Two-ring paella burner kit T-380 with 55 cm pan and windshield Flames VLC

Flames T-380 paella burner kit with 55 cm Garcima paella pan

The Flames T-380 paella burner kit is the first in the range with two rings of flame (38 cm, 11.4 kW), and that is its advantage: light only the inner ring for the sofrito and open the outer one to bring the rice to the boil. It comes with a 55 cm enamelled Garcima paella pan, adjustable legs, windshield, 30 mbar gas kit and spatula. It is sized for 5 or 6 servings of thin-layer rice, up to 16 tasting portions.

The whole kit is made in Valencia: the burner, legs and windshield by Flames VLC (Alginet) and the pan and gas kit by Garcima. We have been selling paella burners in Valencia since 1977 and we have sized the set so that the flame covers the diameter of the pan, which is what decides whether the rice cooks the same in the centre and at the edge.

What this kit includes

• Flames T-380 paella burner, 38 cm, 2 rings, for butane/propane gas (11.4 kW)
• 55 cm enamelled Valencian paella pan by Garcima
• Set of long adjustable Flames legs
• Modular Flames windshield for pans up to 70 cm
• 30 mbar gas kit (regulator, approved hose and clamps)
• Stainless steel paella spatula

Who is the T-380 kit for?

For families of 5 or 6 and for anyone who wants to control the heat by zones. The two independent rings let you fry the sofrito with little gas and then give the rice full power; they also let you use a small pan (28 to 38 cm) on the inner ring alone. It is the kit we recommend most when paella is a habit rather than an exception.

How many servings does this kit give?

With the 55 cm pan you get 5 or 6 servings of thin-layer rice, which is how paella is served in Valencia, or up to 16 tasting portions as part of a menu. The T-380 burner also takes pans of other sizes, so you can extend the kit later without changing the burner.

Which gas bottle and which gas do I need?

The T-380 burner runs on bottled butane or propane (29/37 mbar). The kit includes a 30 mbar regulator, the approved hose and the clamps: you only have to connect the bottle. For natural gas, contact us before buying.

Do you want it for another country?

If you are going to use the kit outside Spain, the burner is built specifically for your country: Flames prepares it with the gas connection approved at destination and with the manual and labels in your language (French, German or English depending on the country). To order it we need two details: the country of use and the type of gas (bottled butane/propane or natural gas; in Germany and Austria always propane at 50 mbar). This made-to-order build adds a few days to the delivery time. Please note that on orders shipped outside Spain the gas kit (hose, clamps and regulator) is not included, because the regulator and hose depend on each country's regulations; the rest of the kit is shipped complete. Tell us the country and gas in the order comment or write to us before buying.

Flames or Garcima? Differences from the equivalent kit

The 40 cm Garcima kit carries 3 burners in a line with a 65 cm pan; the T-380 goes for two concentric rings and a 55 cm pan, easier to handle for 5 or 6. Both are Valencian manufacturers with a 3-year guarantee; the choice depends on the type of flame you prefer: 2 independent concentric rings on Flames, burners in a line on Garcima. You can compare it with the 40 cm flat Garcima kit and see all our paella burner and pan kits.

Shop tip for this size

Fry the sofrito on the inner ring only: you use less gas and the meat browns without burning the oil at the edges. Open the outer ring just as you pour in the stock. If one day you cook for two, use a 34 or 38 cm pan on the small ring alone; the kit is never too small or too big.

Caring for the enamelled pan

The enamelled Garcima pan needs no seasoning or oiling: wash it with water and soap, dry it and put it away. Avoid knocks on the rim (the enamel can chip) and do not leave it empty on the flame at full power. The Flames burner is steel with a heat-resistant finish; clean it cold with a brush and store it dry.

Why buy the complete kit

Buying the kit you can be sure that burner, pan, legs, windshield and gas kit are compatible with each other, everything arrives together and ready to cook (only the gas bottle is missing) and it costs less than buying the parts separately. Each kit is sold as one unit; if you need another pan size for the same burner, you will find it on the enamelled pan product page.