WHAT IS 316 SERIES COOKWARE?
Meet our next generation stainless-steel performance cookware collection.
316 Series cookware is crafted from premium 316 stainless steel, precision engineered for exceptional performance in the home and professional kitchens.
The tri-ply construction – two layers of premium stainless steel fully encapsulate a responsive aluminium core – extends from base to rim.
This ensures rapid, even heat distribution and consistent results every time – whether you’re frying, sautéing, searing or simmering.
And at its heart, the finest stainless steel, prized for exceptional corrosion resistance and durability.
The 316 Series collection includes stackable saucepans, frying pans, woks, a low casserole and steamer insert for full flexibility in the kitchen.
Created for passionate home cooks and professional chefs who value precision cooking, sustainability and healthy eating, it’s suitable for all hobs – including induction.
Dishwasher safe, each pan comes with the Robert Welch lifetime guarantee.
At a glance
Tri-ply construction with 316 stainless steel delivers exceptional results. A responsive aluminium core ensures rapid, all-round even heating.
Stay-cool knob and vented lids guarantee easy handling and safe steam release.
Oven use: will become hot
Comfortable grip with secure rivets
Oven use: will become hot
Saucepan capacity markings for convenient measuring.
Helper handles are designed for a comfortable grip, balance and safe oven-to-table transfer.
Stainless-steel rivets and rolled edges offer enhanced corrosion resistance making 316 Series cookware fully dishwasher safe.
HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COOKING
Stainless steel delivers optimum results, whether you’re pan-frying meat or fish, sautéing vegetables, sizzling a stir-fry, slowly simmering a ragu or frying eggs.
For decades, stainless-steel cookware has been the go-to for professional chefs and passionate home cooks thanks to its high heat tolerance and versatility, seamlessly switching from hob to oven.
If you’re new to cooking, uncoated stainless steel may be a fresh culinary technique to master. But with a little patience and our simple step-by-step videos, it’s quick and easy to learn in just five easy steps.
No culinary disasters, no sticking. Just perfectly cooked, full flavour, healthy dishes, every time.
FIVE STEPS TO PERFECTION
We’ll hold your hand every step of the way, whether you’re starting your stainless-steel cooking journey or you’re a seasoned pro. Our website is full of expert tips and quick how-to video guides, from how to preheat your pan to confidently cooking salmon, perfectly searing steak and failsafe egg-frying.
Plus, inside every box of 316 Series cookware, you’ll find a reference guide – a gentle, five-step ‘keep-me’ card that’s there if you need it.
Ensure food is at room temperature before you start, to keep your pan hot and prevent sticking.
Pre-heat a clean pan.
Do the water test.
Add oil and swirl to coat the base – the oil should shimmer and not smoke. Now add the food.
Be patient. Give food a moment to cook and release naturally from the pan’s surface before you move or turn it. Adjust temperature as required.
LEGACY IN DESIGN
316 Series cookware marks a new chapter for Robert Welch cookware.
Five years of research and development has created a performance collection designed for a generation of cooks who prize performance and healthy eating.
316-grade stainless steel won’t react with acidic or salty foods – preserving pure flavour in every dish.
It’s cookware for those who demand excellence in performance, durability and a more conscious way of cooking.
The silhouette is a nod to the legacy of our founder, Robert’s, original Campden Cookware, launched in the 90s as Galerie Cuisine Cookware in New York.
316 is an evolution of Robert’s enduring designs.
“A merger of function and finesse for the discerning cook.”
Robert’s words at the launch of Campden still guide us today.
Let's cook!
From a festive centrepiece to Friday night curries, elegant dinner party dishes to deliciously simple puddings, start your 316 Series cookware journey with our confidence-giving, no-stress recipes guaranteed to impress.