This de Buyer paella pan is an ideal pan for preparing the perfect paella. The pan is made of sheet steel, which heats up quickly and can withstand high temperatures. The de Buyer pans contain a high carbon content. This allows the pans to last a lifetime, provided you take good care of them. Like all de Buyer pans, the pan must be seasoned first. Read below how to do this best. Before you can use a de Buyer steel pan, you must first season it to create a non-stick layer. To season the pan, you need a type of oil, but olive oil does not work well, as it cannot withstand high temperatures. Place the pan on the stove and heat it on low heat. Pour a generous amount of oil into the pan and let it boil for 5 minutes.