Vollrath cookware [split from Quebec board]

[oana]

Would anyone indulge me in the virtues of this pot over others?

[Note: This thread was split from the Quebec board at http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/771971 -- The Chowhound Team]

[MOSFET]

Vollrath just bought out the Wearvever pots if your going aluminum they are better pots but seems like Vollrath is turning them into a lesser quality product.If going stainless Vollrath pots are good pots.If you want a real nice one the Centurion line from vollrath are real nice but $$$$

[wattacetti]

Sturdy, well-made induction-capable brand common to commercial kitchens. I bought mine primarily because it was the least expensive induction-capable alternative for large stockpots > 16L.

[Simon Patrice]

Thank you!

Now which line would you recommend?

[wattacetti]

I bought Tribute because I needed a pot that would work on all induction surfaces that I had access to, and it's the one that did work on a Viking portable unit. The line depends on your needs and budget though sometimes shape and capacity will make certain decisions for you.

[oana]

Great thanks wattacetti.

[Simon Patrice]

Does SS make a big difference vs aluminum for a stock pot? I've been using a SS Paderno (the Canadian one) stock pot of around 8 quarts but want to upgrade to 16 quarts. Is SS worth the price difference?

[wattacetti]

Not really; commercial kitchens will have plenty of aluminum. If however you have a habit of making large quantities of acidic liquids, you may want to reconsider though.