Cuisinart 77-7 Chef's Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set

As part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line of cookware, all pieces are made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly. The stainless-steel handles on this cookware stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids have dripless rims. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box
3-quart saucepan with lid, 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 10-inch skillet

The set features 18-10 Stainless Steel construction that makes each piece feel substantial. The design also aids in convection and, thus, requires less heat from the stove top but that Heat is not transferred to the handle making the handle cool to the touch.

Each piece features a high shine and bears the brand name on the side. Each piece is also rated up to 550 degrees which means it could double as bakeware.

The only thing I would have liked would have been a 12 inch rather than a 10 inch skillet but with that said, the 10 inch skillet is a great piece.


Great buy for the money   May 7, 2004
pie_panned (Chicago, IL, USA)
30 out of 30 found this review helpful

If you are looking for the quality of All-Clad or Calphalon but not necessarily willing to fork over the dough, then this is a great set for the money. Fast, even heating; good looks; versatility (stove to oven to even freezer, if need be...); and a decent combination of pieces in the set made it the perfect choice for me, after nearly a year of research.

I don't find it as difficult to clean as other reviewers have commented. I will say that the mirror finish does show wear after just a few uses. It's not bad, by any means, but just know they won't stay perfect if you plan to use them. A few notes...

*They heat up fast! Don't ever leave the pan to heat up and do something else while waiting. You'll be at the temp you need lickety split.
*It's a good idea to soak them a bit after cooking something sticky--then cleanup is a breeze.
*Lid handles do get hot when covering to allow something to simmer or boil, but I've found my handles stay cool enough to take off the stove with no problem.
*I have yet to stick them in the dishwasher, but I know you can, so that's a plus. I have a tendency to soak them, wash them, and dry them right away so as not to get the water spots on the pretty finish that others have commented on.

All in all, I'm very happy with this set. After years of hand-me-downs with handles falling off, dented sides, and nonstick coating that wears off in no time, I feel safe and healthy cooking with my new Cuisinart.


Be a smart shopper and avoid this set!!! (Why 5-Stars then?)   May 19, 2005
Jolly Gourmand
59 out of 65 found this review helpful

The 5-piece starter set includes the 8 qt. covered stockpot, 3 qt. covered pot and 10" open skillet. This set sells (curently on the Amazon site) for $49.99. Add the 1 1/2 qt. covered sauce pan (curently on the Amazon site) for $13.99 and your TOTAL will be $63.98!!! Thus you have saved $5.00 and can buy the wonderful open stock 3 1/2 qt. saute' pan with helper handle and lid for $20.99. Thus, you have ended up with a very fine 9-PIECE Cuisinart set for a few dollars more than the 7-piece set here.

Not rocket science; just another example of Amazon's sometimes quirky pricing.


oustanding products   November 13, 2004
MLPSPQR (San Francisco, CA USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

I got two sets a year ago, one for me and one for my daughter. To those i slowly added a lot of other pieces. Not only the price is unbeatable, this cookware is outstanding.... I also own some All-Clad, and I must say that the Cuisinart compares beautifully. I highly recommend this set!!!


As good as All Clad without the price   December 28, 2005
Junebug (USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful

This is a great cookware set and a great value. If you are considering stainless steel cookware, this is the set to buy. I own All-Clad and Cuisinart pieces, and the Cuisinart has the same heavy construction, riveted handles,and even heating as All-Clad. The Cuisinart actually looks a little nicer because the exterior is shinier. As another review wrote, the handles are a little akward to use, but for the price, this set can't be beat.