Dunelm might not be the first place you’d look if you’re in the market for a cookware refresh, but it really should be on your radar if you want to get a designer look on a budget.
From the new-in Always Pan lookalike Cast Aluminium Deep Frying Pan (£55 from Dunelm) to the cast iron range that includes this gorgeous burnt orange Casserole Dish (£38 from Dunelm), Dunelm’s new-in section is definitely worth a look if you’re on the hunt for the best frying pan or the best cast iron cookware that’s also affordable.
Here’s a look at what I think are the standout new pieces as Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances and Cookware Editor.
Dunelm
Cast Aluminium Deep Frying Pan 28cm With Lid Green
This is the latest in a line of Our Place copycat pans, including versions from M&S, George Home and Lakeland. This one is made from cast aluminium, which should also be lightweight.
Dunelm
Cast Iron Casserole Dish 3l
It’s hard not to see the resembelance to Le Creuset’s shallow cast iron casserole dish with this pot and with a 4.7 star rating from 29 reviews so far, it seems this product is already a hit with customers too.
Dunelm
Cast Aluminium Shallow Casserole Dish, 28cm
This is a great shape for everyday cooking, especially if you’re prone to frying or braising, and already has a 4.6 star rating earned from 15 user reviews.
While the Always Pan lookalike from Dunelm has only just been released, the cast iron casserole and the aluminium pan of the same shape have already proved a hit with customers.
The Cast Iron Aluminium Shallow Casserole Dish, which is available in green, grey or burgundy is oven safe up to 200°C and has a capacity of 4.4 litres, making it very suitable for weeknight family dinners. One reviewer wrote of this pot ‘I’m going to get another just in case they stop selling them’, while another said ‘This pot is amazing. Cooks well and cleaning it is such a breeze!’.
The Cast Iron Casserole Dish (which is over £100 cheaper than the smallest corresponding Le Creuset dish of the same shape) has even more rave reviews, with one customer saying ‘Excellent quality, well worth the money. Ideal for serving the meal in the pan in the middle of the table’.
Until now, Dunelm’s cookware offering has completely slipped under my radar but now I’m wondering whether they could best other cast iron offerings from high street shops, like Habitat’s very popular offering.
Could you be tempted to invest in a cast iron piece like this for your kitchen?
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