De Buyer Inocuivre Oval Copper Dish with Brass Handles 36cm

The De Buyer Inocuivre oval dish is a 90% copper cooking and serving vessel with solid brass handles. It is designed for professional kitchens where both cooking performance and front-of-house presentation matter. The oval form suits fish, roasted joints, gratins, and similar dishes that benefit from an elegant serve-at-table format.

Copper conducts heat more efficiently than most other pan materials, which means this dish heats quickly and distributes temperature evenly across its base and sides. That evenness is particularly useful for dishes that need gentle, consistent heat rather than aggressive direct flame. Recovery after adding cold ingredients is notably fast. The brass handles remain cooler than the pan body during use, though appropriate cloths should always be used when moving the dish from a hot oven or burner.

In practical kitchen terms, this dish works well across a range of applications:

• Even heat distribution reduces the risk of hot spots and uneven cooking
• Oven-to-table format removes the need to plate into a separate serving dish
• Copper construction supports rapid temperature response when adjusting heat
• Brass handles add a considered, professional finish for table service
• Suitable for gas, electric, and solid-top ranges — not compatible with induction

This dish is not induction compatible, which is worth confirming against your kitchen's hob setup before ordering. Copper cookware requires appropriate care — acidic ingredients held for extended periods can react with unlined copper, so this dish is best suited to cooking and immediate service rather than prolonged storage of prepared food. At 1.2kg it is a manageable weight for service use.

The Inocuivre range is well suited to restaurants, private dining operations, and hotel kitchens where presentation is part of the service offer. It is equally practical in smaller professional kitchens that want reliable copper performance without committing to a full range. If your volume requirements or service style call for something different in size or format, the broader De Buyer copper range includes further options worth considering.

If you are building out a copper cookware selection or are unsure which pieces best fit your menu and service style, the team is happy to talk it through with you.