The combination of natural maple wood with the heritage style of heavy duty cast iron in the pyrolux pyrocast rectangular baker w maple tray 13.5x9cm makes this a perfect go-to set for both cooking and serving directly to the table. Suitable for use on all cooking surfaces including induction and of course, an open fire, cast iron is ideal for high temperature cooking of any kind while the maple tray protects table and benchtop surfaces from heat. A delightfully smaller size for serving sizzling side dishes or an individual alfresco breakfast, the lines of this dish will suit every situation.although your gratin dish comes pre-seasoned, it is a simple process to fully season and care for your valuable cast iron cookware. Follow the instructions included with your pan and after each use, wash in hot water, dry thoroughly then apply a fine film of oil to prevent corrosion between uses.