De Buyer Mineral B Rounded Carbon Steel Wok 28cm

The De Buyer Mineral B Rounded Wok is a traditionally shaped carbon steel wok from De Buyer's well-regarded Mineral B range. Carbon steel has long been the preferred material for professional wok cookery — it heats quickly, responds immediately to changes in flame intensity, and builds a natural seasoned surface over time that improves with use. This is a working kitchen tool with no synthetic coatings, designed to be used hard and to last.

In a busy service environment, the rounded profile allows ingredients to be tossed and moved freely, which matters when you are working quickly over high heat. Carbon steel reaches cooking temperature faster than cast iron and handles the rapid temperature changes that come with continuous use across a service period. The seasoned surface that develops naturally means the pan becomes progressively more non-stick without relying on chemical coatings that can degrade under professional kitchen conditions.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• Compatible with all heat sources including induction
• Natural seasoning builds with use — no synthetic coating to maintain or replace
• Lightweight relative to cast iron, reducing fatigue during extended service
• Responds quickly to heat adjustments, supporting precise cooking control
• Easy to clean and maintain with correct seasoning technique

At 28cm this is best suited to à la carte cooking and individual or small-batch portions rather than bulk production. It is a practical choice for a single chef station where speed, responsiveness, and pan longevity are priorities. Operations needing to cook larger volumes in a single pass may find a larger format more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this size fits your service style or menu, the team is happy to talk through the options.