The 6 Best Stainless Steel Paella Pans (2023 reviews)

The pan is a must have accessory for your daily purpose. This paella pan is too large to fit in a traditional oven. It is the traditional material for paella, and some paella devotees feel that it enhances flavor. It needs to be washed and oiled, inside and out, as soon as you're done and before using it. The coating of oil will keep rust away and season when you heat it. It is great for cooking paella and stir fries for lots of people.

The 32 " pan only has two handles, and the 36 " pan has two handles. The handles are solid and can support the weight of the pan if you need to lean it vertically against a wall. The thickness is good and the quality of the metal is good.

Why We Like This:

Highly recommended if you’re going to cook for lots of people
High quality pan, heavy gauge steel that distributes heat very well
Cleaning is fast with a garden hose and a flat metal scraper

Best For Cooking most anything: Mauviel Stainless Steel Paella Pan

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Mauviel has been making great pan for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. It makes a great paella, if you know how to cook it, beautiful presentation at the dinner table. As far as performance, it's a pan and works like a pan. Cool handles make handling the pan (and the paella) so much easier. It includes the 2 handles and also it is 10 3/4 inches on the bottom. It is easy to clean, and can be served in a pan on the table.

The bottom is about 13.25 inches on its flat part, then curves gently up into the sides. It makes a statement as a serving piece and it's amazing how much food it holds.

Why We Like This:

Craftsmanship and performance like no other paella pan made
Clean up is a breeze after a brief soak in soapy water
Good brand reputation

Best With lid: Concord Stainless Steel Paella Pan

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Concord has been making great pan for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. It takes a long time to season a pan this big but it is worth it. It is made with a smooth mirror polished top and bottom. The bottom is extra thick to withstand the high heat without warping. It will not rust, but, stainless steel is not a non stick material. The large rounded stainless steel handles makes carrying easy and convenient.

This is NOT a non-stick cookware, thus there will be no nonstick coating on this cookware. It is great value for a heavy pan that cooks evenly. The pan is large enough to make servings for four.

Why We Like This:

Good paella pan, good heat dispersion
Great size for a fmaily gathering
Super solid feel with a thick bottom

Best For grill: Sertodo copper Stainless Steel Paella Pan

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Beautiful and functional, this personal 12" paella pan really makes a meal feel decadent and luxurious. Like caramelization, it is a form of non-enzymatic browning. It’s copper and doesn’t require any preseasoning. The copper side will develop a patina if not washed regularly. If you use a copper cream on the outside of the pan, the copper should be as gorgeous as when you first got the pan, but expect the tin inside the pan to darken after the first use.

The paella pan is quite beautiful and makes excellent paella. It becomes a gorgeous serving plate and cleans easily. As previous reviewers have mentioned, it not only performed well in cooking, but it also serves as a beautiful part of the party decoration before and after the actual meal preparation.

Why We Like This:

Makes a great paella on a 22” weber grill
Tinned copper is meant for low heat cooking
Good pans and knifes are family members, treat them well, give love not laziness

Best For personal portions: Restaurantware Stainless Steel Paella Pan

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Next on the list, we've got yet another pan that manages to win our hearts. It's the restaurantware stainless steel paella pan and it's widely considered as pan that has the most suitable features. This seafood paella pan provides a faster food release and prevents rice and other ingredients from sticking. It cooks nicely and is solid but you better invite 3 barbie’s and one ken for this paella. It is made to be induction ready and evenly distributes heat throughout the pan for faster cooking and precise temperature control. It is great for a quick cleanup.

The 10" pan has plenty of space to cook in and is a pleasure to work with overall. The pan has a flat bottom and works just fine on a glass cook surface. It is easy to clean if used properly. It is perfect for personal portions.

Why We Like This:

Stops foods from sticking to the pan
Safe and quickly cools down after cooking for a hassle
Duty use and includes sturdy riveted handles for a comfortable grip while cooking