STAUB Cast Iron Wok 30cm with Glass Lid and Rack
Gift type: Cookware
Perfect pick for: Fitness and wellbeing, Cooking enthusiasts, Home chefs, Foodies, Outdoor cooking
Estimated Price: £158.40
Transform the way you cook your favourite Asian dishes with the STAUB Cast Iron Wok. Crafted in France, this 30cm wok is designed to deliver exceptional heat retention for perfectly caramelised stir fries, deep-fried delicacies, and steamed delights.
Its robust cast iron construction ensures even heating across the surface, ideal for searing meat, seafood, tofu and vegetables. The matte black enamel interior provides a rough micro-grill texture that encourages flavour development while being resilient and scratch-resistant. Over time, the enamel develops a natural patina that helps prevent food sticking.
The wok features a flat base for stability and is compatible with induction, gas, electric, and solid range hobs. It comes complete with a glass lid and stainless steel rack, making it easy to drain excess oil from deep-fried dishes. Available in six distinct colours with a glossy enamel exterior, this wok is as stylish on your hob as it is practical in your kitchen.
- Material: Enamelled cast iron with matte black enamel interior
- Diameter: 30cm rim size, 15.5cm base size
- Height: 15cm; Length including handles: 38.5cm
- Weight: 4.27kg
- Volume capacity: 4.4 litres
- Compatible with induction, gas, electric, AGA and Rayburn hobs
- Features glass lid and stainless steel rack for draining
- Matte black interior surface ideal for searing and caramelising
- Glossy coloured enamel exterior available in six colours
- Scratch resistant and develops a natural non-stick patina over time
- Suitable for oven use and under grill
- Made in France with lifetime warranty for domestic use
The STAUB Cast Iron Wok is a standout piece of cookware that has earned a loyal following among both amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts. Its cast iron build offers unrivalled heat retention and even cooking, eliminating hotspots that often plague other woks. The matte black enamelled interior is particularly suited to developing rich, caramelised flavours that enhance every stir fry, while being sturdy enough to handle high temperatures without damage.
👀 Read more...Users appreciate its versatility on all hob types, including induction, and find the flat base ensures stable contact. The inclusion of a glass lid and stainless steel rack add practical benefits, especially when deep frying or steaming. While its weight reflects the durability of cast iron—meaning it’s not lightweight—it is well balanced for controlled tossing and turning of ingredients.
Some cooks note that the seasoning and cleaning require a little care, with the non-stick patina developing progressively through regular oiling. Overall, the wok performs exceptionally well for stir frying, searing, deep frying and steaming, making it indispensable for those who enjoy preparing authentic Asian-inspired cuisine. The eye-catching colours also mean it doubles as an elegant serving piece straight from hob to table.