Garcima 38cm Carbon Steel Paella Pan - Perfect for 15-Inch Dishes

Foodiewife: I seasoned this pan with oil in a 350F oven for an hour. The pan worked okay on our Weber grill. However, after the first use the pan rusted! I couldn't believe it! I rewashed and dried it completely but it doesn't look clean at all. It worked fine, but I'm disappointed in the pan.

United States on Sep 06, 2023

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: Very good pan at a reasonable price, worked perfectly well, didn't stick, even on the fire.
There is a factory anti rust coating on it which they advise you to boil water in it to remove but i found it wasn't enough and needed a scourer and an abrasive cleaner.
Next time i'll try the ash and water paste trick to protect the bottom on the fire because it's a job to remove the soot.
After washing i dry it 15 mins in the oven before oiling, it helps. Lemon juice removes the brown marks. It takes a little looking after which is fine as I don't use it every day. Plenty big enough size for 6, we had leftovers.
Not flat enough for a ceramic hob.

United Kingdom on Aug 13, 2023

tony dtony d: I ordered this pan and it originally arrived with large globs of what appeared to be glue stuck to the pan and several scratches all over the cooking surface. I returned that pan and asked for a replacement (which was an easy process, hence 2 stars) but then the replacement pan showed up and was also in terrible shape. The pictures shown are of the replacement pan.

After two in a row like this I have to question whether trying a third time is worth it or should I should just return it outright and go with another brand. Something seems to be seriously wrong with either the QA at manufacturing or with the storage and handling at the warehouse.

Very disappointed.

United States on Aug 12, 2023

Amazon Kunde: Da ich grundsätzlich ein Mensch bin, der das Mehr dem Weniger vorzieht habe ich zuerst die 60er Variante bestellt.

Dumm ich habe zu selten 20 Gäste!

Nach der Rücksendung die 35er !

Die Paella erinnerte mich an einen Abend in Tarragona!
Tolle Firma tolles Produkt -ich kaufe wieder!!

Bravo

Germany on Jul 11, 2023

GENNJ: La uso sul fuco del fornello ma anche sulle braci . È super

Italy on Jul 11, 2023

Roy QRoy Q: The pan seems well built and of good materials. However, the item was delivered with the handle torn from the pan. It might be damaged during transit, but also goes to show that the connection to the handle is the weakest link.

Wrote to CS and got it sorted out quickly. Great service from Amazon as always.

Singapore on Jun 28, 2023

E.C.E.C.: The paella pan is a good value for the price. Mine arrived a bit warped, but since I had already organized a paella night I couldn't send back and replace. It did the job well but because of the slight defect, one part of the pan received more heat than the rest. The result was great anyway.

United States on Sep 13, 2022

Peter Maher: You have to be prepared to cure the pan and keep it that way. No dishwasher! It's not going to look beautiful hanging on your batterie de cuisine over the island if you intend to use it, but it is what it is. It will require a fairly big burner or element to heat properly. Use well-made sofrito, Bomba rice, good stock, and quality protein and enjoy. Don't blame your tools if you use Uncle Ben's, Ragu, and stock blocks. Keep it authentic or order in.

Canada on Dec 27, 2021

KatieKatie: Nice sturdy pan, has held up well through a few dinner parties - just be aware that it is carbon steel so is not dishwasher safe and must be immediately dried and wiped with a little oil right after washing (like a cast iron skillet). However, it is much cheaper than the easy-care stainless options and works just fine. The recipe in the brochure that came with it was good - tasted just like what my host family made when I lived in La Mancha back in high school for a summer.
My biggest complaint is that this pan didn’t heat evenly on my cooktop, but I suspect that is mainly because I have electric (ceramic) and not propane/gas. I just cooked the meat first in a regular skillet instead, then did the sofrito in the paella pan (stirring and moving the pan around to try and avoid any bad hot spots), then added the rice/broth/seasoning and baked the paella in the oven (which my host family always did anyway) rather then finishing it on the cooktop. Worked out really well, and I didn’t have to spend a fortune on a paella pan I will probably only use a few times a year.

United States on Jan 06, 2019

Papadoc: I had previously gotten the 18 inch version of the same pan a few months earlier and was so pleased with it that I got this one as well for much smaller gatherings. This pan will feed 8-10 people easily, depending on how much you put in it. That means between the two, I can easily feed 25 people or more.

When receiving this pan, there are a couple of steps that aren't immediately made known, and these are very important to follow before making your first paella. Of course everyone will remove the sticker and most will wash the pan. BUT.... be sure to wash this pan with extremely hot water and lots of soap, making sure to flood the pan and wash it with a stiff cloth or a 3M cleaning pad, inside and out. There is a factory film on there that is easily removed and should be, but it takes more than a quick rinse out. I think it's part of the production process or something to help protect the pan till it gets to you. It's not going to make you sick, but just doesn't need to be in your food.

Of course be sure to dry the pan immediately, preferably with a little heat to remove all traces of moisture before the next step. After the pan is dry, use a paper towel and rub a...

United States on Aug 12, 2015