Modular windshield for paella burners and paella pans

The modular windshield for paella burners and paella pans by Flames VLC protects the flame from the wind when you cook paella outdoors. It is made in Valencia from galvanised steel, which prevents rusting, and hangs directly from the rim of the paella pan: each pack includes 3 or 4 modules depending on the size and there are two sizes, for paella pans from 40 to 70 cm and from 80 to 100 cm in diameter. It is, without doubt, the best windshield for paella burners and pans we have tested.

Why you need a windshield to make paella outdoors

Windy days are the worst enemy of rice: the flame of the paella burner is deflected, the heat stops spreading evenly and, in strong gusts, cooking can even be cut off. The result is uneven rice, with overcooked and undercooked patches, no matter how good the burner is. A windshield creates a barrier around the paella pan that keeps the flame stable and the heat concentrated where it should be, so the fire behaves just as it would on a calm day. If you make paellas in the countryside, at the beach, on the terrace or in the garden, it is an accessory as useful as it is necessary.

Very easy to set up: it hangs from the paella pan

Setting it up takes a minute and needs no tools. Each module hangs directly from the rim of the paella pan; depending on the size of the pan, you will hang as many modules as needed until you close off the perimeter exposed to the wind. And if the wind blows hard from a single direction, you can hang one module on top of another to double the height of the barrier on that side and reinforce its effectiveness right where it is needed.

Which size to choose

The windshield is chosen according to the diameter of the paella pan, not the burner: as it hangs from the vessel itself, it is independent of the burner you use underneath.

Galvanised steel made in Valencia

These modular windshields are made in Valencia, the home of paella, using galvanised steel: the zinc coating protects the steel from corrosion, essential in an accessory that will live alongside fire and in the open air. They come with a 3-year guarantee. After each use, let it cool and store it dry so it lasts you many seasons.

Complete your paella kit

If you are putting together your outdoor paella kit, at Hiperchef you will find the Garcima professional gas paella burner with thermocouple, the classic polished Valencian paella pan and the paella burner and pan kits with sizes already matched, as well as the entire paella burners and gas rings category.

Frequently asked questions about the paella windshield

What is a paella burner windshield for?

It protects the flame from the wind when cooking outdoors: it keeps the heat even under the paella pan and stops gusts from deflecting or cutting off the cooking of the rice.

Which size do I need for my paella pan?

The "up to 70 cm" size covers paella pans from 40 to 70 cm in diameter and the large size covers paella pans from 80 to 100 cm. It is always chosen by the pan, never by the burner.

Does it work with any paella burner?

Yes. As the modules hang from the rim of the paella pan and not from the burner, it works with any gas paella burner, tripod or wood fire you use underneath.

What material is it made of?

Galvanised steel made in Valencia: galvanising prevents it from rusting with outdoor use. It has a 3-year guarantee.