De Buyer Chocinduction Non-Stick Cast Aluminium Frying Pan 240mm

The De Buyer Chocinduction is a pressure cast aluminium frying pan with a non-stick interior coating, compatible with all hob types including induction. At 240mm in diameter it sits in the mid-range of the Chocinduction line, and at 1.2kg it is light enough for all members of a brigade to handle comfortably through a full service.

Pressure casting gives the pan a consistent wall thickness throughout, which translates to more even heat distribution and a reduced likelihood of hot spots — a practical advantage when working with delicate proteins or sauces where temperature consistency matters. The non-stick surface performs best at moderate heat, making it well suited to tasks where clean food release and quick turnaround between portions are the priority.

In day-to-day service this pan works well as part of a standard smallwares inventory rather than a primary high-heat station pan. It is particularly useful for:

• Reheating and holding sauces or garnishes during service
• Egg cookery and delicate protein work where non-stick release is important
• Induction stations where responsive, controllable heat is needed
• Kitchens wanting a lightweight option that is easy for all staff to handle

It is worth being clear about where this pan fits and where it does not. Non-stick cast aluminium is not the right choice for high-heat searing, oven finishing, or sustained heavy-volume frying. For those applications, carbon steel or stainless steel alternatives within the De Buyer range would be more appropriate. The Chocinduction is designed for controlled, moderate-heat work where the non-stick coating genuinely earns its place.

At 240mm it is suited to single-portion cooking or small batch reheating. Kitchens with higher throughput requirements may find a larger diameter within the same range a better fit for their service volumes.

If you are specifying smallwares across multiple stations and want to talk through which sizes and pan types make sense for your setup, the team is glad to help.