Mauviel copper cookware is the unquestioned world leader in professional copper cookware and has been for as long as I can remember. If you consider yourself a great chef, then you’ll really want a set of these for your kitchen. The only downside is their price, they’re extremely expensive. They make the pricey All-Clad stuff look like toys!
If you had to ask me what the best material to make cookware out of, I would say copper. Stainless steel is nice, but it doesn’t hold a candle to copper which is just really well suited for cooking. And it lasts an incredibly long time, in many cases it actually starts to look better with age.
What Mauviel Options Are Available?
Right now, Mauviel makes copper pans with two different linings, tin and stainless steel; and four different handle types.
The difference between stainless steel and tin is a fairly high. Tin requires much more careful cleaning and can scratch much easier and can also wear out over time, after which you must have it retinned by a professional. Also tin melts at 460° F so be aware of that. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is much easier to use and will last longer, possibly forever. Some chefs prefer tin because they say food doesn’t stick to it as much, and it heats more evenly, but I’m not sure if this is worth the extra hassle.
How Much Will You Pay For Mauviel Copper?
This is the kicker… Mauviel cookware is among the most expensive in the world, but for good reason. Individual pieces can range in price from $200-$500 per piece. An 11.8 inch Cuprinox round frying pan, for example, will set you back $340.
Mauviel Cuprinox M’Heritage 2.5mm cast iron hdl. 7 pc. set
To give you an example, I want to look at one popular set that they offer which costs $1,350. It contains two saucepans with lids, a sauté pan with lid and a copper brill cleaner. This set has stainless steel interiors and cast-iron handles.
Mauviel Cuprinox Extra-Thick 5- Piece Copper Cookware Set
On the other hand this nice little set only cost about $650 and gives you a 1.8 quart saucepan with lid, 3 quart sauté pan with lid, and a 10.2 inch fry pan all with extra thick 2.5 mm copper exteriors and stainless steel interiors with double cast-iron handles.
Let’s face it, you can use just about anything to cook in your own kitchen but if you’re looking for the best of the best that will last several lifetimes (as long as you take care of it), then Mauviel Copper Cookware is for you. When just any cookware set won’t do, choose Mauviel. They make a great gift as well!
