The original. Garcima's Paella Valenciana Pulida is bare polished carbon steel — the same construction paella has been cooked in across Valencia for a hundred years, and what serious cooks reach for when they want the rice to come out the way it's supposed to. No coating, no shortcuts. Just heavy-gauge carbon steel that conducts heat fast and even, develops a natural patina with use, and gives you the proper foundation for socarrat that no enamelled or non-stick pan can replicate.
Sixty-five centimetres across — this is event-scale. Paella for 14 to 25 people depending on rice layer depth, cooked across a dedicated large paella burner or a serious open fire. Four steel handles for stable lifting once it's full, hammered dimpled base for rigidity at scale, traditional shallow profile that lets the rice cook in the thin even layer Valencian cooks insist on. Built for catering operations, restaurant events, large family gatherings, and the kind of cooking that happens outside under the sky.
Features
- 65cm diameter, 60mm rim depth — paella for 14-25 people depending on rice layer thickness
- Bare polished carbon steel — the traditional finish, conducts heat the way enamelled and coated pans can't
- Develops natural patina with use — gets better the more you cook with it
- Four-handle design — steel handles for stable lifting at this size and weight
- Hammered dimpled base — adds rigidity at scale and helps oil pool centrally for sautéing aromatics
- Suitable for large paella burner, open fire, and commercial oven — built for the heat sources that can drive a pan this size
- Hand-made in Valencia, Spain — Garcima's flagship product line, made for generations
Serving Guide
- Thin rice layer — serves approximately 9
- Medium rice layer — serves approximately 14
- Full rice layer — serves approximately 25
Care
- Season before first use — rub with vegetable oil and heat to develop the protective layer
- Hand wash in warm water with mild soap — never dishwasher
- Towel-dry immediately after washing
- Rub the inside lightly with vegetable oil after drying to prevent rust
- If rust does appear, a few passes with steel wool removes it cleanly
- The pan will darken with use — this is the patina, not damage
Note on Heat Source
At 65cm, this pan requires a dedicated large paella gas burner or a substantial open fire to heat evenly. It will not work on a domestic cooktop. If you don't have the right heat source set up, a smaller size will give you better results.