Unicorn Kitchenware is Melbourne's go-to shop for professional kitchenware and commercial cookware, equipping the city's kitchens with heavy-duty pots, pans and high-turnover prep essentials. We supply industry-leading brands, including HACCP-accredited CHEF INOX Elite stainless steel chef pots and pans, Pyrolux raw cast iron, and Chasseur enamelled vessels.
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Blue Steel vs 18/10 Stainless Steel Chef Pans
Commercial cooking requires vessels that provide extreme durability and thermal stability. For high-volume cooking, we recommend selecting your frypan material based on your specific menu requirements:
Blue Steel for Searing: For high-heat cooking, browning, and searing, blue steel is ideal. It is highly resistant to impact and thermal shock, developing a natural non-stick patina that improves with age. However, it requires dedicated seasoning and must be kept dry to prevent rust.
Stainless Steel (The Versatile Workhorse): If a venue requires maximum versatility, we recommend the CHEF INOX Elite range. Constructed from 18/10 grade stainless steel, these pans are heavy-duty enough to resist denting, handle acidic ingredients, and survive constant washing. They are rust-proof, dishwasher safe, compatible across all stovetops (from gas to induction), and are fully HACCP-accredited to meet strict food safety and hygiene requirements.
For menus requiring exceptional heat retention or specific cooking methods, cast iron delivers unmatched thermal density and will last a lifetime. Because it holds heat efficiently, chefs can turn down the flame and maintain a steady cook, making it highly versatile for ‘one-pot’ cooking where pans move directly from the stove to the oven.
Raw & Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron: We stock raw cast iron from trusted brands like Pyrolux Pyrocast. While these are pre-seasoned and ready out of the box, we recommend a quick booster layer of seasoning. Being a solid piece of metal, raw cast iron improves with age and care and can be restored indefinitely.
Enamelled Cast Iron: We also carry premium enamelled options, such as Chasseur cookware, which require no seasoning and are significantly easier to clean and maintain during a rapid service turnaround.
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Why Commercial Kitchens Choose Cast Iron Cookware
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Prep Tools & Food Safety Compliance in a Commercial Kitchen
A kitchen is only as fast as its prep line. When outfitting a new venue, subtle differences in prep equipment drastically impact efficiency—such as choosing deep mixing bowls to better contain ingredients, or selecting heavy-duty options that outlast cheaper, lightweight alternatives.
Food Safety & Prep: We supply essential tools for cross-contamination prevention, including colour-coded chopping boards and commercial-grade colanders.
Consistency & Compliance: Often overlooked during fit-outs, precision tools like commercial timers, thermometers, and portion scales are absolutely essential in commercial environments to maintain recipe consistency and adhere to strict food safety compliance.
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frequently asked questions
What is the difference between commercial cookware and home cookware?
Commercial cookware uses heavier-gauge metal, reinforced handles and materials rated for continuous high heat, so it survives the volume and abuse of a working kitchen. Home cookware is built for occasional use and warps or delaminates under commercial conditions. For any venue doing real covers, professional kitchenware pays for itself in the pieces you do not have to replace.
Can I buy commercial cookware in Melbourne without a trade account?
No trade account is needed. Our Richmond showroom is open to the public as well as trade, so a 200-seat restaurant and a home catering business can both buy the same professional kitchenware. Walk in or order online at any time. Businesses buying regularly can apply for a trade account, which is what trade pricing applies to.
Do you stock induction-compatible commercial cookware?
We do. Induction needs cookware with a magnetic base, and not every commercial pan qualifies. Tell us you are running induction and we will point you to the frypans, stockpots and saucepans that heat properly on it.
How fast can I get cookware if something breaks mid-service?
Order before 11am and your cookware is ready for same-day click and collect from our Richmond showroom, so a split pan or dead pot does not cost you a night’s trade.