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La Paella Garcima Valencian Paella Pan
Garcima is a family-owned business in Valencia, Spain. It makes high-grade paella pans that are crucial to making expert-level paella.
A treat for yourself, and makes a memorable gift. Gorgeous paella pan that you can keep on display. Rigid with dimpled bottom and gold handles. Maintenance-free.
Expensive because of the quality, and because imported.
Stainless steel
22 inches
10-12 people
Stovetop, oven, or grill
Spain
Best Value
Nordic Ware Spanish Paella Pan
Nordic Ware is based in Minneapolis, and features cookware that allows its customers to make ethnic specialty items from around the world.
Ideal for multi-purpose use. Heavy-duty construction. Even heat distribution. Good price. Comes with a 10-year warranty.
Handles get very hot.
Aluminized steel
15 inches
6-8 people
Stovetop
USA
Sertodo Copper Alicante Paella Pan
Sertodo Copper is the brainchild of copper artisans, headed up by Jon Beall from Texas with a branch in Michoacan Mexico. Its vision is creative and eco-friendly.
An elegant handcrafted paella pan made from recycled copper that has been hammered to make a beautiful presentation. The interior is a traditional hot-tinned non-reactive surface.
Expensive because of the high quality, hand hammered copper.
Copper, stainless steel
15 inches
6-8 people
Stovetop or oven
Mexico
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Paella Pan and Skillet
Lodge is an American company specializing in rugged cast iron and carbon steel cookware that has been pre-seasoned with natural soybean oil.
Takes a beating, even in the hottest fires, for great caramelized rice and many years of use. Good for induction stovetops, and can be used on a grill or open fire.
Not for dishwashers; don’t even use soap. Just clean with a firm brush and hot water, then towel dry and apply a gentle coating of oil to make it last for a lifetime.
Carbon steel
15 inches
6-8 people
Stovetop, grill, open fire
USA
Paderno World Cuisine Spanish Paella Pan
Paderno World Cuisine hails from the beautiful red sand beaches and lighthouses of Prince Edward Island, and makes cookware to suit every kitchen task.
This pan gets nice and hot, distributing the heat evenly. It can feed large groups of family and friends. Dimpled to evaporate the liquid and form a crisp socarrat.
Needs to be pre-seasoned.
Carbon steel
18.5 inches
8-10 people
Stovetop, oven, or grill
Canada