De Buyer Inocuivre Copper Saute Pan with Lid 24cm Brass Handle
Product Description
The De Buyer Inocuivre 24cm saute pan is a traditionally constructed copper pan with a brass handle and a fitted lid. It is part of De Buyer's professional copperware range,...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 3.2 Ltr
- Colour
- Copper
- Diameter
- 240
- Dimensions
- 70(H) x 240(W)mm
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Product Description
The De Buyer Inocuivre 24cm saute pan is a traditionally constructed copper pan with a brass handle and a fitted lid. It is part of De Buyer's professional copperware range, built for kitchens where precise heat control and consistent cooking results matter.
Copper is one of the most thermally responsive materials used in professional cookware. It heats quickly, distributes heat evenly across the base and sides, and responds rapidly to changes in temperature. In practice, this means better control when reducing sauces, finishing proteins, or working with temperature-sensitive preparations that would suffer in a pan with slower or uneven heat transfer. The 3.2-litre capacity suits individual portions or smaller batch cooking rather than high-volume production work.
For kitchen operators, the practical advantages of this pan include:
- Rapid, even heat distribution reduces the risk of hot spots and scorching
- Responsive to temperature adjustment — useful when working across multiple courses at pace
- Brass handle stays cooler than the pan body during service
- Fitted lid retains heat and moisture during resting or holding
- Suitable for oven use, supporting oven-to-table presentation in appropriate settings
Copper cookware does require more attentive maintenance than stainless steel alternatives. The exterior will develop a patina over time and will need periodic polishing to maintain appearance if that matters in a pass or table-side context. The Inocuivre range is compatible with gas, electric, and solid-top hobs, but is not suitable for induction. That is worth confirming against your kitchen's hob specification before ordering.
This pan is well suited to à la carte kitchens, chef's table environments, or any operation where cooking precision and presentation carry equal weight. For kitchens needing larger batch capacity or higher-frequency use, a larger or heavier-gauge pan from the same range may be a better fit.
If you are building out a copper batterie or want to discuss which sizes suit your menu and service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Copper construction delivers rapid, even heat across base and sides
- 3.2-litre capacity suited to à la carte and small-batch cooking
- Fitted lid included for moisture retention and oven finishing
- Brass handle provides a secure, professional grip during service
- Compatible with gas, electric, and solid-top hobs — not induction
Operational Benefits
- Precise heat response reduces risk of scorching temperature-sensitive preparations
- Even heat distribution supports consistent results across the cooking surface
- Lid retains heat during resting, reducing the need to return to the stove
- Oven-to-table suitability supports cleaner plating and pass presentation
- Durable copper construction withstands regular professional kitchen use
Specifications
- Capacity
- 3.2 Ltr
- Colour
- Copper
- Diameter
- 240
- Dimensions
- 70(H) x 240(W)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- Copper
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 2.48kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — the Inocuivre range is not compatible with induction. It works on gas, electric ring, and solid-top hobs, as well as in the oven. If your kitchen runs induction, you would need to look at a different material entirely.
- Copper develops a natural patina with use, which does not affect cooking performance but will change the appearance over time. If the pan is used in a visible setting — a pass, open kitchen, or table-side — periodic polishing with a suitable copper cleaner will be needed. Interior maintenance follows standard professional cookware practice.
- The 24cm pan with a 3.2-litre capacity is well suited to individual portions, sauces, and small-batch work in an à la carte environment. It is not intended for bulk production. If you are cooking for covers that require larger quantities prepared simultaneously, a bigger pan from the Inocuivre range would be a more practical choice.