Bobotie Pan Size Guide — Picking by Servings, Crisp-Top, and Slice Count
Bobotie Pan Size Guide — Picking by Servings, Crisp-Top, and Slice Count
TL;DR
A standard bobotie portion is 180–220 g cooked weight per person. The dish needs 4–6 cm depth for proper top crisping. Width and height matter more than litres.
The Sizing Math
For 8 people: 8 × 200g = 1.6 kg cooked weight → ~2.4 L dish (with 25% headroom). At 4–5 cm depth → dish surface area ≈ 480–600 cm² → roughly 22 × 25 cm or 24 × 24 cm.
Pan Size by People
| People | Volume | Surface (4–5cm depth) | Best SKU | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | 1.0–2.0 L | 22 × 22 cm | Sapphire S7 small saucepan | R599 (set) |
| 8 | 2.4 L | 24 × 24 cm | BV 2pc Roaster Tray | R199 |
| 12 | 3.6 L | 28 × 32 cm | BV S27 saucepan | R1,399 (set) |
| 20 | 6.0 L | 35 × 40 cm | Two BV Roaster Trays side-by-side | R398 |
Why Depth Matters
- <4 cm depth: Mince layer too thin, dries out before top sets
- 4–6 cm depth: Sweet spot for SA bobotie
- >6 cm depth: Top crisps before mince cooks through
Recommended SKUs
- BV 2pc Stainless Roaster Tray — R199
- BV Queen 10pc with SS Handles — R569
- BV S27 27pc Stainless Steel Set — R1,399
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