Set of 2 Valencian paella pans made of polished steel, 34–42 cm, serves 2–5 people

Traditional Polished Steel Paella Pan Set (34 cm & 42 cm / Combo Pack)

Bring the ultimate Spanish culinary experience to your home kitchen with our versatile two-piece polished steel paella pan set, featuring both the 34 cm and 42 cm sizes. Crafted in Spain following time-honored traditions, polished steel is the preferred choice for puristas who demand genuine, traditional results, offering rapid heat-up times and superior temperature distribution to achieve the coveted, crispy socarrat (caramelized rice crust).

While manufacturer ratings often suggest higher capacities, our firsthand experience using these exact pans at home shows they deliver the best results when portioned for intimate or family gatherings: the 34 cm pan is ideally proportioned for 2 to 3 people, while the 42 cm pan works best for 4 to 5 people. In both sizes, cooking a traditional dry-style paella results in a rice layer that settles nicely to about half the depth of the pan or slightly less—the optimal thickness for perfect texture. Furthermore, when adding your initial broth, the liquid will sit comfortably below the handle rivets prior to reduction, ensuring your ingredients cook evenly without boiling over.

Note on care: Because these are traditional polished steel pans, they require a bit more maintenance after each use to prevent rust (which we will explain in detail at the end of our guide).

How to Care for Your Polished Steel Paella Pan

• Before First Use: Wash the pan thoroughly with hot water and mild soap to remove any factory protective oils, then dry it completely right away. To season it, pour a thin layer of cooking oil inside and heat the pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes, then wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel.

• After Every Use: Wash the pan by hand using warm water and soap, and dry it immediately with a towel to prevent rusting (never let it air dry). Once completely dry, rub a light coat of cooking oil all over the surface with a paper towel before storing it in a dry place

⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and/or cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.