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5-Ply Stainless Sauté Pan with Lid, 4-Qt

Brown, deglaze and simmer dinner in one pan with even-heating five-ply stainless steel.

Regular price$209
  • Sear and simmer Sear and simmer
  • Room for one-pan meals One-pan meals
  • No coating to wear No coating to wear
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Arrives Oct 9–Oct 13
Alva · Materials & testing

Lab test results

5-Ply Stainless Sauté Pan with Lid, 4-Qt

No PFAS, PTFE or PFOA coating

Uncoated 18/10 stainless steel. No nonstick coating.

Independent lab: TÜV Rheinland

Stainless-steel assessmentTested stainless-steel lids & rims
Passed
Lead & cadmium releaseTested glass lids
Passed
Test details & reports

Results apply to the tested samples and components, not every material in the finished product.

Food-contact testingTÜV Rheinland · 304132723a 002Report details

Maestro range report 304132723a 002, issued 12 Dec 2025. The stainless-steel assessment tests lid and rim materials; the lead and cadmium release test covers glass lids. These results do not claim that the entire pan contains no metals.

Alva stainless steel sauté pan serving pasta on induction

The Alva Promise

Cook with confidence

Try Alva in your own kitchen for 45 days.

45-day home trial

Cook with it. If it’s not right, return it within 45 days—return shipping is on us.

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Uncoated 18/10 stainless steel, fully clad 5-ply construction

Fully clad construction carries heat through the base and sides for controlled browning and simmering.

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Lifetime Warranty

Coverage against qualifying manufacturing defects.

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Not the right fit? Request a return within 45 days of delivery—even after cooking with it.

Return cookware in good condition with all original parts and accessories.

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5-Ply Stainless Sauté Pan with Lid, 4-Qt Sale price$209
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Alva stainless steel sauté pan serving pasta on induction

Better heat makes better food.

Five bonded layers carry heat across the base and sidewalls for more even cooking, better browning and greater control.

  • Get a deeper, more even sear
  • Build flavorful pan sauces
  • Simmer with steadier heat
  • Move from stovetop to oven

Cook with confidence.

An uncoated stainless steel cooking surface, with no nonstick coating. Explore the materials and third-party test reports for this cookware.

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Alva stainless steel frying pan sautéing asparagus and lemon

A few good answers.

What is the 5-ply stainless sauté pan with lid, 4-qt best for?
It is designed for one-pan dinners, chicken & vegetables and other everyday cooking where its shape and material are useful.
Why choose a saute pan instead of a frying pan?
The broad base still gives you room to sear, while the higher sides help contain sauces, braises and one-pan meals.
Will food stick to stainless steel?
Stainless steel is not designed to behave like nonstick. Preheat gradually, add oil once the pan is warm, then let proteins cook until they naturally release after a sear forms. That browning is also what creates flavorful fond for pan sauces.
Does it work on induction and in the oven?
Yes. It works on gas, electric and induction and is oven safe up to 500°F / 260°C.
Can I really cook with it during the 45-day trial?
Cook with it in your own kitchen for 45 days from delivery. If it is not right for you, start a return within that window. Used cookware is welcome when returned in reasonable condition with all original parts and accessories; Alva provides one prepaid return label per order.