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Cookware · Compact bank kitchen · Our take
RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition
Granite Edition · RM780
A clever bit of bank cookware that gives you frying, steaming and portion control in one tidy setup.
- Granite-style PFOA-free non-stick coating over lightweight aluminium construction.
- Includes a flat-bottomed pan, four-section pan and removable partitioned steamer tray.
- The four-section pan has one 800 ml compartment and three 200 ml compartments.
- Removable magnetic cool-touch handles come with a protective pouch.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition, product code RM780. It includes the flat-bottomed pan, four-section pan, removable steamer tray and magnetic cool-touch handles.
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A versatile, well-equipped cooking setup that earns its keep on longer sessions, though minimalists may prefer a lighter single pan.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.1/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp and coarse anglers fishing overnight or longer. You get enough flexibility for breakfasts, dinners and proper hot grub without carrying separate pans and trays.
- Anglers who like organised portions. The four-section layout keeps meat, veg, eggs or sides separate, while the steamer tray gives you another way to cook.
Maybe skip if
- Short day-session anglers carrying minimal kit. A simple frying pan will be lighter and quicker to pack for a few hours on the bank.
- Anyone cooking large, stir-heavy meals. The divided pan is brilliant for separate portions but not the natural choice for big batches or vigorous stirring.
The lowdown
Introducing the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition
A clever bit of bank cookware that gives you frying, steaming and portion control in one tidy setup.
- Granite-style PFOA-free non-stick coating over lightweight aluminium construction.
- Includes a flat-bottomed pan, four-section pan and removable partitioned steamer tray.
- The four-section pan has one 800 ml compartment and three 200 ml compartments.
- Removable magnetic cool-touch handles come with a protective pouch.
Quick verdict
A proper little bank-kitchen belter
The RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition is a cracking choice if you want more than a basic frying pan without filling the barrow with pots and pans. The two-pan system gives you plenty of flexibility for breakfasts, proper dinners and quick steamed grub between bite-times.
It’s not the lightest bit of cookware around, and the two-pan design costs more than a simple pan. But for longer sessions, chilly nights and anyone who likes keeping food organised, it’s a very handy bit of kit. Bob on for the angler who wants decent bank food without a load of faff.
A versatile, well-equipped cooking setup that earns its keep on longer sessions, though minimalists may prefer a lighter single pan.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The aluminium build, granite-style coating, removable handles and included steamer tray make this feel thoughtfully put together.
Two pan formats and three steamer sections cover a broad range of bank meals and cooking jobs.
It won’t catch fish directly, but better hot food can keep you comfortable, alert and happier through a long bite-time.
The interchangeable pans and removable handles are straightforward, while the divided layout keeps cooking organised.
It costs more than a basic pan, but the extra pan, steamer tray and storage-friendly handles add useful versatility.
Head to head
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition
There’s nothing wrong with a bacon sarnie cooked in a basic pan, mate. In fact, on a cold morning with the rods off, it can taste like Michelin-star nosh. But once you’re doing longer sessions, a single frying pan starts to feel a bit limiting. That’s where the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition comes in.
This is a more complete bank-cooking setup than the usual compact pan. You get a flat-bottomed pan, a four-section pan and a removable steamer tray, all built around the same general footprint. So you can fry, simmer, steam and keep different bits of grub apart without hauling a whole kitchen down the towpath.
The flat-bottomed pan is the straightforward workhorse. Its 1.7-litre capacity gives you useful room for a decent breakfast, noodles, pasta, chilli or a one-pan tea. It’s the bit you’ll probably reach for most often when you just want to bosh something together and get back to watching the water.
Then there’s the four-section pan. This holds 1.4 litres in total, split into one larger 800 ml compartment and three smaller 200 ml sections. That layout is genuinely handy on the bank. You can keep beans away from eggs, separate meat from veg, or sort a full breakfast without everything turning into one big, slightly mysterious mush.
The removable steamer tray adds another string to its bow. It has three BPA-free partitioned sections, so you can steam different portions above the heat rather than frying everything in oil. That’ll appeal if you’re trying to eat a bit better on session, or simply fancy some veg with your dinner instead of living exclusively on boil-in-the-bag rice and biscuits.
Packing is helped by the removable magnetic cool-touch handles. They come off for storage and have their own protective pouch, which is a nice touch when your cookware is sharing a barrow bag with reels, bait and all the other assorted bank-side nonsense. The handles also keep the overall package neater than permanently attached ones.
The pans use lightweight aluminium construction, so this isn’t some hefty cast-iron monster. Even so, the complete setup weighs approximately 1685 grams including the handles and steamer tray. That’s perfectly manageable for an overnight or a few days away, but it’s more kit than you’d want for a quick after-work splash about.
The granite-style coating is designed to improve non-stick performance and is PFOA-free. In real bank-life terms, that should mean easier cooking and less scraping when you’ve slightly overdone the sausages because a liner alarm has started singing. Still, non-stick needs a bit of respect: use sensible utensils and don’t treat it like a bivvy peg.
One thing to remember is that the four-section pan is all about control rather than maximum cooking space. It’s bob on for separate portions, but not the pan you’d choose for a huge stir-fry or a meal that needs loads of tossing. For that, the flat-bottomed pan is the better bet.
Overall, this is a well-thought-out option for anglers who see food as part of the session rather than an afterthought. It gives you more choice than a basic pan, keeps the setup fairly tidy and adds steaming without demanding a separate pot. If you’re often on the bank overnight, it could make those long waits between bites a lot more comfortable.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- RM780
- Construction
- Lightweight aluminium
- Coating
- Granite-style, improved non-stick, PFOA-free
- Approximate dimensions
- 300 × 255 × 70 mm; 440 × 255 × 70 mm including handles
- Total weight
- Approximately 1685 g including handles and steamer tray
- Capacities
- Flat-bottomed pan: 1.7 litres; four-section pan: 1.4 litres
Specs checked with RidgeMonkey, Oct 2026.
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Our take
One setup, a lot more than bacon and eggs
The big appeal here is flexibility. Use the flat-bottomed pan for frying, boiling or one-pan meals, then switch to the four-section pan when you want separate portions. Add the steamer tray and you can keep food away from direct heat while using the pan underneath.
That makes it especially useful on overnight carp sessions. Cook sausages, eggs and mushrooms in the morning, sort rice or pasta for dinner, or steam veg while something else bubbles away. The granite-style coating should also make serving and cleaning less of a chore, provided you treat it sensibly and don’t attack it with metal utensils.
What you’re buying
A compact cooking system with a few clever tricks
The Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition is built around two interchangeable pans. The flat-bottomed pan holds 1.7 litres and handles everyday cooking, while the 1.4-litre four-section pan divides food into one 800 ml area and three 200 ml areas. That gives you proper flexibility, from a one-pan curry to a full cooked breakfast with the ingredients kept separate.
The removable steamer tray has three BPA-free partitioned sections and sits above the heat. It’s useful for veg, fish, dumplings or other food you’d rather steam than fry. The removable magnetic cool-touch handles then pack away in their protective pouch, keeping the whole setup less awkward in a tackle bag.
Worth knowing. The quoted total weight is approximately 1685 grams with the handles and steamer tray included. That’s reasonable for a complete setup, but noticeably more than a lone frying pan. Pack it for proper sessions rather than every quick few-hour visit.
Best bank uses
Made for anglers who like a decent feed
This makes most sense for overnight carp anglers, longer coarse-fishing sessions and anyone spending enough time on the bank to appreciate proper hot food. The four-section pan is especially good when you want a main item and sides without everything merging together. It’s also handy when two anglers are sharing the cooking duties.
The flat-bottomed pan is the flexible one. Use it for pasta, rice, noodles, sausages or a quick stew. For a colder session, it gives you enough room for a filling meal, while the steamer tray lets you add something lighter on top. That’s a decent upgrade from constantly rattling through snacks and meal-replacement shakes.
Worth knowing. For a short day session, this may be more cookware than you need. A simple frying pan takes up less space and weighs less. The Connect setup earns its keep when you’ll use the different cooking options.
Common questions
The bits you’ll want to know before packing it
Is it just for frying? No. The flat-bottomed pan can handle a range of one-pan meals, while the four-section pan is better for separated portions. The steamer tray adds a third approach, letting you cook food above the direct heat.
Will it fit in a compact bank kitchen? The main pan dimensions are approximately 300 × 255 × 70 mm, extending to around 440 × 255 × 70 mm with the handles fitted. The handles remove for storage, which makes packing much easier in practice.
Is the coating maintenance-free? Not quite. It’s designed to offer improved non-stick performance and is PFOA-free, but you should still use non-metal utensils and avoid aggressive cleaning. Look after it and it should remain a useful bit of kit rather than becoming a sticky, scratched-up faff.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Loads of cooking flexibility in one compact setup.
- Four-section pan is spot on for keeping different foods apart.
- Steamer tray adds a genuinely useful extra cooking option.
- Removable handles make packing and storage much easier.
- PFOA-free granite-style coating should make cooking and cleaning more straightforward.
Worth knowing
- Heavier and bulkier than a basic single frying pan.
- The four-section pan is less suited to large, stir-heavy meals.
- Non-stick coating still needs a bit of care to stay in good nick.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What comes with the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition?
What comes with the RidgeMonkey Connect Combi & Steamer Granite Edition?
You get one flat-bottomed frying pan, one four-section pan, a removable heat-resistant steamer tray, removable magnetic cool-touch handles and a protective pouch for the handles.
02What can you cook in the four-section pan?
What can you cook in the four-section pan?
The pan has one 800 ml section and three 200 ml sections, so it’s handy for keeping a main portion and smaller sides apart. Think sausage, eggs, mushrooms, beans, veg or separate bits for a fuller bank breakfast.
03How should you look after the coating?
How should you look after the coating?
Use non-metal utensils, avoid harsh scrubbing and let the pans cool before cleaning. That’ll help keep the non-stick surface doing its job session after session.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper little bank-kitchen belter. The strongest reasons to choose it are loads of cooking flexibility in one compact setup. and four-section pan is spot on for keeping different foods apart.; the main trade-off is heavier and bulkier than a basic single frying pan..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Loads of cooking flexibility in one compact setup.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp and coarse anglers fishing overnight or longer: You get enough flexibility for breakfasts, dinners and proper hot grub without carrying separate pans and trays.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Heavier and bulkier than a basic single frying pan.”
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