I caved and ordered Our Place's 13-piece bundle with a £175 saving– was it worth it?

I’m not sure when exactly my TikTok feed turned into a non-stop reel of eggs gliding across pastel-coloured frying pans, but I’ll admit, I was probably the easiest person on the app to convince into joining the Our Place pan club. Minimalist, non-stick, dishwasher-friendly and very chic, I’d never wanted a pan to match my dish towel before, but here we are.

The other week, I caved and upgraded my mismatched and very scratched pans to the full Our Place Cookware Set – the 13-piece one, in the sage green colourway. Though it’s an initial spend of £295, the set gives a £175 saving, and I was definitely in the market for a full pan and pot upgrade.

Aesthetics aside, which I knew would be bang on the money, I was still just a little bit sceptical. Could a ‘pretty’ pan set with so much hype actually hold up to daily cooking and washing? Spoiler: yes. Here’s why…

Are Our Place pans worth the money?

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The Cookwear set, which works on all stovetops (yes, even induction) includes the brand’s bestselling models and accessories: full-sized and mini versions of both the Always Pan 2.0 and the Perfect Pot, each crafted with non-toxic Thermakind™ ceramic non-stick and complete with modular steam-release lids. You’ll also get a stackable steamer basket and colander, and four nesting beechwood utensils (spatulas and spoons).

What I didn’t expect was how many of my old, clunky pots now lie completely unused. I haven’t touched my battered colander or that old cast iron I thought I needed since the Always Pan came into my life. Eggs don’t cling. Pancakes flip like I made a chef-worthy batter. Sticky sauces wipe off with a sponge, if that. Even thicker liquids drip right off it, leaving next to no residue.

Zoe’s verdict

I’ve now been cooking with the set daily for over a week – curries, pastas, sauces and poached eggs – and the non-stick is still pristine. No peeling, no staining, no suspicious bubbling. As someone who once bought a £100 non-stick pan that started flaking after a fortnight, this is huge.

That said, you do need to treat them with a bit of respect. No metal utensils, no ultra-high heat, and hand washing is best (though they are technically dishwasher safe). Follow that, and they’ll stay looking showroom-fresh.

So, would I recommend the Our Place cookware set? 100%. It’s not just hype, it genuinely streamlines cooking, cuts down on clean-up, and looks good doing it. Yes, the full set is an investment, but if you cook at home most nights like I do, it pays for itself quickly. TikTok, I’ll let you have this win.

Though I do really think the bundle is worth spending on, I appreciate it may be a little steep in price for some. If that’s the case, I’ve heard positive things about Lakeland’s 8-in-1 Only Pan, £59.99. It also comes in a sage colourway and is praised for its long-lasting non-stick coating.