Cast iron cookware for restaurants and serving (7)

Cast iron cookware for professional catering

Cast iron is valued above all for its ability to accumulate and retain heat for long periods. Once heated, the surface temperature remains stable, which promotes even cooking of meat, vegetables, stews and other dishes.

These properties make cast iron cookware well-suited to the needs of kitchens that rely on intense frying, long-slow stewing and oven cooking.

Cast iron pots for stewing and one-pot meals

Cast iron pots are particularly useful for dishes requiring long and even cooking. They can be used to prepare stews, ragouts, meats, vegetables, soups and other one-pot meals.

Depending on the model, various capacities and shapes are available, allowing you to choose a pot suited to the quantity being cooked and the type of dish.

Cast iron frying pans for meat and grilling

Cast iron frying pans are ideal for frying steaks, burgers, meat, fish and vegetables. The heavily preheated surface helps to maintain the temperature even after the ingredients have been placed in the pan.

Models with a smooth surface are available, as well as grill pans designed to achieve that characteristic grilled effect.

Mini cast-iron cookware for single portions

Small cast-iron pots and pans are ideal for serving single portions. They can be used for casseroles, breakfast dishes, side dishes, warm desserts or small meat dishes.

Serving a dish directly in a cast-iron pan further emphasises the rustic or modern character of the table setting.

Cast iron baking dishes

Selected cast iron models can be used for cooking at high temperatures and for baking. Cast iron works well with meat, vegetables, one-pot meals and dishes that require a combination of frying and further cooking in the oven.

You should always check the specifications of a particular product to see whether the manufacturer permits the use of that particular piece of cookware in the oven.

Cast iron serving dishes

Cast iron can also be used as serving ware. Cast iron frying pans and plates placed on wooden stands allow hot dishes to be served directly at the table and help to keep them warm for longer. Fine Dine offers precisely such serving solutions in this category.

Enamelled cast iron cookware

The catering range also includes enamelled cast iron cookware. The coating gives the cookware a more decorative appearance and changes the way it is cared for compared to classic, untreated cast iron. For example, the LAVA ranges use a double-layer enamel and do not require seasoning.

Cast iron cookware for restaurants and steakhouses

Cast iron is particularly well-suited to restaurants serving steaks, burgers, grilled dishes, regional cuisine and comfort food. The sturdy design of the cookware complements natural materials, wood, dark porcelain and a more rustic style of presentation.

How to choose a cast iron pan?

When choosing, it is worth paying attention to:

• the type of dishes being prepared,
• the diameter and capacity of the pan,
• the shape – a saucepan, frying pan, mini pot or plate,
• the type of surface – classic or enamelled,
• suitability for use in the oven,
• compatibility with the heat source,
• suitability for direct serving,
• the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.

Professional cast iron cookware for the kitchen and serving

Cast iron allows you to combine food preparation with an impressive presentation at the table. Carefully selected pots, pans and mini cookware can be used across many stations in a professional kitchen, from frying and stewing to baking and serving finished dishes.

Choose cast iron cookware for the catering industry if you are looking for equipment for frying, stewing, baking and serving dishes. Cast iron pots, pans and mini cookware are ideal for restaurants, hotels, steakhouses and professional kitchens.