Photos: RidgeMonkey · supplied retailer imagery
Cookware · Bank cooking · Our take
RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
Granite Edition
A cracking two-pan cookset for proper bank food, with clever handles, useful extras and enough room to turn a quick brew stop into a full-on feed.
- Two-pan set with a griddle pan and flat-bottomed pan, each holding 1.9 litres.
- Granite-style, PFOA-free non-stick coating and lightweight aluminium construction.
- Removable magnetic cool-touch handles, plus protective pouches for the handles and utensils.
- For traditional stoves and direct heat only; not suitable for induction hobs.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition: the two-pan set with removable magnetic handles, grater, spatula and protective pouches.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A versatile, well-equipped cookset with a few clear limits around weight and heat-source compatibility.
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.1/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
If you buy through our links, we might get a small kickback, but it won’t cost you a penny extra. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The full story
Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers doing longer sessions. You’ve got enough cooking versatility for proper meals rather than living on boil-in-the-bag food and biscuits.
- Anglers who like organised kit. The removable handles and pouches keep the whole setup tidy in a carryall or cook bag.
Maybe skip if
- Ultra-light rovers. At 1.7kg for the full set, it’s a fair lump before you’ve added a stove, gas and food.
- Induction-hob users. This cookware is designed for traditional stoves and direct heat, not induction.
The lowdown
Introducing the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
A cracking two-pan cookset for proper bank food, with clever handles, useful extras and enough room to turn a quick brew stop into a full-on feed.
- Two-pan set with a griddle pan and flat-bottomed pan, each holding 1.9 litres.
- Granite-style, PFOA-free non-stick coating and lightweight aluminium construction.
- Removable magnetic cool-touch handles, plus protective pouches for the handles and utensils.
- For traditional stoves and direct heat only; not suitable for induction hobs.
Quick verdict
A proper bank-cooking upgrade
The RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition is a smart, compact cookset for anglers who want more than just beans warmed through. You get two useful pans, a griddle, clever removable handles and a couple of genuinely handy tools in the bag.
It’s not the lightest bit of kit in your barrow, and induction users are out of luck. For traditional stoves and direct heat, though, it’s a versatile, tidy package that makes a cracking choice for longer sessions and decent food on the bank.
A versatile, well-equipped cookset with a few clear limits around weight and heat-source compatibility.
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.1/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The aluminium build, granite-style coating, removable handles and protective pouches make this feel like a well-considered bank cookset.
Two different pan shapes and 1.9-litre capacities give it plenty of scope for breakfasts, mains and quick bank lunches.
It won’t catch fish directly, but decent hot food can keep you comfortable, alert and settled through longer sessions.
The handles detach neatly and the grater and spatula are ready to go, keeping cooking fairly straightforward.
You’re getting two pans plus useful accessories and storage pouches, making the package more convincing than a basic single pan.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
RidgeMonkey
RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition (this one)
Top scorer
Scores are our own, out of 10. Best in each row is in green. Prices change, so check the latest before you buy.
The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
There’s a big difference between heating a tin of beans and actually eating well on the bank. The RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition sits firmly in the second camp. It’s a proper little cookset for anglers who fancy something more substantial than a squashed sandwich after a night on the rods.
You get a griddle pan and a flat-bottomed pan in the box, both made from lightweight aluminium with a granite-style coating. That gives you two useful cooking surfaces rather than one pan trying to do absolutely everything. One can be cracking away while the other keeps the sides or sauce ticking over.
The 1.9-litre capacity of each pan is a decent size for bank life. It’s enough room for a proper fry-up, pasta, noodles, a curry, or a one-pot meal without trying to balance half your dinner in a mug. For a solo angler, it’s generous. For two, it’s still perfectly workable with a bit of sensible portion planning.
The griddle is the bit that opens things up. Bacon, burgers, sausages, toasties and flatbreads all make more sense on a flatter cooking surface. You can get a bit of colour on the food, rather than ending up with everything stewed in the bottom of a deep pan. That matters when you’re trying to make the most of a long bite-time.
The flat-bottomed pan is the more all-round half of the pair. It’ll handle beans, eggs, pasta, rice dishes and anything else that benefits from a bit more depth. Chuck in some chopped meat, add a sauce, and you’ve got a decent tea without bringing half the kitchen down the towpath.
RidgeMonkey has used a granite-style coating with improved non-stick properties, and the coating is PFOA-free. That should make cooking and cleaning up less of a faff, especially when you’re working with eggs, cheese or anything liable to catch. Keep the heat sensible and use the right utensils, and the surface should stay much happier than a neglected bare pan.
The magnetic, removable thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles are a particularly tidy touch. They attach when you’re cooking, then come off for storage and transport. That means the pans pack down more neatly, while the supplied protective pouch gives the handles their own home instead of letting them rattle around with your reels and banksticks.
There are a couple of handy extras too. The large Q-Lock Spatula is useful for turning food on the griddle, and the cheese grater makes the set a bit more capable when you’re doing toasties, pasta or a jacket potato-style feed. Both have a protective pouch, which is bob on for keeping sharp or messy bits contained.
The full set weighs 1.7kg, including the handles, grater and spatula. That’s not featherweight, so it’s better suited to a barrow, brolly camp or longer stay than a roving session where every gram matters. The upside is that you’re carrying a proper cooking setup, not just a token pan that leaves you wanting more.
One important catch: this is for traditional stoves and direct heat, not induction hobs. If your bank stove is the usual gas setup, that’s no drama. Treat the removable handles with a bit of care, pack the pouches, and this becomes a cracking way to get hot, decent food on the bank without a load of kitchen faff.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Construction
- Lightweight aluminium
- Coating
- Granite-style non-stick, PFOA-free
- Pan capacity
- 1.9 litres per pan
- Dimensions
- 330mm x 265mm x 80mm
- Dimensions with handles
- 485mm x 265mm x 80mm
- Full set weight
- 1700g, including handles, grater and spatula
Specs checked with RidgeMonkey, Oct 2026.
Spot a model or spec change?
Our take
More than a pan, less than a full outdoor kitchen
The big selling point here is flexibility. Use the flat-bottomed pan for a fry-up, pasta or a one-pot tea, then switch to the griddle for bacon, burgers, toasties or anything that wants a flatter cooking surface.
The detachable hinge system separates the cookware into two pans, while the removable magnetic handles keep storage neater. Add in the cheese grater and large Q-Lock Spatula, and this feels properly thought through rather than padded out with naff extras.
Cookware · The setup
Two pans, one tidy cooking system
The Granite Edition gives you a 1.9-litre griddle pan and a 1.9-litre flat-bottomed pan. The griddle suits bacon, burgers, toasties and sausages, while the deeper flat-bottomed pan is better for beans, pasta, sauces and one-pot meals. That split makes far more sense than asking one pan to handle every job.
The pans use lightweight aluminium with a granite-style, PFOA-free non-stick coating. The gunmetal grey finish looks smart without being too flash for the bank. You also get removable magnetic thermoset-plastic cool-touch handles, so the cookware stores more neatly once the tea’s been demolished.
The set includes a cheese grater, a large Q-Lock Spatula and protective pouches for the handles and utensils. The detachable hinge system separates the cookware into two pans, giving you proper flexibility when you’re cooking more than one part of a meal.
Worth knowing. The full set measures 330mm x 265mm x 80mm, extending to 485mm with the handles attached. It weighs 1700g all-in, so pack it where it’s easy to reach and don’t forget to allow room for your stove and fuel.
On the bank
Built for anglers who like a decent feed
This is a strong fit for carp anglers on longer sessions, especially if you’re settled in a swim with a barrow or a roomy carryall. The two-pan setup means you can cook a main and a side, or keep one pan working while the other is ready for the next job. Handy when the fish are on the munch and you still want a hot tea.
It also suits anyone who gets bored of the same old bank food. Use the griddle for a breakfast, the flat-bottomed pan for chilli or curry, and the spatula and grater for toasties, cheese-topped dishes and quick lunches. A little prep at home makes it even more efficient on the bank.
Mobile anglers and minimalists may find it a bit much. The 1.7kg full-set weight is reasonable for a complete cookset, but it’s still extra kit. If your session plan is to stay light, keep moving and fish three spots before lunch, a single compact pan may be the less faffy choice.
Worth knowing. The cookware is made for traditional stoves and direct heat. It isn’t suitable for induction hobs, so check the heat source before you pack it for a home or campsite cooking job.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want cleared up
Can you cook for two? Yes, with sensible portions. Each pan holds 1.9 litres, so there’s useful capacity for a couple of anglers, particularly if you split the meal between the two pans. For a huge group feed, you’ll want something larger or several cooking rounds.
Are the handles permanently attached? No. The magnetic cool-touch handles are removable, which helps the set pack down neatly. They come with a protective pouch, so keep them stored separately and avoid chucking them loose in with sharp terminal tackle or stove parts.
What’s the best way to use it on a session? Do the messy prep at home, bring food in portions and keep the heat controlled. Use the griddle for fast-cooking food and the deeper pan for anything wet or saucy. That’ll keep the cook time down and leave you more time watching the water.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Two pans give you much more cooking flexibility than a single camp pan.
- Removable handles and protective pouches make the set easier to pack away.
- The grater and large spatula are useful extras, not just box-filling fluff.
- 1.9-litre capacity per pan is ample for a solo angler or a decent meal for two.
Worth knowing
- The full set weighs 1.7kg, so it’s not the choice for ultra-light mobile sessions.
- It won’t work on induction hobs.
- Two pans, handles and accessories take more room than a basic frying pan.
Want one?
Add it to your Wanted list or join a Group Buy — shops see anonymous totals only.
Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Can you use the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition on induction?
Can you use the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition on induction?
No. It’s suitable for traditional stoves and direct heat, but not induction hobs.
02What comes in the set?
What comes in the set?
You get a griddle pan, flat-bottomed pan, removable magnetic cool-touch handles, a cheese grater, a large Q-Lock Spatula and protective pouches for the handles and utensils.
03How much can each pan hold?
How much can each pan hold?
Each pan has a 1.9-litre capacity, giving you plenty of room for a proper solo meal or a feed for two.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a proper bank-cooking upgrade. The strongest reasons to choose it are two pans give you much more cooking flexibility than a single camp pan. and removable handles and protective pouches make the set easier to pack away.; the main trade-off is the full set weighs 1.7kg, so it’s not the choice for ultra-light mobile sessions..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Two pans give you much more cooking flexibility than a single camp pan.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers doing longer sessions: You’ve got enough cooking versatility for proper meals rather than living on boil-in-the-bag food and biscuits.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The full set weighs 1.7kg, so it’s not the choice for ultra-light mobile sessions.”
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.
Angler score
What our readers rate RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition
No angler score yet — nobody's reviewed RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition here. Be the first and get the score started.
Owner reports
Own this? Help the next angler.
Quick multiple-choice reports from people who say they own the RidgeMonkey Connect Pan & Griddle Granite Edition. Not verified purchases, and kept separate from our score.
No owner reports yet.
Alternatives & go-withs
