Reviews for Vigor SS1 Series 7 Qt. Stainless Steel Aluminum-Clad Saute Pan with Lid and Helper Handle

This is a very nice and practical pan for the price. Bottom is very thick, and pan heats very well, and I wouldn't worry that the sides are only 21g. Its almost as nice as higher end pans, but a few times cheaper. Its clearly a step above cheap consumer grade stainless in this price range and obvious its made for commercial use.

This is one of our favorite pans. Very heavy duty and easy to clean if you make sure to heat it before adding any oil, etc. Great pan for saucy dishes.

The quality of this pan is obvious the moment you take it out of the box. The construction is excellent and the handle, helper handle and lid are well designed. I was worried about the pan because the box was destroyed by fedex and the handle was sticking out upon arrrival. However there is no obvious damage and the pan sits flat on the stove. Kudos to westaraunt but not so much for fedex. For my nest order I’d be willing to pay a few bucks more for UPS shipping

I purchased this pan as I like to cook large quantities and my 10” saute pan isn’t big enough. I wanted a 14” pan with lid and this is the only one I found, and not only did it come with a lid, the price was the cheapest I found. If the Vollrath pan came with a lid I would have bought it as this pan is welded and if welding was the best I’m sure all of the professional pans would be welded and not riveted. This pan is great. This pan is heavy, really heavy, and the helper handle gets used a lot. I just made 2 1/2 gallons of chili and this pan has plenty of room for cooking 6 lbs of ground beef, and from my experience this pan can easily cook 7 or 8 lbs of ground beef. The largest element Read More

I LOVE THIS PAN!! The size is wonderful, I love how much I can cook in it without overcrowding. It’s super easy to clean, a quick, gentle scrub with a sponge and it cleans right up l. It heats up quickly and cooks evenly, even on our cheap stove. The handles are big, probably a little too big for our small apartment kitchen, but it makes it so easy to maneuver, I don’t mind. I love that it comes with a lid also.

I love this pan! Everything I have from Vigor is wonderful and holds up well to continuous use as compared to other brands. The fact that this is induction ready is just a cherry on top!

This sauce pan has a deceptive amount of heft and feels extremely solid. The helper handle comes very much in handy. Definitely maximizes the possible space you can use on a home kitchen range so you it can handle any saucy experiment you throw at it.

nice large pan that works with our conduction cooktop. It is easy to pick up having the extra handle on the edge. Beware both handles get hot.

This is a great saute pan! It cooks the food evenly and is durable. The handle is easy to grip and love that it comes with a cover!

This pan works well, but not a great pan during service, good for preparation before. The drawback is the size of handle and the weight of the panned a touch awkwardness with the helper handle on the other side. Works great on induction burners.

For both prep and line work this pot is very versatile. Not a huge fan of the front handle, but it does make for eat transport. Nice wide pan for searing or even small braising needs.

I use this saute pan as a home substitute for a flat-top to grill chicken and burgers. I also use to it make large batches of sauces that need lots of surface area to reduce. This pan is incredibly versatile and made really well. It's a joy to use! Aside from the the rather utilitarian-looking handle, it makes a great addition to my collection of pots and pans.

The heavy bottoms of these pans is great. They heat evenly and retain heat well. Works great with my induction cooktop, and the helper handle on the larger pans comes in very handy. The first one I ordered arrived damaged, and Webstaurant Store was quick to respond and offer to send a replacement.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter, so I had not been able to use it until recently. This is a nice, hefty, stainless steel pan--the weight is important in that it both gets and retains heat quite well--and it has no noticeable 'hotspots.' It is easy to clean. It is nice and deep, it works well as a fryer as well as for braising. The lid is recessed, which is wonderful for braising and simmering as any steam falls back into the pan (as opposed to all over the stove). The only thing that I find disappearing is the handle; it is shaped like a half to three-quarterback inch pipe, that is to say that it is round. I find this to be a bit clumsy, but then my hands are quite small. Fortunately, there is a helper handle, as well. All in all, it is very good bargain. I would not hesitate to recommend this pan.

I use this pan to brown meat and it is ideal for it. The size is ample and it has an excellent feel to it when in use on the stovetop.

never have I been as pleased with a pan

Good hefty pan with good size and handles

Great quality pan, thick bottom for heat retention. Survives the dishwasher. As with any stainless steel cookware - make sure you heat it up prior to putting oil/fat.

I bought this pan to make larger batches for meal prep. It looks great, feels heavy duty, but it didn't cook as evenly as I was hoping. I used it on a 7 in electric heat element at my apartment, and it only sautéed properly in the 11 in diameter over the element. After moving things around I was able to cook the rest of my chicken. It did end up cooking the meat faster than doing 2 batches in my 10 in sauté pan. I will have to experiment with this pan more to see if adjusting my technique can make better use of it. If you have a larger heating element this pan may work well for you.

Love the size and the helper handle. It is a terrific saute pan! My husband also loves it and made mention "wished we had these years ago"! Easy to use and easy to clean.

I bought this for domestic use and cannot rate this highly enough. It is durable, conducts heat very well, and medium heat is good enough to cook things well. Being oven proof is a plus for things like searing chops/ribs and finishing in the oven. I've made steak, eggs, curries, fries - and it has held up wonderfully over the past 6 months or so. Compared to Calphalon or higher up brands like All Clad, the price is a steal and I'm one happy customer.

We run a high end vacation rental property in the Caribbean. It is important that our guests have access to a fully euipped kitchen, including one able to accommodate chefs or chef-wannbes. The Vigor product line offers just the right balance between quality and price. Our guests like them. Highy recommended.

Great pan very well crafted cooked a dozen times with it love it very durable I will recommend to friends and family will buy more pans made buy this company

This saute pan is now my go-to cooking pot. I do almost everything in it. It heats evenly through and everything inside it cooks up real fast. I love that it's dishwasher safe, too.

I have used this big, beautiful pan several times now. I was a little concerned when I first saw it-- it's BIG! 14" in diameter and a little over 3" deep. However, I have been able to cook my usual pasta and stir fry dishes in it with no problem. I find I make less of a mess since I have much more room to stir and turn the food. I have had this on my screaming hot "power burner" and I haven't had any problems with warping-- the reason I had to replace my old pan. This is a great pan and a great value. I would purchase again in a heartbeat!

While not ridiculously huge, this is a good size for everyday use. I like the straight sides and the capacity; it's perfect for things like chicken francese or the like.

This a decent sauce pan that conducts reasonably well. It doesn't have a super high heat capacity, and I have found that food easily sticks to the bottom, so one must be sure to consistently have liquid inside.

This is the pan to have. Extremely versatile, I use it for everything, rice, soups, chicken etc. it gets used and banged up everyday; I like the extra room and how solid it is. The handle is a plus!

Very impressed with this pan. Heavy duty, brushed stainless steel and cleans up beautifully. I will be ordering more to use with my induction burners.

Purchased item for use in commercial kitchen setting. Item holds up very well to daily use and cleaning. High quality for the price. First time trying this brand and was impressed.

For meals to serve 2-4, this is the perfect size pan. It’s deep and wide enough for a variety of dishes, without taking up too much stovetop space. Even with a smaller burner, I find that it still disperses heat quite evenly.

This is a great straight pan for cooking vegetable soups and one pot pasta. Wide pan allows things to cook faster and evenly. The handle does not get hot when main body is heated.

Love the extra room. Since we all know that the cooking element/flame has hot spots and cooler spots, the extra room in this pan takes full advantage of them. The cover helps on certain dishes and glad it came with it. I have several other cooking pans from Thunder Group and cannot say enough about them. High performance with low budget pricing. Easy to clean up too.

This pan is perfect. I have used it at least 3 times a week for over a month and it cleans up beautifully. I have seared meat, sautéed fish, and even made marinara sauce in it. I will be buying this pan in other sizes soon.

The 3 qt. stainless steel saute pan is a must have for any kitchen. It includes a helper handle as well as a lid. It is the perfect size to saute smaller meals and the clean time is amazing. I would recommend!

Amazing pan just the right size for a lot of recipes I use it to do Italian sausage, peppers and onions it make a good 3 pounds cooks fast heats evenly and the price cant be beat. I have the 7 qt one and will be getting the 5 qt one soon plus clean up is a breeze. Don't hesitate to get this pan!

I waited a few month before writing this review. I wanted some time to use the Saute pan and get my opinions. I have been using this to Saute chicken and sauce. I have found the pan to be of quality and it has a heavy bottom. There are no hot spots and the handle stays cool and i don't need to use a hot pad. I have only been using a gas stove but I am confident that the results would be the same with an electric stove.

This sautee pan in amazing. We rarely use the lid, but it's very heavy duty and surprisingly light for it's size. It's a versatile cooking vessel

I love this 7 Qt. Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid and Helper Handle. It easy to do large batches with the handle easy to carry. Work well with a standard stove.