Matfer Bourgeat Excellence Stainless Steel Casserole Pan 8.6Ltr

The Matfer Bourgeat Excellence casserole pan is a straightforward, well-made stainless steel saucepan designed for professional kitchen use. It sits within Matfer Bourgeat's mid-range Excellence line, which is aimed at operations that want reliable French-made cookware without the price point of the top-tier ranges. The pan is induction compatible, making it a practical choice for kitchens running induction hobs alongside or instead of gas.

In daily service, an 8.6-litre capacity sits comfortably in the mid-range for brigade use — useful for stocks, sauces, soups, and braised preparations where a smaller saucepan would need constant topping up but a full stockpot would be excessive. The stainless steel construction handles repeated heating and cooling cycles without warping, and the weight at just over 2.6kg keeps it manageable when full. A matching lid is available separately if covered cooking or holding is required.

Operators choosing this pan typically value:

• Induction compatibility for use across different hob types
• A capacity well suited to small-batch sauce and soup production
• Stainless steel construction that cleans quickly and withstands commercial dishwasher cycles
• A 10-year warranty that reflects the quality standard Matfer Bourgeat holds across the Excellence range

There are no particular installation requirements — this is a freestanding pan that works on any suitable hob. It is worth confirming your hob's base diameter recommendation against the 280mm base before ordering, particularly on induction, where base-to-ring sizing affects efficiency.

This pan is well suited to small to medium kitchens, café operations, and as part of a broader batterie de cuisine in larger brigades. If your service volumes are consistently high and you need larger batch capacity, it is worth looking at heavier-gauge or larger-format options in the range.

If you are building out a pan set or are unsure which capacities best match your menu and service style, the team is happy to talk it through with you.