Samuel Groves 20cm Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan - 8"

A professional 20cm seasoned carbon steel frying pan made in England by Samuel Groves, designed for frying eggs, searing meat, sautéing vegetables, cooking individual portions and moving seamlessly from hob to oven. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller households, side dishes and precise everyday cooking.

Manufactured from heavy-duty carbon steel, this uncoated frying pan heats quickly, responds efficiently to temperature changes and withstands the high temperatures required for browning and searing. The seasoned cooking surface develops a darker, smoother patina with continued use, helping food release improve naturally without relying on a synthetic non-stick coating.

Key Features

• 20cm seasoned carbon steel frying pan
• Made in England by Samuel Groves
• Heavy-duty professional carbon steel construction
• Compact 20cm size for smaller portions and everyday frying
• Pre-seasoned cooking surface ready for initial use
• Seasoning and patina improve naturally with continued cooking
• PFAS-free uncoated carbon steel surface
• No synthetic non-stick coating to chip, blister or peel
• Fast and responsive heat performance
• Suitable for high-temperature searing and browning
• Compatible with induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs
• Oven, grill and BBQ compatible
• Suitable for outdoor cooking and open-fire use
• Strong polished stainless steel handle
• 15cm cooking base for efficient contact with the hob
• Durable design intended for long-term use
• Use metal utensils with care
• Hand washing required to protect the seasoning

What Is This Carbon Steel Frying Pan Used For?

The Samuel Groves 20cm Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan is a compact, versatile pan designed for everyday frying, high-temperature searing and smaller cooking tasks. It is particularly well suited to eggs, omelettes, steaks, burgers, fish fillets, vegetables, pancakes and individual portions.

Its 20cm diameter provides enough cooking space for one or two portions without requiring the energy, storage space or weight of a larger frying pan. The 15cm base provides stable contact with the hob, while the sloped sides make it easier to turn, toss and serve food.

The carbon steel construction also makes the pan suitable for hob-to-oven recipes, grilling, BBQ cooking and outdoor use. It can be used as a compact frying pan, chef skillet, omelette pan, searing pan or camping pan.

Why Choose This 20cm Carbon Steel Frying Pan?

Made in England by Samuel Groves

Samuel Groves has manufactured cookware in England since 1817. This frying pan combines traditional British cookware manufacturing with the durability and heat performance expected from professional carbon steel cookware.

Professional Carbon Steel Construction

Carbon steel is valued in professional kitchens because it heats quickly, responds efficiently when the temperature is adjusted and tolerates the intense heat required for searing, browning and frying. It offers much of the durability of cast iron while generally being thinner and more responsive.

Seasoned Surface That Improves With Use

The pan is supplied with an initial seasoned finish and can be used after washing and drying. Further seasoning before the first use is recommended to strengthen the protective layer and begin developing the pan’s patina.

As the pan is repeatedly used with oil and fat, the surface will naturally darken and change in appearance. This is a normal characteristic of carbon steel and helps improve food release over time.

PFAS-Free and Uncoated

This pan does not rely on a synthetic non-stick coating. The cooking surface is uncoated carbon steel, with food release created through correct preheating, cooking fat and the gradual development of seasoning.

Designed for High-Heat Cooking

Carbon steel is particularly effective for searing steaks, browning meat, crisping potatoes and sautéing vegetables. It can tolerate cooking temperatures that may damage conventional coated non-stick pans.

Suitable for Induction and All Main Hob Types

The flat carbon steel base is suitable for induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs. Use a hob ring that closely matches the 15cm base and increase heat gradually, particularly when cooking on induction or glass-topped hobs.

Compact Size for Everyday Cooking

The 20cm diameter is ideal for smaller meals, one-person portions, side dishes and ingredients that do not require a large cooking surface. It is a practical companion to a larger 26cm or 30cm frying pan.

Strong Stainless Steel Handle

The long stainless steel handle provides control when lifting, turning and moving the pan. The total pan length is approximately 37cm, while the overall height with the handle is approximately 10cm.

Who Is This Pan Best For?

• Home cooks replacing disposable coated frying pans
• Customers looking for a small induction frying pan
• One-person and two-person households
• Professional chefs and experienced home cooks
• Customers who regularly cook at high temperatures
• Owners of gas, electric, ceramic or induction hobs
• Campers and outdoor cooking enthusiasts
• Buyers looking for British-made cookware
• People prepared to maintain and season their cookware

Common Uses

• Frying eggs
• Cooking omelettes
• Making pancakes and crêpes
• Searing small steaks
• Cooking burgers
• Frying bacon and sausages
• Cooking fish fillets
• Sautéing vegetables
• Browning potatoes
• Toasting spices
• Cooking individual portions
• Preparing side dishes
• Hob-to-oven cooking
• Cooking on induction hobs
• Using under a grill
• Cooking on a BBQ
• Camping and outdoor cooking
• Open-fire cooking

How to Use a Carbon Steel Frying Pan

1. Wash the pan with warm water before its first use.
2. Dry it immediately and thoroughly.
3. Apply a very thin layer of suitable cooking oil.
4. Heat the pan gradually to strengthen the seasoning.
5. Preheat gently before adding oil, fat or food.
6. Avoid starting an empty pan on maximum induction power.
7. Allow food to form a seared surface before attempting to turn it.
8. After cooking, clean, dry and lightly oil the pan before storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this frying pan suitable for induction hobs?

Yes. The Samuel Groves 20cm carbon steel frying pan is compatible with induction hobs, as well as gas, electric and ceramic hobs. Heat the pan progressively and use a hob zone close to the 15cm base diameter.

Is the pan naturally non-stick?

The pan does not have a synthetic non-stick coating. Instead, its seasoned carbon steel surface develops a natural patina through cooking and regular oiling. Food release generally improves as the seasoning becomes established.

Does the pan need seasoning?

The pan is supplied with an initial seasoned finish and is ready to use after washing and drying. However, applying additional seasoning before the first use is recommended to strengthen the patina and improve future cooking performance.

Why does the surface look textured or uneven?

Carbon steel cookware can have a darker, more industrial and textured appearance than polished stainless steel or coated aluminium. Variations in colour and texture are normal and will continue to change as the seasoning develops.

Will the colour of the pan change?

Yes. Carbon steel naturally changes colour with seasoning and use. The cooking surface may become darker, mottled or increasingly black as layers of oil polymerise and form the working patina.

Is this a coated non-stick frying pan?

No. The pan is made from uncoated carbon steel and does not use a conventional synthetic non-stick coating. Correct heat control, cooking fat and seasoning are required for the best food release.

Can this frying pan go in the oven?

Yes. The carbon steel pan and stainless steel handle are suitable for oven cooking, allowing dishes to be started on the hob and finished in the oven.

Can it be used on a BBQ or open fire?

Yes. Carbon steel is suitable for BBQs, grills, camping stoves and controlled open-fire cooking. Allow the pan to cool gradually after use and avoid sudden temperature changes.

Is this frying pan dishwasher safe?

No. The pan should be washed by hand. Dishwasher detergent and prolonged exposure to water can remove the seasoning and encourage corrosion.

How should I clean the pan?

Allow the pan to cool, clean it by hand using warm water and a brush or non-abrasive cleaning tool, then dry it immediately. Apply a very light layer of oil before storing.

Can metal utensils be used?

Metal utensils can be used with care. Avoid aggressively scraping the cooking surface, particularly while the seasoning is still developing.

What happens if the pan develops rust?

Light surface rust can normally be removed with an abrasive pad or fine steel wool. The pan should then be washed, dried thoroughly and re-seasoned before use.

Is a 20cm frying pan big enough?

A 20cm frying pan is well suited to eggs, omelettes, small steaks, fish fillets, vegetables, side dishes and one-person portions. For larger family meals or batch cooking, a larger frying pan may be more appropriate.

Where is this frying pan made?

This carbon steel frying pan is made in England by Samuel Groves.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Samuel Groves
Product Type	Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan
Diameter	20cm
Cooking Base Diameter	15cm
Pan Height	5cm
Overall Height with Handle	10cm
Total Length with Handle	37cm
Weight	Approximately 1.15kg
Material	Carbon Steel
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Cooking Surface	Seasoned Uncoated Carbon Steel
Coating	No Synthetic Non-Stick Coating
PFAS-Free	Yes
Hob Compatibility	Induction, Gas, Electric and Ceramic
Oven Safe	Yes
Grill Safe	Yes
BBQ Compatible	Yes
Outdoor Cooking	Suitable for Camping and Controlled Open-Fire Use
Dishwasher Safe	No
Utensil Compatibility	Use Metal Utensils with Care
Country of Manufacture	England

20cm Carbon Steel Pan Size Guide

The 20cm pan is the compact option within a carbon steel frying pan collection. It is best suited to individual portions, eggs, omelettes, small cuts of meat and side dishes.

• Choose 20cm for one-person meals, eggs, omelettes and small portions.
• Choose a medium frying pan for two-person meals and general everyday cooking.
• Choose a larger frying pan for family portions, batch cooking, paella and entertaining.

Also Known As

• 20cm carbon steel frying pan
• 8-inch carbon steel frying pan
• Small carbon steel frying pan
• Seasoned carbon steel pan
• Carbon steel skillet
• Small induction frying pan
• Carbon steel omelette pan
• PFAS-free frying pan
• Uncoated frying pan
• Oven-safe frying pan
• BBQ frying pan
• Camping frying pan
• Professional carbon steel cookware
• British-made frying pan
• Made in England cookware

Shipping & Care

• Wash by hand before first use
• Dry immediately after washing
• Apply a thin layer of cooking oil after cleaning
• Do not place in a dishwasher
• Do not leave the pan soaking in water
• Season further before first use for improved performance
• Preheat gradually, particularly on induction hobs
• Avoid heating an empty pan at maximum power
• Use a hob ring close to the 15cm base diameter
• Use metal utensils with care
• Store completely dry
• Re-season the surface if food begins to stick
• Expect the colour and patina to change naturally over time
• Avoid sudden temperature changes while the pan is hot