Why this frying pan earns its place
The 28cm Matfer Bourgeat sits at the sweet spot between versatility and control. It's large enough to handle multiple portions (the 2.2-litre capacity covers 4–6 covers easily) but compact enough that you retain the precision a cook needs when browning delicate items or finishing sauces. This is the pan you'll reach for in a kitchen that runs the full range—from fine dining to high-volume casual service.
Built from stainless steel with the same multi-layer non-stick protection as its larger sibling, this pan is engineered for real work. The non-stick coating isn't a convenience; it's a reliability guarantee. In a professional kitchen, a pan that sticks after 50 sears becomes a liability—slower service, more oil, more frustration. Matfer's multi-layer system resists the metal contact that would degrade single-layer coatings, so you get consistent performance shift after shift.
The 1.1 kg weight gives it presence without bulk. It heats through quickly but retains enough thermal mass to recover heat when protein hits the surface. The flat, broad base conducts heat evenly, which matters for the kind of controlled browning that separates professional searing from home cooking. At 515mm long with the handle included, it fits comfortably in a standard hand and won't dominate your cooktop space.
