You don't have to use cast iron if you're uncomfortable with it. There are tons of options out there. Most pans now can be used on induction. A quick way to test it, is to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan.

Cooking in cast iron on induction works fine for me if it's a slow process. For boiling I have stainless steel. For quick frying I prefer an anti-stick pan.

Thank you. Any particular makes for longevity? Looking at the le creuset 3 ply stainless steel set as it has the lifetime guarantee.

Compared to gas the stainless steel doesn't even need to be of a superb quality: induction is much easier on your pans. I've pans of about 20 euros a piece (Herman den Blijker series) Only thing I'd improve on is I'd like a hole in the lid to let steam escape, for if they boil over and flood my furnace all my heaters switch off (the moisture makes them do that). I bet Le Creuset costs at least 100 a piece. (Went to their outlet shop on Sunday to check out a cast iron crêpe pan)

Anti stick pans last a little longer than on gas but are still a weak link: three years at the most and they're toast. I'm looking to switch to cast iron for most frying jobs except quick and hot stuff. Next to be replaced are my pancake pans but I'm having trouble finding them in cast iron (for less than 50 euros a piece)

I don’t use non stick at all any more. Fry, sauté, poach, slow cook all cast iron. I love them for browning then putting in the oven. I also have a set of cusinart stainless 3 ply. They work for induction and I use those for boiling and poaching and even quick fry. Once you really get the hang of your heat control it won’t stick even eggs.

Dont be nervous ab cast iron! After you start using it regularly, It's actually less of a pain then normal nonstick cookware. I have a regular skillet that was rusting in my mom's cabinet because she never ever used it, and a handy low profile skillet that i got used on facebook marketplace.

I have a carbon steel pan that is really nice to cook on as well. pretty heavy duty and quality. The brand is debuyer. My friend bought it for me new and I love it. Same care as a cast iron.

With these kinds of pans, the heavier, the better. When comparing similar sizes and materials

Same here. I got rid of all my nonstick stuff. Only use uncoated cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel cookware in my house.

I turn my stove all the way up to sear/char meats in my cast iron pans sometimes. I have even used one a few times on the wood fire outside, directly on the hot orange coals.

I was lucky i found a very low profile cast iron skillet (for pancakes etc) used for 10 bucks locally

I have Le Creusets, new and second hand, my very first one came from a charity shop, and they are all working nicely after more than 5 years.

Oh yeah. I forgot our wok is carbon steel.

I'm curious why you are so set on cast iron for crêpe pan? Why not carbon steel?

Doesn't work for me. I'm not a very good cook I'm afraid.

Hmm... I'm very far from good myself but I really find using a de buyer carbon steel pan a godsend for thin pancakes, there is no trick to it other than finding the right temperature.

Good luck with finding your perfect pan, but if you can give it another try maybe carbon steel will work for you?

Cookware needs to be magnetic to work on an induction stove. If in doubt, just see if a magnet sticks to it. Most stuff is except for the absolute cheapest aluminum pans.

I have an extensive set of Demeyere Atlantis. I am in seventh heaven.

Yeah, carbon steel rocks for crepes.

I ordered cuisinart multi clad Pro set from the US which even with postage and tax ended up far cheaper than getting something similar in the UK. They are excellent quality and perfectly suited to induction. Unfortunately the collapse of the pound might have made them prohibitively expensive now.

Try carbon steel

Mauviel make some beautiful pans and ours are still in good condition after years of daily abuse. Expensive but great quality - the European equivalent of All Clad that seem to be the benchmark of decent pans in the US (and on Reddit!).

Swiss diamond is made is Switzerland. They have a line that is non stick and made for induction. I have their xd line and really enjoy it.

Comes with a lifetime warranty.