All clad cookware sets are some of the most popular out there today and for good reason; they work very well and last a long time. No matter how much time you spend in your kitchen, even a weekend chef can find something to love about All-Clad cookware.
So what options do you have when it comes to choosing the best all-clad stainless steel set? Today I’ll look at the All-Clad 5 piece, 7 piece, 10 piece, and 14 piece stainless steel sets. Why stainless? Because they are easily the most popular in the All-Clad collection.
All-Clad 5-Piece Stainless Starter Cookware Set
This is a very nice starter set that only costs $300, which is very competitive when it comes to all clad products. This set contains a 3 quart saucepan with lid, a 3 quart saute pan with lid, and a 10 inch fry pan. Each piece is made out of 18/10 stainless steel and has an inner core of pure aluminum. As with most all clad stainless, these pots and pans contain the stay cool handles that are really nice.
All-Clad Master Chef 2 7-Piece Cookware Set
At $320 this may be a better deal than the five piece set. It’s only an extra $20 after all! It contains and 8 inch frying pan, a one and a half quart saucepan with lid, 3 quart sauté pan with lid, and a 6 quart covered stockpot with lid. They each have a beautiful brushed aluminum exterior and are 18/10 stainless with a pure aluminum inner core. I give this a solid 97% A rating. Most customer reviews list it as either four or five out of 5 stars.
All-Clad Stainless 10 Piece Cookware Set
At $680, we’re starting to get into more expensive territory with this nice set. It contains an 8″ Fry Pan (5108), 10″ Fry Pan (5110), 2 Quart Saucier with Lid (5212), 3 Quart Saute Pan with Lid (5403), 4 Quart Sauce Pan with Lid (5204), and 8 Quart Stock Pot with Lid (5508). If you’re really looking to build a solid foundation of cookware for your kitchen, this is a great choice for the price.
All-Clad Stainless 14-Piece Cookware Set
At $1,200 we’ve definitely moved into the high priced atmosphere but this set may very well be worth the extra cost. It contains both a 10 inch as well as a 12 inch frying pan, a three and 6 quart sauté pan with lid, a two and 3 quart saucepan with lid, a 12 inch chef’s pan with lid, and an 8 quart stock pot with lid. They’re dishwasher safe, but I highly recommend that you wash them by hand. You won’t find many customer reviews online for this one because I suspect that the price tag keeps many people away, but if you’re serious about cooking this is a very nice set to own.
So there you have a breakdown of the basic All Clad Cookware Sets that are available in stainless steel. You have quite a range of different prices and there’s something for everybody. Some people choose to buy a smaller set and then add extra pieces along the way as they require them while other people choose to just jump in and buy the whole 14 piece set at one time. However you choose to do it, one thing is for sure… you’ll be happy with your All-Clad collection for years to come.