Suggestions on buying a paella pan

m2244 · 03-13-2013, 08:37 AM

Hello,

Looking around this site I have found a few posts about paella pans including the link below. Is this a good place to get them? I am leaning towards a 15" pan but wondering if I should do the 18".

I am also wondering if people use these pans for things other than paella.

Any advice?

http://www.hotpaella.com/Departments...ant-Grade.aspx

Groundhog66 · 03-13-2013, 09:03 AM

Really depends upon how many people you will be feeding. I know John (R2Egg2Q) & Marty (martyleach) do quite a bit of paella, perhaps they will chime in.

Roo-B-Q'N · 03-13-2013, 09:31 AM

We use the Spanish table out of Seattle for our Wood Fired Oven Terra Cotta dishes and I know they have the Paella pans in a variety of sizes. Here is their website www.spanishtable.com. This past Christmas my wife bought me a paella pan form here www.fgpizza.com . Either place has great people to work with.
I am just looking forward to trying a few recipes I have found.

m2244 · 03-13-2013, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog66

Really depends upon how many people you will be feeding. I know John (R2Egg2Q) & Marty (martyleach) do quite a bit of paella, perhaps they will chime in.

Calling in the Big Guns huh? Thanks

Thermal Mass · 03-13-2013, 10:10 AM

I have made paella many times.
I have always used a 16" fry pan by Vollrath, similar to this one with great success.

Like this one: http://www.restaurantsupplypro.com/p...914rs/fry-pans

For heat I used my turkey fryer burner as most residential stove tops will not have the btu's necessary to heat the pan evenly...
This is a very versatile pan, it also works great for chicken and fish fry(s), or whenever you need a big batch of anything (awesome for sausage gravy if your into that)...

I just recently got one of these as a gift and think it will work excellent for paella, can't wait to try it... Either way a VERY versatile tool.

Amazon.com: Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch: Kitchen & Dining

I am not saying that a traditional paella pan is not the best tool for it's specific task, I always look for the best value and multi-function...

Just my $.02

Groundhog66 · 03-13-2013, 10:14 AM

But again, if you're looking for advice on size, you may want to state how many you will be feeding. It's not uncommon to have multiple sizes, that way you can cook the qty needed at any time.

The link to the store in your OP is a good one too, I've been there before.

deepsouth · 03-13-2013, 10:29 AM

i ordered my pan from here.....

http://www.paellapans.com/

jacksedona · 03-13-2013, 11:14 AM

i bought my pan at amazon excellent the model was http://thebarbecuemaster.net

smokeylips · 03-13-2013, 12:35 PM

I bought mine at Sur La Table. I've only used it once. They sell the Bomba rice too.

m2244 · 03-13-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog66

But again, if you're looking for advice on size, you may want to state how many you will be feeding. It's not uncommon to have multiple sizes, that way you can cook the qty needed at any time.

The link to the store in your OP is a good one too, I've been there before.

It will vary. Family of 4 but at times up to 8 or 10 I guess.

TBASS · 03-13-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepsouth

i ordered my pan from here.....

http://www.paellapans.com/

I ordered mine from them as well. Fast shipping.

chicagokp · 03-13-2013, 04:22 PM

I have this one http://www.worldmarket.com/product/1...o?&from=Search

I think I got in store on sale for 12 bucks. It has been great, feeds 6-8 people depending on hunger.

The one in your link is nice, but seems spendy. I don't know that more expensive pans are that much better?

I cook on my 22.5 OTG exclusively with it.

Previous post - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=128018

Big Frank · 03-13-2013, 05:14 PM

I bought a 20" pan from Spanish Table. Serves 14. Largest pan that will fit on a 22" Weber.
http://www.spanishtable.com/mm5/merc...ory_Code=acero

I cook for my wife's 4th year Spanish class every year.

chingador · 03-13-2013, 06:36 PM

go with the 18" pan. The naked whiz has a really handy conversion table calculate how much liquid to rice to use in various sized pans.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/paella/paella.htm

palmtreefrb · 03-13-2013, 07:58 PM

This is what we use. I think it's 48"...

03-13-2013, 08:37 AM	#1
m2244 Got Wood. Join Date: 03-22-11 Location: Washington, VT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Suggestions on buying a paella pan Hello, Looking around this site I have found a few posts about paella pans including the link below. Is this a good place to get them? I am leaning towards a 15" pan but wondering if I should do the 18". I am also wondering if people use these pans for things other than paella. Any advice? http://www.hotpaella.com/Departments...ant-Grade.aspx

03-13-2013, 09:03 AM	#2
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Really depends upon how many people you will be feeding. I know John (R2Egg2Q) & Marty (martyleach) do quite a bit of paella, perhaps they will chime in. __________________ Tim -

03-13-2013, 09:31 AM	#3
Roo-B-Q'N is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-29-06 Location: Arlington, Nebraska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We use the Spanish table out of Seattle for our Wood Fired Oven Terra Cotta dishes and I know they have the Paella pans in a variety of sizes. Here is their website www.spanishtable.com. This past Christmas my wife bought me a paella pan form here www.fgpizza.com . Either place has great people to work with. I am just looking forward to trying a few recipes I have found. __________________ ________________ www.operationbbqmw.org KCBS CBJ 9831 Large Spicewine, Backwoods Smoker (Party), WSM, Oklahoma Joe's Offset, Wood Fired Oven

03-13-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
Thermal Mass Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-05-13 Location: Jackson, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have made paella many times. I have always used a 16" fry pan by Vollrath, similar to this one with great success. Like this one: http://www.restaurantsupplypro.com/p...914rs/fry-pans For heat I used my turkey fryer burner as most residential stove tops will not have the btu's necessary to heat the pan evenly... This is a very versatile pan, it also works great for chicken and fish fry(s), or whenever you need a big batch of anything (awesome for sausage gravy if your into that)... I just recently got one of these as a gift and think it will work excellent for paella, can't wait to try it... Either way a VERY versatile tool. Amazon.com: Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch: Kitchen & Dining Amazon.com: Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch: Kitchen & Dining I am not saying that a traditional paella pan is not the best tool for it's specific task, I always look for the best value and multi-function... Just my $.02 __________________ 42" WFO In Progress-Brick vert smoker, Tuscan wood grill 22" Weber ECB-sent to the curb! My Build: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=153650 "When it comes right down to it, you just want to be surrounded by good people and good food."-Chuck Hughes

03-13-2013, 10:14 AM	#6
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	But again, if you're looking for advice on size, you may want to state how many you will be feeding. It's not uncommon to have multiple sizes, that way you can cook the qty needed at any time. The link to the store in your OP is a good one too, I've been there before. __________________ Tim -

03-13-2013, 10:29 AM	#7
deepsouth Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-21-10 Location: Biloxi, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i ordered my pan from here..... http://www.paellapans.com/ __________________ Large BGE, Small BGE, Mini BGE, Weber 22.5 OTG, yellow thermapen

03-13-2013, 11:14 AM	#8
jacksedona Take a breath! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: phoenix,arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i bought my pan at amazon excellent the model was http://thebarbecuemaster.net __________________ alan weber smoker,one touch,go anywhere,masterbuilt

03-13-2013, 12:35 PM	#9
smokeylips Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-21-12 Location: Tualatin, OR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought mine at Sur La Table. I've only used it once. They sell the Bomba rice too.

03-13-2013, 04:22 PM	#12
chicagokp is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have this one http://www.worldmarket.com/product/1...o?&from=Search I think I got in store on sale for 12 bucks. It has been great, feeds 6-8 people depending on hunger. The one in your link is nice, but seems spendy. I don't know that more expensive pans are that much better? I cook on my 22.5 OTG exclusively with it. Previous post - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=128018 __________________ UDS - Midi Me - Weber Performer - 22.5 Weber OTG - Weber Genesis - GOSM White Lightning Thermopen

03-13-2013, 05:14 PM	#13
Big Frank Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-21-09 Location: Meredith NH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I bought a 20" pan from Spanish Table. Serves 14. Largest pan that will fit on a 22" Weber. http://www.spanishtable.com/mm5/merc...ory_Code=acero I cook for my wife's 4th year Spanish class every year. __________________ Frank Primo Oval XL - Backwoods Chubby - 22.5" WSM -Brinkman Smoke N Pit - Camerons Stovetop Smoker 22" weber x 3 - Weber Genesis S-330 - Turkey Fryer Super-Fast Splash-Proof RED Thermapen *Imbas Certified MOINK Baller* __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________

03-13-2013, 06:36 PM	#14
chingador Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-18-06 Location: Pearland,TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	go with the 18" pan. The naked whiz has a really handy conversion table calculate how much liquid to rice to use in various sized pans. http://www.nakedwhiz.com/paella/paella.htm __________________ ______________________________________________ Primo Oval XL, BPS drum, Weber gasser

03-13-2013, 07:58 PM	#15
palmtreefrb On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-22-11 Location: Buena Park, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what we use. I think it's 48"... __________________ ALWAYS FREE CyberQ Wifi Windows Controller