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Matfer Bourgeat
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Commercial Sauté Pan | Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Sauté Pan | 40cm | Matfer Bourgeat Excellence FS350
£207.46
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£248.95/ inc vat
- Sandwich Aluminium Base
- Generous 19-Litre Capacity
- Universal Hob Compatibility
- Reinforced 'Easy-Pour' Rim
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Product Overview
Stepping up your kitchen's performance starts with the right tools, and this Matfer Bourgeat Excellence Sauté Pan is a real workhorse. Crafted from premium stainless steel with a generous 40cm diameter and a 19-litre capacity, it's designed from the ground up to handle the pressures of a professional culinary environment. This isn't just a pan; it's a core part of your kitchen's engine room, ready for bulk sauces, large-scale searing, and everything in between.
Perfect for head chefs in bustling restaurants, busy catering operations, and culinary schools that demand durability, this pan delivers on all fronts. Its standout feature is the sandwich aluminium base, which guarantees fantastically even heat distribution across any hob type, including induction. Paired with reinforced, cool-touch handles and an easy-pour rim, every detail has been considered to make your service smoother, safer, and more efficient.
If you're tired of pans that warp, create hot spots, or can't keep up with demand, it's time for an upgrade. This 40cm stainless steel saute pan is built to last, delivering consistent, professional results day after day. It's an investment in quality that pays for itself in reliability and perfectly cooked food.
Key Features and Benefits
- Sandwich Aluminium Base: Eliminates hotspots for perfectly even cooking across the entire surface.
- Generous 19-Litre Capacity: Fantastic for preparing large batches, saving you precious time.
- Universal Hob Compatibility: Works flawlessly on all hob types, including modern induction hobs.
- Reinforced 'Easy-Pour' Rim: Lets you pour sauces and liquids cleanly without messy drips.
- Cool-Touch Handles: Allows for safe and comfortable handling, even during a busy service.
- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel: Built to withstand the daily rigours of a demanding commercial kitchen.
- Shape Memory Base: Stays perfectly flat over time, ensuring maximum contact with the heat source.
- Effortless Cleaning: The smooth steel surface makes cleanup quick and simple after service.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Matfer Bourgeat
- SKU: FS350
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 130 x 530 x 420 mm
- Diameter: 400 mm / 40cm
- Capacity: 19 Ltr
- Weight: 5.27 kg
- Material: Stainless Steel with Aluminium Sandwich Base
- Colour: Silver
- Hob Compatibility: Gas, Electric, Halogen, Ceramic, and Induction
Expert Review and Insights
You can feel the quality of a Matfer Bourgeat pan the moment you pick it up. The balance is superb for its size, and the performance on the hob is second to none. It heats incredibly evenly, giving you the confidence to tackle delicate reductions and aggressive sears with equal control. It’s a piece of kit designed by people who truly understand the pressures of a professional kitchen.
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- Performance: The heat distribution is exceptional, delivering consistent results from edge to edge.
- Weight: At over 5kg, it's a substantial pan that requires a firm grip.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Harbour View restaurant in Penzance needed to upgrade its cookware to cope with a busy summer season. Their existing pans were causing inconsistent results, with hot spots burning their delicate seafood sauces.
"This Matfer Bourgeat FS350 saute pan has been a brilliant addition. The heat control is absolutely spot on, which is critical for us. It’s a solid, reliable pan that we now depend on for our busiest services. No more scorching, just perfect results every time."
Robert Davies – Head Chef
The reliable, even heating allowed the kitchen to increase the output of its signature dishes by 30% during peak hours.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before its first use, give the pan a good wash with hot, soapy water to remove any manufacturing residues.
- While not essential for stainless steel, you can lightly season the pan with oil to create an initial non-stick layer.
- Familiarise yourself with the pan's weight and balance before using it with hot food.
- Ensure your hob surface is clean to provide the best contact with the pan's base.
Keeping It Going
- Always allow the pan to cool down before submerging it in cold water to prevent warping.
- Clean with a soft cloth or sponge; avoid using steel wool or harsh abrasive scouring pads.
- For stubborn stains or discolouration, a specialist stainless steel cleaner will restore its shine.
- Dry the pan thoroughly after washing to prevent water spots and keep it looking its best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this saute pan oven-safe?
A: Yes, the all-metal construction of the Matfer Bourgeat FS350 saute pan makes it completely safe for use in a commercial oven.
Q: What does 'induction compatible' mean?
A: It means the pan has a magnetic base layer, allowing it to work efficiently on modern, energy-saving induction hobs as well as traditional gas and electric ones.
Q: How do I clean stubborn, burnt-on food?
A: For best results, soak the pan in warm, soapy water to loosen the residue. A non-abrasive cleaner and a soft scourer can then be used for any remaining marks.
Q: Why is a thick 'sandwich' base important?
A: The thick, multi-layered base is crucial for preventing the pan from warping under high heat and for distributing that heat evenly to stop food from catching and burning.
Q: Can I use metal utensils with this pan?
A: Absolutely. The high-quality stainless steel surface is extremely durable and designed to withstand the use of metal utensils in a professional setting.
Q: Is the 19-litre capacity the total volume to the brim?
A: Yes, commercial cookware capacity is measured to the brim. For practical cooking, account for a safe working capacity slightly below this.
Q: What makes the rim 'easy-pour'?
A: The rim is specially shaped and reinforced to create a clean, drip-free channel, allowing you to pour liquids and sauces with precision.
Q: Do the handles get hot during cooking?
A: The handles are engineered to stay much cooler than the pan body, but for maximum safety when moving a hot, full pan, we always recommend using oven gloves or a dry cloth.
The Matfer Bourgeat Promise: A Lifetime of Performance
Choosing a Matfer Bourgeat Excellence saute pan is about more than just its dimensions and materials; it’s an investment in culinary excellence and operational peace of mind. With a heritage stretching back over 200 years, this French brand is a benchmark for quality in professional kitchens worldwide. This isn't a pan that you'll need to replace in a year. Its 'shape memory' base is engineered to resist warping, ensuring it performs as well on day one thousand as it did on day one. This long-term reliability means fewer replacement costs, less kitchen downtime, and most importantly, the unwavering consistency that allows your chefs to produce their best work, service after service. It's a foundational tool built not just to cook, but to perform under pressure.
Explore more from Matfer BourgeatWhy a Sandwich Base is Your Secret to Perfect Cooking
Ever wondered what the 'sandwich base' on a high-quality pan actually does? Think of it like a heat sponge. The outer layers are made of durable stainless steel, which is tough but not the best at spreading heat quickly. Squeezed in the middle is a thick layer of highly conductive aluminium. When you place the pan on a hob, the aluminium core rapidly soaks up the heat and distributes it perfectly evenly across the entire base, getting rid of those annoying hot spots that burn food. It’s the key to achieving a perfect, edge-to-edge sear on a steak or a gentle, consistent simmer for a delicate sauce. It’s technology that delivers total control.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurant Kitchens: An essential for any high-volume kitchen needing to prepare bulk sauces, stews, or braises with consistency.
- Hotel Banqueting Teams: Perfect for large-scale event catering where producing vast quantities of high-quality food is a daily requirement.
- Culinary Schools & Colleges: A durable, professional-grade tool to teach students the fundamentals on equipment they'll use in the industry.
- Large-Scale Food Producers: Ideal for prepping signature sauces or fillings in a central production kitchen before distribution.
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