Matfer Bourgeat Tradition Stainless Steel Frying Pan 200mm
Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat Tradition frying pan is a straightforward, well-built piece of cookware from a manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in professional kitchens. Constructed from polished stainless steel with an...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 215
- Dimensions
- 50(H) x 215(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Matfer Bourgeat Tradition frying pan is a straightforward, well-built piece of cookware from a manufacturer with a long-standing reputation in professional kitchens. Constructed from polished stainless steel with an aluminium sandwich base, it is the kind of pan that earns its place on a busy station through reliability rather than novelty.
In practice, the aluminium sandwich construction in the base distributes heat evenly and helps the pan hold its shape through repeated heating and cooling cycles — a common point of failure with lighter cookware used heavily over time. The 200mm diameter makes it well suited to single-portion work: searing proteins, finishing sauces, or handling garnish components without tying up a larger pan unnecessarily.
From an operational standpoint, the pan offers a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Polished stainless steel interior cleans down quickly between covers
- Easy-pour rim allows controlled dispensing without stopping service
- Stainless steel handle is designed to stay manageable during extended use
- Robust construction holds up to daily commercial kitchen handling
It is worth being clear about its scope: at 200mm this is a smaller pan, most useful for à la carte service where individual portion control matters. It is not intended for bulk cooking or high-volume batch work, where a larger diameter would be more appropriate. It is compatible with gas and electric hobs; operators with induction ranges should confirm compatibility before purchasing, as standard stainless with aluminium sandwich bases vary in induction performance.
This pan is well suited to small independent restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations where a reliable everyday frying pan is needed for à la carte or finishing work. If your service volumes or portion sizes call for something larger, there are bigger options in the Matfer Bourgeat Tradition range worth considering alongside this one.
If you are building out a pan set and want to talk through what sizes make sense for your specific menu and service style, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- Aluminium sandwich base distributes heat evenly across the cooking surface
- Polished stainless steel construction resists corrosion under daily commercial use
- Easy-pour rim provides a controlled lip for dispensing sauces safely
- Stainless steel handle designed to remain manageable during extended service
- 200mm diameter suited to single-portion and à la carte cooking tasks
Operational Benefits
- Even heat distribution reduces hot spots and supports consistent cooking results
- Durable construction withstands repeated daily use without warping or degrading
- Quick-clean surface helps maintain hygiene standards between covers during service
- Controlled pour rim reduces spillage risk and supports confident plating
- Compact size keeps larger hob positions free for batch or high-volume work
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 215
- Dimensions
- 50(H) x 215(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 779g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Stainless steel pans with aluminium sandwich bases vary in their induction compatibility depending on the specific construction. We would recommend confirming with us before purchasing if your kitchen runs induction ranges, to avoid investing in pans that will not perform as expected on your hobs.
- The 200mm diameter is best suited to à la carte service where you are cooking individual portions — searing a single piece of protein, reducing a sauce, or finishing a garnish. For kitchens handling larger batch quantities or cooking for covers in bulk, a larger diameter pan from the Tradition range would be more appropriate.
- The polished stainless steel surface cleans down readily with standard commercial kitchen cleaning methods. Avoid abrasive scourers that can scratch the interior surface over time, and ensure the pan is fully dried before storage to prevent any water marking, which is cosmetic but can become harder to remove if left.