Shop for all frying pans (skillets) types, including omelette pans, crepe pans and griddles. Frying pans, as with other popular cookware types, are available in a range of sizes and are made from a variety of materials, many with non-stick coatings. Use the frying pan categories below for all options that are available from Pots and Pans.

We've more information on frying pan types below the category list.

	All Frying Pans Frying pans range in size from small blinis pans, through omelette pans and standard frying pans to large griddles.			Stainless Steel Frying Pans We stock stainless steel frying pans in a large range of sizes, most of which feature a non-stick coating.


	Hard Anodised Frying Pans See our large range of hard anodised frying pans, all with durable non-stick cooking surfaces.			Cast Iron Frying Pans As with most cast iron cookware, these frying pans have a colourful enamel exterior and black enamel cooking surface with non-stick properties.


	Copper Frying Pans Traditional style copper frying pans and crepe pans with hard wearing stainless steel interiors.			3-Ply/Clad Frying Pans High quality tri-ply/clad frying pans with stainless steel or hard anodised exteriors, plus non-stick options.


	Aluminium Frying Pans Aluminium frying pans come in various sizes, all with non-stick coatings.			Enamel Steel Frying Pans A small selection of steel frying pans with enamel exteriors and non-stick interiors.

Frying Pans

A frying pan, also known as a frypan or skillet, is used for frying, searing and browning foods. Frying pans are shallow pans, usually with flared sides and no lid. In contrast, a pan of similar size with taller, straight or flared sides and a lid is called a saute pan. Frying pan diameters are typically in the range of 20cm to 30cm. 20cm frying pans are commonly called omelette pans, as they're a perfect size for the job. Crepe pans are even more shallow than a standard frying pan, with just a raised lip at the edge of the pan, and are best for thin pancakes. Thicker pancakes (French pancakes), scones, flatbread and pizzas can be cooked on a griddle (girdle), which is a flat pan with a thick base that's excellent for retaining heat. Griddle is also a term that can also mean grill pan. Grill pans are similar to frying pans, but usually feature a ridged base on the interior that gives a chargrilled or barbecued effect when cooking meats or vegetables.

Frying pans are made from a variety of materials - stainless steel, stainless steel and aluminium sandwich (also known as tri-ply or clad), hard anodised aluminium, cast aluminium, copper, enamelled cast iron, enamelled aluminium and enamelled steel. Frying pans often have have a non-stick coating on the interior. Construction materials have different properties, which you should consider before buying. Visit our Cookware Guide, for more information on different cookware ranges, as well as a comparison chart that summarises features of the ranges available from Pots and Pans.

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