Sur La Table Kitchen Essentials Chef's Deck 10-Piece

The Sur La Table Kitchen Essentials Chef's Deck 10-Piece is part of the Cookware test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cookware Set (Stainless Steel) models like the Kitchen Essentials Chef's Deck 10-Piece are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Set: Each set includes at least a saucepan, a frying pan, and a stockpot. Lids are typically counted as separate components in a set.

Cooking evenness: A high score means the pan heats more evenly across its surface. A top-scoring model cooks food consistently, no matter where it's placed.

Food release: A high score means food releases easily from the pan without sticking, making cleanup quicker and easier.