Hancock London 13-Inch Carbon Steel Round Base Wok
Gift type: Cookware
Perfect pick for: Cooking Enthusiasts,Foodies,Home Chefs,Asian Cuisine Lovers,Kitchenware Collectors
Estimated Price: £18.50
Experience the joy of authentic stir-frying with this 13-inch Hancock London carbon steel wok, a true kitchen essential for versatile cooking. Its round base and commercial-quality carbon steel construction make it ideal for traditional and modern culinary techniques alike.
Designed with a wooden handle for safer use, this wok is perfect for stir-frying, shallow and deep frying, steaming, making Chinese soups, and even smoking flavoursome dishes with the aid of a lid. The long handle allows you to maintain control while tossing and stirring, bringing the energising art of wok cooking into your home kitchen.
Although it suits cookers with round burners, its robust build promises lasting performance and genuine wok hei — the coveted ‘breath of the wok’ flavour that comes from high-heat cooking. Embrace this pan, season it properly following online tutorials, and enjoy a versatile tool that honours centuries of culinary tradition.
- Material: Commercial-grade carbon steel
- Size: 13-inch (33 cm) diameter, 33 cm height
- Shape: Round base wok
- Handle: Wooden for safe, steady grip
- Suitable cookers: Best on gas burners with round base support
- Multi-purpose: Stir-fry, shallow fry, deep fry, steam, smoke
- Care: Requires seasoning before use to build non-stick surface
- Brand: Hancock London
Crafted to meet the demands of both home cooks and commercial kitchens, the Hancock London 13-Inch Wok impresses with its sturdy carbon steel body and thoughtful design. Reviewers highlight its authentic Chinese heritage, evidenced by the distinctive markings, which add character and confidence to this traditional cooking vessel.
👀 Read more...The wok’s wooden handle provides a comfortable, safe grip, enabling fluid cooking motions essential for stir-frying. Some users note it takes time to properly burn off the factory coating—a necessary step to achieving the desirable non-stick finish that carbon steel offers once seasoned.
Weight and curvature have been mentioned as factors influencing the tossing technique, with advice to cook in small batches on UK gas hobs to maintain consistent heat and achieve maximised wok hei.
Overall, the wok earns praise for durability and performance, with seasoned cooks appreciating its ability to rival coated non-stick pans while delivering superior flavour and versatility across various cooking methods.
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