RACO SmartStart Frypan Twin Pack: Which Size for Which Meal?
By Cookware Brands | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Koopgidsen
Decide between the 22cm and 28cm RACO SmartStart frypans based on the meals you actually cook, with clear rules for eggs, stir-fries, and family portions.
Quick answer
Choose the 22cm pan for eggs, single servings, and quick reheats; choose the 28cm pan for family stir-fries, searing, and meals for three or more. The twin pack gives you both, so match the pan to the portion rather than forcing one size to do everything.
Why the 22cm and 28cm pans are not interchangeable
The 22cm pan heats a smaller surface, so food sits closer to the heat source and cooks faster with less oil. That makes it efficient for a single omelette or a quick sauté of vegetables, but it crowds easily when you add more than one or two portions. The 28cm pan spreads the same heat over a wider base, giving food room to brown instead of steam. The trade-off is that the larger pan takes longer to preheat and needs a burner or induction zone that matches its base.
When the 28cm pan is the better choice
Use the 28cm pan when the meal is the main event: a full family stir-fry, a batch of pancakes, or a one-pan dinner with protein and vegetables together. The extra surface keeps ingredients in a single layer so they sear rather than stew. If your induction cooktop has a small zone, check that the 28cm base sits fully within it; a pan that overhangs the zone can heat unevenly.
When the 22cm pan saves the day
The 22cm pan is the practical choice for breakfast eggs, a single chicken breast, or reheating a portion of leftovers. It also suits small households where a larger pan would waste energy and cupboard space. On a compact cooktop, the smaller base is more likely to match the available zone, so it heats efficiently without a special adapter.
Decision rules for choosing your pan
- Cooking for one or two: Reach for the 22cm pan for eggs, single servings, and quick sautés. It heats faster and uses less oil than the larger pan. If you mostly cook for one or two, the 22cm will be your daily pan.
- Cooking for three or more: Use the 28cm pan for family stir-fries, searing multiple pieces of protein, or one-pan meals. The wider surface keeps food in a single layer for better browning. Check that your largest induction zone can accommodate the 28cm base before relying on it for big batches.
- Small induction zones: If your cooktop has zones smaller than 28cm, the 22cm pan is the safer match for efficient heating. Use the 28cm only on a zone that fits its base. Measure your largest zone before assuming the 28cm pan will perform at its best.
- Storage and handling: The 22cm pan takes up less cupboard space and is lighter to lift. If storage is tight or you prefer a lighter pan for daily tasks, start with the 22cm and bring out the 28cm for larger meals.
Product facts
- RACO SmartStart Stainless Steel Induction Open Frypan Twin Pack 22/28cm: The RACO SmartStart twin pack includes 22cm and 28cm open frypans with an impact-bonded base and high-polished stainless steel exterior. Having both sizes on hand lets you match the pan to the portion instead of compromising on one size, and the bonded base is designed for even heat on induction.
RACO SmartStart Stainless Steel Induction Open Frypan Twin Pack 22/28cm
Who should buy the twin pack
Best for
- Households that cook a mix of single servings and family meals
- Induction cooktop owners who want both a small and large pan without buying separately
Not for
- Cooks who only ever make large batches and would prefer a single 28cm pan
- Anyone with very limited storage who needs just one pan
