pretty good, right size, thick walled and with slightly higher sides. Price is good too. It doesn't have the curve into the base that I would prefer but other than that looks good.

http://www.directtableware.com/product/5733,aluminium-omlette-pan-24cm/ (http://www.directtableware.com/product/5733,aluminium-omlette-pan-24cm/)

(http://www.directtableware.com/system/cache/product-5733-aluminium-omlette-pan-24cm_200_200_0_FFFFFF_80.jpg)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 25, 2011, 04:17 PM
Sorry to labour this topic but after quite a bit of searching on the web, I think i've found the perfect pan. They also stock quite a few other items found in BIR's too. I might even be tempted by the LPG Burner they have.

The wife is gonna kill me. lol ;D

http://www.chefline.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1760&osCsid=02o0174va30smsmgseefnjrns4

(http://www.chefline.co.uk/images/IMG_0306.jpg)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Ramirez on March 25, 2011, 04:22 PM
I like the look of that a lot, Axe. High sides and a nice flat bottom. I've got the same one as Solarsplace linked to on the first page, but I am tempted to go for one of those at that price.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: solarsplace on March 25, 2011, 06:21 PM
Hi Guys

With regard to the link Axe posted, which size do you think is best? the 24cm one?

Thanks
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chriswg on March 25, 2011, 07:11 PM
Yeah, I don't think you want to go bigger than 24cm.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Curry Barking Mad on March 25, 2011, 07:39 PM
Yeah, I don't think you want to go bigger than 24cm.

Totally agree,
Mick
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 25, 2011, 09:29 PM
Don't forget to tell them who sent you, i'll see if I can get a discount when I order. ;D 8)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: emin-j on March 25, 2011, 10:22 PM
Sorry to labour this topic but after quite a bit of searching on the web, I think i've found the perfect pan. They also stock quite a few other items found in BIR's too. I might even be tempted by the LPG Burner they have.

The wife is gonna kill me. lol ;D

http://www.chefline.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1760&osCsid=02o0174va30smsmgseefnjrns4

(http://www.chefline.co.uk/images/IMG_0306.jpg)

Axe I have the 31cm version of this pan and it's very good , my previous pan was a 26cm ' Omelet type pan but it was to easy to make a mess of the Hob when stirring the Curry vigorously  :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on March 26, 2011, 01:10 AM
Is ?15.54 a good price for one of those pans?

Only asking because I was just going to get one until I saw the final price with VAT and delivery added. :-\
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: timeless on March 26, 2011, 11:00 AM
Just ordered the 26 amazon one cheers for the link free delivery with amazon as well
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 26, 2011, 11:24 AM
Is ?15.54 a good price for one of those pans?

Only asking because I was just going to get one until I saw the final price with VAT and delivery added. :-\

I shall be ordering two of the 24cm pan. The VAT and 6.00GBP is a small price to pay for the 'right' pan.  ;)

Emin, I currently use a similar sized 30cm pan for making curries. But this I found to be far too big for single portions. I then tried a 20cm pan I have and that proved much better but not quite big enough. I do admit it caused alot more mess though. The 24cm pan is the closest representation of pans I have seen in the IG.

I hope this helps. :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: emin-j on March 26, 2011, 01:18 PM
Is ?15.54 a good price for one of those pans?

Only asking because I was just going to get one until I saw the final price with VAT and delivery added. :-\

I shall be ordering two of the 24cm pan. The VAT and 6.00GBP is a small price to pay for the 'right' pan.  ;)

Quote
Emin, I currently use a similar sized 30cm pan for making curries. But this I found to be far too big for single portions.
I then tried a 20cm pan I have and that proved much better but not quite big enough. I do admit it caused alot more mess though. The 24cm pan is the closest representation of pans I have seen in the IG.

I hope this helps. :)

Axe, you haven't seen the size of my portions  ;D
Know what you mean Axe a single portion looks a bit lost in there,probably something between 26-30cm with high sides would be perfect.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on March 26, 2011, 02:17 PM
Just ordered the 26 amazon one cheers for the link free delivery with amazon as well
Not in stock though are they, 'Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks'?

That's what put me off getting one from there, because from experience with Amazon, that doesn't guarantee you'll actually get one. :-\



Not really sure why I want to get one anyway, I've had perfectly good results and am very happy using my Heavy duty 24cm copper bottomed Stainless Steel pan. ::) ;D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on March 26, 2011, 04:51 PM
Horses for courses I guess, you pays your money and takes ya chance.  ;)

The only other thing I can add, which I feel is quite relevant at least for me anyway, is that with a smaller pan the cooking oil goes further. 1 Chefs spoon of oil in a large pan is barely enough. This also equates to the amount of base used too. You need less to cook the ingredients and should therefore end up with a more desirable curry, if that makes sense.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on March 26, 2011, 05:13 PM
Some more here
http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=8638 (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=8638)

9.49 + 3.99 delivery(however much you buy)

Same seller on Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Omelette-Induction-Cooking-Professional-Aluminium/dp/B004RR5RCI/ref=sr_1_9?m=A1ZUTD0ARAB7TR&s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1301155475&sr=1-9 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Omelette-Induction-Cooking-Professional-Aluminium/dp/B004RR5RCI/ref=sr_1_9?m=A1ZUTD0ARAB7TR&s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1301155475&sr=1-9)

9.49 + 3.29 delivery
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: parker21 on March 29, 2011, 03:48 PM
Sorry to labour this topic but after quite a bit of searching on the web, I think i've found the perfect pan. They also stock quite a few other items found in BIR's too. I might even be tempted by the LPG Burner they have.

The wife is gonna kill me. lol ;D

http://www.chefline.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1760&osCsid=02o0174va30smsmgseefnjrns4

(http://www.chefline.co.uk/images/IMG_0306.jpg)


hi axe/mick i have just bought 1 of the 24" pans  can't wait. but the missus doesnot know yet!

regards
and thanks for the link got 3 regulars that i normally use  but can't wait
gary ;)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on April 02, 2011, 11:48 AM
Hi Gary,

Let us know what you think of it when it arrives. :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: parker21 on April 02, 2011, 04:18 PM
hi guys well it arrived on thursday washed it straight away and cooked my vindaloo with it that night the missus who has been off curry lately tried some and loved it. so last night made a CT vindaloo for 2 and she moaned that it wasnot as thick as the nights before oops but still eat the whole lot!  i love the pan and worth the 15.25gbp it cost with courier and VAT so it took 2 days to arrive. the only problem is the stainless steel chef spoon/s and the aluminium don't go so well :'(

regards
gary :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on April 02, 2011, 04:33 PM
Result! :)

Does that mean your new pan is on it's way to looking like Chewy's favourite well used pan?

Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: parker21 on April 03, 2011, 10:07 PM
hi axe possibly there already shiny silver dots appearing on the rimmer. didnot use it lastnight to cook my balti garlic chilli chicken tikka masala i used my trusty black steel pan that has a lovely ring to it.
regards
gary :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on April 03, 2011, 10:10 PM
To thud or to ring, that is the question. :o ;D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: madstwatter on April 16, 2011, 09:56 AM
I have just ordered the 24cm pan  from;

http://www.chefline.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1760&osCsid=02o0174va30smsmgseefnjrns4 (http://www.chefline.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1760&osCsid=02o0174va30smsmgseefnjrns4)

I'll post a few pics when I get it.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on April 16, 2011, 11:05 AM
Just ordered the 26 amazon one cheers for the link free delivery with amazon as well
Not in stock though are they, 'Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks'?

That's what put me off getting one from there, because from experience with Amazon, that doesn't guarantee you'll actually get one. :-\

There speaks a man of experience.  Received this in my inbox today from Amazon:

"We regret to inform you that we have been unable to obtain the following item:

  "Meyer Commercialware Aluminium HT+ Open French Skillet Frying Pan, 26 cm"
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L1RGM2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L1RGM2)

Our supplier has informed us that this item is no longer available.  This item has now been cancelled from your order #026-3131860-3579552 and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it."
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on April 16, 2011, 11:15 AM
FWIW, they do still have the non-stick version in stock, as well as other sizes of the original version :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-Non-stick-Hollowcore/dp/B001L1RGNG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1302948648&sr=1-4 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meyer-Commercialware-Aluminium-Non-stick-Hollowcore/dp/B001L1RGNG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1302948648&sr=1-4)

** Phil.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on April 16, 2011, 02:20 PM
Just ordered the 26 amazon one cheers for the link free delivery with amazon as well
Not in stock though are they, 'Usually dispatched within 2 to 5 weeks'?

That's what put me off getting one from there, because from experience with Amazon, that doesn't guarantee you'll actually get one. :-\

There speaks a man of experience.  Received this in my inbox today from Amazon:

"We regret to inform you that we have been unable to obtain the following item:

  "Meyer Commercialware Aluminium HT+ Open French Skillet Frying Pan, 26 cm"
 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L1RGM2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L1RGM2)

Our supplier has informed us that this item is no longer available.  This item has now been cancelled from your order #026-3131860-3579552 and we can confirm that you have not been charged for it."

Oh shame, wish I had been wrong. :(
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on April 17, 2011, 05:17 PM
If anyone needs 2 then they have a bogof offer here for 26cm pans.

http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan/alumininum-omelette-pan-26cm.html (http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan/alumininum-omelette-pan-26cm.html)

Think it works out to about ?20/21 for the 2 with VAT and delivery.

Other sizes aren't on offer though.

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on April 18, 2011, 05:51 PM
Apologies to keep adding to this, but if anyone is interested.

All sizes are all half-price (just less than actually) now.

http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan.html (http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan.html)



Edit - I see they also sell various large spoons, Tawas and Karahis/Balti dishes etc. for reasonable prices.
So if you need a few of these items it makes the 5.95 postage well worthwhile.

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on April 27, 2011, 04:35 PM
Just an update on these.

I decided to order from them in the end as the pans were on offer, so ordered (to make the most of the single postage charge) -

26cm Alumininum Omelette Pan 
30cm Tawa 
7.5" S/S Gratin Dish with lid
10" & 12"S/S Serving/chefs Spoons
4oz Stainless Steel Ladle

All for just over ?29 with vat and delivery.

ordered on 22nd and surprisingly arrived today, which is very good considering the Easter weekend.

So very pleased indeed.

Only slight downside was the unexpected delivery today, they said they would e-mail the shipping and tracking details but didn't. Luckily I was home.


Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chewytikka on April 28, 2011, 02:49 PM
Hi All
I too am a happy man with a new pan! ;D

Walked past a new asian corner shop yesterday, had to check it out, and sure enough
there was an exact replacement for my battered old favourite curry pan.
In my element last night, knocking up a Naga Chingri.

Funny thing about the sticker describing it as a 9" - 23cm!
Didn't realize they took the measurement from the top of the inner rim
I always thought my old pan was a 24cm, just shows to go you!

It cost 14.99 and worth every penny.
cheers chewy ;D
(http://newpan.jpg)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on April 28, 2011, 03:56 PM
Wot, no dents yet ?!
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on April 28, 2011, 05:53 PM
Fancy being able to get the exact same pan again. Will you be having a send off for the old pan Chewy?
 
 :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chewytikka on April 29, 2011, 12:28 AM
 Hi Phil/Malc
I'll quickly get the new pan knocked into shape ;D
The old one, probably semi retirement only ;D lol
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 02, 2011, 10:46 AM
Who was it ordering the really cheap pans off eBay recently, thought it was this thread but must have been another.  Just wondering if they were ok when they arrived?
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Razor on May 02, 2011, 11:14 AM
Hi NJ,

I ordered one of the pans and yes, the were ok but perhaps too small for making curries in.  It's a pity because if they were slightly bigger, they would have been great.

Ray :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 02, 2011, 02:11 PM
It was me here -  http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5686.0 (http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5686.0)

Nice pans but way too small. :(



The 26cm one I got above was good though, nice size for me. 8)

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 02, 2011, 04:34 PM
Thanks, I really need to decide which ones to go with as the 26cm Meyer HT+ ones look like they're not coming back into stock anywhere and I want aluminium finish rather than non-stick.  Plenty to choose from in this thread though, so I just need to make my mind up now!
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 02, 2011, 05:44 PM
Decisions, decisions, decisions. ;)

Like you said, plenty to choose from, but I as I did order from this place, and received the stuff very quickly, I can only recommend them.
http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan.html (http://dadibhais.com/index.php/kitchen/cookware/frying-omelette-pans/aluminium-omelette-pan.html)

Do you need any other items?
Just makes the one off postage worthwhile if you order more.

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on May 02, 2011, 10:01 PM
Thanks, I really need to decide which ones to go with as the 26cm Meyer HT+ ones look like they're not coming back into stock anywhere and I want aluminium finish rather than non-stick.  Plenty to choose from in this thread though, so I just need to make my mind up now!

What ever pan you decide NJ, 24cm is the size used in most BIR's. Hope this helps. ;)


EDIT=Actually I don't know this for fact personally, but it is the same size the IG use and the same size reported by several other members who have entered BIR kitchens.
 
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 03, 2011, 07:16 AM
Thanks Martin, will check out that site.  Axe I was thinking of going for a 26cm pan because I'm not as skilled as BIR chefs and will doubtless slop the sauce over the cooker unless I have a little bit of spare capacity in the pan! My hob is electric, so I don't need to select a small pan so that gas flame can lick up the outside of it (possibly one reason why smallish pans are used in BIRs?)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Malc. on May 03, 2011, 10:20 AM
NJ, it's more to do with portion size and the ability to cook the curry properly. In a larger pan you will need more oil and base to cook properly.
However, if your cooking a double portion (yourself and the wife), then the larger pan will be better suited.
 :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 03, 2011, 01:37 PM
To be honest that's why I went for the 26cm, as I always cook double portions.
I wouldn't go bigger though.


And I'm a messy so and so, ;)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chriswg on May 03, 2011, 02:48 PM
I bought a new aluminium 20cm pan that does the job just fine for me. I also bought a cast iron one just for adding garlic tarka's at the end of the cooking.
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 03, 2011, 08:24 PM
This....

I bought a new aluminium 20cm pan that does the job just fine for me. I also bought a cast iron one just for adding garlic tarka's at the end of the cooking.

...Means that this....

I had one of the 26cm ones on order from Amazon, but I have just cancelled it after watching the guy in Chutneys. I've ordered a 20cm one now which I appreciate is quite small but it is about what they were using there.

Trust me it'll be too small.  If it's not too small come back and tell me and I'll eat my words with veg ghee on

.... has just come back to haunt me! If anyone needs me I'm just off down the shops for some veg ghee to put on the printout of my post that's on it's way to my printer...
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: curryhell on May 03, 2011, 08:25 PM
Love the site.  Sure i'll be ordering from there real soon.  Personal recommendation goes a long way.  Thanks Martinvic ;D
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 04, 2011, 01:14 AM
I bought a new aluminium 20cm pan that does the job just fine for me.
Wow, after buying one of those 20cm pans on ebay, you honestly have my utmost respect in being able to cook a curry in one. 8)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 10, 2011, 08:44 PM
My 26cm omelette pans from dadibhais arrived today and wow, aren't they good?  Look like they would cost three times as much as the paltry
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 11, 2011, 01:53 AM
Cool, glad I didn't mislead you this time. ;)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: natterjak on May 12, 2011, 10:55 AM
Now how do you get the sticky residue off the pan from the stickers they kindly apply prior to sale?!
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on May 12, 2011, 01:58 PM
http://tipnut.com/25-helpful-items-to-remove-sticky-adhesive-goo/ (http://tipnut.com/25-helpful-items-to-remove-sticky-adhesive-goo/)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on January 09, 2012, 05:58 PM
Hi folks

To save cluttering the C2G thread up any further, discussing pans) If anyone is interested I just found these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ipac-Grandi-Cuochi-Aluminium-Fry/dp/B0052WSA08/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1326129131&sr=1-14 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ipac-Grandi-Cuochi-Aluminium-Fry/dp/B0052WSA08/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1326129131&sr=1-14)

26cm though, some may say to be very slightly on the big size, but cheaper (by more than 2 quid) than the 24cm which is also on offer.

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: ELW on January 09, 2012, 06:57 PM
Hi folks

To save cluttering the C2G thread up any further, discussing pans) If anyone is interested I just found these on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ipac-Grandi-Cuochi-Aluminium-Fry/dp/B0052WSA08/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1326129131&sr=1-14 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ipac-Grandi-Cuochi-Aluminium-Fry/dp/B0052WSA08/ref=sr_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1326129131&sr=1-14)

26cm though, some may say to be very slightly on the big size, but cheaper (by more than 2 quid) than the 24cm which is also on offer.

Martin

I've had this pan for a couple of weeks now. saw the price of the 24cm, 26cm is the maximum for me, any bigger tips over
I don't know of its any better than the wooden handled ones in the C&C, but the price was more or less the same
ELW
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: Razor on January 09, 2012, 08:44 PM
Hi ELW,

I don't know of its any better than the wooden handled ones in the C&C, but the price was more or less the same
ELW

It looks pretty much the same to me except for the added advantage of the Alu handle being that, it's less likely to suffer from wear and tear, especially if you use the dish washer to clean it.

Ray :)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: ELW on January 09, 2012, 08:52 PM
Hi ELW,

I don't know of its any better than the wooden handled ones in the C&C, but the price was more or less the same
ELW

It looks pretty much the same to me except for the added advantage of the Alu handle being that, it's less likely to suffer from wear and tear, especially if you use the dish washer to clean it.

Ray :)
agreed its pretty sturdy
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chewytikka on January 09, 2012, 09:21 PM
Hi Martin
Thanks for the link  ;)
But I defo don't need any more new pans :-\
A new blast furnace hob and a new pair of Jeans maybe, these ones seem to have shrunk lately :o

cheers ChewyTarka
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: curryhell on January 09, 2012, 09:50 PM
Hi Martin
Thanks for the link  ;)
But I defo don't need any more new pans :-\
A new blast furnace hob and a new pair of Jeans maybe, these ones seem to have shrunk lately :o

cheers ChewyTarka
I know the feeling CT or should it be CM.  I do love the signature ;) ;)
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on January 10, 2012, 01:07 PM
Hi Martin
Thanks for the link  ;)
But I defo don't need any more new pans :-\
A new blast furnace hob and a new pair of Jeans maybe, these ones seem to have shrunk lately :o

cheers ChewyTarka

Hi Chewy

Didn't have you in mind when posting, I know you've got enough pans already mate. ;)

Just there seemed to be a renewed interest in people wanting Alu pans, after C2G was offering them for sale.

Thought it was a good price and from a major reputable seller in Amazon, so might be of use to some

Martin
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: chewytikka on January 10, 2012, 01:48 PM
Hi Martin
Don't mind me mate, just joining in and rambling a bit. ;)

The last one I got from a local Asian shop was 6 quid
makes me wonder how much they buy them in for?

cheers ChewyPots
Title: Re: What Pan
Post by: martinvic on January 17, 2012, 01:43 PM
Just a WARNING

Don't buy anything from cheapchefsclothing.co.uk, the site is not a going concern and shouldn't be still up and running.

After looking at prices elsewhere, I decided to chance it, because of the great price, and ordered an Aluminium Stewpot with lid.

Nothing happened for a week, no replies to my enquirees from their onsite message system, so I got in touch with the people the Paypal payment was made to.

They were actually the Site designers, not cheapchefsclothing.co.uk, and they informed me they were owed money from the owners of cheapchefsclothing.co.uk, and so it was no longer a valid running website.

I'm happy to say they apologised for any inconvenience caused, and immediately refunded my Paypal payment, and would look also into removing the site.

Martin