Looking for a grill pan? We have researched and tested countless models to compile the 8 best options for you!
By Siem
With a grill pan, you can sear and grill vegetables, meat and fish at a high temperature. The bottom is ribbed, so you don’t need butter and hardly any oil to prepare your dishes.
Why a grill pan is indispensable in the kitchen
I remember the moment I found out like yesterday. Grilled meat is much less fatty than roasted meat, I had read somewhere. And mindful of my slowly growing love handles, I decided to put it to the test, but in my frying pan. The kids ran into the kitchen in a panic when the smoke alarm went off. The meat was unfortunately lost, but I luckily managed to save the frying pan. And I quickly bought a good grill pan.
What is the best grill pan for you?
What is the best grill pan for you, you can hopefully decide after reading this article. Grill pans come in many shapes and sizes, each with their own application and quality. So read on quickly and find out what is the best grill pan for you.
Our Top 8 best grill pans
- The best of all: Le Creuset square grill pan, 26 cm
- The best buy: Gero Mark grill pan, 28 cm
- The best for induction: Coninx grill pan, 28 cm
- The best for gas: Tefal Unlimited grill pan, 26 x 26 cm
- The best for barbecue: BBQ Collection Skilletpan, 32 cm
- The best stainless steel grill pan: Sola Fair Cooking
- The best cast iron grill pan: Ronneby Bruk Maestro, 28 cm
- The best aluminium grill pan: BK Granite, 26 x 26 cm
The best grill pan of 2024
Le Creuset square grill pan, 26 cm
Top-quality cast-iron grill pan, which forms a natural non-stick coating through use. Exterior, handle and grip of the pan are red enamelled.
- natural non-stick coating
- for all heat sources
- additional handle
- high edge
- easy cleaning
- cast iron is heavy
- handle gets hot
The best buy
Gero Mark grill pan, 28 x 28 cm
Easy-to-handle aluminium grill pan with ceramic non-stick coating. The handle of this pan stays cool. A full-size saucepan for less than two tenner.
- low purchase price
- easy to handle
- handle stays cool
- all heat sources
- can be used in the oven
- not dishwasher-safe
The best grill pan for induction
Coninx grill pan, 28 cm
Good-handling aluminium grill pan with removable handle. This Coninx pan has a 5-layer ceramic coating all around and is suitable for all heat sources.
- for all heat sources
- can be used in the oven
- detachable handle
- easy to handle
- locking handle awkward
The best grill pan for gas
Tefal Unlimited, 26 x 26 cm
Aluminium grill pan, suitable for all heat sources. With titanium non-stick coating and Tefal Thermo-Signal, which indicates when the pan is at temperature for grilling. Thermo-Fusion bids for perfect heat distribution with induction.
- light weight
- Thermo-Signal
- for all heat sources
- titanium non-stick coating
- easy to clean
- not dishwasher safe
The best for the barbecue
BBQ Collection Skilletpan, 32 cm
A grill pan made of carbon steel, rectangular in shape, with holes in the bottom and a detachable handle. ideal for the barbecue, to grill a small piece of meat, fish or vegetables that would otherwise fall through the grid.
- especially for barbecue
- also for small ingredients
- lighter than cast iron
- detachable wooden handle
- not for other heat sources
The best stainless steel grill pan
Sola Fair Cooking, 28 x 28 cm
Square grill pan made of stainless steel with greblon non-stick coating. Suitable for all heat sources, including induction. Can also be used in the oven. Handle stays cool.
- high-grade stainless steel
- strong non-stick coating
- for all heat sources
- ovenproof
- handle stays cool
- fixed handle
fixed handle
Ronneby Bruk Maestro, 28 cm
Square cast-iron grill pan with wooden handle and two pouring openings on the side. The pan is already burnt in during manufacture, so immediately ready for use.
- natural non-stick coating
- wooden handle
- additional handle
- pouring opening for juices
- very solid cast iron
- cast iron is heavy
The best aluminium grill pan
BK Granite, 26 x 26 cm
Easy-to-handle, lightweight aluminium grill pan with non-stick coating against burning. Suitable for all heat sources.
- lightweight
- non-stick coating
- for all heat sources
- dishwasher-safe
- not in the oven
Buying guide: what do you look for when buying a grill pan?
If you’re going to buy a new grill pan, you need to make a number of decisions:
- What is your budget? There are grill pans as little as 20 euros, but remember that a more expensive top-quality grill pan will last a lifetime.
- How big should your grill pan be? Most grill pans have a diameter of between 25 and 30 cm. If you want to bake pizzas in it, the pan should be at least 30 cm.
- Which material is best? Cast iron grill pans can get very hot, while aluminium pans are light and therefore easy to handle. Grill pans with non-stick coating are easy to clean.
- Do you also want to use the grill pan in the oven? Then it is handy if the – often wooden – handle is removable.
Frequently asked questions
The square shape is ideal for grilling multiple pieces of vegetables, fish and meat.
Rub the pan with vegetable oil and place it upside down in a preheated oven (250 degrees) for 15 minutes. If necessary, after cooling, place in the hot oven for another 15 minutes.
The ribs ensure that you don’t need butter or oil for frying. Also, fat and juices released when grilling are drained between the high ribs.
Almost all grill pans can go in the dishwasher, according to manufacturers’ specifications, except for grill pans with a wooden handle that is not removable. Nevertheless, we recommend always cleaning the pans by hand. This is usually very easy and it is better for the pans.
It is best to lightly oil fish and vegetables you want to grill. So don’t put oil in the pan.