Edit: Thank you, everyone, for providing such great information! Truly, thank you!

I’m looking to buy someone a set of good cookware. Hopefully, I’ll have them to gift in time for Christmas. My kitchen consists of a pot, pan, and a rice cooker (probably all from Big Lots or something), so I’m in over my head here.

In talking to people IRL, I’ve been told Amazon is not a good place for a quality set - which I believe based on mixed reviews of my recent purchases and my own lack of knowledge on what makes a good set. I was also told to search antique stores and consignment shops for pieces. So, I’m doing that without much luck as, again, I’m just out of my depth and it’s possible it will take much longer to find enough pieces to make a complete set (between 5 and 9-ish).

Does anyone have recommendations for what I should look for in a good pot/pan? Or, what are some solid brands that someone who loves to cook would be proud to own?

I’m not sure what is a good budget. Is anywhere between 500 and 1000 USD a good start?

Thanks for any advice you can give.

  • I'm back on my BS 🤪English
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    26 days ago

    I got this Lodge set plus an extra 10.25" skillet. I also got silicone handle covers because I don’t like burning my delicate fingers🤌💅

    That should be enough and under $150. If anything, get an extra 10.25" dutch oven/pot.

      • I'm back on my BS 🤪English
        2·
        23 days ago

        i gotchu, booboo 😘

        make sure to look into how to season them and maintenance. look thru there for some scraping tools since they might come in handy with things that are caked on. you can also add salt to help scrape the pans. enjoy!