Calphalon Commercial Nonstick Collector's Edition 9-Inch Chef's Skillet with Lid

This pan is a real bargain. Since Calphalon rarely offers such deep discounts, especially on their newest nonstick line of cookware, it seems worthwhile to add it to one's collection. If you have not tried a Commercial nonstick pan, I recommend this one as a test pan. The Commercial nonstick omelet pans are excellent, but one can get them in a starter set at a good price, too.

Because this chef's pan has the rounded shape, I use it for stir-frying, reducing sauces, and making demi-glace. I have two flat-bottomed woks (Joyce Chen and Calphalon), but they do not work that well on an electric range, and they are not nonstick. This chef's pot is useful for a small-to-medium stir fry on either a gas or electric burner. When the stir fry is done, I use a Calphalon nylon scoop to remove the cooked food, then reduce the sauce.

Since this pot is nonstick, clean-up will be easy. Any residue can be removed with a nylon scrubber and Soft Scrub. Hand-washing is recommended by Calphalon. I have had some of these Commercial nonstick pans for four years, and they still look like new.


I love this pan   September 24, 2001
 17 out of 18 found this review helpful

This pan is wonderful! It is deeper than a frying pan, almost like a small wok, and is perfect for stir-frying as well as many other everyday uses, like making scrambled eggs. It has a good weight, the handle stays cool, and the non-stick interior is extremely easy to clean. (Just be sure to use non-metal utensils and don't put it in the dishwasher). I use it so often that I leave it on my stove, ready to go. A great bargain at this price, it's a very good way to try out Calphalon's Commercial Non-stick line of cookware.


BUY THIS PAN   March 17, 2001
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This pan is superb - perfect for cooking for two people. I bought it a month ago and use it all the time. Heat is distributed evenly across the bottom and quickly. It is so easy to wipe clean. The stainless lid fits great. If you are looking for a medium size non-stick fry pan, BUY THIS ONE - you won't be sorry!


My most-used pan.   December 1, 2003
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

An excellent little pan. I was ambivalent at first, not particularly interested in having any non-stick cookware.

Main drawback? The pan's smallish size. But we can hardly blame the pan, can we? I have still crammed a lot of food into this tiny thing...great for wilting a bag of spinach, great size for making sauces and personal stir-frys.

The nonstick surface is excellent. A few roommates have abused it in my absence and it still works great. I use it for pancakes, etc., since I lack any other skillet or omelette pan. The steep sides make flipping with a spatula a little work. However, the shape of the pan makes hand-flipping quite simple.

I have not had trouble with the pan's balance when empty, however I have dealt with much worse at work and so maybe calphalon's relative excellence had spoiled me. Nor have I had particular trouble with the handle getting hot, but again I'm used to everything being hot.

The lid is great, both because it is domed and it forms a good seal when liquid is present. It also allows the pan to be used for many other purposes to which it would not otherwise be suited (e.g. simmering messy sauces, wilting leafy vegetables)

Final thoughts: this attractive little pan is shaped thoughtfully, comes with a lid, comes clean very easily thanks to excellent non-stick, and can be used for just about anything (I have steamed, boiled, fried, roasted, sauteed...). Don't expect it to feed a family. It's ideal for one or two people, and for larger groups it will be a favorite for side-dishes, tapas, etc. Goes right in the oven.

This skillet is an excellent tool that if given a chance will be useful every day. As long as you don't expect something from it that its size simply cannot deliver, it has earned all five stars.

I just bought three more Calphalon pans (commercial hard-anodized) and expect as much from them.


Super pan!   September 23, 2001
 7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This pan does everything you want to do for one or two people. It browns nicely (which, for me, is the 'issue' with non-stick -- and I love my Commercial Nonstick skillets). And it simmers beautifully, especially with the domed lid (a design 'stroke of genius,' as far as I'm concerned).

I've been in an 'Indian-with-a-French-base' phase, lately. This pan is 'front-and-center' with all that, and I'm sure will stay there for the foreseeable future. I really do like it and really would be interested in a 2 1/2 quart or 3 quart version for small dinner parties.

If you try this pan, you will want a larger version, too. Great design (even of the lid!), great non-stick coating, great results (every time).

Get it!