The right cookware for every use

Choosing the right cookware for a specific job is easier said than done. The amount of cookware styles, coatings and colours can often be overwhelming. BergHOFF created a checklist to guide you through the large amount of cookware available on the market, to help you choosing the right cookware according to the ingredients and dish you prefer.

1/ Make sure your new cookware matches your cooktop and oven. BergHOFF offers cookware that fits all kinds of cooktops, including induction. 

2/ Size does matter: use the correct size of cookware to avoid hot spots and improve energy-effcient cooking.

3/ Choose your cookware according to your ingredients. A delicate fish or an authentic steak require a different cooking approach. BergHOFF offers an assortment cookware ideal for the preparation of all possible ingredients.

4/ Choose your cookware according to the dish and the baking result you would like to achieve. Do you want your steak to be medium or rare? Are you looking for a quick stir-fry dish or a slow-cooked stew?  

In general, BergHOFF offers three types of high-quality cookware to cover all ingredients and baking results: stainless steel: ideal for boiling and high-temperature searing, non-stick cookware: ideal for all-round frying and cast iron cookware: perfect to prepare slow-cooked stews. Below diagram shows you the perfect fit with our cookware based on your ingredients and baking result.

The perfect partner for high-temperature searing: (recycled) stainless steel cookware

There is a reason why most professional chefs prefer (recycled) stainless steel cookware. Stainless steel is just what you want in terms of durability. Life long cooking pleasure is guaranteed! In general, BergHOFF stainless steel cookware is a sustainable choice for the environmentally conscious, modern kitchen. Next to this, (recycled) stainless steel cookware allows you to cook at high temperatures and is completely PFOA- and PTFE-free. The multi-layered, conductive base is the perfect partner in energy-efficient cooking.  When you’ve enjoyed your meal, just pop your (recycled) stainless steel cookware in the dishwasher. No need to worry about using metal utensils while cooking, as this cookware is scratch-resistant. Every (recycled) stainless steel product is 100% recyclable and made from plastic-free, renewable materials that can be reused again and again. (Recycled) stainless steel cookware is available uncoated, ideal if you are looking for heat-resistant and extreme durable cookware, and available with CeraGreen non-stick coating, ideal to prepare more fragile ingredients. The BergHOFF cookware made with recycled stainless steel, has the same quality and characteristics as any other item made from virgin stainless steel. 

1. Uncoated (recycled) stainless steel cookware 

Uncoated (recycled) stainless steel is as robust as it is heat-resistant. With proper care, this cookware can last forever making them a truly sustainable choice.

Our uncoated (recycled) stainless steel cookware has a durable surface that won't crack. For the best results, always use oil or butter when cooking with an uncoated frying pan. This will prevent food from sticking. Uncoated (recycled) stainless steel cookware is very sturdy and easy to maintain. You can easily put these in the dishwasher. When uncoated pans are cleaned and maintained properly, they can last forever. No need to worry about using metal utensils when cooking, as this cookware is scratch-resistant. Check out our best tips on how to extend the life of uncoated (recycled) stainless steel frying pans. (See tips & tricks article: ‘Extend the lifecycle of your cookware’).

• • Perfect for high-temperature cooking or oven use
  • Made with high-quality recycled stainless steel: the sustainable choice, made to last a lifetime
  • Cook with confidence: durable cookware

2. Coated (recycled) stainless steel cookware

Our coated (recycled) stainless steel pots and pans make everyday cooking and cleaning easy, thanks to our PFAS-free CeraGreen ceramic non-stick coating. The CeraGreen non-stick coating is made of strong, natural-based material and is available in many mineral-based blends. The CeraGreen coating helps food brown more effectively and guarantees easy food release with a minimum of oil. Metal utensils, baking soda, and abrasive sponges can damage the CeraGreen non-stick cooking surfaces.

Check out our best tips on how to extend the life of coated (recycled) stainless steel frying pans.

• • Effortless and healthy CeraGreen ceramic non-stick coating: PFAS-free / Plastic free
  • Made with high-quality (recycled) stainless steel

The all-round non-stick partner in your kitchen: (recycled) aluminium cookware:

(Recycled) Aluminium is known for its excellent heat distribution. It conducts heat faster than stainless steel cookware. Aluminium cookware is always combined with a non-stick coating and therefore suitable for healthy cooking with a minimum of oil and guarantees easy food release. In general, BergHOFF is using two types of coatings for (recycled) aluminium cookware: a healthy* (PFAS-free) ceramic non-stick coating, called CeraGreen or a durable industrial non-stick coating, called FernoGreen. Both coatings have high-quality non-stick performances. BergHOFF cookware, made with recycled aluminium, has the same quality and characteristics as any other item made from virgin aluminium.

• • Always combined with a non-stick coating for easy food release: CeraGreen or FernoGreen coatings
  • Excellent heat distribution for energy-efficient cooking
  • Made with high-quality (recycled) aluminium

For lovers of slow-cooking: cast iron cookware 

Enamelled cast iron is best used at low to medium heat for an even heat distribution. It retains no odours or flavours and is non-reactive, making it ideal for cooking slow cooking, sauteing and baking. Cook with non-metallic tools to avoid cracking the enamel.

• • Perfect for slow-cook dishes
  • Excellent heat distribution
  • Made with high-quality and durable cast iron

* Contains NO PFAS and NO PFAS were used during the manufacturing process, unlike pans with PTFE coating.
Lower CO2 emissions during production than PTFE-coated pans.
Contains no "Substance of Very High Concern" (SVHC) at a concentration > 0.1% weight by weight, as currently appearing in the European ECHA "Candidate list for authorization".
Regarding toxic substances, complies according the  REACH-regulation (EG) N° 1907/2006.