GreenPan Valencia Pro 28cm Frying Pan
Our verdict · The pick for 'no Teflon' shoppers who want slippery ceramic release without paying titanium prices.
Buy it if
Avoiding PTFE/PFAS is your priority and you want an easy-release ceramic pan at a mid price.
Skip it if
You want the longest possible non-stick lifespan or routinely cook at very high heat.
Where to get it
GreenPan Valencia Pro 28cm Frying Pan
From ~£51 (28cm ~£66), indicative
Indicative price at the time of review.
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If your deciding factor is avoiding PTFE and 'forever chemicals', the GreenPan Valencia Pro is the one coated pan here that answers it. Its ceramic non-stick is made without PFAS, PFOA, lead or cadmium, sits on a tougher hard-anodised body than GreenPan's cheaper aluminium ceramic lines, and is induction-compatible plus oven and dishwasher safe. Ceramic is genuinely slippery when new, which is why it lands above the premium titanium pan for everyday release and everyday budgets. The honest trade-off — and why it doesn't rank higher — is lifespan: ceramic non-stick typically loses its release faster than good PTFE, and high heat degrades it, so expect to replace it sooner than the ProCook. Sold individually; 20cm and 28cm prices are indicative.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Ceramic coating made without PFAS, PFOA, lead or cadmium — the Teflon-free pick
- Hard-anodised body is tougher than cheaper aluminium ceramic pans
- Induction-compatible and oven and dishwasher safe, at a mid price
Cons
- Ceramic non-stick typically loses its release faster than good PTFE
- High heat degrades ceramic, so it's not the pan for hard searing
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.ProCook Elite Forged Non-Stick Frying Pan | 89/100 | From ~£60 (26cm ~£70), indicative | overall |
| 2.Tefal Expertise Plus Induction Non-Stick Frying Pan | 83/100 | From ~£28 (28cm ~£31), indicative promotional price | value |
| 3.Ninja ZEROSTICK Stainless Steel 28cm Frying Pan (C60028UK) | 83/100 | ~£55 RRP (seen reduced to ~£45), indicative | high-heat searing and oven work |
| 4.GreenPan Valencia Pro 28cm Frying PanThis pick | 76/100 | From ~£51 (28cm ~£66), indicative | PFAS-free ceramic |
| 5.Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro | 80/100 | From ~£185 (27cm, Liberty), indicative | premium and most durable surface |
Good to know
- Price
- From ~£51 (28cm ~£66), indicative
- Coating
- Thermolon ceramic, made without PFAS/PFOA/lead/cadmium
- Body
- Hard-anodised aluminium
- Hobs
- Induction-compatible; oven and dishwasher safe
- Sizes
- 20cm and 28cm (sold individually)
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 20 September 2026
- Updated
- 20 September 2026
- Last verified
- 20 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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