Cataplana with base for 5-6 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB)

We present the Cataplana with base for 5-6 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB), a handmade Portuguese casserole designed specifically for gas stoves and ceramic hob.

Its curved base will allow you to cook all kinds of food in a healthy way.

Crafted in a traditional and artisanal manner, this cataplana is made with copper on the outside and has a tin interior.

The cataplana is a unique casserole due to its spherical shape that allows for steaming large quantities of food, providing a healthy, natural, and nutritious character to all the dishes you prepare.

It consists of two spherical halves that are joined together by hinges, achieving a tight seal that allows for steaming the food. Its closing system is similar to that of old lunch boxes and, in fact, cataplanas were precursors to the modern pressure cookers we all know.

To use it, start with a sauté of oil, garlic, peppers, vegetables, and potatoes. Then, add the fish or meats you want to cook, along with a splash of wine and some bay leaves or other herbs to give it that flavor that we love so much.

Once this is done, cover the cataplana with its top piece and close it to finish the steam cooking of all the ingredients.

The main advantage of steam cooking is that it preserves the original aromas and flavors of the ingredients. Being tightly closed, the cataplana enhances and extracts all the flavor from the stews that are cooked in it.

The most famous cataplanas are those with fish or seafood with rice or potatoes, but they can also be prepared with meat, poultry, pasta, mushrooms, or other fungi.

Once the cooking is finished, the presentation of the dish is kept secret until the last moment. The whole cataplana is brought to the table, covered, and only opened to serve and start eating.

Cooking with a cataplana is an art that is perfected over time and a ritual that will undoubtedly capture the attention of all your diners.

Why trust Maritas Still?

We are manufacturers, so you buy directly from the factory, without intermediaries or commissions. Our stills are handcrafted and traditionally made with 100% copper, without using lead or harmful substances. 

We offer a wide range of decorative, functional, industrial stills, and spare parts for all our models. We differentiate ourselves by the quality of our products and the complete satisfaction of our customers.

You have 15 days from the receipt of your item to check its quality. We offer a 3-year warranty on all our products.

We assure you that you will receive your item within the indicated timeframe from the receipt of payment. We ship worldwide and include a DVD with distillation videos.

In summary, the Cataplana for 5-6 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB) has a diameter of 33 cm and a capacity of 5 liters.

It is suitable for preparing recipes for 5-6 people.