Campfire Plate Pan 48 cm with Removable Legs

Cooking meat, fish, potatoes, or vegetables beside a campfire is easier when the ingredients can be spread across a broad, open surface. This 48 cm plate pan is designed for that style of outdoor cooking. Its round cooking plate is paired with two side handles and three removable legs, creating a self-standing cooking area for picnics, fishing trips, weekends at a country house, and relaxed meals around the fire.

The pan is made from 3 mm thick steel. Its shallow profile keeps the entire cooking area accessible, making it easy to arrange ingredients, turn them, and remove individual portions. The surface can be used for frying meat and fish or preparing potatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, and other foods that benefit from direct contact with hot metal. A 48 cm diameter provides room to spread food out instead of crowding it into a small central area, so several portions can be cooked at the same time.

Built for cooking over an open fire

Three 23 cm high legs raise the plate above the fire and provide three support points on a suitably prepared, level surface. The legs are removable, making the pan easier to arrange for storage or transport. Before lighting the fire, fit every leg securely and check that the cooking plate is level. The heat can then be adjusted to suit the food. Because the broad steel surface responds to changes in fire intensity, ingredients can be moved between hotter and cooler areas as they cook.

• 48 cm cooking-plate diameter. The open surface provides useful space for preparing several portions of meat, fish, potatoes, or vegetables.
• 3 mm thick steel. The cooking surface is intended for use above an open fire and should be maintained like uncoated steel cookware.
• Three removable 23 cm legs. They allow the plate to stand directly above a properly prepared fire site.
• Two side handles. They help with positioning the cold pan before the fire is lit and carrying it away after it has cooled completely.

Cooking and care

No non-stick coating is specified for this steel surface, so preheat the plate and use cooking oil as appropriate for the recipe. Removing excess moisture from ingredients before placing them on the pan can make frying easier. Wooden or silicone utensils are a sensible choice for turning and mixing food without scraping the cooking area. The steel plate and its handles become very hot in use; do not attempt to reposition the pan over a burning fire, and always use suitable heat-resistant hand protection.

Once cooking is finished, allow the pan to cool naturally. Remove food and oil residue with a paper towel or soft sponge, avoiding hard metal brushes that could scratch the surface. Do not pour cold water onto hot steel, as a sudden temperature change is undesirable. Before longer storage, make sure the plate is dry, apply a thin layer of vegetable oil, and keep it in a dry, ventilated place. This routine limits the steel’s exposure to moisture and helps keep the cooking surface ready for the next outdoor meal.

This model suits cooks who enjoy working beside an open fire and prefer a shallow surface that keeps the whole meal in view—from the first batch of vegetables to the final browning of meat. When preparing the site, allow for the 48 cm plate diameter and the 23 cm installed leg height. Choose a stable, non-combustible area and leave sufficient clear space around the fire for safe access while cooking.