Updated October 18, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Masterchef vs Mikasa
Masterchef
Mikasa
Higher score in this comparison
Where Masterchef and Mikasa differ
| Compare | MasterchefReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | MikasaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £12.99 | $8.99 |
| Warranty | 1 year | LifetimeHigher |
| Return window | 14 days | 90 daysHigher |
| Markets | GB | US, CA |
| Induction ready | Yes | Not confirmed |
| PFAS-free claim | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Dishwasher safe (Yes).
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Key differences
- Mikasa scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Mikasa: Lifetime vs 1 year.
- Return window is higher at Mikasa: 90 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Mikasa offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Mikasa: 1948 vs 1990.
- Mikasa is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Masterchef offers Cookware, Knives.
- Products: only Mikasa offers Tableware, Drinkware, Bakeware.
- Markets: only Masterchef offers GB.
- Markets: only Mikasa offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Masterchef
Masterchef suits cooks filling a first kitchen or replacing a single worn pan, with the range covering cookware and knives and prices starting at £12.99 in the UK. Returns run 14 days if the fit is wrong, though the 1 year warranty is thin cover and support runs on email and help centre only.
Mikasa
Mikasa suits home cooks and gift buyers building a table over time, with dinnerware opening at $8.99 and 90 days to send an unused piece back. A no-chip replacement promise on its bone china and price matching from authorized dealers add reassurance, while delivery stays in the United States and Canada.
Score breakdown
| Area | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry price of £12.99 places Masterchef at 13 of 60 brands, the strongest of the three parts. | 10.0HigherA set of fruit bowls is listed at a sale price of $8.99, keeping a first purchase small. |
| Offer | 8.7Induction ready, dishwasher safe and Pfas free cookware at £12.99, with cookware and knives sold in one shop. | 9.5Higher90 days to send an unused piece back, plus a no-chip warranty on bone china. |
| Trust | 9.2Trades as The Great Product Exchange Ltd since 1990, with returns of 14 days and a 1 year warranty. | 9.4HigherLifetime Brands, Inc. operates the store, its headquarters sit in the United States, and trading dates to 1948. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware brands | 45 of 91 | 35 of 91 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Masterchef: 1. Additional countries for Mikasa: 2.
What we checked
Masterchef
- masterchef.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Mikasa
- mikasa.com: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Cookware, Knives | Tableware, Drinkware, Bakeware |
| Cookware materials | Ptfe nonstick | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | The Great Product Exchange Ltd | Lifetime Brands, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1990 | 1948Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Home decor
| Fact | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Not confirmed | No |
| Free samples | Not confirmed | No |
| Free delivery threshold | Not confirmed | $75 |
| Materials | Not confirmed | Glass, Metal, Wood |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Kitchen, Decor |
| Price match | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Finance | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Masterchef | Mikasa | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | Lifetimeabove the median | 5 years |
| Return window | 14 dayslowest quarter | 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Masterchef
Pros
- Entry pricing of £12.99 puts Masterchef at 13 of 60 brands on price, the front part of the field.
- One shop covers cookware and knives, so a pan and a knife arrive together instead of in separate orders.
- The listed frying pan is induction ready and dishwasher safe, which fits most UK kitchens without a hob check.
Cons
- Cover of 1 year ranks 26 of 38 brands on warranty length, below the cookware group median of 10 years.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for quick questions.
- Delivery covers GB only, so buyers outside the UK have no shipping route through the store.
Mikasa
Pros
- 90 days to send an unused piece back, which suits a table built up over time.
- Bone china carries a no-chip warranty with no fixed term to count.
- Price matching from authorized dealers, so a lower authorized price is honoured.
Cons
- Delivery is confined to the United States and Canada, so buyers in other countries have no shipping route.
- Sizes are set by the brand rather than chosen for your table, so custom sizing sits outside the range.
- Free samples are not offered, so a piece is judged from its listing alone.
Who each suits
Masterchef
Who it suits
- UK cooks building a first kitchen who want a pan and a knife in one order at £12.99 entry.
- Households cooking on an induction hob, since the listed pan is induction ready and dishwasher safe.
- Buyers who want a Pfas free nonstick coating at ptfe nonstick without a premium price.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want bakeware alongside cookware, since Lodge covers cookware and bakeware.
- Buyers building one order for knives, tableware and drinkware, since Knivesandtools covers cookware, knives and tableware.
- Anyone who wants a cookware only specialist, since Grill Masters Club lists cookware.
Mikasa
Who it suits
- Home cooks replacing dinnerware gradually, who value 90 days to change their minds.
- Gift buyers whose orders clear the free delivery threshold of $75.
- Shoppers after a bone china setting with a no-chip warranty attached.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need custom sizing, since every piece comes in a size already set by the brand.
- Shoppers outside the United States and Canada, since delivery is confined to those markets.
Country by country
| Country | Masterchef | Mikasa |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Masterchef
How much does Masterchef cost?+
Entry pricing starts at £12.99, which places Masterchef at 13 of 60 brands on this measure. Prices are listed per item rather than as a plan, and the range covers cookware and knives. Larger pans and knife sets sit above that entry figure.
Does Masterchef sell knives as well as pans?+
The range covers cookware and knives, so knives can join a cookware order without a second supplier. Knivesandtools carries cookware, knives and tableware, a wider kitchen and table mix, while Masterchef keeps the shelf tighter to pans and knives.
Mikasa
What does Mikasa dinnerware cost at the low end?+
A set of fruit bowls is listed at a sale price of $8.99, with a regular price shown alongside it. Mikasa also price matches, though only from authorized dealers, so a quote from an unauthorized seller is not matched and the sale price remains the way in.
How much is delivery, and where does Mikasa ship?+
Delivery is free on orders above $75, and standard ground covers the contiguous United States. Canada is served as well, with orders placed in US dollars, and shoppers living elsewhere will need another route to the brand.
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