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De Buyer Inocuivre Copper Lid with Brass Handle 12cm

SKU: HZ646

£85.85(£103.02 inc VAT)
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The De Buyer Inocuivre 12cm lid is a matching cover designed specifically for use with the Inocuivre range of copper pans. Constructed from copper with a stainless steel interior face, it sits within De Buyer's professional cookware line, which is aimed at kitchens where heat control and cooking precision matter. The brass handle provides a secure, traditional grip and is in keeping with the classic aesthetic of the Inocuivre series.

Copper is valued in professional kitchens for its thermal responsiveness — it reacts quickly to changes in heat, which makes it well suited to sauces, reductions, and preparations where fine temperature control is important. A well-fitting lid supports this by retaining heat within the pan, reducing the energy needed to maintain a simmer and helping to hold moisture during slower cooking methods.

In practical terms, the lid offers a few straightforward advantages for kitchen operators:

  • Helps retain heat and moisture during simmering and braising
  • Copper construction responds quickly to temperature adjustments
  • Stainless steel interior face is easy to wipe clean
  • Brass handle stays cooler than the pan body during normal use
  • Designed to pair with the Inocuivre range for a consistent fit

At 12cm this lid suits smaller Inocuivre pans and is most appropriate for à la carte covers and brigade-style service where individual portion preparation is common. It is not intended for high-volume batch cooking, where larger pans and lids from the same range would be more appropriate.

If you are building out an Inocuivre set or are unsure which lid sizes suit your current pans, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Will this lid fit De Buyer Inocuivre pans from different production years?

The lid is designed to pair with De Buyer's Inocuivre range and should fit pans sold under that line. If you are unsure whether it matches an older pan you already own, it is worth checking the pan diameter before ordering, as minor variations can affect the fit.

Is this lid suitable for oven use as well as hob cooking?

The brass handle limits suitability for high oven temperatures, as brass handles are generally not intended for prolonged oven exposure at high heat. For hob use and brief oven finishing at moderate temperatures it is more appropriate, but we would recommend checking De Buyer's guidance for your specific application.

Is a 12cm lid practical for professional kitchen service, or is it too small?

A 12cm lid is well suited to smaller Inocuivre pans used in à la carte preparation — individual sauces, pan-based reductions, or single-portion work. For brigade kitchens handling larger batch volumes, lids from the same range in larger diameters would be a more practical choice.
De Buyer Inocuivre Copper Lid with Brass Handle 12cm

£85.85(£103.02 inc VAT)

£85.85(£103.02 inc VAT)

The De Buyer Inocuivre 12cm lid is a matching cover designed specifically for use with the Inocuivre range of copper pans. Constructed from copper with a stainless steel interior face, it sits within De Buyer's professional cookware line, which is aimed at kitchens where heat control and cooking precision matter. The brass handle provides a secure, traditional grip and is in keeping with the classic aesthetic of the Inocuivre series.

Copper is valued in professional kitchens for its thermal responsiveness — it reacts quickly to changes in heat, which makes it well suited to sauces, reductions, and preparations where fine temperature control is important. A well-fitting lid supports this by retaining heat within the pan, reducing the energy needed to maintain a simmer and helping to hold moisture during slower cooking methods.

In practical terms, the lid offers a few straightforward advantages for kitchen operators:

  • Helps retain heat and moisture during simmering and braising
  • Copper construction responds quickly to temperature adjustments
  • Stainless steel interior face is easy to wipe clean
  • Brass handle stays cooler than the pan body during normal use
  • Designed to pair with the Inocuivre range for a consistent fit

At 12cm this lid suits smaller Inocuivre pans and is most appropriate for à la carte covers and brigade-style service where individual portion preparation is common. It is not intended for high-volume batch cooking, where larger pans and lids from the same range would be more appropriate.

If you are building out an Inocuivre set or are unsure which lid sizes suit your current pans, the team is happy to help you work through the options.