Gordon Ramsay 12-Inch Frying Pan

Score: 7.3/10 | The Gordon Ramsay HexClad 12-inch pan delivers on versatility and durability, but the PTFE-based nonstick means families seeking PFAS-free options should look elsewhere. The celebrity branding adds cost without adding performance.

This review uses the R3 Cookware Methodology v1.0.0, which evaluates cookware across six pillars: Safety (35%), Efficacy (30%), Value (15%), Usability (10%), Sustainability (5%), and Suitability (5%).

The Gordon Ramsay HexClad pan uses the same coating technology as the standard HexClad line:

• PTFE-based nonstick in the hexagon valleys
• PFOA-free (the specific chemical phased out in 2015)
• Not PFAS-free - PTFE is a fluoropolymer
• Safe to 500F, but PTFE can begin degrading at higher temperatures

For families whose primary goal is eliminating fluoropolymers from their kitchen, this pan does not meet that standard. The "PFOA-free" claim is accurate but does not mean "PFAS-free."

The 12-inch size is excellent for family cooking, and the hybrid design performs well:

• Excellent searing capability from stainless steel peaks
• Reliable food release from nonstick valleys
• Metal utensil safe (genuinely, per testing)
• Even heat distribution from tri-ply construction
• Oven-safe to 500F and induction compatible

The pan weighs approximately 3 pounds - manageable for most users while providing good heat retention.

Individual 12-inch pans run $199 with the Gordon Ramsay branding. The standard HexClad 12-inch (identical construction) typically runs $169-179.

You are paying a $20-30 premium for the celebrity branding. The pan performs identically - the Ramsay signature does not improve heat distribution.

Gordon Ramsay is a paid partner. His endorsement does not reflect unbiased testing. The pan performs well independent of the marketing, but you should not pay extra for the signature if value is a priority.

The Gordon Ramsay HexClad 12-inch pan is a well-performing hybrid skillet suitable for cooks who want versatility. But the PTFE-based nonstick disqualifies it for PFAS-avoidance goals, and the celebrity premium adds cost without adding function. If you want HexClad technology, buy the standard line and save the endorsement fee.

Score: 7.3/10 | The Gordon Ramsay HexClad 12-inch pan delivers on versatility and durability, but the PTFE-based nonstick means families seeking PFAS-free options should look elsewhere. The celebrity branding adds cost without adding performance.

This review uses the R3 Cookware Methodology v1.0.0, which evaluates cookware across six pillars: Safety (35%), Efficacy (30%), Value (15%), Usability (10%), Sustainability (5%), and Suitability (5%).

The Gordon Ramsay HexClad pan uses the same coating technology as the standard HexClad line:

• PTFE-based nonstick in the hexagon valleys
• PFOA-free (the specific chemical phased out in 2015)
• Not PFAS-free - PTFE is a fluoropolymer
• Safe to 500F, but PTFE can begin degrading at higher temperatures

For families whose primary goal is eliminating fluoropolymers from their kitchen, this pan does not meet that standard. The "PFOA-free" claim is accurate but does not mean "PFAS-free."

The 12-inch size is excellent for family cooking, and the hybrid design performs well:

• Excellent searing capability from stainless steel peaks
• Reliable food release from nonstick valleys
• Metal utensil safe (genuinely, per testing)
• Even heat distribution from tri-ply construction
• Oven-safe to 500F and induction compatible

The pan weighs approximately 3 pounds - manageable for most users while providing good heat retention.

Individual 12-inch pans run $199 with the Gordon Ramsay branding. The standard HexClad 12-inch (identical construction) typically runs $169-179.

You are paying a $20-30 premium for the celebrity branding. The pan performs identically - the Ramsay signature does not improve heat distribution.

Gordon Ramsay is a paid partner. His endorsement does not reflect unbiased testing. The pan performs well independent of the marketing, but you should not pay extra for the signature if value is a priority.

The Gordon Ramsay HexClad 12-inch pan is a well-performing hybrid skillet suitable for cooks who want versatility. But the PTFE-based nonstick disqualifies it for PFAS-avoidance goals, and the celebrity premium adds cost without adding function. If you want HexClad technology, buy the standard line and save the endorsement fee.