Top 10 Best Paella Pans for 2026 – Expert Tested

Customer Review: “This pan is fantastic! No rust issues, and cleanup is so easy. Perfect for our weekly paella nights.” – Sarah M.

Customer Review: “Great size for our family. Heats evenly, but I wish the handle was insulated. Still, highly recommend.” – Mike T.

Customer Review: “Perfect-sized pan for a 19.5” deep grill. Cooked perfectly. Cleaned very easily.”

Customer Review: “Excited about this pan, as we love paellas. I am giving it 4 stars because I thought it would be a big bigger.”

Customer Review: “I love my pan. You have to put the handle on the cover, but it comes with everything, including a mini screwdriver to assemble it. It is large, well-built, cooks evenly, and is non-stick, making it easy to clean. It arrived on schedule. Definitely worth it.”

Customer Review: “Terrific! So easy to clean. I’m slowly getting a collection of delarlo pans. Awesome!”

Customer Review: “Got for my mom for Christmas. She visited us in México and tried paella at our local market. She loves the pan, it is pretty and sturdy.”

Customer Review: “Great pan for the price. Seems to cook fairly evenly. Once I got the cooking technique and temps better, it also is easy to clean. The only issue I have is with the lid, so while it fits on the pan, there is a slight gap between the metal rim and the glass so water gets trapped inside and is harder to clean.”

Customer Review: “I am originally from Valencia Spain where paella originates. This is just like the pan my grandmother had. A real paella pan, such as this one, must be seasoned before using and after each time you use it, wash with a sponge and warm soapy water. You must hand dry it, not air dry it. Then add a little olive oil in the center and use a small piece of paper towel to cover the entire pan with a thin coat of olive oil to preserve it and keep it from rusting. I remember, this is exactly what my grandmother would do back in Spain. This is an authentic paella pan. One thing to remember about real cooks is that the utensils we use will never look like they did in a store window once we use them. If you buy a paella pan and it looks just like the way it was when you first bought it, you are not using it to cook, or you don’t have an authentic pan. When you make paella for 10 Spaniards they are not going to say”Gee, your pan looks brand new”; but rather “Qué paella deliciosa”. I have used it inside over 3 gas burners on my stove (I have a stove that has 5 burners , 2 on the right and 2 on the left and 1 in the center) and outside on a gas ring. I prefer to cook inside. Both inside and outside paella’s were just as good. Keep in mind to never heat your pan to high heat. I never go higher than Med high and most the time the heat is at medium or medium low. I love my new 22” pan. I was tired of making two paella’s using 2 – 14” pans. This pan feeds 6-8 people max. That is if your paella is good and everyone wants seconds.”

Customer Review: “Based on some of the negative reviews, I was worried about the burning of the pan and the rust. But I followed the instructions for seasoning the pan before use completely. There was no rust. The paella turned out great! There was some burning of the rice at the bottom but that came off easily as soon as I scrubbed it a little. Washing and drying the pan thoroughly is critical to avoid rust. Make sure to season it before storing away. Love this pan.”

Customer Review: “I love the size of this paella pan and we ended up making a chicken paella. It was pretty close to the original recipe that you end up using, but we ended up substituting a different type of rice. That being said, the depth and width of this pan was sufficient enough to get that crisp and everything that you would expect out of a paella. The chicken that we used turned out great and the pan quality itself was magnificent. The pan itself has two rubber holders for the sides of the pan so that this way you can move it about quite easily. We tested to see what would happen if bpan went into the oven and we were happy to say that it fit in the oven, albeit a close fit. So those that have standard ovens do keep in mind that you can bake this as well if you need to. So the burn resistance for a stove top which was electric was quite good and it was quite good even in the oven as there’s no visible damage and everything came out looking great as you can tell from the photos that we uploaded. The heat distribution here was very good. I will say that we have 12-in coil burners so it wasn’t able to reach the ends of the pan. Thus, that’s why we ended up putting it in the oven for the final cook. We didn’t test this on a gas stove but I can say that it would probably turn out much better than what we ended up getting but as you can tell from our photos it turned out great anyway. The cleanup process for it was straightforward. Just ran some hot water and Dylan dish soap and the grease and everything came right off.”

Customer Review: “This large tri ply stainless steel pan is great for cooking bigger portions, especially dishes like paella, stir fry, or searing multiple pieces of meat at once. The wide surface area allows for even cooking without overcrowding, and the stainless steel construction feels solid and durable. It heats evenly and works across different cooktops, including induction, which adds versatility if you cook in different environments. I have used it for a few different meals and it has proven to be non-stick, scratch resistant. Did not come with lid however, you have to purchase one separate. I absolutely love this pan! For the size and quality of construction, this offers strong value for money compared to specialty pans that can be much more expensive. It replaces the need for multiple smaller pans when cooking for groups, and it can be used for more than just paella, making it a flexible addition to a kitchen. While it takes up more storage space, the performance and capacity make it worth the footprint if you regularly cook for several people.”

Customer Review: “I had previously gotten the 18 inch version of the same pan a few months earlier and was so pleased with it that I got this one as well for much smaller gatherings. This pan will feed 8-10 people easily, depending on how much you put in it. That means between the two, I can easily feed 25 people or more. When receiving this pan, there are a couple of steps that aren’t immediately made known, and these are very important to follow before making your first paella. Of course everyone will remove the sticker and most will wash the pan. BUT…. be sure to wash this pan with extremely hot water and lots of soap, making sure to flood the pan and wash it with a stiff cloth or a 3M cleaning pad, inside and out. There is a factory film on there that is easily removed and should be, but it takes more than a quick rinse out. I think it’s part of the production process or something to help protect the pan till it gets to you. It’s not going to make you sick, but just doesn’t need to be in your food. Of course be sure to dry the pan immediately, preferably with a little heat to remove all traces of moisture before the next step. After the pan is dry, use a paper towel and rub a very light coat of shortening on the pan while it is still warm. I use Crisco. Then with a dry towel, wipe every bit of shortening residue off it. A slight film will remain. Do this inside and out to make sure it is well seasoned and protected from elements, and be sure to do this every time you use the pan for the next 5-10 times you use it. By then it will have started to build seasoning on it and you won’t have to do it as often. However, I still put a little on my pan from time to time, and particularly if you know you aren’t going to use it for awhile. This pan is pretty heavy duty and will hold up for my lifetime and more so long as you aren’t throwing it around or bang it up too badly. Treat it with respect and it will serve you well for a long time. There are dimples in the bottom of this pan, and this is pretty typical of most top quality paella pans. I have never researched it in depth, but I have heard from several sources that it helps create the socarrat. “Socarrat” is that delectable, scrumptious crust that forms at the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice has reached its peak. This pan is highly recommended for beginners and paella experts.”

Customer Review: “This seems to be a run of the mill paella pan but the size seems more in line with what I wanted. It is not too large so that I don’t have to make enough to feed 8 people. Since it will only be my wife and I and maybe another couple, this can easily allow one to cook four chicken thighs, some chorizo and enough shrimp for the guests. A good bottle of wine will make it work.”

Customer Review: “I was excited to received this pan before Christmas as I planned on making Spanish Paella for Christmas dinner. Right away you can tell the quality of the pan, it is not too thick nor too thin, it is just the right weight for its size. It is easy to handle when cooking, it heats up evenly and the size can feed several people. Cleaning is a breeze as well. In the instructions it says not to wash it with soap but I do with mild soap and hand dry it right away. I apply a little bit of vegetable oil around the base of the pan before storing it. So far it is holding up real well and I am enjoying using it. I have made 3 different versions of paella using this pan. Highly recommend it!”

Customer Review: “we only use this for paella night as it’s a large heavy pan. it certainly gets the job done and does a beautiful job of creating that crust. it’s big so you need to use it for a party. anywhere from 4 to 10 people. it’s very thick sturdy and heavy….make sure you follow the care instructions”

Customer Review: “Arrived yesterday. I used it to scramble 18 eggs for a church breakfast. I couldn’t have been more pleased. Eggs did not stick any more than my previous non stick pan that I loved but had to replace. Eggs turned out great and pan clean up took less than five minutes in warm soapy water with out scrubbing. See pictures. Oh, also cooked patty sausage in pan and it seared and cooked nicely.”

Customer Review: “I got this last year Jan 25, it’s now Jan 26. We’re a fam of 4 and we use this pan 2-3 times a week maybe more. I’ve cooked stovetop and in the oven. I’ve hand washed and dishwasher. It’s not as heavy as a Hex but the quality imo is comparable. I would recommend and even gift this to family lol”

Customer Review: “I LOVE this pan! It holds so much food and bakes so well. Food doesn’t stick. Heats evenly.”

Customer Review: “Love this pan! Needed something that would fit 5-6 chicken breasts at a time and it’s perfect! Great quality.”