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Garcima Carbon Steel Paella Pan 500mm

SKU: DM719

£41.95(£50.34 inc VAT)

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The Garcima 500mm carbon steel paella pan is a traditionally made Spanish pan designed for producing authentic paella at scale. Carbon steel is the material of choice for this style of cooking — it conducts heat evenly across the wide, shallow base, which is essential for developing the socarrat, the caramelised rice crust that defines a well-made paella.

In a commercial setting, carbon steel pans earn their place through durability and performance under repeated use. Unlike non-stick or enamelled alternatives, this pan builds seasoning over time, which improves flavour and reduces sticking with each service. The 500mm diameter makes it well suited to catering for larger groups in one cook, whether in a professional kitchen, at a live cooking station, or at an outdoor event.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

  • Even heat distribution across the wide base for consistent cooking results
  • Builds natural seasoning with use, improving performance over time
  • Integral handles finished in Garcima's signature red for confident pan control
  • Compatible with paella burners, gas hobs, and open fires
  • Straightforward to maintain with correct seasoning and storage practice

Carbon steel does require some care. The pan should be dried thoroughly after washing and lightly oiled before storage to prevent surface rust. It is not suited to prolonged exposure to moisture or acidic marinades left sitting in the pan. With correct handling, these pans are long-lasting and reliable in high-use environments.

This size is well suited to restaurants, event caterers, and hospitality venues serving paella as a regular menu item. For smaller batch cooking or single-portion work, a smaller diameter would be more practical. For very large outdoor events or high-volume catering, wider pans are available within the range.

If you are building a paella station or are unsure which size suits your service volumes, the team is happy to talk through the options with you.

Frequently asked questions

How many portions will a 500mm paella pan produce per cook?

A 500mm pan is typically suited to producing between 8 and 12 portions depending on recipe, portion size, and rice-to-ingredient ratio. For operators regularly serving larger groups in a single batch, a wider pan within the range would be worth considering.

Does a carbon steel paella pan require special maintenance in a commercial kitchen?

Carbon steel requires more attention than stainless cookware. After each use the pan should be washed, dried immediately, and lightly oiled before storage to prevent rust forming. In a busy kitchen environment, establishing a consistent post-service routine is important — neglecting this, particularly leaving the pan wet or storing it in a damp environment, will lead to surface corrosion.

Is this pan suitable for induction hobs?

Carbon steel is induction-compatible in principle, as it is a ferrous material. However, paella pans are designed for wide, even heat distribution across a large base, and a standard induction ring heats only a central zone, which tends to produce uneven results. For best performance, this pan is better suited to paella burners, gas hobs, or open fires where heat spreads across the full base.
Garcima Carbon Steel Paella Pan 500mm

£41.95(£50.34 inc VAT)

£41.95(£50.34 inc VAT)

The Garcima 500mm carbon steel paella pan is a traditionally made Spanish pan designed for producing authentic paella at scale. Carbon steel is the material of choice for this style of cooking — it conducts heat evenly across the wide, shallow base, which is essential for developing the socarrat, the caramelised rice crust that defines a well-made paella.

In a commercial setting, carbon steel pans earn their place through durability and performance under repeated use. Unlike non-stick or enamelled alternatives, this pan builds seasoning over time, which improves flavour and reduces sticking with each service. The 500mm diameter makes it well suited to catering for larger groups in one cook, whether in a professional kitchen, at a live cooking station, or at an outdoor event.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

  • Even heat distribution across the wide base for consistent cooking results
  • Builds natural seasoning with use, improving performance over time
  • Integral handles finished in Garcima's signature red for confident pan control
  • Compatible with paella burners, gas hobs, and open fires
  • Straightforward to maintain with correct seasoning and storage practice

Carbon steel does require some care. The pan should be dried thoroughly after washing and lightly oiled before storage to prevent surface rust. It is not suited to prolonged exposure to moisture or acidic marinades left sitting in the pan. With correct handling, these pans are long-lasting and reliable in high-use environments.

This size is well suited to restaurants, event caterers, and hospitality venues serving paella as a regular menu item. For smaller batch cooking or single-portion work, a smaller diameter would be more practical. For very large outdoor events or high-volume catering, wider pans are available within the range.

If you are building a paella station or are unsure which size suits your service volumes, the team is happy to talk through the options with you.