Grill Pans

A grill pan is a surprisingly useful piece of cookware. With its characteristic ribbed bottom, you can quickly sear meat, fish, and vegetables at high temperatures, just like on a barbecue, but indoors and all year round. The ridges not only create those authentic grill marks; they also keep the food above rising fat and moisture, allowing you to cook healthier with a delicious crispy exterior.

At Braadbaas, you'll find a carefully selected assortment of grill pans. From durable stainless steel grill pans for indoor kitchens to robust cast iron grill pans for the barbecue. Braadbaas offers grill pans suitable for gas, electric, and induction cooking. Compare our selection here at your leisure and choose the grill pan that best suits your cooking style.

What you need to know about Grill Pans

A grill pan has a ridged bottom that allows meat, fish, and vegetables to be grilled above the released fat instead of frying in it. This gives a crispy exterior, beautiful grill marks, and a true grilled flavor without a barbecue. Always preheat the pan well without oil, lightly oil the ingredient itself, and only place it in the pan when it is truly hot. This way, the outside sears instantly, and all the juices remain inside. Choose the material that suits you: cast ironfor the best results and longevity, aluminum for lightweight and ease of use, or an enameled cast iron grill pan if you want the best of both worlds without much maintenance.

Buying a grill pan - what to look for?

When buying a grill pan, three things are most important: material, size, and heat source. Choose cast iron for the best grilling results and long life, or aluminum with a non-stick coating if convenience and light weight are more important to you. Buy a pan at least 24 to 28 cm for sufficient cooking surface, and always check if the pan is suitable for your hob, gas, electric or induction.

Which grill pan will you choose?

Cast iron grill pan

Cast ironis the most popular material for grill pans. It retains heat extremely well and distributes it evenly across the entire surface. This gives you a deep grill crust and those characteristic dark grill marks just like from the barbecue. A cast iron grill pan will last a lifetime provided you maintain it well.

Aluminum grill pan with non-stick coating

Aluminum is much lighter than cast iron and heats up faster. Thanks to its non-stick coating, nothing sticks and you barely need any fat. This makes aluminum the ideal choice for daily use, for fish and for vegetables. Preferably choose a model with a PFAS-free ceramic coatingfor the safest and most durable option.

Enameled cast iron grill pan

This is the best of both worlds: the heat-retaining properties of cast iron, but with a smooth enamel coating on the inside. This means you need less maintenance than with plain cast iron. You don't have to season the pan, and it's easier to clean. Brands like Le Creusetand Staub are well-known examples.

Stainless steel grill pan

Stainless steel is extremely durable, scratch-resistant, and suitable for very high temperatures. A stainless steel grill panhas no coating that can wear off and lasts practically forever. However, the material requires more technique when cooking: proper preheating and sufficient fat prevent food from sticking.

What can you cook in a grill pan?

A grill pan is more versatile than you think. You can use it for steaks, chicken fillets, lamb chops, fish fillets, shrimp, zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, corn on the cob, halloumi, and even fruits like peaches or pineapple. In short: anything that benefits from high heat, beautiful grill marks, and a crispy exterior.

What is the best grill pan?

The best grill pan is a cast iron grill panmeasuring 28 cm, suitable for all heat sources including induction and oven. Cast iron provides the most flavor, the best grill marks, and with proper care, lasts a lifetime. Do you prefer less maintenance? Then choose an enameled cast iron grill panthat combines top quality with ease of use.

What is the difference between a grill pan and a frying pan?

A grill pan has a ridged bottom, a frying pana flat one. The ridges in a grill pan ensure that meat, fish, or vegetables are grilled above the released fat rather than frying in it. This results in a crispier exterior, the characteristic grill marks, and an authentic grilled flavor without the need for a barbecue.
Which grill pan is best: cast iron or aluminum?

That depends on your priorities. A cast iron grill panis the best choice for maximum grilling results: it retains heat better, provides a deeper grill crust, and lasts a lifetime. An aluminum grill pan (often with a non-stick coating) is lighter, easier to clean, and heats up faster, ideal for daily use and for fish or vegetables. Do you want the best flavor? Choose cast iron. Do you want ease of use? Choose aluminum.
Is a grill pan suitable for induction?

Not all grill pans are suitable for induction. Cast iron grill pans are almost always induction-compatible due to their magnetic material. Aluminum grill pans are only suitable for inductionif they have a special induction base. Always check the product specifications or look for the induction symbol on the packaging.
What's the best way to use a grill pan?

For the best results, preheat the grill pan thoroughly over medium to high heat without oil. Lightly oil the food itself. Only place meat or fish in the pan when it is very hot; this will immediately sear the outside and create those attractive grill marks. For the best crust, turn the food only once. For vegetables, a slightly lower temperature is sufficient.
How do I clean a cast iron grill pan?

Never wash a cast iron griddle pan in the dishwasher. Clean it with warm water and a stiff brush or soft sponge. Use as little dish soap as possible. Dry the pan thoroughly and immediately after, coat it with a thin layer of oil. This prevents rust and keeps the seasoningintact. Is the pan very dirty? Boil some water in the pan to loosen food residue.
Can I use a grill pan in the oven?

Many grill pans, especially cast iron models, are suitable for oven use. This makes them ideal for dishes where you first sear and then finish cooking in the oven, such as thick steaks or chicken thighs. However, always check the maximum oven temperature and whether the handle is oven-safe. Plastic or rubber handles are generally not oven-safe.
What is a PFAS-free non-stick coating and why is it important?

PFAS are chemical substances that were formerly widely used in non-stick coatings (such as Teflon). They can be harmful to humans and the environment. Modern alternatives such as ceramic coatings or Greblon are PFAS-free and offer the same non-stick properties without the health risks. If you want to cook consciously and sustainably, always choose a grill pan with a PFAS-free coating.
How big should a grill pan be?

For 1-2 people, a 24-26 cm grill pan is sufficient. For a family or if you like to prepare larger cuts of meat, it's better to choose a 28-32 cm or a rectangular grill pan. A square or rectangular grill pan offers more grilling surface and is ideal if you want to prepare multiple ingredients at once.

Grill Pans

Read blog

Cast iron pans

Carbon steel pans

Stainless steel pans

Copper pans

Aluminium pans

Filter

Skottsberg Grill Pan 'Cast Iron'

Demeyere Grillpan 24cm 'Specialties 3'

Demeyere Grill Pan 28x28cm 'Alu Pro 5 Ceraforce'

Buying pans? 4 things to look out for

Demeyere Grill Pan 28x28cm 'Specialties 5'

Demeyere Grill Pan 'Alu Pro 5 Duraslide'

Le Creuset Grillplaat 26x26cm 'BBQ Outdoor'

Le Creuset Pizzapan Ø35cm 'BBQ Outdoor'

Le Creuset Grillplaat 40cm 'BBQ Outdoor'

Le Creuset Grillmand 30cm 'BBQ Outdoor'

Le Creuset Square Grill Pan 26x26cm Grillit® 'White'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Garnet'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Kersenrood'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Mat Zwart'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Azure'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Oranjerood'

Le Creuset Grill Pan Square 26x26cm Grillit® 'Sea Salt'

Le Creuset Grillpan Vierkant 26x26cm Grillit® 'Bamboo Green'

Le Creuset Square Grill Pan 26x26cm Grillit® 'Meringue'

Le Creuset Square Grill Pan 26x26cm Grillit® 'Nuit'

Le Creuset Grill Pan Square 26x26cm Grillit® 'Nectar'

Le Creuset Square Grill Pan 26x26cm Grillit® 'Riviera Blue'

Le Creuset Grill Pan Square 26x26cm Grillit® 'Flint'

Le Creuset Square Grill Pan 26x26cm Grillit® 'Deep Teal'