Set of 3 Pre-seasoned Cast Iron BBQ Skillet Pans

Britain's food revolution has been reflected in our new appreciation of fine ingredients and sophisticated culinary techniques. As any professional chef will attest, the best quality foie gras, fillet steak and scallops risk being wasted if you aren't equipped with the appropriate kitchenware. Sturdy, strong knives are essential, and you are likely to need a decent food processor. A selection of good quality pans is also vital. As your cooking repertoire expands, you are certain to need a set of cast iron skillets and frying pans.

Callow Retail stocks an excellent value set of three pre-seasoned cast iron skillet frying pans/barbecue steak pans. Conveniently pre-seasoned by the manufacturer, these pans are already non-stick and can be used immediately upon purchase for cooking everything from delicious steaks to roast chicken and even pizza. Cast iron retains heat significantly more efficiently than other materials such as aluminium and is therefore uniquely equipped to sear food and create the wonderful, caramelised crust found on the very best steaks and chops. It also has a high emissivity, meaning than its heat extends far beyond its own surface, allowing it to cook even the thickest cuts of meat successfully.

This traditional skillet set comprises three pans measuring 16.5cm, 20cm and 25.5cm. They can be used with any heat source, allowing the cook to move them safely from stove top to oven. They are also ideal for use on a barbecue grill, connecting the modern chef with the ancient art of cooking food in cast iron pans over fires in the great outdoors. Once cooking is finished, the food can be attractively served in these skillets and will stay warm. This is also a boon to whoever is in charge of washing up!

Cast iron cookware is associated with certain health benefits. For example, being non-stick means it can reduce the quantity of fat or oil required for cooking. Research also tentatively suggests that food cooked in iron might have a higher dietary iron content, the latter being an essential part of a healthy diet.

Easily cleaned and seasoned, these pans are highly resilient, heavy duty and durable and can be neatly stored with one skillet resting inside the other. These pans would make a practical, versatile addition to any kitchen.