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RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
Standard and XL sizes
A clever two-piece cooking setup for the bank, with a deep pan, griddle, detachable handles and a non-stick granite-style coating.
- Granite-style non-stick coating with a PFOA-free finish.
- Includes one deep-sided saucepan and one griddle pan.
- Removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles with protective pouch.
- Suitable for traditional stoves and direct heat, but not induction hobs.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Granite Edition of the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle, available in Standard and XL versions. The dimensions, capacity and weights differ between the two sizes.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A very capable, compact bank-cooking setup with useful two-pan flexibility. The induction limitation and size jump between Standard and XL are the main things to weigh up.
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.4/10
- Ease of Use9.2/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Solo anglers and pairs on short sessions. The Standard gives you enough capacity for a decent meal without turning your barrow into a camping kitchen.
- Anglers who like proper cooked food on the bank. The griddle and deep pan cover everything from bacon and eggs to pasta, soup, chilli and a quick boil-up.
Maybe skip if
- Anyone using an induction hob. This cookware is designed for traditional stoves and direct heat, not induction cooking.
- Large groups needing one huge cooking vessel. Even the XL has a 3.4-litre capacity, so a bigger group may need extra cookware or multiple batches.
The lowdown
Introducing the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
A clever two-piece cooking setup for the bank, with a deep pan, griddle, detachable handles and a non-stick granite-style coating.
- Granite-style non-stick coating with a PFOA-free finish.
- Includes one deep-sided saucepan and one griddle pan.
- Removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles with protective pouch.
- Suitable for traditional stoves and direct heat, but not induction hobs.
Quick verdict
A proper handy bit of bank cookware
The RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition is a cracking choice if you want one compact setup that can handle brekkie, boil-ups and bigger meals on a traditional stove or direct heat.
The detachable handles and nesting design keep the faff down, while the non-stick coating makes cooking and cleaning much less of a chore. Just remember: it’s not for induction hobs, and the XL is a fair bit bulkier.
A very capable, compact bank-cooking setup with useful two-pan flexibility. The induction limitation and size jump between Standard and XL are the main things to weigh up.
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.2/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
Lightweight aluminium, a granite-style PFOA-free coating and a tidy detachable-handle system make this feel well thought through.
The deep pan and griddle cover a broad range of normal bank meals on traditional stoves and direct heat.
It won’t catch fish for you, but a quick, practical meal can keep you comfortable, settled and ready when a bite-time take arrives.
The two-pan format, removable handles and non-stick finish keep cooking and packing relatively low-faff.
You’re getting two useful pans and a handle system rather than a single basic camping pan, making it a strong all-round package.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
There’s a lot to be said for a hot meal when you’re tucked into a swim and the rods are quiet. A brew is bob on, obviously, but a proper bacon sarnie or a pan of something warming can turn a long session around. That’s where the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition earns its keep.
Rather than lugging separate camping pans around, you get a deep-sided saucepan and a griddle pan in one setup. That gives you a fair bit of flexibility without filling half the barrow. Use the griddle for bacon, sausages, eggs or a cheeky toastie, then switch to the deep pan for pasta, soup, noodles, chilli or a proper one-pot dinner.
The Granite Edition uses a lightweight aluminium construction, so it’s aimed squarely at anglers who want useful cookware without dragging a lump of heavy kit to the swim. The Standard version weighs 670g with the handles fitted. That’s pretty manageable when you’ve already got rods, alarms, bait and enough tea bags to see out a weekend.
If you’re cooking for yourself or sharing with a mate, the Standard’s 1.2-litre capacity should cover most normal bank meals. It measures 180mm by 155mm by 100mm, with an overall length of 295mm when the handles are attached. It’s compact enough for a tackle bag or cooking pouch, while still giving you a useful bit of room.
The XL is the one to look at if you’re feeding a few mouths or simply prefer making a bigger batch. Its 3.4-litre capacity is a sizeable step up, with dimensions of 235mm by 205mm by 135mm. It’s 350mm long with the handles on and weighs 1215g complete, so there’s more carrying involved. Still, that extra space could be spot on for a big stew or a decent pan of pasta.
The coating is a granite-style finish with improved non-stick properties, and it’s PFOA-free. In plain English, that should make cooking less sticky and cleaning less of a faff. You’ll still want to look after it properly, mind. Avoid treating the cooking surface like a bait bucket and keep anything sharp well away from it.
Both pans use the same removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles. The detachable hinge system means you can remove the handles for packing, then fit them when you’re ready to cook. There’s also a protective handle pouch, which is a dead handy touch because loose handles rattling around with terminal tackle would be a bit naff.
The griddle pan has a ridged exterior designed to help with even heat transfer, while the gunmetal grey finish gives the whole thing a smart, understated look. This isn’t trying to be fancy cookware for the kitchen worktop. It’s practical bank gear that’s meant to sit on a traditional stove or over direct heat and get the job done.
There is one important catch before you click buy: this cookware isn’t suitable for induction hobs. That won’t bother most anglers using a camping stove, but it matters if you were hoping to use it at home on an induction cooker. Pick the size around your usual sessions, keep the handles and pouch together, and you’ve got a neat little cooking system for bite-time meals and cold-weather comfort.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Construction
- Lightweight aluminium
- Coating
- Granite-style, improved non-stick; PFOA-free
- Included cookware
- One deep-sided saucepan and one griddle pan
- Handle system
- Removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles with protective pouch
- Standard size
- 180mm x 155mm x 100mm; 295mm long with handles; 1.2 litres
- XL size
- 235mm x 205mm x 135mm; 350mm long with handles; 3.4 litres
Specs checked with RidgeMonkey, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why it stands out
The clever bit is the combination of a deep-sided pan and a separate griddle, both using the same removable magnetic cool-touch handles. That gives you more cooking options without packing a full kitchen into the barrow.
The Granite Edition also brings a gunmetal grey finish, ridged exterior and PFOA-free coating. It’s made for straightforward bank cooking rather than cheffy nonsense — bosh some grub in, keep the handles attached when cooking, then pack it away neatly when you’re done.
What you’re buying
Two pans, one tidy cooking system
The package includes a deep-sided saucepan and a griddle pan, both made from lightweight aluminium and finished in gunmetal grey. The granite-style coating is designed to improve non-stick performance, while the PFOA-free finish should make everyday cooking and cleaning easier.
The magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles detach through the hinge system, so the pans pack down more neatly. Fit them when you’re cooking, remove them for storage and keep them in the supplied protective pouch. That’s a simple setup, but a proper useful one when space is tight.
The Standard version is the more portable option, with a 1.2-litre capacity. The XL holds 3.4 litres and is better suited to bigger portions or cooking for a few anglers. Both versions are designed for traditional stoves and direct heat.
Worth knowing. This is not induction-compatible. If your bank cooker is a normal camping stove or another direct-heat setup, you’re sorted. If you’re buying it for an induction hob at home, it’s the wrong tool for the job.
Picking the right version
Choose around your meals and your barrow
The Standard is the sensible pick for solo anglers, short overnighters and pairs who want decent grub without carrying extra bulk. It’ll handle the usual bank favourites: bacon and eggs on the griddle, then pasta, soup or a one-pot meal in the deep pan.
The XL makes more sense for longer sessions, colder weather or anyone who likes cooking in batches. The extra capacity is handy for a proper stew or feeding a few people, although the bigger footprint and higher weight do take up more room.
For rigs, bait and general bank organisation, the main tip is simple: give the handles their own home. Keep the pouch with the pans, rather than chucking the handles loose into a tackle bag. That’ll save a frantic search when you’re hungry and the rods are off.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The non-stick coating is the main convenience feature. It should help food release more easily and make the post-meal clean-up less grim. Use sensible utensils and avoid sharp tools that could damage the cooking surface.
The griddle is the go-to pan for breakfast food and quick frying, while the deep-sided pan gives you extra depth for liquid meals and larger portions. Having both means you’re not trying to boil pasta in a shallow frying pan or fry eggs in a saucepan.
Worth knowing. The Standard weighs 670g including handles, compared with 1215g for the XL. The XL gives you loads more capacity, but the Standard is the better shout if every gram and centimetre in the luggage matters.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Two useful pans in one compact setup.
- Removable handles make storage and transport much easier.
- Lightweight aluminium construction keeps the kit manageable on the bank.
- Non-stick coating should make cooking and cleaning pleasantly low-faff.
Worth knowing
- Not suitable for induction hobs.
- The XL version takes up noticeably more room and weighs substantially more than the Standard.
- The pan handles need removing and storing carefully so they don’t get lost in the tackle bag.
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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.
01Can the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition go on an induction hob?
Can the RidgeMonkey Connect Deep Pan & Griddle Granite Edition go on an induction hob?
No. It’s suitable for traditional stoves and direct heat, but not induction hobs.
02What’s the difference between the Standard and XL versions?
What’s the difference between the Standard and XL versions?
The Standard has a 1.2-litre capacity and weighs 670g including handles. The XL holds 3.4 litres and weighs 1215g including handles, so it’s better for larger meals but takes up more room.
03What comes in the box?
What comes in the box?
You get one deep-sided saucepan, one griddle pan, removable magnetic cool-touch handles and a protective handle pouch.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper handy bit of bank cookware. The strongest reasons to choose it are two useful pans in one compact setup. and removable handles make storage and transport much easier.; the main trade-off is not suitable for induction hobs..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Two useful pans in one compact setup.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Solo anglers and pairs on short sessions: The Standard gives you enough capacity for a decent meal without turning your barrow into a camping kitchen.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Not suitable for induction hobs.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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