---
product_id: 272698109
title: "Machika Polished Paella Pan, Professional-Grade Carbon Steel Skillet for Authentic Spanish Cuisine, Durable Carbon Steel Pan with Even Heat Distribution, Convex Design, 18 inches/12 Servings"
brand: "machika"
price: "$173.40"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Machika"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/272698109-machika-polished-paella-pan-professional-grade-carbon-steel-skillet-authentic
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Compatible with gas & open flame 18-inch, serves 12 Premium carbon steel, pro heat conduction Machika Polished Paella Pan, Professional-Grade Carbon Steel Skillet for Authentic Spanish Cuisine, Durable Carbon Steel Pan with Even Heat Distribution, Convex Design, 18 inches/12 Servings

**Brand:** machika
**Price:** $173.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥘 Elevate your gatherings with the pan that turns cooking into a celebration!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Machika Polished Paella Pan, Professional-Grade Carbon Steel Skillet for Authentic Spanish Cuisine, Durable Carbon Steel Pan with Even Heat Distribution, Convex Design, 18 inches/12 Servings by machika
- **How much does it cost?** $173.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- machika enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted machika brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Party-Ready Capacity:** Generous 18-inch diameter serves up to 12 — ideal for garden gatherings or upscale dinner parties.
- • **Even Heat, No Hotspots:** Dimples on the polished surface ensure your paella cooks uniformly, impressing every guest.
- • **Seasoned to Perfection:** Build your own non-stick powerhouse with proper care — dry, oil, and season to unlock unmatched cooking performance.
- • **Versatile Flame Compatibility:** Designed for gas burners, open fires, and professional ranges — your go-to pan for any culinary setting.
- • **Authentic Spanish Flavor, Every Time:** Crafted from durable carbon steel for that perfect socarrat crust only pros achieve.

## Overview

The Machika Polished Paella Pan is a professional-grade 18-inch carbon steel skillet designed for authentic Spanish cuisine. Its polished surface with dimples ensures even heat distribution, while the durable carbon steel material creates the coveted socarrat crust. Suitable for gas and open flame cooking, it serves up to 12 people, making it perfect for parties and professional kitchens. Requires hand washing, thorough drying, and oil seasoning to maintain performance and prevent rust.

## Description

Machika Valencian Polished Steel Paella Pan is a skillet made with high-quality thin carbon steel with a polished finish. Designed with built-in handles to ease transportation and handling. Has dimples on its surface for even cooking. Due to its material, needs extra care and maintenance. Be sure to dry your carbon steel pan very well after washing. Avoid air drying. After that, seal the surface with a bit amount of vegetable oil. This pan is not suitable for use in dishwashers, induction stove-tops, or ovens.

Review: Very bad quality - Rust started after the very first use. Not recommended at all.
Review: To these complaining about rust, do yourself a favor and learn how to properly care for carbon steel - I see a lot of reviews complaining about how this pan rusts and discolors after one use. News flash, this property is inherent to carbon steel as this alloy is around 98% iron and 2% carbon - a composition that is not much different from a cast iron and thus the requires very identical care. If you don’t dry and oil it after use, it will inevitably rust. The instructions on the packaging even tell you to coat the pan in oil after use. In addition, the discoloration or burning of the pan is actually a good thing - that is the pan being seasoned. What baffles me however, is that the manufacturer doesn’t mention anything about seasoning the pan. Seeing as this pan is carbon steel, I believe a lot of people are missing out on what could be a 100% non stick pan that will surely outperform its enameled counterpart. I could fry an egg on my paella pan and it might sue me for slipping and falling. I have included my seasoning process at the end of this review. As for cooking, I recommend throwing this pan into a screaming hot Weber charcoal grill and for three reasons: 1) the pan isn’t flat, 2) a good paella requires serious BTU, and 3) charcoal imparts a nice aroma into your dish. You can control the heat by moving the charcoal around or by temporarily removing the pan from the heat. To properly season this pan, in the weber grill: 1) First follow the instructions on the packaging which tells you to boil and wash off the coating that the pan ships with until it is bone dry. This coating prevents the pan from rusting while in storage. 2) Again, heat the pan until bone dry. 3) Remove the pan from the heat. Then using an oven mitt and a paper towel, carefully coat the entire pan with a very thin layer of a high smoke point cooking oil (I prefer canola). Yes this includes the underside of the pan. Remove any excess oil as thick patches of oil will turn into a sticky patch. 4) Return the pan to the heat. After a few seconds you should see vapor being released as the oil polymerizes onto the carbon particles on the pan. If your pan is turning black you are doing it right. 5) Repeat this process 3-5 times. 6) Let the pan cool off 7) Apply one final thin coat of oil and hang the pan for storage. You should only have to season the pan once but it never hurts to re-season from time to time. With that said, this pan is EXTREMELY high maintenance but as with any good cast iron or carbon steel cookware, it all pays off in the end. The more you cook with it, the more layers of seasoning you build and the more non stick your pan will become. Good luck!

## Features

- 🥘 CARBON STEEL PAN: Valencian Polished Steel paella pan is manufactured with premium long-lasting carbon steel. A durable, sturdy, and well-made paella pan. This material is ideal to create a perfect socarrat.
- ♨️ ENJOY GREAT HEAT CONDUCTIVITY: The polished steel paella pan offers great heat conduction thanks to its thin material. Dimples on its surface help to cook every dish evenly.
- 🍤 COOK AND SHARE YOUR FAVORITE DISHES: Make delicious rice, pork, meat, vegetarian, seafood recipes, and, more in this carbon steel skillet by Machika and enjoy up to 12 servings. Use it at parties, restaurants, garden events, during camping days, and more.
- 🔥 USE IT IN MULTIPLE COOKING EQUIPMENT: This Valencian paella pan is suitable for paella gas burners, open fire and professional gas range kitchens. You can use it on any stove that fits the base of your pan. Don’t use it in ovens or induction stoves.
- ✨ MAINTAIN THAT BRAND NEW-LOOK: To avoid rust, make sure to dry your carbon steel pan very well after washing. Avoid air drying. After that, seal the surface with a bit amount of vegetable oil. It is normal for the pan color to turn dark after use. Not suitable for dishwasher.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B085H9MFFB |
| Brand | Machika |
| Brand Name | Machika |
| Capacity | 100 g |
| Coating Description | Uncoated |
| Colour | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Gas |
| Compatible devices | Gas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 2,347 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850010901305 |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Has Nonstick Coating | No |
| Included Components | Paellera |
| Is Oven Safe | No |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Shape | disk |
| Item Weight | 1.81 kg |
| Manufacturer | Garcima |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00850010901305 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Material Type | Carbon Steel |
| Metal | Carbon Steel |
| Model Name | Polish Steel |
| Model Number | P-20000-I |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Versatile cooking for parties, restaurants, outdoor events, and various dishes |
| Special Features | Gas Stovetop Compatible |
| Special feature | Gas Stovetop Compatible |
| Specific Uses For Product | Outdoor cooking, Camping, Professional kitchens, Parties, Garden events |
| UPC | 850010901305 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Machika
- **Capacity:** 100 g
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Special feature:** Gas Stovetop Compatible, Oven Safe

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Very bad quality
*by M***Y on 23 May 2025*

Rust started after the very first use. Not recommended at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To these complaining about rust, do yourself a favor and learn how to properly care for carbon steel
*by P***L on 26 December 2022*

I see a lot of reviews complaining about how this pan rusts and discolors after one use. News flash, this property is inherent to carbon steel as this alloy is around 98% iron and 2% carbon - a composition that is not much different from a cast iron and thus the requires very identical care. If you don’t dry and oil it after use, it will inevitably rust. The instructions on the packaging even tell you to coat the pan in oil after use. In addition, the discoloration or burning of the pan is actually a good thing - that is the pan being seasoned. What baffles me however, is that the manufacturer doesn’t mention anything about seasoning the pan. Seeing as this pan is carbon steel, I believe a lot of people are missing out on what could be a 100% non stick pan that will surely outperform its enameled counterpart. I could fry an egg on my paella pan and it might sue me for slipping and falling. I have included my seasoning process at the end of this review. As for cooking, I recommend throwing this pan into a screaming hot Weber charcoal grill and for three reasons: 1) the pan isn’t flat, 2) a good paella requires serious BTU, and 3) charcoal imparts a nice aroma into your dish. You can control the heat by moving the charcoal around or by temporarily removing the pan from the heat. To properly season this pan, in the weber grill: 1) First follow the instructions on the packaging which tells you to boil and wash off the coating that the pan ships with until it is bone dry. This coating prevents the pan from rusting while in storage. 2) Again, heat the pan until bone dry. 3) Remove the pan from the heat. Then using an oven mitt and a paper towel, carefully coat the entire pan with a very thin layer of a high smoke point cooking oil (I prefer canola). Yes this includes the underside of the pan. Remove any excess oil as thick patches of oil will turn into a sticky patch. 4) Return the pan to the heat. After a few seconds you should see vapor being released as the oil polymerizes onto the carbon particles on the pan. If your pan is turning black you are doing it right. 5) Repeat this process 3-5 times. 6) Let the pan cool off 7) Apply one final thin coat of oil and hang the pan for storage. You should only have to season the pan once but it never hurts to re-season from time to time. With that said, this pan is EXTREMELY high maintenance but as with any good cast iron or carbon steel cookware, it all pays off in the end. The more you cook with it, the more layers of seasoning you build and the more non stick your pan will become. Good luck!

### ⭐ Warped, new out of the box.
*by T***E on 20 July 2024*

I am really disappointed that the bottom of this pan doesn't sit flat. I specifically bought this very expensive paella instead of one of the cheaper brands because the reviews of the cheap ones quite often mention they warp and then won't work well on an induction stove top. I have an induction stove top and didn't want this problem so spent more than 5 times the price to avoid the problem. Took this pan out of the box and it rocks back and forth on the stove top. I haven't even heated it yet. It is literally brand new and unused and doesn't sit flat.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-12*