The lid most cooks don't realise they need until the first time they try to keep a paella warm at the table. Garcima's aluminium lid covers paella pans from 32cm to 34cm diameter — sized to fit the family-dinner range, with built-in steam release vents that stop condensation pooling on top of the rice. Pressed aluminium with a central knob handle, lightweight enough to lift one-handed, sturdy enough to last.

Two real uses: keep a finished paella warm at the table while guests serve themselves, or use during cooking to trap steam and finish the rice when the centre needs a bit more time. The devaporiser vents around the centre stop water dripping back onto the rice surface and ruining the socarrat — a detail the cheap generic lids get wrong.

Made in Spain by Garcima, sized to match their standard paella range.

Features

• 36cm diameter lid — fits paella pans 32cm to 34cm
• Pressed aluminium construction — lightweight, durable, easy to lift one-handed
• Built-in steam vents — release condensation cleanly without dripping back onto the rice
• Central knob handle — comfortable grip even when the lid is hot
• Keeps paella warm at the table — the accessory most cooks wish they'd bought sooner
• Made in Valencia, Spain — sized to match Garcima's paella pan range

Care

• Hand wash in warm soapy water
• Towel-dry to prevent water spots on the aluminium finish
• Avoid abrasive scourers that can scratch the surface
• Not dishwasher safe — detergents will dull the aluminium