Cookware

Discover premium cookware for Australian kitchens at Minimax

Cooking great food starts with great cookware! At Minimax we understand the importance of investing in high quality cookware. Our curated collection of cookware includes pots and pans from the best brands from around the world, trusted by home cooks and professional chefs alike. Discover our range of frying pans & skillets, grill pans, saucepans, casserole dishes, stock pots, woks, French Ovens, cookware sets and more. Whether you’re searing steak, simmering sauces or preparing a simple weeknight meal, our range of cookware has you covered. 

Shop premium cookware from leading cookware brands

At Minimax we offer the world’s most trusted cookware brands, carefully chosen for performance, durability and design. From everyday nonstick frypans to professional stainless steel cookware and timeless cast iron pans, our range is designed to suit every kitchen and cooking style. Buying cookware from trusted cookware brands ensures you’re investing in quality materials and proven performance. Premium cookware is designed to last longer, heat more evenly and deliver better cooking results.

Explore premium cookware from leading brands including Scanpan, Essteele, Le Creuset, GreenPan, Solidteknics, Swiss Diamond, Anolon and more. 

Scanpan

Market leaders in innovative cookware technology, ergonomic design and unrivalled durability. Scanpan is a name synonymous with high quality, made from 18/10 stainless steel materials and a commitment to safe nonstick cookware through PFOA-free coatings. This Danish brand offers unrivalled cookware performance and design and is backed by a 10 year warranty. 

Essteele

Discover the epitome of Italian design with Essteele cookware. Made from high quality stainless steel, with added aluminium for strength and durability, Esteele pans offer excellent heat distribution and are suitable for all cooktops including induction. Backed by a lifetime warranty for peace of mind guarantee. 

GreenPan

Known as the innovators behind healthy ceramic non-stick and non toxic cookware, GreenPan offers cutting edge technology, innovative design and a focus on healthy nonstick cookware. Available in a range of pots, pans and cookware sets, GreenPan has become a household name renowned for offering a safer alternative to traditional coatings.  

Le Creuset

Le Creuset’s world famous enamelled cast iron cookware is known for its striking designs, extensive colourways and oven to table convenience. With exceptional durability, Le Creuset cookware is often passed down by generations and considered an investment, rather than just a piece of cookware. 

Types Of Cookware Material

Different cookware materials offer different benefits depending on how you cook and what you value most. Depending on if you favour durability, non toxic options or easy clean up, the cookware material you choose matters. 

Stainless Steel

Known for being highly durable and low-maintenance with its corrosion-resistant, metal utensil safe, and suitable for use in the dishwasher. Stainless steel also provides a low-tox option with non-reactive properties that don’t leach into food or react with acidic foods. 

Non-Stick

Most loved for cooking ease and quick cleaning, nonstick is arguably the most popular cookware type used across homes in Australia. Non-stick cookware usually requires little oil, making it great for healthy cooking as well. 

Cast Iron

Possibly the most durable cookware of all, cast iron offers exceptional longevity and won't warp, dent, or chip, is oven safe and able to withstand high heat and offers even heat distribution while cooking. Its properties make it a versatile piece of cookware, suitable for a range of options such as; stovetops, induction stoves, in the oven, under the grill or even an open fire. 

Cast Aluminium

Aluminium cookware is second to only copper when it comes to conducting heat. Usually available anodised or with a non-stick coating, this material is known to heat up quickly and distribute heat evenly. Non-stick aluminium cookware offers easy food release and hard anodised aluminium is durable, non-reactive to acidic foods, scratch-resistant, and won’t leach into your dishes. 

Ceramic

Ceramic cookware is beautiful to look at and great to cook. Most baking dishes, casserole pots, pie dishes and baking trays are made from ceramic as it provides efficient heat transfer, is as good as non-stick and is toxic-free. 

Induction Compatible

Minimax offers a range of Induction compatible cookware in stainless steel, nonstick and cast iron materials. Explore our curated selection of induction pans, pots, and sets from the world’s leading brands. 

How To Choose The Best Cookware

When buying cookware online, be sure to check; 

Cooktop compatibility

Always check that cookware is suitable for your stovetop, particularly if you use induction cooking.

Heat distribution

High quality cookware distributes heat evenly across the surface, preventing hot spots and improving cooking results.

Durability

Depending on brand or material, not all cookware offers the same longevity and durability. If you’re looking for long lasting cookware options consider; stainless steel, cast iron or aluminium cookware materials.

Ease of cleaning

Nonstick offers quick cleaning while stainless steel provides exceptional durability and long term performance.

Versatility

For versatile cooktop to table options, consider enamelled ceramic as it provides easy oven to table serving.

Cookware Buying Guide

Whether you’re shopping for a replacement frypan or you’re starting your cookware collection from scratch, Minimax has a range of cooking sets, pots and pans to handle all cooking tasks.

If you’re unsure where to begin, take a look at our cookware buying guide or visit our friendly staff in-store at your local Minimax store.

Why Quality Cookware Makes A Difference

Cooking with quality cookware improves everything from heat control to flavour development. Depending on the material and brand you choose, quality cookware will offer even heat distribution, durable materials and easy clean up. Quality cookware will retain its shape and performance over time, making it an investment, with most cookware brands offering up to a lifetime warranty. 

Cookware FAQs

What Is The Best Cookware Material?

 It depends on cooking style. Stainless steel is durable and versatile, non-stick is best for easy everyday cooking, and cast iron retains heat well.

What Cookware Lasts The Longest?

Stainless steel and cast iron cookware are the most durable and can last for decades with proper care.

What Cookware Do Professional Chefs Use?

 Professional chefs often use stainless steel for its durability and heat control properties. 

Is Nonstick Cookware Safe?

 Modern non-stick cookware from reputable brands contains PFOA free coatings and non toxic options. Consider cookware brands like Greenpan for their healthy, non toxic, nonstick range.