Which would you prefer Cuisinart Cookware or Calphalon Cookware?

9 Responses to “Which would you prefer Cuisinart Cookware or Calphalon Cookware?”

1. Bobbi says:

   March 14, 2010 at 10:03 am

   Calphalon is the “higher quality” brand, but I absolutely love my cuisinart pots and don’t want to buy anything else. I wouldn’t buy a set, buy individual pieces so you’re not paying for something you’re not going to use.

   Oh, also, it depends on if you want a stainless steel or non-stick set. I would recommend stainless steel because it’s easier to take care of and in my experience cooks better, but if you want non-stick, calphalon would be a better choice.
2. lorenzo says:

   March 14, 2010 at 10:07 am

   though I don’t now what needs you have, as in what types of cooking do you mainly do, I would go with the Calphalon if it had to be between these two brands. Cuisinart makes a nice coffee pot and spice grinder, but their cookware is nothing special. Personally, I prefer Le Creuset, though it is heavy and expensive. But the pieces I have I have had for more than 20 years and they work and look as good as they did when knew. The best cooking surface, concerning even heat transfer, ease is cleaning and durability is enamel-clad cast iron. If you afford to buy a piece occasionally and build your set over time, check out Le Creuset. You can also find these pieces on ebay.
3. Annie says:

   March 14, 2010 at 10:27 am

   I’ve used both and am currently a happy Calphalon user. I think overall it is better quality and seems to be cast more evenly- Cuisinart always is a little tippy on the stovetop. Caphalon is not too bad to clean out and it heats more evenly. Good luck with whatever you choose! =)
4. Jamie S says:

   March 14, 2010 at 10:42 am

   I have both and love them both dearly. However, I had a problem with food sticking in my calphalon skillet and when I talk to customer service they told me to send it back and it would be inspected and then they would reissue a skillet to me, free of course. Well, I sent it to them and then got a notice that what ever happened was not their fault and if I wanted a new skillet I would have to purchase it ($200).

   Now I love all me cookware and baby it. I always follow the manufacturers suggestion. I would do a little more research on who has the best customer service reputation and warranty before you buy, they both are a big investment.

   Good luck
5. Special K says:

   March 14, 2010 at 10:52 am

   Calphalon lasts forever, always has pieces that you can add to it.
6. Christopher K. says:

   March 14, 2010 at 11:37 am

   Could you be more specific on WHICH LINE of each you’re thinking of getting?? I’ll star this and come back to it.

   I’m a professional chef, and I’ll add which MY pick was…………….

   Christopher K.

   EDIT:

   OK, now, after a day in several kitchens and cookware, here ya go:

   You didn’t mention what $$ range you wanted to stay within, as I got to use a set of custom made SURGICAL STEEL cookware today. WOW. But would I pay $1700 for a 10 inch skillet?? Don’t hold your breath on that one……….

   Next came the two that you mentioned, and both we “the top of the top” of the lines: Cuisinart against Calphalon. My winner?? Cuisinart across the board, but this was stainless. I was really NOT impressed with the Calphalon non stick. I thought the heat transfer was not good, and it was “spotty” with the heat distribution. So, I like the Cuisinart overall, but THAT ONLY A PERSONAL PREFERENCE, and in one afternoon of cooking……..

   What do I use at home?? Analon Advanced. It’s non stick both inside AND outside. They spark up VERY quickly on my cooktop, and they do an outstanding job at heat transfer and distribution, eliminating “hot spots”.

   My next workhorse in the kitchen: My Le Cruset 7 1/2 quart French Oven (Dutch~French, same thing, just semantics are different………Le Cruset is French……)

   Lastly, if I was ever had to evacuate my home, the Cast Iron would go with me. I have had this handed down from my great grandmother. Yep, it’s THAT old and still cranking out delicious pan`seared [whatever].

   Conclusion: I don’t know what type of cooking you do, in what quantity, for how many and how often.

   You’ll have to take ALL of this into consideration before purchasing a cook ware set, or open stock pieces (which I highly recommend)……..After all, what the heck good is a set of cookware that doesn’t perform to your needs/expectations?
7. Mr. Grummp says:

   March 14, 2010 at 11:52 am

   I’ve never used Cuisinart, but I just received my first Calphalon piece for my birthday. It is a 2-1/2 qt. sauce pan, stainless steel. I love it! It cleans up easily, heats up quickly, and I like the fact that no non-stick means I don’t have to baby it. The long handle really does stay cool during stove top cooking.
   I’ll buy more Calphalon in the future.
8. Victoria R says:

   March 14, 2010 at 12:27 pm

   Hi!

   My answer is neither. I love calphalon for what they have but my favorite is All Clad. I think you get a great product at a decent price. I’ve never used Cuisinart cookware but think they are at the top for small appliances like food processors, blenders and ice cream makers.

   Hope this helps and happy holidays!

   Best — Victoria R.
9. Soon2BMrs.8/21/10 says:

   March 14, 2010 at 12:43 pm

   Personally I like Cuisinart, my mom has almost all of the Cuisinart appliances and they are very nice. Good luck!