Grill Pan vs 12 Skillet: Choosing the Best Pan for Cooking Shows and Bookings

[ldynred7]

I would like to get either the grill pan/press or the 12" skillet but can't decide which one would be best to add to my kitchen to use for cooking shows. Which pan do you think would get more use in cooking shows and bookings?

I really want to grow my business.

Thanks.

 

[kam]

I really love both of these pans...but if it came down to it, I would vote for the 12" skillet. I do a lot of meals at shows that use the 12" Skillett (Skillet Lasagna, Turkey Tetrazzini, Zesty Ravioli, etc - not to mention the skillet cakes).

But, to be honest, before the Chicken Your Way, I had never thought to use the Grill pan at a show. (I use it at home all the time).

 

[Liquid Sky]

Honestly, it's really hard to say. I have success with both.

I do think the grill pan has the upper hand right now. Many people already have a 10" or 12" skillet (of whatever brand) in their home already. The grill pan is a unique one that most don't have and they are
liking to add to their collection. Plus, just like any of our other cookware, it's versatile: panini's, chicken, steak, hot dogs, grilled cheese...etc. Plus,
like Robin House said, a grill pan cooks food totally different from a normal one w/ the "ridges".

 

[Rosechef]

I've been using my grill pan/press and sold several. I've not sold any skillets.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I vote the Grill Pan too.

 

[jla8279]

Even though I have been doing Chicken Your Way and sold 3 grill pans at my last show, I still think the 12" skillet will do many more recipes. I did get the 12" skillet first for that reason and I used my PC dollars to get the grill pan and press.

 

[KaiKendall]

I agree the grill pan is AWESOME, I use mine for personal use at least 2ce a week. I haven't done a chicken your way show yet though. I think as far as recipes go the skillet has more options, cakes and pasta, etc. I don't have a skillet pan yet, I just ordered one off of my grand opening and I can't wait!

 

[BlueMoon]

I want both....sorry that's no help. Went with grilll pan first, then I gotta decide if I want stainless or nonstick for skilletdoes the stainless skillet lid fit the nonstick skillet?