Matfer Bourgeat Tradition Japanese Steel Saucepan 320mm
Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat Tradition saucepan is a straightforward, well-constructed piece of professional cookware built around a Japanese steel cooking surface and an aluminium sandwich base. The Japanese steel interior provides...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 12.8Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 320
- Dimensions
- 295(H) x 320(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat Tradition saucepan is a straightforward, well-constructed piece of professional cookware built around a Japanese steel cooking surface and an aluminium sandwich base. The Japanese steel interior provides an even, responsive cooking plane, while the sandwiched aluminium core improves heat distribution across the base — reducing hot spots that can cause sauces and stocks to catch during prolonged service.
In a working kitchen environment, a saucepan of this capacity handles the kind of sustained, repetitive hob work that lighter domestic pieces simply aren't built for. Whether it's holding a bain marie reduction through a busy dinner service, batch-cooking stocks, or running a continuous sauce station, the construction is intended to cope with daily use without warping or degrading. The stainless steel finish resists staining and stands up well to the rigours of commercial washing.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are practical rather than showy:
- The aluminium sandwich base promotes even heat distribution, reducing the risk of scorching
- Stainless steel construction is durable, hygienic, and straightforward to clean
- The elongated stainless steel handle allows confident movement around a busy pass without the need for a cloth
- The material is compatible with most commercial hob types, including induction where the base is suitably bonded
At 320mm diameter this is a larger saucepan suited to high-volume sauce work, batch cooking, or operations that need a reliable vessel for stocks and reductions in quantity. It is worth considering whether your hob rings are appropriately sized — a pan of this diameter benefits from a burner or induction zone that can heat the base evenly. For kitchens with lighter or less frequent saucepan demands, smaller pans within the same Tradition range may be a more practical fit.
If you're building out a batterie de cuisine and want to discuss which sizes and quantities suit your operation, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Japanese steel cooking surface for an even, responsive hob performance
- Aluminium sandwich base construction reduces hot spots across the base
- Stainless steel elongated handle allows safe movement during busy service
- Stainless steel construction resists staining and withstands commercial washing
- 12.8-litre capacity suited to batch cooking and high-volume sauce work
Operational Benefits
- Even heat distribution helps prevent sauces and stocks from catching
- Durable build handles sustained daily hob use without warping or degrading
- Hygienic stainless steel finish simplifies cleaning and maintains food safety standards
- Handle design allows confident pan movement without risk of burning injuries
- Generous capacity reduces the need to work in multiple smaller batches
Specifications
- Capacity
- 12.8Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 320
- Dimensions
- 295(H) x 320(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 5.115kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Compatibility with induction depends on whether the base construction includes a suitably bonded magnetic layer. The Matfer Bourgeat Tradition range is generally designed with commercial hob versatility in mind, but we'd recommend confirming induction suitability with the team before purchasing if induction is your primary heat source.
- A 320mm diameter saucepan at 12.8 litres is well suited to operations with regular high-volume sauce, stock, or reduction work — typically restaurants, hotel kitchens, or catering operations running sustained service periods. If your hob work is lighter or less frequent, a smaller pan from the same range is likely to be a more practical choice day-to-day.
- Stainless steel cookware of this type is straightforward to maintain — it tolerates commercial dishwasher use and cleans readily after service. Avoiding prolonged exposure to heavily salted water before heating and drying thoroughly after washing will help preserve the finish and prevent surface discolouration over time.