Rank #10 in Best Frying Pan 2026: The Base You Never See
Prochef Stainless Steel Frying Pan, 28cm, Induction, Silicone Handle
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Prochef costs £24.99 and is rated 4.3 stars from 55 ratings, with a 28cm uncoated stainless steel body weighing 1.01kg and an induction base.\n\nIt takes tenth because it has the most complete and self-consistent specification of any pan here, and the smallest sample by a factor of two hundred.
How those 55 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Specification | Six consistent fields |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.01 kg |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Induction | Compatible, in the compatible devices field |
| Care | Dishwasher safe, oven safe |
| Ratings | 4.3 from 55 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“good quality, a little heavy, but nice. cleans well.”
Verified purchase“Very sturdy and should last a long time. Definitely value for money. I'm still mastering the art of cooking eggs on stainless steel though!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Frying Pan 2026: The Base You Never See.
Rank #1
Blackmoor 24cm Frying Pan, Ceramic Non-Stick, PFAS-Free
£11.99
Rank #2
Tefal Taste Non-Stick Frying Pan Set, 20cm and 28cm, Thermo-Spot
£40.00
Rank #3
Tefal Comfort Max Stainless Steel Frying Pan, 30cm, Thermo-Spot
£24.99
Rank #4
ZUOFENG Non Stick Frying Pan, 20cm, Granite Coating, PFOA Free
£12.29
Questions people ask
Why is the sample so small?
It is a smaller brand with fewer buyers; 55 ratings cannot settle a case either way.
Is it non-stick?
No: the coating field says uncoated, and buyers call it sturdy.
How heavy is it?
1.01kg, the heaviest pan here.
Does it work on induction?
Yes, stated in the compatible devices field.
Why is it tenth?
Because its page is the most honest here and its record is the thinnest, so the recommendation goes to evidence.
How many ratings does it have?
55 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 64 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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