The two things everyone needs in a frying pan are dependability and versatility – the knowledge that it will work as well for sautéeing vegetables, whipping up an omelette or perfectly searing a steak.

Foodism has teamed up with Farmfetch to offer one lucky reader the cache to win a Netherton Foundry spun iron chef’s pan (18cm) – winner of The Guardian's prestigious 2025 'Best Frying Pan' award. Featuring deep sides with a gently curved profile and a broad cooking area across the base, this is the only frying pan you’ll ever need.

Suitable for all types of heat source including induction, gas hob, aga, electric hob and open flame, this pan is made with 99.1% pure British iron, and is naturally non-stick.

Family-run Netherton Foundry have been handcrafting their exceptional cookware for more than 30 years from their HQ in south Shropshire, using locally sourced materials. Unlike traditional cast iron, spun iron is much lighter and easier to handle, while still offering all the same heat distribution and hardiness benefits of its heavier cousin.

This pan is curated by Farmfetch, a one-stop-shop for food lovers to find the very best organic and ethically grown produce from across the UK, directly from artisan makers, butchers, delis, and farm shops.

Your prize

  • Netherton Foundry Spun Iron Chef's Pan - 18cm

Total value: £71.90

View the full Netherton Foundry range – including frying pans, skillets, baking trays and tins – at farmfetch.co.uk

The question is: What publication awarded it the best frying pan of the year in 2025?

Competition closes: 20th March 2026