Paella Pans

Each of our paellas and paella pans have a series of characteristics that differentiate them from each other, having their own advantages and disadvantages that make them better for a specific use. All of them are easy to maintain, and their characteristics include the possibility of using them on induction hobs, burners, paella pans, paella rings and wood fires.

In this main category we offer you all our selection of paellas, so you can see and decide to buy a paella or paella pan online, we also include an explanation of all the paellas you can find, from the polished steel paella pans, enamelled, special thickness, stainless steel, special for induction, giant paella, deep paella, paella multigusto and rectangular and square paella.

What would be my ideal paella?

In this section of the main category we are going to explain all the essentials to find your ideal paella pan, but if you want to know more about the main differences between paella pans and which ones could be the best depending on the use you are looking for, you can watch our paella pan comparison video in our blog.

In the same way, if you have ever wondered what would be the correct paella pan measures to get the number of servings you want or the amount of rice you should use to create the always coveted socarrat, we offer you a table with all the necessary measures so you can buy your perfect paella, this table can be found in our blog, but you can also find it at the bottom of the description of all our paella products.

In this section you can find:

Carbon steel pan:

The carbon steel paella pan, sometimes referred to as iron paella or traditional paella, is notable for the fact that, due to its materials, it conducts heat quickly and evenly.

Carbon steel paella pans stand out for being shallow and having sloping sides, which helps the oil to accumulate in the center, making it easier to cook the sofrito and then being able to move it to the ends of the pan, in addition to this, it helps to distribute the flame towards the ends of the paellera in a way that contributes to a more uniform cooking of the rice which helps in achieving a more intense flavor.

First use and maintenance of the polished paella:

Before using it for the first time, we must fill it with water up to the rivets and boil it for about 15-20 minutes, after this process, wash it with soap and water.

In this way, we will remove a special chemical layer designed to prevent it from rusting during its storage in the factory, and at the same time, we will be giving it its first heat treatment to avoid future deformations. To avoid this, we recommend making the frying at a low temperature until the water or broth is added to the paella later.

Bear in mind that these paellas require maintenance after each use to avoid oxidation. This maintenance is simple, once you clean the paella with soap and water, dry it and add a layer of oil on its surface, you can do this by adding a little oil in the centre and spreading it over the surface with a tissue or cloth.

This layer of oil will protect your paella pan from rusting, we recommend that you store it in a dry place out of direct sunlight. You can follow this link for more paella maintenance tips.

Enamelled paella pan:

The enameled paella pan has the great advantage of having a black enamel with white speckles that protects it from rust, which means that no maintenance is required after use.

Like the carbon steel paella pans, the enameled paella pan has a convex base, so the oil will pool in the center, making the early stages of paella preparation and cooking easier.

The enamelled paella need only be washed with soap and water after use. As it is maintenance free, no oil coating is required after use, but we do warn that scratching the enamel will remove its antioxidant capabilities, therefore, we warn to be careful if using scouring pads or nanas for cleaning, preferably, it is better to leave it to soak to soften the remains of the rice, which will make it easier to remove them.

Stainless steel paella pan:

If you want the most beautiful paella pan, the stainless steel paella pan is your best choice, it has a spectacular mirror effect finish, maintaining the classic and traditional appearance of carbon steel paella pans but with the convenience of not requiring any type of maintenance since it does not have rust problems, simply needing to be cleaned with soap and water after each use. These stainless steel paella pans are compatible with gas and wood fires.

Special thickness paella pan:

One of the best ways to have a good paella is when it has been made with firewood, the best way to make them is with these special thickness paella pans, also referred to as black leg paellas.

The special thickness paella pans stand out for increasing the overall thickness of the polished steel paella pan, which makes them more resistant to fire, ensuring that they are more difficult to deform due to the more uncontrolled heat of a wood fire, even so, these paella pans can also be used for all types of fires.

These paella pans can also be used for all types of fires. These paella pans, being more resistant, are indicated for intensive or professional use, therefore, they are also the most recommended for restaurants, catering, etc. being thicker and heavier, these paella pans do not bend. It is noted that, similar to the polished paella pan, it requires maintenance after each use to ensure that they are kept in perfect condition.

Induction paella pan:

The induction paella pan, also referred to as a glass-ceramic paella pan, has a unique characteristic: its lower parts are flat, which allows us to use it on glass-ceramic or induction hobs, as well as helping us to optimize the contact area and thus achieve a perfect taste.

These paella pans can be found in polished induction steel paella pan variants, as well as enameled steel or stainless steel.

Don't forget to visit our blog if you want to find out more and learn about the main differences between induction paella pans, so you know which ones are the best depending on what you intend to use them for.

Giant pans:

If you are looking for one of the famous giant paellas, this is your section. If you are looking to make a traditional giant paella, thelow giant paella pan is your best option, if instead you want to make stews such as migas, gazpacho, oxtail... we recommend the high giant paella pan. You can also find modular windscreens for both options, to protect your fire and ensure optimum combustion for your paella.

Also remember that these paellas can be cooked with our gas burners for giant paellas.

Brothy rice pots:

This section of iron pots is impeccable for making sweet rice and stews, being perfect both for personal use at home and for restaurants.

Enameled pots or deep enameled pans, also called French or Parisian pans, have a flat bottom, proving to be very versatile due to their wide range of sizes and their adaptability to any type of fire.

They are made of steel and coated with a black and white mottled enamel that prevents us from having problems with rust, facilitating their maintenance by eliminating the need to use a layer of oil after each use. We can use them to fry or stew all kinds of sweet rice and stews, including any other stew without rice.

On the other hand, we have the cast-iron pots, also referred to as cast-iron pans, especially suitable for making soupy and syrupy rice dishes, although due to their characteristics, they are ideal for any stew that requires slow and uniform cooking. They are suitable for any type of fire, including induction. They are made by hand and therefore each one is unique.

Finally, we have the giant pots or aluminium pots with lids, typical of events and festivities in Valencian villages. Their large size and height allow us to prepare large quantities of portions in a minimum amount of space, which allows us to prepare stews and rice dishes for a large number of diners.

Multitaste paella pans:

In this section you will be able to find the solution to the problem of how to be able to taste multiple types of paella in a single paella pan, thanks to the multitaste paella pan we will be able to satisfy the needs of all our guests (partners, grandchildren, friends, relatives) being able to simultaneously cook a Valencian paella with seafood paella or with a fideuá and a little black rice.

Enjoy the flavor of multiple paellas with this paella pan divided into 2 or 3 parts, resistant to heat and shock thanks to its special thickness. Thanks to its enamel it is also immune to oxidation, only requiring a soap and water wash with each use.

Large Paella Pans Dimensions:

Large paella pans are the indicated paella pans for your events, whether polished or enameled, we offer sizes from 80 cm or 40 people to 150 cm or 300 people.

Snacks and Tapas pans:

In Spain, it is very common that before serving the main dish, snacks or tapas are offered to diners during its preparation. Don't be the only one who doesn't participate in this classic tradition with one of our enameled mini-paellas for tapas or, if you want to give it an even more traditional touch, with the clay pots and wine jug, giving your table that rustic touch.

Rectangular and square paellas:

Popularly known under the name of ‘llauna’, rectangular paellas are a traditional utensil used to make multiple traditional dishes over a fire or oven. Traditionally this type of container has been used as ‘caracoleras’ or ‘llaunes per caragols’, but more recently it has been used to prepare rice and paella quickly and easily under the name of ‘llauna para arroz’.

These square paella pans can be used to cook rice and paella dishes directly on the fire or double cooked in the oven in just a few minutes, with a wide variety of recipes.

From the Valencian fields to your pantry

Don't forget to consult our ingredientscategory to find varieties of Valencian rice dishes and everything you need to make your favourite paella recipe, whether it be Valencian paella, seafood paella, mixed paella... you can even use one of our ingredient packs or paella kits, where you will find all the necessary equipment.

Buy your paella pan online at Original Paella

If you want to buy the best paella pan, there is no better place to buy paella pans and paellas than at Original Paella, our passion for rice dishes and paellas from our land inspired us to dedicate ourselves to what we love, sharing our love for paella with everyone by making it easy to buy paella pans online cheap all over the world. Choose your Valencian paella pan and join us in the world of rice dishes.

With our years of experience making paellas and rice dishes, whether at home with family and friends or behind the cooker offering catering for an important event, we offer you in our products both the guarantee of being a top quality product, as well as all the necessary information so that you can buy the best paella according to the use for which it is intended.

Within our products you will find additional sections and annotations where we indicate their characteristics, if any extra step is required before the first use of the paella, tips and guides such as the right size of paella and paella pan according to the portions we want to make and much more.

You can also find in our blog recipes and guides to make your paellas, although if you have any questions that our texts and videos can not solve, you can contact us directly through our phone, email or contact form. As specialists in paellas and rice dishes, we are happy to provide answers to your questions.

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