Steel Campfire Pan with Central Opening and Lid, 30 cm

This 30 cm pan is designed for preparing food above an open fire. Its cooking surface can accommodate portions of meat or fish, sliced potatoes and vegetables that need to be turned or stirred as they brown. The format suits picnics, fishing trips, campsite meals and relaxed outdoor cooking at home, providing direct access to the ingredients throughout the open frying stage.

Heat enters through the centre

A through-opening in the middle directs hot air into the heated space beneath the fitted lid. Food is arranged around the centre and remains in contact with the steel base, where the individual pieces can be moved with suitable outdoor cooking utensils. The uncovered stage can be used for browning, followed by a covered stage in which the surrounding heat continues the cooking process. The central passage should remain unobstructed while the pan is in use.

Key specifications

• Diameter: 30 cm.
• Material: steel.
• Base thickness: 4 mm.
• Raised rim: 3 cm.
• Distinctive feature: a through-opening at the centre.
• Included components: a lid and removable 24 cm legs.
• Handles: two metal side handles.

Cooking outdoors

The legs are secured before the fire is lit, and the pan is positioned on level, non-combustible ground above a prepared campfire. Vegetable oil or another suitable cooking fat is applied to the steel surface before the ingredients are placed in a ring around the opening. Heat is managed by adjusting the amount of fuel and the height of the flame, while keeping the food itself away from direct contact with the fire.

The body, lid and handles become very hot during cooking. Heat-resistant gloves and utensils with sufficiently long handles are appropriate when working beside the fire. A loaded pan remains in position until cooking is complete and the metal has cooled fully.

Care and storage

After use, the cookware is allowed to cool naturally because pouring cold water onto hot steel creates an abrupt temperature change. Once cool, the surface is cleared of food residue, dried thoroughly and kept free from moisture. A light coating of vegetable oil may be applied to the clean metal before an extended period of storage. The legs detach to make the pan easier to arrange with camping equipment or place in a vehicle boot.