Simons Maison
Small Cast Iron Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set
This 2-piece set includes a small cast iron skillet and a matching round bamboo tray. The skillet is made of cast iron with a long integrated handle and pour spouts, suitable for cooking individual portions such as eggs, sautéed sides, or baked dishes, and the bamboo tray can be used for serving or as a trivet. Dimensions measure 9" x 6" x 1.5" (23 x 15 x 4 cm); hand-wash only and do not microwave. Matching pieces are available separately.
- Material
- Cast iron, bamboo tray
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Specifications
A small cast iron skillet with a bamboo tray, perfect for cooking delicious meals.
Cast iron skillet with practical carry handle, includes bamboo tray. Hand-wash only, not microwave safe.
- Material
- Cast iron, bamboo tray
- Secondary
- bamboo
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9x6x1.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Cookware & Bakeware > Cookware > Skillets & Frying Pans
Additional Attributes
- Practical carry handle
- Cast iron
- Bamboo tray
- Do not put in microwave
- Hand-wash only
- Set of 2 pieces
- Matching pieces sold separately
- 9" x 6" x 1.5"
Product Insights
This 25 CAD small cast iron skillet with bamboo tray from Simons Maison delivers a value-driven way to cook and serve, leveraging bare cast iron's ability to transfer over 20 times more iron into acidic foods—a WHO-recommended dietary strategy—while the durable bamboo tray resists heat and dents for table presentation. However, the pan demands initial seasoning layers and ongoing maintenance, and on induction, careful heat management (preheat four minutes on medium-low, reduce power when oil shimmers) is needed to protect the seasoning and avoid handle heat; the tray is not oven-safe, and the skillet should be hand-washed immediately and oiled periodically.
Verified claims
- Seasoning requirement
- Comes pre-seasoned from the factory; adding 2–3 additional seasoning layers before first use is recommended for best non-stick performance, and the seasoning benefits from periodic oiling.
- Seasoning method
- Sear, sauté, or shallow-fry above 350°F during the first few uses; for oven seasoning, apply oil, wipe off all visible oil, and cure in repeated oven sessions.
- Oil selection
- Flaxseed oil: hardest seasoning but brittle; grapeseed: resilient; cure at 400°F (flax) or 450°F for others.
- Induction use
- Induction can burn seasoning above 500°F; reduce power after oil shimmers.
- Preheat strategy
- Four-minute preheat on induction power 3–4 achieves even heat across the pan.
- Burner size
- For even heat, use a burner ≤7 inches; larger burners produce a cold center.
- Heat management
- Cut to power 2–3 when oil shimmers to protect the seasoning on induction.
- Handle heat
- The handle reaches 200°F+ in 5 minutes on induction; use a sleeve or towel.
- Dietary iron
- This bare cast iron skillet transfers 20x more iron into acidic foods than glass.
- WHO endorsement
- WHO recommends cast iron cookware as a household intervention to improve dietary iron intake.
- Durability
- Bamboo tray has Janka hardness 1,300–2,200 lbf, resisting dents from cast iron
- Care
- Hand-wash and dry the bamboo tray immediately; periodically rub it with food-grade mineral oil to prevent surface cracks.
- Heat tolerance
- The bamboo tray can handle a hot skillet placed directly on it for table serving, but avoid placing an extremely hot skillet straight from a high-heat oven on the tray for extended periods because the wood can scorch.
- Brand heritage
- Simons Maison, in-house brand of 1840-founded La Maison Simons, offers value-driven essentials.
- Cast iron features
- The skillet itself comes pre-seasoned, is induction-compatible, and is oven-safe up to 500°F or higher; adding 2–3 extra seasoning layers before first use is recommended for best non-stick performance.
- Bamboo tray
- Bamboo tray is a heat-resistant serving base; hand-wash and dry immediately.
- Serving presentation
- Skillet (up to 500°F oven) transfers to bamboo tray that resists heat, moisture, and denting for easy table service.
- Iron enrichment
- Cooking acidic foods in this bare skillet multiplies iron content over 20×, a WHO-recommended strategy.
- Induction cooking
- On induction, preheat 4 minutes on medium-low to heat the 6-inch base; handle heats quickly—use a dry towel.
- Bamboo tray stain resistance
- The bamboo tray is less porous than oak or walnut, so it resists absorbing seasoning oils and food stains and keeps a clean appearance with a quick wipe-down.
Product record
- Title
- Small Cast Iron Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Cooking and serving a single-serve dish like a fried egg
This small cast iron skillet with its bamboo tray suits cooking small, individual portions and bringing them straight to the table, in the style of the fried egg shown in the product photos. Keep in mind the set is hand-wash only and should not go in the microwave.[1,2]
Serving individual portions straight from the skillet
This 2-piece set works for serving small, single-serve dishes — the product image shows it holding a cooked egg — with the small cast iron skillet going from cooking to table. The skillet has a carry handle, and the round bamboo tray can sit under it as a trivet-style base when serving. It suits presenting a warm portion at the table in the skillet itself.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Small Cast Iron Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set: Choose this if you want a small cast iron skillet for serving individual portions, complete with a circular bamboo tray and a practical carry handle. The skillet features a shallow sloped pan with two pour spouts, a cast iron handle with a hanging hole for storage, and a textured matte black finish, offered in one size in black. Note that it is hand-wash only, cannot go in the microwave, and matching pieces are sold separately.[1,2,3] | Small Cast Iron Oval Skillet With Bamboo Tray 2-Piece Set: Choose this if you want a small black cast iron oval skillet for serving or individual portions, complete with a bamboo tray to rest it on—within the Simons Maison lineup, this two-piece set comes in one size, roughly 8.75 by 4.75 by 2 inches, with two practical cutout loop handles. 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 larger serving collection.[4,5] | Acacia Wood Small Plate With Ceramic Bowl 2-Piece Set: Choose this for serving tapas, hors-d'oeuvres, cheeses, and desserts in small individual arrangements: the two-piece set pairs a round acacia wood plate with a carved center recess, short handled design, and finger hole with a shallow, ribbed white ceramic bowl in an Off White finish. The wood tray cleans with a simple wipe, while the bowl alone is dishwasher safe, and the set should not go in the microwave, so it suits careful hand care for wood. Matching pieces are sold separately if you want to expand the arrangement.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A small round cast iron skillet with a long cast iron handle sits on a circular bamboo trivet; the skillet interior is textured black and contains a cooked egg.
- Skillet bowl shapeRound shallow cast iron pan with a slightly flared lip and two small pour-spout notches opposite each other visible on the rim.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Skillet surface finishInterior and exterior visible surfaces are textured matte black typical of cast iron; interior shows light specular highlights from lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - HandleLong solid cast iron handle extending from the pan with an elongated oval hanging hole at the end; handle surface matches pan texture and finish.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.33 (high) - Bamboo trivetCircular light-colored bamboo trivet under the skillet, visible as a graduated circular disk with wood grain and composed of laminated bamboo strips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Contents visibleCooked egg with visible yolk and egg white sits in the center of the skillet; yolk has red pepper flakes sprinkled on it.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.55 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Wood tabletop staging with a shallow ceramic plate holding sliced bread in the background; warm directional lighting from the left creates soft shadows.
- Background plate and breadShallow round ceramic plate with sliced crusty bread sits behind the skillet toward the upper right; plate rim is visible and bread has seeds on crust.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.34 (high) - SurfaceWarm medium-brown wooden table surface with visible grain and seams across the image plane.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left creates soft highlights on the skillet rim and a soft shadow of the handle on the table to the right and below the handle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter overhead front view framing the skillet in the lower half of the image with background elements slightly out of focus, shallow depth of field.
Colors
matte black· cast iron skillet#1D1912light bamboo· bamboo trivet- Skillet bowl shapeRound shallow cast iron pan with a slightly flared lip and two small pour-spout notches opposite each other visible on the rim.
- 02
Product
A small black cast iron skillet with an integrated short handle and shallow sloped sides sits on a wood surface. A round bamboo serving tray is partially visible in the lower-left foreground.
- Skillet body shapeRound shallow pan with gently sloped sides and a flat cooking surface; rim is slightly raised and continuous around the circumference.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.58 · h 0.42 (high) - Cast iron surface textureMatte, slightly pebbled black interior and sides consistent with cast iron finish; interior cooking surface appears uniformly textured.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.46 · w 0.39 · h 0.28 (high) - Handle and hanging holeIntegral short handle cast from the same material, extending left from the pan with an elongated oval hanging hole near the end.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Pour spoutsTwo small shallow pour spouts are formed into the rim at opposite sides; the near-side spout is visible at the lower rim edge.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium) - Bamboo tray visible edgePartial circular bamboo serving tray with a recessed inner rim is visible in the lower-left foreground; wood grain runs mostly horizontal in the visible area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Warm directional lighting from above-left creates soft highlights on the skillet rim and cast shadows to the lower-right; product is staged on a wooden surface with a neutral wall background.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter overhead perspective showing the skillet interior and handle extending left; bamboo tray is cropped at the lower-left.
- Surface and backgroundProduct sits on a medium brown wood tabletop with visible grain; a neutral textured wall occupies the upper background.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm, slightly directional light produces a highlight along the upper-right rim and a soft shadow to the skillet's lower-right side.
- Image qualitySharp focus on skillet and tray with shallow depth of field; no legible printed text visible in the scene.
Colors
matte black· skillet body#15120Dlight bamboo· bamboo tray#F2CB94- Skillet body shapeRound shallow pan with gently sloped sides and a flat cooking surface; rim is slightly raised and continuous around the circumference.
- 03
Product
Multiple cast iron pieces arranged on a wooden surface: a large round two-handled skillet, an oval two-handled serving pan, a small long-handled skillet, a small two-handled cocotte with lid nearby, and a circular light-wood coaster beneath the cocotte.
- Large round skilletMatte black cast iron round skillet with two short rectangular loop handles opposite each other; interior cooking surface has a fine pebbled cast-iron texture and is empty except for two large baked scones resting on it.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.33 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Oval serving panMatte black cast iron oval pan with two short loop handles on the short ends; interior holds a single layer of toasted marshmallows that are browned on top.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.05 · w 0.33 · h 0.22 (high) - Small long-handled skilletSmall matte black cast iron skillet with a single elongated handle and a small pouring spout on the rim; contains a fried egg with visible yolk and sprinkled flakes.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.43 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Mini cocotteSmall round matte black cast iron pot with two tiny loop handles; interior contains a caramelized custard surface consistent with creme brulee and sits centered on a light wood circular coaster.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Cast iron lidSeparate matte black cast iron lid with concentric circular ridges and a central round knob, shown upside down or crown-up near the lower left of the image.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface finish and textureAll visible cast iron pieces share a uniform dark matte finish with a slightly pebbled texture on cooking surfaces and smoother cast texture on handles and rims.
- Bamboo coasterCircular light-wood coaster under the mini cocotte, visible as a thin round board with natural wood grain and lighter color than the tabletop.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.11 (medium) - Food present on productSeveral pieces of prepared food are placed in or on the cast iron items: two scones in the large skillet, toasted marshmallows in the oval pan, a fried egg in the small skillet, and a caramelized dessert in the mini cocotte.
Other
Top-down styled composition on a textured wooden tabletop with warm directional lighting creating soft shadows; additional ceramic plate with sliced bread and a round ceramic plate are visible as props in the upper left.
- Shot compositionTop-down view showing arranged cookware items and food across the frame with consistent warm lighting and visible cast shadows.
- Background surfaceTextured medium-brown wooden tabletop fills the background and supports all items.
- Prop plate with breadDark brown glazed ceramic plate holding a loaf of seeded bread and two slices, positioned near the top left as a prop and not part of the cast iron set.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - LightingWarm, directional lighting from the upper left produces highlights on food and cookware edges and soft shadows to the lower right of objects.
Colors
matte black· cast iron skillets, cocotte and lid#221E19light bamboo· bamboo coaster- Large round skilletMatte black cast iron round skillet with two short rectangular loop handles opposite each other; interior cooking surface has a fine pebbled cast-iron texture and is empty except for two large baked scones resting on it.