A delightful size for serving sizzling side dishes or an individual breakfast on the balcony, start or finish your day cooking with the 17x12.5cm Pyrolux Pyrocast Oval Gratin w/ Maple Tray. The combination of maple wood and heavy duty cast iron in makes this a versatile 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 to take camping or for high temperature cooking of any kind while the maple tray protects table and benchtop surfaces from heat.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. As with all cast iron cookware, the even heat distribution and retention means it is essential to use protective hand wear.