Bobby Flay GreenPan Cookware Review 2024

Bobby Flay is one of the most well-known celebrity chefs in the country, if not globally. Known for his southwest-inspired cooking and his ability to win nearly every time on Beat Bobby Flay, he’s become a legend in his own right. (Seriously, how does he always win?) You kind of have to love him—at least, I do. My partner and I are always glued to the television when Bobby Flay is on screen. And I used to scarf down his crunchified burgers like it was my job at Bobby’s Burger Palace when it was in New Jersey (it’s sorely missed). 

The moment I found out he was launching a kitchenware line with GreenPan in late September (the same brand as Stanley Tucci), I had to try it. It’s Bobby Flay, after all, and knowing his reputation, it had some big shoes to fill. What motivated me to try it even more was the collection features cast iron pieces in addition to the brand’s nonstick options, which is a first from the brand. All that being said, what really matters is how these pieces performed. 

13-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set 

The brand released over a dozen cookware pieces with Flay, many of which are made of ceramic nonstick material with an aluminum core, though it also includes some stainless steel and cast iron. I have tried many items from GreenPan before, and they’re all slick and lightweight. They’re also nice because you can use them on any stovetop or pop them in the oven up to 392℉. While I have not tried the pans from this collection specifically, I feel comfortable saying that most of the brand’s nonstick cookware is a good choice if you’re looking for something easy to cook on. Like all nonstick cookware, though, these pans won’t last forever, and you will need to replace them at some point. 

That’s one of the reasons why I love cast iron. When cared for, these pieces last seemingly forever. It’s also important for me to try the options in the collection because GreenPan has never released this material before. The brand sent me three of the five cast iron picks to test: the 10-inch skillet, the 11-inch square grill pan and the 5.5-quart enameled Dutch oven. 

10-Inch Cast Iron Fry Pan 

The uncoated cast iron was surprisingly easy to work with, especially since it came pre-seasoned. I think everyone should have a 10-inch skillet because of its versatility, and this one checks off a lot of boxes. It has tall walls that keep everything tucked in, two pour spouts for draining, a standard handle and a helper handle for easy maneuvering. 

The material heated exceptionally well and held it evenly, whether I was using it to sear salmon or brown an easy-baked penne. It has a modern look, with straight edges and an angled handle. The upright handle was definitely an adjustment, but I got used to it after a few uses. I think it’s a wonderful skillet—my only issue is the tapered walls. I prefer a skillet with a wider diameter at the base and straight sides. It gives you more surface area at the bottom and helps bake ingredients more evenly because you don’t have thinner edges from the sloped sides. 

11-Inch Cast Iron Square Grill Pan 

A standout for me is the grill pan. I love everything about it. It’s the perfect size and shape,  so easy to work with (nothing stuck at all!) and the ridges left a gorgeous sear on everything I popped in it. I love reaching for this grill pan to char greens, like the romaine pictured, and fruit. It’s also spectacular for proteins, and I know it will come in handy over the winter months when an outdoor grill isn’t an option. In this case, I love the angled handles because it makes the grill pan a little more compact on the stove. The pour spouts are another perk, making for safe draining of fat or any other liquid. The walls are less tapered here, which, coupled with the square shape, means I can easily fit most ingredients in the pan. 

My kitchen would never be complete without a Dutch oven, so this version was another testing priority for me. I wanted to see how the enamel interior performed since the other two items were uncoated. I have tried dozens of different versions of this incredible pot, and this one stands up against them. It is nice and weighty and has the chic look of more expensive versions, but it runs at just $80 at full price (it’s $64 right now), which I think is incredibly fair. 

5.5-Quart Enameled Dutch Oven 

I used it to make tomato sauce, and it browned my aromatics nicely, bubbled the tomatoes fast and finished baking them in the oven evenly. I also used this Dutch oven to make my annual batch of apple butter—a true test of its retention and distribution since a lot of sugars were involved, including the fruit and maple syrup. 

My apple butter simmered for quite a while, almost an hour, and I noticed more browning than usual at the bottom despite stirring it every 5 to 10 minutes or so. This just told me that the Dutch oven might get a little hotter than some of my other versions, which isn’t a huge deal. It just means I need to adjust my heat moving forward. After that, it was a breeze to work with and even easier to clean. I love the lid, which sometimes makes or breaks a Dutch oven. It fits tightly and is flush with the pot, which is ideal for keeping it compact in the oven. It’s also self-basting, which is a nice perk for slow cooking or baking since it helps redistribute moisture. 

The 5.5-quart size easily fits a few 28-ounce cans of tomatoes and over 4 pounds of apples. I am so glad the brand released this size because it is my favorite Dutch oven volume. It’s big enough to handle so many recipes, including homemade bread, but isn’t so big that it’s overwhelming and hard to store. 

Overall, I think this is a really versatile and well-balanced collection from Bobby Flay—it also includes chic knives. I have a few small nitpicks about some of the cast iron pieces, but I don’t think you’d be unhappy with these options in your collection at all. They all performed wonderfully and looked chic on my stovetop. Another perk worth mentioning? The prices are very fair, especially now that they’re on sale. They’d make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection, and I think they’d make for a top-notch gift this holiday season. You can shop the entire collection here, as well as some more pieces below. 

Shop More Pieces from the Bobby Flay and GreenPan Collection: 

14-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set with Cookbook 

3.5-Quart Stainless Steel Chef’s Pan 

2-Piece Ceramic Nonstick Frypan Set 

8-Inch Ceramic Frypan 

4.5-Quart Ceramic Nonstick Saute Pan with Lid  

2-Piece Cast Iron Frypan Set 

Reversible Cast Iron Griddle