Say goodbye to catastrophic crêpes and hello to perfect pancakes! We’ve picked our top tools for Pancake Day (17 February 2026) and beyond, including the best pancake pan, hand whisk, plates and spatula, to ensure your Shrove Tuesday is flippin’ fantastic.
Whether you prefer sweet or savoury crêpes, fluffy American-style pancakes or something a little different, there’s a recipe for everyone on our ultimate Pancake Day hub.
For more unbiased expert buyer’s guides, visit our reviews section to find over 400 round-ups of everything from pancake pans to hand mixers. Plus, if you want to perfect your pancake flip, watch our video on how to flip a pancake.
Ninja Foodi Zerostick frying pan, 28cm
Available from Very (£44), Argos (£54.99)
This top-scoring Ninja frying pan is the perfect companion for Pancake Day. It’s lightweight yet well-balanced, making flipping effortless and stylish. It heats up quickly and retains heat well, so whether you’re cooking for yourself or a crowd, you won’t be left waiting. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze.
For more, browse our guide to the best non-stick frying pans.
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OXO Good Grips balloon whisk
Available from Amazon (£9), Selfridges (£13)
One thing guaranteed to ruin any pancake is lumpy batter. Ensure your mix is velvety smooth with a reliable whisk. We’ve tried plenty of manual whisks but this is our favourite – the shaped silicone handle is extremely comfortable to hold, the whisk head is sturdy, plus it’s good value.
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ProCook glass digital scales
Available from ProCook (£10)
Using the wrong ingredient quantities can lead to less-than-perfect pancake results. Ensure precision with a set of modern digital weighing scales. These attractive scales from ProCook are slimline, easy to store and have a capacity of up to 5kg (great for anyone making a big batch) and as little as 2g. We particularly love the conversion charts on the surface. Our best kitchen scales round-up has even more options.
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Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus nesting bowl set
Available from Amazon (£59), Lakeland (£59.99), Joseph Joseph (£60)
A year-round kitchen essential, this impressive set of mixing bowls will come in handy for every kind of bake. The large mixing bowl has a capacity of 4.5 litres (ideal for mixing large quantities of pancake batter) and the smaller mixing bowl is ideal for pancake toppings. Neatly stacked inside are a sieve (handy for ensuring there are no lumps in your flour), measuring cups and a strainer. The whole set is ultra-lightweight and easy to store.
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ProCook Professional 26cm Granite Crêpe Pan
Available from ProCook (£35)
If you’re a fan of crêpes, this sturdy yet affordable ProCook crêpe pan is perfect for Pancake Day, delivering fast, even heat with no hot spots. Its excellent non-stick surface and ergonomic handle make flipping effortless.
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MasterClass slotted turner
Available from Amazon (£5.93)
If you’re not quite confident enough to fully toss your pancake, you need a good flexible spatula to help you flip pancakes with ease. A valuable kitchen tool all year round, this gentle silicone spatula will easily slip under the pancake, not scratch any non-stick pans and is wide enough to support the pancake without tearing.
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Our Place dinner plates
Available from Our Place (£75)
These sturdy, chip-resistant ceramic stoneware plates are perfect for Pancake Day and beyond. With a restaurant-quality glazed finish and three stylish colours, they’re durable, elegant and stack neatly for easy storage.
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OXO Good Grips clear squeeze sauce bottle
Available from Amazon (£8.60)
For piping intricate lacy pancakes or carefully adding toppings and fillings, loading up squeezy bottles with ingredients and batters will make you feel straight out of a professional kitchen. They’re perfect for getting an immaculate spiral in our cinnamon swirl pancakes recipe. Away from Pancake Day, they’re also great for filling up with oil for easily adding when cooking.
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Our Place Griddle Pan
Available from Our Place (from £55), Amazon (£110)
If you’re a fan of American pancakes, Our Place’s Griddle Pan is the pan for you this Pancake Day. Its large surface area means it can cook multiple pancakes at once. Its superb non-stick surface ensures even cooking, though its large size suits spacious hobs and ovens best.
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KitchenCraft soup ladle
Available from Amazon (£6.99)
A stainless steel ladle is a must-have for Pancake Day, ensuring smooth, mess-free batter pouring. With a handy hanging loop for easy storage, it’s both practical and stylish for your kitchen.
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