It's important to think about the type of hob on which you'll be cooking when you choose your new non-stick pan set. Even if you're only planning on buying a new non-stick griddle pan to help you to sizzle and sear a steak to perfection, making sure that it's compatible with your hob should be one of your first priorities. If you're in any doubt, don't hesitate to get in touch or check your pan's specifications online.
Ceramic
Most pans are compatible with ceramic hobs, but you might need to be a little bit more careful while you're using one. Try to choose pans with a flat, smooth base to ensure optimum contact with the hob surface. Make sure that you move heavier pans, including traditional cast-iron ones, extra -carefully across a ceramic hob to avoid scratches.
Gas hobs
Cooking over gas gives you ultimate control over the temperature of your pan. Every type of pan is compatible with a gas hob, but you'll benefit more from those with thinner bases. Try to regulate the size of the flame to prevent it from extending beyond the pan's base, especially if you're only using a small non-stick frying pan.
Induction hobs
When you cook with an induction hob, all of its power goes straight into heating the pan. Since these hobs waste no energy heating the surface, using an induction stovetop is one of the most energy-efficient ways to cook.
Before you use one, you'll just need to make sure that your pans are compatible. Induction-friendly pans are those made with a magnetic base like stainless steel, cast iron, or an aluminium base bonded with magnetic metal. If you're buying a new non-stick pan set from Prestige, you can rest assured that every pan is already induction-suitable – but you can still search for a non-stick induction pan set.