The Vollrath 78331 Sauce Pan is a commercial-grade cooking vessel designed for precise culinary applications in professional kitchens. Constructed from durable stainless steel, this 3-quart sauce pan features a tapered style with a 7 15/16" top diameter and a height of 4 7/16", making it suitable for medium-volume sauce and liquid preparation. Equipped with a riveted TriVent® plated handle, it provides enhanced durability and heat resistance, ideal for continuous use in restaurant, catering, and institutional foodservice environments. Its straightforward design ensures consistent heat conduction and easy cleaning, making it a reliable choice for chefs requiring precise temperature control and efficient workflow integration.
Top Vollrath 78331 Features
The Vollrath 78331 Sauce Pan offers superior performance with a heavy stainless steel construction optimized for even heat distribution. Its riveted handle provides exceptional durability for intensive commercial use, while the tapered style ensures accurate portioning and stirring. Designed for ease of maintenance, the pan withstands frequent cleaning and chemical sanitization. Its size and shape accommodate a variety of cooking tasks, from simmering sauces to reducing liquids, integrating seamlessly into professional kitchen workflows for efficient operation.
- Capacity: 3-quart volume suitable for moderate sauce and liquid prep
- Material: Heavy-duty stainless steel with corrosion resistance
- Handle: Riveted TriVent® plated handle for stability under heavy use
- Design: Tapered style enhances pouring precision and stirring ease
- Dimensions: 7 15/16" top diameter, 4 7/16" height for balanced capacity
Ideal for professional kitchens needing durable, high-performance sauce pans for everyday operations
Vollrath 78331 Technical Specs
The Vollrath 78331 Sauce Pan is engineered for reliable performance in demanding foodservice environments. Made from high-grade stainless steel, it features a 3-quart capacity, with dimensions of 7 15/16" top diameter and 4 7/16" height. The pan weighs 2.04 lbs, ensuring sturdy handling without fatigue during extended use. Its construction supports temperatures from ambient to high heat, compatible with standard commercial ranges. The handle's riveted attachment ensures long-term durability, while the pan’s design facilitates uniform heat distribution for cooking consistency. Maintained through routine cleaning with non-abrasive detergents, this pan’s NSF approval affirms its compliance with sanitation standards, and it is made in the USA, ensuring quality manufacturing.
- Capacity: 3 quarts for medium batch cooking
- Material: Stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance
- Handle: Riveted TriVent® plated handle provides secure grip
- Dimensions: 7 15/16" top diameter, 4 7/16" height suitable for standard kitchen storage
- Temperature Tolerance: Operates safely at typical commercial cooking temperatures
- Construction: Tapered stainless steel shell for efficient heat transfer
Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable
Cleaning & Maintenance: Dishwasher-safe, easy to disassemble for routine cleaning
Usage Environment: Suitable for stovetops, induction-compatible
Dimensions & Weight: 7 15/16" top dia., 4 7/16" height, weighs 2.04 lbs
Material Safety: Food-safe stainless steel with easy-to-maintain finish
What is a commercial sauce pan?
A commercial sauce pan is a heavy-duty cooking vessel designed for professional kitchen settings, used for preparing sauces, liquids, and reductions. The Vollrath 78331 Sauce Pan is a 3-quart, stainless steel model built for durability and precise heat control, suitable for use in restaurant, catering, and institutional foodservice operations. Installed on standard ranges, it supports consistent cooking performance and ease of maintenance, making it ideal for medium-volume sauce or liquid preparation in diverse culinary environments.
Top stainless steel sauce pans for foodservice operations
Designed for reliable performance in foodservice kitchens, the Vollrath 78331 stainless steel sauce pan offers durability, precise heat conduction, and a professional finish suitable for medium-volume sauce and liquid prep. The robust construction and ergonomic handle facilitate efficient workflow in restaurant environments, making it a preferred choice for culinary professionals engaged in daily cooking tasks.
- Operation Type — moderate-volume commercial kitchen efficiency
- Kitchen Type — suited for busy restaurant and catering facilities
- Foodservice Category — essential for sauce, reduction, and liquid prep
- Workload Qualifier — designed for consistent daily medium throughput
- Use Case — optimal for sauce making, simmering, and reduction tasks
Why Choose Vollrath 78331?
Vollrath 78331 Sauce Pan stands out with its heavy stainless steel construction and riveted TriVent® handle, providing superior durability and heat resistance. Its tapered profile ensures precise pouring and stirring, while the consistent build quality supports daily intensive use. This model’s American manufacturing and robust design optimize workflow and simplify cleaning compared to similar options in the market.
- Self-contained construction with no specialized hookups or external systems
- Designed for long-term durability in high-usage situations
- Optimized size and shape for versatile sauce and liquid preparations
- Made in the USA with high-quality stainless steel for consistent performance
- Features a riveted handle with enhanced grip and safety
