# Multipurpose Preparation Kitchen Pans The Heat or Chill Baking Steel Features Strong Conductivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-steel References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/11/versatile-baking-steel.php) & [surlatable](http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1356567/Sur%20La%20Table%20Baking%20Steel) Different recipes call for hot or cold preparation styles, so the Heat or Chill Baking Steel is intended to help offer a piece of equipment to help with both. Whether for use with [baking pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stonebaked-pizza) or serving a [cold appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board), the pan is designed to help hold a strong temperature much better than a traditional one. The pan is crafted from a quarter-inch steel plate and is capable of offering 18-times the heat conductivity capabilities of a [ceramic baking stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore). Best of all, the Heat or Chill Baking Steel is virtually indestructible to ensure that cracked accessories are never an occurrence. It's capable of being heated up to 1800-degrees Fahrenheit and can also be frozen for serving cold foods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multipurpose Kitchen Equipment:** The Heat or Chill Baking Steel offers a versatile solution for both hot and cold food preparation. - **Enhanced Heat Conductivity:** The pan's 18-times higher heat conductivity compared to ceramic baking stones presents opportunities for faster and more efficient cooking. - **Durable and Long-lasting Cookware:** The virtually indestructible nature of the pan provides an opportunity for businesses to market durable and reliable kitchen equipment. ### Where This Applies - **Cookware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the cookware industry can explore the production of multipurpose pans with improved heat conductivity. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants and food service businesses can benefit from using heat-conductive pans for quicker and more efficient food preparation. - **Home Kitchen Appliances:** Home kitchen appliance companies have the opportunity to create and market durable, versatile, and efficient cookware for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Steel Bakeware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-steel-bakeware-set.md) - [Chic Non-Stick Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pan.md) - [Blue Carbon Steel Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-carbon-steel-skillet.md) - [Multi-Zone Geometric Frying Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilean-pan.md) - [Metallic Open-Concept Pizza Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-livefire-pizza-oven.md) - [Hybrid Design Kitchen Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-frying-pan.md) - [Two-in-One Grilling Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-dualsided-grizzler-plate.md) - [High-Performance Titanium Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-always-pan-pro.md) - [Freezable Chill Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board.md)