Best cookware sets 2024: A private chefs top picks for a perfect kitchen

As a commerce editor by weekday and a private chef by weekend, I’ve had my fair share of culinary adventures — and misadventures.Let me tell you, nothing quite compares to the thrill of testing the best cookware sets while simultaneously trying not to burn down my kitchen or disappoint a client.RELATED: Best flatware and silverware setsIn my quest to find the holy grail of pots and pans, I’ve seared, sautéed, and simmered my way through more cookware than I can keep up with.

From the sleek and stylish Caraway ceramic cookware sets that make my Instagram-obsessed clients swoon to the professional-grade All-Clad stainless steel cookware that has me feeling like a Michelin-starred chef (even when I’m just making mac and cheese) to the rising star Made In that’s been turning heads in both home and professional kitchens.These brands have become the talk of the town — or at least the talk of my chef-y social circle.Whether you’re a seasoned home cook looking to upgrade your kitchen arsenal with a best cookware set or a newbie who can barely boil water without incident (no judgment here), I’m about to take you on a ride through the world of premium cookware.

We’ll explore the good, the bad, and the “why-did-I-think-cooking-bacon-shirtless-was-a-good-idea” of these top brands.From nonstick cookware sets to induction cookware that’ll make your cooktop sing, we’ll cover it all.

By the end, you’ll be armed with the knowledge to make an informed decision about the right cookware for your needs — whether that’s a stainless cookware set, a ceramic cookware collection, or a versatile kitchen cookware set that can do it all.So, let’s dive into the world of pots, pans, and everything in between, and find the perfect stainless steel cookware set or induction cookware set to elevate your dinner party game.Click to go straight to our FAQs and How We Tested section, or scroll on to shop the best cookware we’ve tested.Made In has established itsel...