Pujadas Aluminium Paella Pan Without Lid Ø400mm

The Pujadas Ø400mm aluminium paella pan is a traditional wide, shallow pan designed for cooking paella and similar dishes in professional kitchen environments. Made from pure aluminium sheet, it is built to conduct heat quickly and evenly across the base — a practical requirement when cooking rice dishes where consistent temperature distribution directly affects the quality of the finished dish.

In a busy service environment, aluminium’s thermal conductivity means the pan responds quickly to heat adjustments, which is useful when managing multiple portions at different stages. The extra-thick base resists warping under repeated high-heat use, keeping the pan in full contact with the heat source throughout service. Handles are tubular stainless steel, riveted at four points per side, which provides a secure and stable grip when moving a loaded pan — a consideration that matters when working at pace during service.

From an operational standpoint, this pan offers a number of practical advantages:

• Rapid, even heat distribution across the wide cooking surface
• Thick base maintains contact with heat source, reducing hot spots
• Four-rivet handle attachment for secure handling under load
• Tubular stainless steel handles reduce heat transfer to the grip
• Pure aluminium construction is lightweight relative to pan size

Being aluminium, this pan is not suitable for induction hobs without an appropriate induction disc. It is well suited to gas ranges and solid-top ranges, which are the most common heat sources for paella cooking in commercial settings. As with all aluminium cookware, avoid prolonged contact with highly acidic ingredients and alkaline cleaning agents, which can affect the surface over time.

This 400mm pan is suited to individual or small-batch portions and works well in restaurants, tapas bars, event catering, and any operation producing paella as a regular menu item. For higher-volume service where larger batch cooking is required, a bigger diameter pan from the same range may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this size fits your service volumes or heat sources, the team is happy to help you work through the options.