Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware almost 30 years ago. Top quality construction joins the premium stainless exterior with solid aluminum encapsulated into the base, ensuring unsurpassed heat distribution. Bonded to a stainless steel interior, Chef's Classic Stainless offers the professional performance that lets you celebrate the fine art of cooking , with consistently delicious results. No other piece of cookware performs with the versatility of a saucepan. It is a kitchen essential, working hard from morning until night, and Cuisinart offers a broad assortment of sizes fo fit all needs.