Garcima enamelled Valencian paella pan

Traditional enamelled Valencian paella pan.

This paella pan or caldero, as it is called from one region to another, can be used over a wood fire, on gas hobs and paella burners, in the oven and even in the dishwasher. Thanks to the enamel it is very easy to clean and maintain.

Made by Garcima, a prestigious Valencian manufacturer that has been making paella pans since 1940 and is now a leader in sales and distribution.

Cleaning and maintenance advice:

Enamelled paella pans need no special care or maintenance; we recommend using scourers and products that do not scratch, so as not to damage the enamel. Unlike polished paella pans, enamelled ones can be left to air-dry and, once dry, stored like any other kitchen utensil.

The vitrified finish notably extends the life of this paella pan with hardly any care.

For ideal cooking it is best that the rice is no more than a finger thick, or even less. The manufacturer states the pan capacity based on tasting portions and using the full height and capacity of the pan, which gives a capacity far higher than recommended and than what you would find in any good rice restaurant.
Bear in mind, too, that the larger the diameter of the pan, the easier it is to add portions without it showing much in the thickness of the dish, whereas the smaller the diameter, the harder it is.
It is hard to recommend a size, as it can depend on the type of dish, the amount of garnish or ingredients, the cook's preferences, the type of heat, and so on; but for a thin layer of rice we recommend these capacities according to the diameter of the paella pan:

Available diameters, servings according to the manufacturer and number of handles:

On our website you will find the 115 cm enamelled paella pan under the name "giant enamelled paella pan".