De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc - Aluminium - ø 28 cm / 4 Litres - standard non-stick coating
The thick aluminum heats up quickly and evenly throughout.
Nothing sticks thanks to the 5-layer non-stick coating.
With a 4-liter capacity you can easily cook for the whole family.
Stir-frying and reducing sauces is easy thanks to the high sides.
Stir-frying, reducing sauces, making risotto - and nothing sticks. The De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc ø 28 cm is the pan that takes your kitchen seriously. Thick aluminium base, 5-layer professional quality non-stick coating, and that typical rounded edge that makes everything easier. This is not just any pan - this is the tool that lets you truly cook.
Why this chef's pan makes a difference in your kitchen
A good chef's pan relies on two things: heat distribution and that high, rounded edge. The De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc has both. The extra thick aluminium (4 mm) heats up quickly and evenly - no hot spots, no undercooked edges. And thanks to that smoothly curved edge, your whisk or spatula can reach every last bit. That may sound like a detail, but if you've ever left a creamy sauce stuck in a pan with sharp corners, you know exactly why that's so important.
- Rapid and even heating - The thick aluminium distributes heat immediately and evenly, ensuring your vegetables cook beautifully and your sauce doesn't burn on the bottom.
- Nothing sticks - The 5-layer professional quality non-stick coating ensures that scrambled eggs, risotto, and reduced sauces simply release. Easy to clean, more cooking enjoyment.
- Spacious enough for the whole family - With a 4-litre capacity, you can comfortably cook for 3 to 4 people - and that extra space makes stir-frying much easier.
- High edges for more control - Splashes? Barely. The high sides keep everything neatly in the pan, even when you're stirring vigorously or reducing.
- Made in France - De Buyer has been producing cookware in France since 1830. That's not just marketing talk, that's craftsmanship with proof.
The rounded edge that changes everything
It may sound exaggerated, but the rounded transition between the sidewall and the base of this chef's pan is truly a difference you notice daily. In a classic saucepan with straight corners, something always gets left behind - a lump of flour, a leftover sauce, a piece of onion. With the rounded edge of the De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc, your whisk or spatula glides smoothly along the entire inside. No residue is forgotten. That means evenly cooked risotto, a smooth béchamel, and a pan that still looks neat even after cooking.
Moreover, that high edge (87 mm) makes this pan a true all-rounder. You can stir-fry vegetables without half of them ending up on your stove, cook sauces that you want to reduce without fear of boiling over, and make creamy pasta for the whole family. The combination of capacity, height, and that distinctive shape makes this a pan you’ll reach for more often.
Professional non-stick coating - what that means in practice
Non-stick coatings come in all shapes and sizes, but there is a real difference between the thin layer on a budget pan and what De Buyer applies here. The 5-layer coating on the Chef's Pan Choc is of professional quality - designed for intensive use and the kind of cooking that goes beyond just frying an egg now and then.
In practice, this means: you need less fat (or none at all), your pan is so clean after cooking that hand washing is a breeze, and delicate dishes like a creamy mushroom sauce or soft risotto rice simply don’t stick. This gives you as a cook more peace of mind - you can focus on the flavours in the pan instead of worrying about whether something is burning.
Note: Always wash the pan by hand. The dishwasher is too aggressive for the non-stick coating and unnecessarily shortens the lifespan of your pan. With a soft sponge and some dish soap, you’ll be done in 30 seconds - and enjoy it for years to come.
Suitable for almost any stove - but not for induction
The De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc works excellently on gas, electric, and ceramic. Are you an induction cook? Then this pan is unfortunately not the right choice - aluminium without a special base does not react to the magnetic field. Do you have a gas or ceramic stove? Then you’re in the right place. The aluminium base responds quickly to temperature changes, which you can particularly benefit from on gas: high heat for searing, lower for gentle reduction.
Short oven use is also possible - up to 10 minutes at 200 °C. Handy if you want to gratin or keep a dish warm for your guests at the table.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Make a classic beurre blanc or a rich tomato sauce in this chef's pan - the high walls and perfect heat distribution make reducing a breeze. At the end, add cold butter in small cubes and whisk along the rounded walls for a silky emulsion. This is the kind of moment when you understand why a good pan makes a difference.
Specifications
- Collection: Choc
- Type: Chef's Pan
- Diameter: 28 cm (base: 16.5 cm)
- Height: 87 mm
- Total length: 495 mm
- Capacity: 4 litres
- Material: Aluminium
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Weight: 1,300 grams
- Non-stick coating: 5-layer, professional quality
- Colour: Black
- Suitable for: Gas, electric, ceramic (not induction)
- Oven safe: Yes, up to 10 minutes at 200 °C
- Dishwasher: Not suitable - hand wash recommended
- Suitable for: 3 to 4 people
- Country of origin: France
In the package
- De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc ø 28 cm
If you are serious about cooking - or just want the result to look good - then the De Buyer Chef's Pan Choc ø 28 cm is the pan your kitchen deserves. No hassle, no sticking, no poor heat distribution. Just cook, enjoy, and serve. Add it to your kitchen and taste the difference.
