La Manufacture
How this piece is made

The sheet
Copper arrives flat, in 1.5, 2 and 2.6 mm. The gauge is chosen before anything is cut, and it is what the pan will cook like for the rest of its life.

The hammer
Where a shape needs tightening the metal is planished by hand. The marks left behind are the record of that, not a finish applied afterwards.

The same address
The workshop photographed in the early 1900s is the workshop still in use. Villedieu-les-Poêles has worked copper since the twelfth century.
Made by Mauviel1830 in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy. The Culinary Equipment Co is the appointed distributor for South Africa.

M’Tradition Roasting Pan
Price range: R14 680.00 through R27 020.00 Inc VAT
Made the way Mauviel made it in 1830. Turbot kettles, braisières and poissonnières, formed entirely by hand. The tinned interior is the oldest non-stick surface there is, and when it eventually wears, Mauviel re-tins it rather than replacing the pan.
Dimensions
| Piece | Diameter | Height | Capacity | Oven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215535 | — | 7 cm | 5.8 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (including handles) |
| 215540 | — | 8 cm | 9.2 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven (including handles) |
| 215545 | — | 8 cm | 12.2 L | Fits a standard 600 mm oven placed across the shelf (including handles) |
Figures are Mauviel1830’s own, from the 2026 manufacturer catalogue. Capacity is to the brim, not to a working level.
Construction and materials
| Construction | Solid copper, tinned by hand |
|---|---|
| Material thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Cooking surface | Traditional tinning, lead-free |
| Exterior finish | Hammered and polished copper |
| Handles | Bronze or cast stainless steel |
| Heat sources | Ceramic, Electric, Gas. Not compatible with induction — copper cannot be read by an induction coil. An interface disc will work if induction is your only hob. |
| Piece code | 215535, 215540, 215545 |
| Made in | Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy, France |
Care
- Hand washing is recommended for every Mauviel1830 piece. Detergents attack the coatings and the aluminium inside a multi-ply body.
- Copper tarnishes. That is the metal behaving normally, not a fault. Copperbrill restores the shine in a minute.
- When the tin lining eventually wears through, send it back. Mauviel is the last house in France still re-tinning, and a re-tinned pan is as good as a new one.
- On induction or ceramic, never go past two thirds of the hob’s power. Overheating is what warps a base and makes food stick, not the pan.
Made by Mauviel1830 in Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy. The Culinary Equipment Co is the appointed South African distributor.
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