Samuel Groves 20cm Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Chef Pan with Polished Lid - Lifetime Guarantee

A premium 20cm stainless steel chef pan made in England by Samuel Groves, designed for frying, sautéing, simmering, searing, reducing sauces and hob-to-oven cooking. Built from professional tri-ply stainless steel with an aluminium core, this PFAS-free uncoated pan delivers fast, even and responsive heat across induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs.

Supplied with a polished curved stainless steel lid, this compact chef pan combines the control of a sauté pan, the practicality of a frying pan and the depth of a shallow saucepan. The brushed stainless steel finish gives it a clean, professional appearance, while the polished lid adds a premium finish. With a 21cm actual diameter, 16cm base and 38cm total length including handle, this pan is ideal for sauces, smaller meals, vegetables, fish, chicken, risottos and precision everyday cooking.

Key Features

• 20cm stainless steel chef pan
• Made in England by Samuel Groves
• Professional tri-ply stainless steel construction
• Stainless steel interior and exterior with aluminium core
• Fast, even and responsive heat distribution
• PFAS-free uncoated stainless steel cooking surface
• Suitable for induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs
• Oven safe for hob-to-oven cooking
• Includes polished curved stainless steel lid
• Brushed stainless steel pan body
• Premium polished stainless steel lid finish
• 21cm actual diameter with 16cm base
• 38cm total length including handle
• Compact size for sauces, smaller meals and precise cooking
• Durable, scratch-resistant and rust-resistant design
• Dishwasher friendly for easy cleaning
• Backed by a lifetime guarantee

What Is This Chef Pan Used For?

The Samuel Groves 20cm Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Chef Pan is a compact multi-purpose cooking pan designed for smaller meals, sauces and precision everyday cooking. Its curved shape makes it ideal for stirring, reducing sauces, sautéing ingredients and cooking smaller portions evenly.

It can be used as a stainless steel frying pan, sauté pan, small chef pan and shallow saucepan, making it a practical choice for kitchens where control, quality and long-term durability matter.

This pan is ideal for cooking vegetables, fish, chicken, sauces, risottos, pasta dishes, curries and smaller one-pan meals. The included polished stainless steel lid helps trap heat and moisture when simmering, steaming or finishing food gently.

Why Choose This Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Chef Pan?

Made in England by Samuel Groves

Manufactured by Samuel Groves, this chef pan offers British-made cookware quality with a focus on durability, professional performance and long-term reliability.

Professional Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Construction

The pan is constructed from three bonded layers: stainless steel on the inside, an aluminium core in the centre and stainless steel on the outside. This tri-ply design helps distribute heat quickly and evenly across the pan for better cooking control.

PFAS-Free Uncoated Cooking Surface

The stainless steel interior is uncoated and PFAS-free, meaning there is no synthetic non-stick coating to wear away. This makes it a durable choice for high-heat frying, browning, searing, sautéing and deglazing.

Suitable for Induction & Oven Cooking

This stainless steel chef pan is suitable for induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs. It is also oven safe, making it perfect for hob-to-oven recipes and finishing dishes after searing or sautéing.

Includes Polished Curved Stainless Steel Lid

The included polished stainless steel lid helps retain heat and moisture while giving the pan a premium professional appearance. It is ideal for simmering sauces, steaming vegetables, finishing small curries and keeping food warm before serving.

Built for Compact Everyday Cooking

With its 21cm actual diameter, 16cm base, 8cm body height and 0.98kg weight, this chef pan offers excellent control in a compact size. It is ideal for smaller portions, side dishes, sauces and everyday cooking where a larger pan feels excessive.

Common Uses

• Sautéing vegetables
• Frying fish, chicken and meat
• Simmering sauces
• Preparing pasta dishes
• Cooking smaller curries
• Making risotto
• Cooking smaller one-pan meals
• Browning ingredients
• Deglazing with stock, wine or sauces
• Finishing dishes in the oven
• Cooking on induction hobs
• Everyday stainless steel cooking
• Professional-style home cooking
• Reducing sauces
• Cooking with a lid to retain heat and moisture

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this chef pan suitable for induction hobs?

Yes. The Samuel Groves 20cm stainless steel chef pan is suitable for induction hobs, as well as gas, electric and ceramic hobs.

Does this pan have a non-stick coating?

No. This is an uncoated stainless steel pan. It is PFAS-free and does not use a synthetic non-stick coating.

Is stainless steel better than non-stick for this type of pan?

Stainless steel is ideal for high-heat cooking, browning, searing and deglazing. Unlike coated non-stick pans, the uncoated stainless steel surface is highly durable and does not rely on a coating that can wear away over time.

Is the pan oven safe?

Yes. The pan and stainless steel lid are oven safe, making it suitable for hob-to-oven cooking and finishing dishes after searing or sautéing.

Does it come with a lid?

Yes. The pan includes a polished curved stainless steel lid.

What is tri-ply cookware?

Tri-ply cookware is made from three bonded layers of metal. This pan uses stainless steel on the interior and exterior with an aluminium core to improve heat distribution and cooking performance.

What is the best use for a 20cm chef pan?

A 20cm chef pan is ideal for sauces, vegetables, fish, chicken, risottos, pasta dishes, smaller curries, frying, sautéing and smaller one-pan meals.

Can I use metal utensils with this pan?

Yes. Metal utensils can be used with care, although wooden or silicone utensils are recommended if you want to preserve the stainless steel finish for longer.

Is this pan dishwasher safe?

Yes. The pan is dishwasher friendly, although hand washing is recommended to preserve the brushed and polished stainless steel finish for longer.

Where is this pan made?

This chef pan is made in England by Samuel Groves.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Samuel Groves
Product Type	Chef Pan / Sauté Pan
Size	20cm
Actual Diameter	21cm
Base Diameter	16cm
Base Height	8cm
Height with Handle	14cm
Length with Handle	38cm
Weight	0.98kg
Colour	Stainless Steel
Material	Stainless Steel with Aluminium Core
Construction	Tri-Ply Stainless Steel
Finish	Brushed Stainless Steel Body
Cooking Surface	Uncoated Stainless Steel
Coating	PFAS-Free / No Non-Stick Coating
Lid Included	Yes
Lid Type	Polished Curved Stainless Steel Lid
Hob Compatibility	Induction, Gas, Electric and Ceramic
Oven Safe	Yes
Dishwasher Safe	Yes
Utensils	Metal utensils can be used with care
Country of Manufacture	England
Guarantee	Lifetime Guarantee

Also Known As

• Stainless steel chef pan
• Tri-ply chef pan
• 20cm chef pan
• Small chef pan
• Stainless steel sauté pan
• Stainless steel sauté pan with lid
• Induction chef pan
• PFAS-free frying pan
• Uncoated stainless steel pan
• Stainless steel frying pan with lid
• Professional stainless steel cookware
• Hob-to-oven pan
• British made cookware
• Made in England cookware
• Tri-ply cookware
• Stainless steel pan for induction
• Everyday cooking pan
• Stainless steel pan with lid
• Professional chef pan
• Small stainless steel cooking pan

Shipping & Care

• Allow the pan to cool before cleaning
• Wash with warm soapy water before first use
• Dishwasher friendly for convenient cleaning
• Hand washing is recommended to preserve the brushed and polished finish
• Use with wooden, silicone or stainless steel utensils
• Metal utensils can be used with care
• Avoid overheating an empty pan
• Suitable for indoor kitchen use
• Store dry after washing
• Use the correct hob ring size for best heat efficiency
• For stainless steel cooking, preheat correctly and use oil or fat where required