Made in Italy, Hestan NanoBond cookware has a stainless steel base, aluminium core, and titanium surface that’s four times harder than stainless steel – they are built for a lifetime of heavy use. This hardness makes NanoBond pans highly resistant to warping, and heat-safe up to a staggering 565°C. They are suitable for any home oven, as well as barbecues. Titanium provides excellent heat retention, which keeps a stable, even temperature that browns and caramelises ingredients nicely. Titanium’s smooth surface also makes it more resistant to sticking, scratching, and pitting. The rims of Hestan NanoBond pans are flared, which allows drip-free pouring. They are also sealed, which makes Hestan NanoBond pans 100% dishwasher safe, as the edges will not sharpen over time. The frying pans in the NanoBond range have specially curved side walls that allow for an extra half-inch of surface area than most pans of the same width. The long ergonomic handles are contoured, which prevents slippage, and have finger guards that protect hands from getting too close to the pan. Hestan NanoBond pans’ flat rivets are easy to clean around, and the pans nest easily within one another. This cookware set includes two frying pans (22cm and 28cm), two saucepans with lids (16cm/1.4 litre and 18cm/1.9 litre), a saute pan with lid (26cm/4 litre), and a stockpot with lid (26cm/7.6 litre).