Simons Maison
Small Cast Iron Oval Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set
This 2-piece set consists of a small oval cast iron skillet and a bamboo tray, designed for cooking and serving individual portions such as appetizers or desserts. The skillet features two cutout handles and measures 8.75 by 4.75 by 2 inches (22 x 12 x 5 cm). It is hand-wash only and not microwave safe; the matching tray is made of bamboo.
- Material
- Cast iron and bamboo tray
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Specifications
A small cast iron oval skillet with a bamboo tray, sold as a 2-piece set.
Cast iron construction for even heat distribution; two practical cutout handles for easy carrying; bamboo tray serves as a serving piece.
- Material
- Cast iron and bamboo tray
- Secondary
- bamboo
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 8.75 x 4.75 x 2 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Additional Attributes
- cast iron
- bamboo tray
- cutout handles
- hand-wash only
- do not microwave
- 2-piece set
- matching pieces sold separately
- small size
Product Insights
A pre-seasoned oval cast iron skillet and bamboo serving tray set, priced at 25 CAD—over 75% less than premium brands like Le Creuset or Staub and including a tray absent from comparable Lodge or Cuisinart sets—that is oven-safe to 500°F, induction-compatible, and retains heat for table service, with ergonomic handles and flush cutout handles for stable carrying and oven fit. The bamboo tray serves as a heat-resistant trivet (not oven-safe), while the skillet requires hand-washing with hot water only, immediate drying, and oiling after each use; optimal non-stick release develops after 15–20 uses, and the small size encourages frequent use to build seasoning.
Verified claims
- Cooking uses
- Pre-seasoned oval skillet is ideal for single-serving dishes like shakshuka, shrimp, cookies, and cornbread.
- Heat performance
- Cast iron skillet is oven-safe to 500°F, induction-compatible, and retains heat for table service with two cutout handles for stable carrying.
- Pre-seasoning
- Skillet is pre-seasoned and ready to use immediately.
- Care
- Hand-wash only: scrub with hot water, dry immediately, and apply a thin coat of oil after each use.
- Heat tolerance
- Designed as a serving base, not a trivet for high heat.
- Carrying safety
- Bamboo tray's rim offers cool grip; two-handle skillet enables stable carry.
- Cutout handles
- Two flush cutout handles improve oven fit, stable carry, cleaning, and serving integration.
- Price comparison
- At 25 CAD, undercuts Le Creuset/Staub by over 75% and includes bamboo tray absent from Lodge/Cuisinart.
- Serving tray
- Bamboo tray serves as a serving base that protects tabletop surfaces from residual heat, but it is not a high-heat trivet.
- Oven temperature limit
- Skillet is oven-safe up to 500°F
- Bamboo tray
- Bamboo tray is not oven-safe and should be removed before the skillet goes in the oven; let the skillet cool slightly or use a trivet before resting it on the bamboo tray.
- Seasoning maturation
- Optimal non-stick release develops after 15-20 uses.
- Thermal shock care
- Let the hot skillet cool for 5-10 minutes after cooking before washing to avoid cracking from thermal shock.
Product record
- Title
- Small Cast Iron Oval Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Toasting marshmallows for the table
This small cast iron oval skillet suits serving toasted marshmallows straight to the table, as pictured in the product photo, with the bamboo tray acting as a trivet under the hot pan. It's a hand-wash-only piece, so cleanup is by hand after use. Note that the marshmallow-filled photo is a styled image rather than a tested cooking result.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Small Cast Iron Oval Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set: Choose this if you want a small, presentation-ready serveware piece: a black cast iron oval skillet with two practical cutout handles, sized about 8.75 x 4.75 x 2 inches (22 x 12 x 5 cm), that comes as a two-piece set with a round bamboo tray for serving. Note that it is hand-wash only and cannot go in the microwave, and matching pieces are sold separately if you want to build out a set.[2] | Acacia Wood Small Plate With Ceramic Bowl 2-Piece Set: Choose this if you want a small, decorative way to serve tapas, hors-d'oeuvres, cheeses, or desserts: a 2-piece set pairing a round acacia wood tray with an integrated handle and a shallow, white ceramic bowl with a fluted exterior and glossy glazed interior, measuring about 6.5 by 4.5 by 2 inches. The wood tray cleans with a simple wipe, while the bowl alone is dishwasher safe; neither piece should go in the microwave. Matching pieces are sold separately if you want to expand the arrangement.[3,4,5] | Serving Dish With Dip Bowl: Choose this for get-togethers where you want appetizers and a dip served together in one elegant design, per the retailer's description. The white glazed ceramic set pairs a shallow round serving dish about 12.5 inches (31 cm) in diameter with a smaller dip bowl nested inside, and it is dishwasher and microwave safe. It comes in a single one-size, white variant, so it suits shoppers happy with that color and format.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Oval black cast-iron skillet with two short loop handles sits on a round light-wood bamboo tray and is filled with large toasted marshmallows with visible browning and charring.
- Skillet shapeShallow oval pan with gently sloping sides and integrated short loop handles at each narrow end; interior rim visible and consistent cast-iron thickness.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Skillet finishDark matte textured surface consistent with seasoned cast iron; interior and exterior surfaces are uniformly black with subtle reflected highlights.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - HandlesTwo short integrated cast-iron loop handles flare slightly from the pan body; left handle is visible in full, right handle is partially visible and cropped by image edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.47 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (medium) - Contents - toasted marshmallowsLarge cylindrical marshmallows filling the skillet, each showing toasted tops with golden-brown to dark charred patches and puffed white sides.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high) - Bamboo trayRound light-wood bamboo trivet directly under the skillet, visible as a flat oval band under the pan base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Lifestyle setting on a wooden tabletop with a quilted white cloth under the tray, a metal spoon with a white handle in the foreground, and stacked brown ceramic bowls in the background; soft directional lighting from upper left casts gentle shadows.
- Table surfaceMedium brown wood tabletop fills the background and supports the scene.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.32 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - Quilted clothTextured off-white quilted placemat or cloth under the bamboo tray with concentric stitched pattern.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Spoon and handleMetal spoon with reflective bowl and short white handle with two visible dark rivets positioned in the lower right foreground.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Stacked bowlsTwo stacked shallow brown ceramic bowls with glossy finish sit in the upper left background, partially out of focus.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from upper left produces soft highlights on metal spoon and skillet rim and casts subtle shadows to the lower right.
Colors
matte black· skillet body#1C140Btoasted cream with dark brown char· toasted marshmallow tops#FCE4B3light bamboo· bamboo tray- Skillet shapeShallow oval pan with gently sloping sides and integrated short loop handles at each narrow end; interior rim visible and consistent cast-iron thickness.
- 02
Product
Oval cast-iron skillet shown from a slightly elevated front-left angle; visible are both short loop handles and the textured matte interior and exterior surfaces. A round light-wood tray is partially visible at the lower right and appears paired with the skillet.
- Overall shapeShallow oval pan with gently sloped sides and an even rounded rim visible around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.78 · h 0.44 (high) - HandlesTwo short integrated loop-style handles cast as part of the skillet, one left and one right; each handle has a rectangular opening through it.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Material and finishHeavy dark cast-iron appearance with a coarse, pebbled matte texture on both interior and exterior surfaces and a low satin sheen on raised edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.32 · w 0.78 · h 0.44 (high) - Interior surfaceInterior cooking surface is slightly smoother than the exterior but retains visible fine texturing and appears uniformly dark.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.33 (high) - Rim and wall thicknessRim shows a modest thickness with a slightly rounded top edge; walls are relatively thick as visible where light catches the top edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.66 · h 0.10 (medium) - Bamboo tray (visible part)Partial view of a round light-wood tray with a shallow recessed inner ring and fine linear grain, placed to the lower right of the skillet.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a warm wooden surface with a neutral textured wall background; soft directional lighting from upper left creates mild highlights and shadows.
- Surface and backgroundDark medium-toned wood tabletop with visible grain occupies the lower two-thirds of the image; a neutral light-colored textured wall fills the upper portion.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Shot compositionProduct photographed from a slightly elevated front-left angle with the skillet centered left-of-center and the round tray cropped at the lower right corner.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from upper left produces gentle highlights on the skillet rim and left handle and casts subtle shadow beneath the skillet toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (medium) - Image qualityIn-focus, high-resolution product photograph with no legible text or labels visible; colors and textures are clearly rendered.
Colors
matte black· skillet exterior and interior#231E19light natural wood· bamboo tray#ECC384- Overall shapeShallow oval pan with gently sloped sides and an even rounded rim visible around the perimeter.