Windshield for paella pans and paella pans: what they are, how to use them, and why you need one

Whether it’s a gust of wind that leaves as quickly as it arrived, the dust kicked up by the breeze, or the bad luck of a sunny day suddenly turning windy—these all have the same effect on our burner: they move the flames and make it difficult to cook our paella.

But don’t worry, because there is a perfect accessory to prevent the flame of your burner from being affected by the number one enemy of any paella cook: the wind. This accessory is the universal windscreen.

What is a windscreen and what is it used for?

The universal windscreen is a simple accessory made up of multiple galvanized steel plates that cover our burner and thus prevent the wind from affecting the flame.

Advantages of using a windscreen for paellas

Let’s look at the benefits the universal windscreen provides:

More stable flame even in windy conditions

The universal windscreen protects the burner’s flame from the wind, ensuring a strong flame that cooks our paella evenly, without flickering or blowing out due to gusts.

Better heat efficiency

By covering the burner’s flame, the universal windscreen creates a stovetop-like effect, allowing better use of the generated heat, producing more warmth with a lower and steadier flame.

Lower gas consumption and more efficient cooking

The stovetop effect created by the windscreen also helps reduce gas usage, achieving efficient cooking with less fuel.

Types of windscreens for paella burners

There are 2 types of windscreens:

Universal windscreen

Made of multiple galvanized steel plates, the universal windscreen has a modular design that covers a wide range of paella sizes, from 30 cm to 100 cm.

Easy to store and use, the plates have hooks on the top that simply need to be placed on the edge of the paella pan. These hang the windscreen in front of the burner’s flame, shielding it from the wind.

Its versatility and wide size range make it useful both for domestic use, such as cooking a paella in the garden or countryside, and for professional use in catering or hospitality, protecting burner flames during events and improving heat efficiency to save gas.

Models for large paella pans

Even the largest paella pans deserve wind protection. The windscreen for giant paella pans works similarly to the smaller version but features larger, wider plates that accommodate pans from 115 cm to 250 cm.

Foldable windscreens that are easy to store

One of the biggest benefits of paella windscreens is not just their flame protection but their ease of storage. Being moldable and based on a semi-rigid sheet, they take up very little space in your storage area or home—easily stored in drawers or even hung on the wall next to your pans or burners.

How do you assemble a paella windscreen?

As shown in our video, assembling and using the universal windscreen is easy: simply take your plates, place them around the paella pan, and if necessary, gently shape them to ensure your burner is well protected from the wind.

Step-by-step installation

1- Remove the windscreen plates from the box.

2- Place your paella pan on the burner and arrange the plates around it, letting them hang from the upper edges.

3- If needed, apply slight pressure to shape the plates more circularly—especially if the pan is large.

Tips for safe assembly

Don't hesitate to apply pressure to shape the plates to your pan, but be careful not to overdo it to avoid damage or unwanted shapes.

Try to place the plates as close together as possible—the fewer uncovered gaps, the better the wind protection.

If the wind comes from only one direction, you can use fewer plates to protect just that specific side.

Which windscreen for paellas should I buy?

Keep in mind that the standard universal windscreen comes in 2 formats: one with 3 plates and one with 4 plates.

Criteria for choosing the best model

Base your choice on the size of the paella pans you use regularly. Check the available formats and the range they cover.

Available sizes and formats

The first format is designed for paella pans from 30 to 70 cm, while the second is for pans from 80 to 100 cm.

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