IKEA has a set of three lightweight pans. A milk pan, a larger one I cook my main meals in and the medium one for rice or pasta.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Rummikub) Our verdict Shop By Brand Daro Ercol G Plan Glasswells Collections Laura Ashley Orla Kiely Parker Knoll Stressless Copper pans are often beautiful but pricey. They heat up fast and retain that heat, so chefs love them. Copper pans for use in a domestic kitchen will likely include stainless steel in the materials for practicality; this may also make them induction hob safe, but pure copper pans can't be used on an induction.

Electric hobs: An electric hob looks like an induction hob but doesn’t use magnetism, so all pans, as long as they have a flat, smooth base that sits flush with the hob, will work. Footstools Storage Footstools Fabric Footstools Leather Footstools Orla Kiely Footstools Cane Furniture If you have an induction hob, your cookware must have a magnetic base. Most types of stainless steel will work well, and so will cast iron, but the rough surface may scratch your hob. We love that these pans are suitable for all types of hob, including induction, and that you can put them in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. They also have a handy lip and a lid with a built-in strainer so you can easily drain pasta or veg without using a colander.Dining Tables Extending Dining Tables Rectangular Dining Tables Round Dining Tables Wooden Dining Tables Glass Dining Tables Square Dining Tables Dining Seating All Dining Chairs Upholstered Dining Chairs Wooden Dining Chairs Painted Dining Chairs Leather Dining Chairs Bar Stools Benches Copper and pure aluminium will not work with induction. However, some now have stainless steel bases so they will work on all hob types.

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