Serax
Surface Cast-Iron Grill Pan
This Surface cast-iron grill pan, designed by Sergio Herman for Serax, features a ribbed cooking surface and a muted green enameled exterior with a long handle and a shorter helper handle. It is suitable for all cooktops including induction, and is oven safe up to 425°F (220°C). The pan measures 18 inches in total length (including handle) with a 10.25-inch cooking surface and 1.5-inch height, and requires hand washing.
- Material
- Cast iron
- Style
- contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Griddles & Grill Pans
Color
Size
Specifications
Cast-iron grill pan with tall edges, compatible with all cooktops including induction and oven safe up to 425°F.
Compatible with all cooktops including induction, oven safe up to 425°F, hand wash only, tall edges for splatter protection.
- Material
- Cast iron
- Style
- contemporary
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 18x10.25x1.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Griddles & Grill Pans
Additional Attributes
- cast-iron
- induction compatible
- oven safe up to 425°F
- hand wash only
- tall edges prevent splashes
- high heat retention
- designed by Sergio Herman
- hand-finished
Product Insights
The Surface Cast-Iron Grill Pan by Serax, co-designed by three-Michelin-star chef Sergio Herman, is a sculptural kitchen tool that delivers professional-grade searing through its 4.15 kg mass and raised ridges, producing distinct char lines while containing splatter with tall edges. Its ceramic non-stick interior requires no seasoning and is immediately non-stick, freeing delicate foods with minimal oil, and the pan is oven-safe to 425°F for stovetop-to-oven finishing. Priced at 250 CAD, it undercuts rivals like Le Creuset by 15-20%. However, the bare cast-iron exterior demands oiling to prevent rust, the 9.15-lb pan requires two-hand operation with dry oven mitts (handles stay dangerously hot), and the ceramic coating restricts utensil use to non-metal and forbids thermal shock; the 425°F limit trades easier release for lower heat tolerance, while gradual heat changes are necessary to avoid damage.
Verified claims
- Chef collaboration
- Designed by three-Michelin-star chef Sergio Herman and sold in design boutiques.
- Design
- Dual-handle configuration provides balanced two-handed control for safe handling of the heavy pan.
- Coating
- At $250 CAD, it's 15–20% less than Le Creuset and has a ceramic non-stick interior that requires no seasoning.
- Non-stick performance
- Immediately non-stick, freeing delicate foods without heavy oil.
- Exterior maintenance
- Exterior is bare cast iron and requires oiling to prevent rust.
- Heat retention
- 35% more mass than standard grill pans ensures stable searing temps.
- Weight handling
- Heavy 9.15-lb pan requires two-hand operation and stays hot after cooking.
- Weight comparison
- 30% heavier than Lodge cast iron with a ceramic coating that needs no seasoning.
- Searing
- 4.15 kg mass and raised ridges maintain searing heat and produce distinct char lines.
- Splatter containment
- Tall edges contain splatter and allow cooking a full pound of vegetables without overcrowding.
- Oven finishing
- Oven-safe to 425°F enables stovetop-to-oven sear and finish for crisp crust and even doneness.
- Burn safety
- Dry oven mitts are mandatory; handles and pan stay dangerously hot even after cooking.
- Utensils
- Use non-metal utensils (silicone, wood, nylon) to protect the ceramic coating.
- Thermal shock
- Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent micro-fractures in the ceramic layer.
- Rust prevention
- Dry and oil the uncoated cast iron parts after washing to prevent rust.
- Cleaning
- Clean the ceramic coating with a soft sponge and warm water; no seasoning or abrasive scrubbers.
- Oven temperature
- 425°F oven max enables stovetop-to-oven finishing for delicate proteins, trading 500°F rival heat for easier release.
- Heat management
- Requires gradual temperature changes; handles and pan remain dangerously hot for extended time.
- Exterior finish
- Cast iron with a raw, hand-finished exterior that requires oiling to prevent rust.
- Designer
- Serax's Sergio Herman Surface collection is a sculptural kitchen design object.
Product record
- Title
- Surface Cast-Iron Grill Pan
- Brand
- Serax
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Round cast-iron grill pan with low vertical sides, interior ribbed grilling surface, long narrow handle with a hanging hole, and a short square helper handle opposite; exterior appears finished in a muted green.
- Overall shapeCircular pan body with low vertical side walls and a flat bottom; interior surface visible with parallel raised grill ribs across the cooking area.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.53 · w 0.85 · h 0.38 (high) - Interior surfaceMatte black cooking surface with evenly spaced horizontal raised ribs occupying the interior base; ribs run roughly left-to-right in the image and are slightly inset from the pan edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.60 · w 0.58 · h 0.28 (high) - Exterior finishExterior body and handles have a uniform muted green matte finish visible on the outside wall and both handles.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.73 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.27 · h 0.17 (high) - Long handleStraight narrow elongated handle extending to the right with a circular hanging hole near its tip and a slight upward taper where it meets the pan body.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.29 · h 0.16 (high) - Helper handleShort flat square helper handle on the left side of the pan, flush with the rim and matching the exterior green finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Handle joint detailVisible rounded fillet where the long handle meets the pan body on the lower-right side, formed as a single cast connection.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.15 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a plain light gray to white background with soft shadow beneath the pan; image shows the pan at a shallow three-quarter angle from above, with the long handle pointing right.
- Shot compositionPan placed on a seamless light background, photographed from a slightly elevated oblique angle showing interior and both handles; majority of frame above the pan is empty space.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse lighting with a soft drop shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the pan, suggesting a light source from upper-left.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the pan with clear edge definition and no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
muted sage green· exterior body and handles#939B86matte black· interior cooking surface and ribs#3B3B3B- Overall shapeCircular pan body with low vertical side walls and a flat bottom; interior surface visible with parallel raised grill ribs across the cooking area.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a cast-iron cookware set showing an olive-green enameled exterior (body, lid, and handle) and a matte black ridged grill cooking surface inside the pan.
- Exterior finishCurved cookware walls and lids finished in a uniform matte olive-green enamel visible on the pot sidewall, lid tops, short pouring tabs, and handle exterior.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Long handleStraight elongated handle in matching olive-green enamel with a rounded rectangular hole at the distal end for hanging.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Grill pan interiorMatte black cooking surface with parallel raised grill ridges and a slightly textured cast-iron appearance.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Short pouring tabsFlat rectangular pouring/assist tabs integrated into the lid and pot rim, finished in the same olive-green enamel; one tab shows a tapered underside fillet where it meets the body.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows; close-framed crop showing partial views of multiple pieces.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop showing overlapping pieces: lid and pot at top, handle diagonally across center, and a partial pan and second lid at lower right.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle soft shadows under the cookware indicating studio illumination.
- Image qualitySharp focus on metal surfaces and textures; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
matte olive green· exterior enamel (body, lids, handle)#9EA07Ematte black· cooking surface (interior)#1C1C1C- Exterior finishCurved cookware walls and lids finished in a uniform matte olive-green enamel visible on the pot sidewall, lid tops, short pouring tabs, and handle exterior.