Stainless Steel Cookware Set – Luxury Premium Heavy Ground Base Large Cooking Pots with Matching Lids, Strong Metal Side Handles, Deep Stainless Steel Stockpots for Boiling, Simmering, Stewing, Rice, Soups, Batch Cooking & Family Meals – 14.5L to 26L

Heavy Ground Pot Set with Lids, No. 7 to 10

This heavy ground pot set brings four large, deep stainless steel stockpots with matching lids and two side handles each, built on a heavy base. The size table on the product photo, numbered 7 to 10, gives the sizes: 33 to 40.5cm across, holding 14.5 to 26 litres.

These are catering-size pots for weddings, restaurants, takeaways and community kitchens.

Key features of the heavy ground pot set

• 4 large pots: No. 7 to No. 10.
• 14.5 to 26 litres: catering sizes.
• Heavy base: heavy ground construction.
• Matching lids: with a top handle.
• Side handles: two on each pot.
• Nesting: stack to save space.

Sizes from the photo

• No. 7: 33cm across, 17cm deep, 14.5 litres
• No. 8: 35.5cm across, 20cm deep, 18 litres
• No. 9: 38cm across, 20.5cm deep, 23 litres
• No. 10: 40.5cm across, 21.5cm deep, 26 litres

Which pot for which job

Use the No. 7 and No. 8 pots for rice and curry for a large gathering, and the No. 9 and No. 10 pots for stock, boiling and catering quantities.

Before first use

Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly before cooking for the first time, to remove any dust or residue from packing. Prepared like this, the heavy ground pot set is ready for the kitchen.

Cooking tips

Use a medium heat and let the metal warm up gradually, stir with wooden or silicone utensils, and match the burner to the size of the base so flames do not climb the sides. Cooked this way, food in the heavy ground pot set browns and simmers more evenly.

Cleaning

Let cookware cool before washing. Soak any stuck-on food in warm soapy water, use a soft sponge or nylon scourer, then dry fully to keep the silver finish bright. Cared for like this, the heavy ground pot set keeps its shine.

Who it is for

Cookware like the heavy ground pot set suits family kitchens, restaurants and takeaways, and anyone who cooks South Asian dishes in quantity. It also makes a practical gift for a new home.

Storage

Store cookware dry, with lids resting beside or loosely on top rather than sealed, so air can circulate. Graduated sizes nest inside each other to save cupboard space, which keeps the heavy ground pot set tidy between meals.

Cooking for a crowd

For a family gathering or an event, cook rice in one pot, a curry in another and daal or vegetables in a third, all at once on the hob or a gas burner. Matching pots also look smart carried to a buffet table with their lids on, keeping food warm until it is served.

Lids and steam

A lid traps heat and steam, so water boils sooner and rice and stews cook more gently. Tilt the lid slightly when simmering sauces, so they thicken without boiling over.

Lifting full pots

Use both side handles and oven gloves when lifting a full pot, and lift straight up rather than sliding it across the hob. Large pots full of liquid are heavy, so ask for a hand with the biggest sizes.

Planning meals ahead

Cooking once and eating twice saves time on busy weekdays. Make a double batch, cool the extra quickly and keep it covered in the fridge, or freeze it in portions for the week ahead.

At a glance

• Pieces: 4 pots with lids
• Sizes: 33, 35.5, 38 and 40.5cm
• Capacity: 14.5, 18, 23 and 26 litres
• Base: heavy ground
• Material: stainless steel

Heavy Ground Pot Set questions

How many pots are in the set? 4, each with a lid.

How big is the largest? 40.5cm across and 26 litres.

Who is it for? Restaurants, caterers and very large families.

Do they stack? Yes, the sizes nest together.

Looking for more like this heavy ground pot set? Browse the full Stainless Steel collection or the rest of the Tabard Aprons shop. To learn more, see this overview of stock pots.