Pujadas is a Spanish manufacturer dedicated exclusively to professional catering for almost 100 years. Based in Barcelona, Pujadas designs and distributes a catalogue of more than 4,000 product lines covering stockpots, boiling pots, frying pans, utensils, Gastronorm containers, machinery and practically anything the professional chef could need.
The history of Pujadas
Pujadas was founded in 1931 in Barcelona as a small family business making metal kitchenware. Over the decades, the company gradually specialised in the HORECA sector (hospitality, restaurants and catering), becoming one of Spain's leading names in professional kitchen equipment. Today it distributes its products in more than 60 countries and is a regular supplier to restaurants, hotels, caterers, contract catering canteens and cookery schools across Europe and Latin America.
Main ranges and products
The Pujadas catalogue is organised around several product families:
- Professional cookware – Stockpots, casserole pans, saucepans, sauté pans, roasting tins and frying pans in 18/10 stainless steel and cast aluminium. This includes the Black Series range (cast aluminium with a tri-ply non-stick coating) and the stainless steel range with a heat-diffusing base.
- Gastronorm – One of the widest ranges on the market: GN containers in stainless steel, polycarbonate and polypropylene, lids, wire racks, stands and transport trolleys.
- Table and buffet service – Chafing dishes, serving dishes, trays, soup tureens, food warmers and presentation ware.
- Professional utensils – Slotted spoons, ladles, spatulas, tongs, sieves, funnels and kitchen tools colour-coded to HACCP standards.
- Bakery and patisserie – Moulds, rings, rolling pins, piping bags, nozzles and accessories for professional patisserie.
- Containers and transport – Insulated food carriers, trolleys, shelving and storage equipment.
Quality and certifications
Most Pujadas pieces carry the prestigious NSF International certification, an independent organisation that guarantees the safety, quality and performance of products in contact with food. Many cookware items also bear the CLASS INDUCTION mark, which certifies that they have met very strict technical requirements ensuring exceptional cooking results on induction hobs.
High-end products, strict quality controls, innovation and design make Pujadas products a safe and sound choice for any catering professional.
Frequently asked questions about Pujadas
Is Pujadas a professional or a domestic brand?
Pujadas works exclusively in professional catering. Its entire catalogue is designed for restaurants, hotels, caterers, contract catering canteens and cookery schools. It is not a brand for home use, although many of its products can be used perfectly well at home.
What is the Pujadas Black Series?
The Black Series is Pujadas' range of cast aluminium frying pans and casserole pans with a tri-ply non-stick coating. They are robust pieces with a thick base for even heat distribution, designed for heavy-duty use in professional kitchens.
Are Pujadas frying pans induction compatible?
Many Pujadas products bear the CLASS INDUCTION mark, which guarantees exceptional cooking results on induction hobs. The stainless steel pieces with a heat-diffusing base and the models specifically marked as such are induction compatible.
What certifications do Pujadas products have?
Most Pujadas products carry NSF International certification (food safety) and many cookware items bear the CLASS INDUCTION mark. Pujadas maintains strict quality controls throughout its production.
What guarantee do Pujadas products have?
Pujadas products come with a 1-year guarantee as professional products. The real-world durability of its pieces, especially those in stainless steel, comfortably exceeds this period thanks to the quality of the materials.
Where can you buy Pujadas products?
At Hiperchef we are Pujadas distributors with a wide catalogue available in our online shop. What's more, we can source you any product line from the Pujadas catalogue (over 4,000 products) even if it isn't listed on the website. Delivered from Spain with specialist support.