More than 1,000 shoppers have purchased the Tefal Comfort Max Stainless Steel Non-Stick Pancake Frying Pan in the past month on Amazon, where it is currently available for £19.99 — half its original £40 price tag. The pan has earned nearly 5,000 customer reviews and praise for its non-stick performance, even without oil.
Features and Design
The pan features Tefal's Thermo-Spot heat indicator, which changes colour when the pan reaches the ideal cooking temperature, removing guesswork. Its high-performance non-stick coating allows food to release smoothly with little or no oil, making healthier cooking easier and speeding up cleanup. A sturdy bonded base ensures fast, even heat distribution across all hob types, including induction, preventing hot spots.
The versatile design functions as both a frying pan and a pancake pan, with a comfort grip handle for easy handling. Amazon describes it as delivering even results with minimal effort.
Customer Feedback
One reviewer wrote: “Excellent non-stick - even without oil. Very impressed with this pan so far. The non-stick performance is excellent — I tested it by cooking an egg with zero oil, and it didn't stick at all. It cooked evenly and slid straight off, which really shows how good the coating is.” Another added: “Top quality as to be expected from Tefal, nice large size, my go-to bacon pan. Works a treat with my new induction hob and nothing to complain about.” A third called it “the best pan I've ever used or owned. Fried eggs come out perfect every time. Can't recommend enough.”
However, one customer removed a star, noting: “I bought mine last year at the beginning of January and it's now the end of May. It's starting to lose its non-stick coating and things are starting to stick to it. Like last night, I was frying some sausage meat and they were sticking to the pan. So, I've had to buy a new one. I like the pan, but wish it lasted longer than two years.” Another commented: “Great pan but I wish it had a lid.”
Alternative Options
For shoppers seeking alternatives, the Russell Hobbs Shield Collection 28cm Non-stick Stir Frying Pan is available for £19.99 from Currys, featuring a non-stick coating that requires little to no oil and soft-touch handles. Argos offers the Argos Home 24cm Non Stick Aluminium Frying Pan for £8, suitable for gas, electric, halogen, ceramic and solid hotplate hobs.
