De Buyer Paella Pan Mineral B Element - ø 32 cm / 2 Litres - without non-stick coating

Close your eyes and imagine: a sizzling summer day, the aroma of saffron and paprika wafting through the kitchen, and a paella with that perfect socarrat - the crispy, golden-brown base that gives every authentic paella its soul. With the De Buyer Paella Pan Mineral B Element ø 32 cm, you can make that moment a reality at home. No tricks, no coatings, no compromises. Just carbon steel that does what it needs to do: retain heat, develop flavours, and improve with each use.

This is not a pan you buy for one-time use. This is a pan you bring home for life.

Why this paella pan is different from the rest

Most pans deteriorate over time. The De Buyer Mineral B Element does exactly the opposite. Thanks to the carbon steel and the protective layer of beeswax, you build up a natural patina with each use - without PTFE, without PFAS, without synthetic coatings that start to flake after a few years. The pan grows with you as a cook. The more you use it, the better it performs. That is true craftsmanship.

• Real socarrat, guaranteed - The carbon steel heats up rapidly and maintains high temperatures effortlessly, giving you that crispy base that makes a paella truly delicious.
• No coating, no worries - The pan is completely free from PTFE and PFAS. Safe for you, your family, and the environment - and it gives you the freedom to cook at maximum temperature.
• Universally applicable - Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, oven or barbecue: this pan goes anywhere. From the stove to the oven to the table in one movement.
• Two stainless steel handles - Practical and sturdy. You can lift the pan full of paella straight off the heat and place it right on the table - because paella is served in the pan, that’s the only right way.
• Made in France, lifetime guarantee - De Buyer has been producing pans in France for over 185 years. This pan is an investment with a lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects.
• Improves with each use - After seasoning, the pan begins to build a natural patina. That layer improves with every meal you prepare. More sustainable than sustainable.

Carbon steel: the choice of professionals

Why do professional chefs in Spain - and more and more home cooks worldwide - choose carbon steel? Because it reacts. Carbon steel heats up rapidly, responds immediately to temperature changes, and can handle extreme heat without warping. That’s exactly what you need for a paella: even, intense heat that steams the rice, reduces the broth, and ultimately forms that essential socarrat on the bottom.

The ø 32 cm pan with a capacity of 2 litres is the ideal size for a hearty portion for two to three persons - or a tasty dish for two with enough for a delightful second round. The low profile of 57 mm also ensures optimal evaporation, so your rice cooks perfectly and the flavours concentrate beautifully.

New to carbon steel? No problem. Seasoning is done once and then the pan does the rest. Wash off the beeswax with warm water, dry the pan thoroughly, place it on moderate heat, rub it with a thin layer of oil, and let it warm up. Done. From that moment, the transformation begins.

From stove to table: how to use this pan

The two stainless steel handles are not only practical - they make this pan a real eye-catcher on the table. Because paella is served as the Spaniards do: right in the pan, in the middle of the table, where everyone serves themselves. That’s dining together as it’s meant to be. Those two handles give you the grip you need to safely lift the pan - even when it’s well filled - off the stove or out of the oven.

And yes, the oven is also an option. Want to let your paella rest covered or give the top a bit more colour? Just place the pan in the oven. The same goes for the barbecue - because a paella over charcoal gives a smoky depth to the dish that no other cooking appliance can match.

After use, maintenance is simple but important. Rinse the pan with warm water, dry it immediately (carbon steel rusts if left wet), and rub it with a thin layer of oil. This protects the patina you’ve built up and ensures the pan is ready for the next culinary session.

Dishwasher? Never. It destroys in one go the work of dozens of meals. Warm water, drying cloth, a drop of oil - that’s all this pan needs.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: how to make the perfect socarrat

The socarrat is the holy grail of paella - and with carbon steel, it’s achievable. Towards the end of the cooking time, let the broth reduce completely. Then briefly raise the heat and listen: you’ll hear a soft, crackling sound. That’s the rice starting to caramelise at the bottom. After about 1 to 2 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for a moment. Tap on the crust - it should sound solid. And then: enjoy. You’ve just made a real Spanish socarrat.

Specifications

• Brand: De Buyer
• Collection: Mineral B Element
• Type: Paella pan
• Diameter: 32 cm (320 mm)
• Capacity: 2 litres (2000 ml)
• Height: 57 mm
• Total length (incl. handles): 430 mm
• Weight: 2534 grams
• Material: Carbon steel with beeswax coating
• Colour: Silver
• Non-stick coating: No coating - natural patina after seasoning
• PFAS-free: Yes
• Handles: Two stainless steel handles
• Suitable for gas: Yes
• Suitable for electric: Yes
• Suitable for ceramic: Yes
• Suitable for halogen: Yes
• Suitable for induction: Yes
• Oven safe: Yes
• Suitable for barbecue: Yes
• Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash required
• Lid included: No
• Country of origin: France
• Guarantee: Lifetime on material and manufacturing defects

In the package

• De Buyer Paella Pan Mineral B Element ø 32 cm

You just need to gather the ingredients, turn on the music, and invite your friends or family to the table. This pan does the rest. Place the De Buyer Paella Pan Mineral B Element in your kitchen - and discover what a carbon steel pan can truly mean for your cooking pleasure.