When kitchen space is at a premium - as it is for most of us - it makes sense to have fewer, better items rather than a huge cookware collection.
This rationale is likely why The Whatever Pan by Jean Patrique has sold out six times since 2021, becoming the number one griddle pan on Amazon.
A favourite of professional chefs and home cooks alike, you can grill, fry, sear, roast, stew and bake with the versatile non-stick pan.
It works on hobs as well as in the oven, and is compatible with gas, induction, ceramic, electric, and aga hobs. You can even use it on a BBQ or open fire.
The multitasking Whatever Pan can effectively replace a number of bulky kitchen tools - and it's currently on sale with 30% off.
At an RRP of £54.99, it's already great value for money, especially when compared to high-end pans and pots that can be priced in the hundreds.
Now reduced to £44.99, it's a veritable steal.
French retailer Jean Patrique is so confident in the quality of this product that they are offering a 100-day money-back guarantee and a 25-year warranty.
You'll also get a free 150-page cookbook with your order, helping you to make the magic happen with your new purchase.
So why is The Whatever Pan such a hit, boasting over 25,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot, Amazon, and the company's own website?
The cast aluminium construction is lighter to handle than cast iron but every bit as durable, and the non-stick coating is entirely non-toxic.
Chef Luca La Rosa, Turin, Italy, said: 'Fast heat, consistent and lightweight - this pan is a must-have.'
'Some of my recipes are very tough on cookware,' said Chef Inocan Akos, Bucharest, Romania. 'After cooking for nearly two years with the Whatever Pan, I can say it stands up to the test.'
Chef Michael Katsitchis, New York, USA, added: 'The right pan can dramatically increase the taste, quality and speed of your meals. This is one of those pans.'
It all started when French chef Jean Patrique made a small order of restaurant-quality kitchen staples for his family and friends while living in the UK.
The company now sells over 450 sustainably and responsibly manufactured cookware products and have garnered over a million happy customers.
The brand explained: 'Because we have great relationships with suppliers, we can cut out the middlemen and deliver a cheaper but still amazing quality product to our end customer.'
If it saves us time, money, and washing up - count us in.
Buy the Whatever Pan for £44.99 (was £54.99) on the Jean Patrique website.
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