Frying Pans & Skillets
Choose the right pan for easy release, deep browning or high-heat searing.
Questions before you cook?
Choosing, cooking and caring for your cookware.
Which size frying pan should I get?
The 8″ is ideal for eggs and single portions, the 9.5″ is the everyday workhorse, and the 11″ handles family meals and big batches. Many cooks pair a small and a large — that is why we offer 2-pc and 3-pc pan sets.
Which pan material fits my cooking?
Ceramic nonstick for easy-release eggs and fish. Stainless steel for searing and pan sauces. Carbon steel for high-heat cooking, with seasoning you maintain.
Where can I check the materials and testing?
Choose by material, then check the published reports for that collection. Ceramic-coating PFAS tests and other material or food-contact reports have different scopes. View materials and test reports.
Do the pans come with lids?
Some pans include lids — check the What’s Included section on each product page. Tempered glass lids sized to fit our frying pans are also available separately.
Will they work on my stovetop?
Alva pans work on gas, electric, and ceramic ranges, and most lines are fully induction-compatible — see Materials & Compatibility on each product page.
Thoughtful cookware, designed in Belgium since 1949.