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Choosing the right fry pan or skillet can completely transform the way you cook. Whether you’re frying eggs for breakfast, searing steak for dinner, or slow-cooking vegetables, the quality, material, and design of your pan matters. Our range of SOGA stainless steel and cast iron fry pans is designed to deliver exceptional heat performance, durability, and cooking versatility for both home cooks and commercial kitchens.
In Australia, terms like fry pan, frypan, skillet, and frying skillet are often used interchangeably. While they share similarities, each serves slightly different cooking purposes. This guide will help you understand the difference between a frying pan and skillet, how to choose the right fry pan skillet, and why stainless steel and cast iron remain the most trusted materials for long-term cooking performance.
A fry pan (also written as frypan) is a wide, flat-bottomed cooking pan with low, slightly flared sides. Fry pans are designed for:
Frying
Sautéing
Browning
Shallow cooking
The flat surface ensures even contact with the heat source, making fry pans ideal for eggs, pancakes, vegetables, meats, and seafood. Most modern fry pans are available in stainless steel, non-stick, cast iron, and carbon steel materials.
A skillet is very similar to a frying pan, but typically features:
Slightly deeper sides
More sloped edges
Better heat retention
Traditionally, skillets were made from cast iron, which is why many people associate the term skillet with cast iron fry pans. However, today skillets are also available in stainless steel and carbon steel.
In practical cooking terms, a skillet and frying pan perform many of the same tasks, which is why searches like fry pan skillet and skillet and pan are extremely common.
Shape & Design
Fry pans usually have lower, straighter sides
Skillets often have deeper, sloped walls
Fry pans excel at quick frying and flipping
Skillets handle searing, shallow sauces, and oven cooking better
Fry pans are commonly stainless steel or non-stick
Skillets are commonly cast iron or carbon steel
In everyday cooking, most people can confidently use either. This is why Google treats terms like frying skillet, skillet and frying pan, and fry pan skillet as closely related entities.
Stainless steel fry pans are a favourite among professional chefs for their control, durability, and clean cooking surface.
Excellent heat responsiveness
Non-reactive with acidic foods
Extremely durable
Dishwasher safe (in most cases)
Suitable for gas, electric, and induction cooktops
SOGA stainless steel fry pans are engineered to distribute heat evenly, reducing hot spots and allowing precise temperature control. They are ideal for:
Searing meats
Cooking sauces
Deglazing
Professional kitchen use
A cast iron frypan or cast iron skillet is one of the most versatile pieces of cookware you can own.
Superior heat retention
Naturally non-stick when seasoned
Oven safe
Long lifespan (often decades)
Ideal for high-heat cooking
Steak and burgers
Roasting vegetables
Baking cornbread or frittatas
Outdoor and camping cooking
Over time, cast iron develops a natural seasoning layer that improves performance and flavour.
Best for precision cooking, sauces, and professional kitchens.
Best for heat retention, searing, and rustic cooking styles.
A lighter alternative to cast iron with similar performance.
Easy to use but less durable long-term.
Everyday home cooking → Stainless steel fry pan
High-heat searing → Cast iron skillet
Multi-purpose use → Stainless steel skillet pan
Induction → Stainless steel or cast iron
Gas → All materials work well
Electric → Flat-bottom fry pans perform best
20–24 cm → Eggs & small portions
26–28 cm → Everyday family cooking
30 cm+ → Commercial or batch cooking
Hand wash only
Dry immediately
Lightly oil after use
Avoid soaking
Preheat before adding oil
Use medium heat
Clean with warm water and mild detergent
Proper care ensures your fry pan skillet lasts for years.
SOGA cookware is trusted by home cooks, cafés, and commercial kitchens across Australia.
Premium stainless steel construction
Heavy-duty cast iron designs
Induction compatible
Built for frequent use
Excellent value for money
Our fry pans and skillets are designed to perform consistently, whether you’re cooking at home or in a professional environment.
If you want:
Quick everyday cooking → Frying pan
High-heat performance → Skillet
Long-term durability → Cast iron frypan
Precision & control → Stainless steel skillet pan
Many kitchens benefit from owning both.
Frying eggs and bacon
Searing meat
Cooking fish
Stir-frying vegetables
Making sauces
Oven-finished dishes
This versatility is why fry pans remain a kitchen essential.
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