MauvielM'Elite 5-Ply Hammered Polished Stainless Steel Paella Pan With Cast Stainless Steel Handles, 15.7-in, Made in France

Good size for paella for 10-12. Cooking time took longer than expected but outcome was excellent. My first paella was a hit at Christmas dinner. Presentation and quality of pan was commendable although got scratched easily at the bottom due to turning the pan for thorough and even cooking.

Es tan hermosa que no quiero usarla….

I love the quality of this pan...it is high grade stainless steel, thick, polished and hammered into a beautiful piece of functional equipment. I expect to use this for many years to come....for things other than paella.The size is rather large. It will easily serve a family of six or a small gathering. I started with four cups of uncooked rice and didn't fill it to capacity. The picture is of the pan on my stove top. Larger than the largest element. It conducted well. Held its heat after it was covered and before it was served. Easy to clean.I am so glad I purchased it....but be warned....it is big. 15 inches across at the base. For the size....not too heavy. ....I had to double check that it was stainless steel.

This pan is nice. It’s not as beautiful as I thought it would be - the “hammered” look is not very nice. It looks pressed, with gaps in between the “hammer” marks. I was expecting better from Mauviel. However it is a nice weight and performs well for cooking. The handles look good and feel comfortable too.

I bought this paella pan on Amazon in July 2016 for £147 to replace a rusty old enamelled steel item with cast iron handles. Excellent value. The hammered stainless steel looks great and just wipes clean. This 40cm size cooks 500g rice which, with all the trimmings, is enough for 7-8 stout appetites, at 60-70g rice each. This 2.6mm pan has a good heft and disperses heat well. It needs a powerful hob to drive it, as stainless is not the best conductor of heat which is why the handless remain cool to the touch even after prolonged cooking. This contrasts with cheaper and more common cast iron handles which will burn you and also rust. An excellent product.