Commercial Cast Iron Takoyaki Mould Plate

A fifteen-hole cast iron takoyaki pan for cooking over a direct heat source rather than from an element. Cast iron is the original material for this product: it holds heat through a full round of turning, and it seasons with use instead of relying on a coating that wears off.

Fifteen holes is a domestic-to-small-commercial size. It suits a stall or a small counter working one batch at a time, where the pan sits on a burner and the cook turns the balls by hand with picks.

It is used over gas, charcoal or a suitable induction hob. It has no thermostat, no cable and no element — heat control is the burner, and that is the whole difference from an electric takoyaki machine.

Cast Iron, Direct Heat, No Cable

• Fifteen holes: a batch size for a small stall or a single station, worked by hand one pan at a time.
• Pre-seasoned cast iron: ready to use, and it improves with each service rather than degrading like a coating.
• Direct heat: works on gas, charcoal or a compatible hob, with no electrical supply needed at all.
• No thermostat: heat is set by the burner and read by the cook, which is why the pan suits experienced operators.

Key Specifications

• Material: pre-seasoned cast iron
• Capacity: fifteen holes
• Heat source: gas, charcoal or compatible induction hob
• Electrical: none required
• Variants: electric takoyaki machines with thermostatic control are produced separately — compare in the images below

Build Details

Cast iron takes longer to heat than a thin steel plate and holds its heat far longer. On a takoyaki pan that is the point: turning fifteen balls takes time, and a pan that drops heat mid-turn produces balls that stick and tear.

The holes are cast rather than pressed, so the walls are thick and even. The seasoning in the holes is what releases the balls; scrubbing it off with detergent or a metal pad is the fastest way to ruin the pan.

Where It Works

• Street stalls with a single burner
• Small takoyaki counters
• Outdoor and festival cooking
• Kitchens wanting no electrical dependency

Dimensions and Packing

Fifteen hole pre-seasoned cast iron pan. Suitable for gas, charcoal or compatible induction heat. Dimensions and packing are confirmed against the quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the minimum order quantity?

10 pieces, with monthly capacity up to 1,000 units.

2. What is the lead time?

20–25 days after order confirmation; samples in about 7 working days.

3. Is it pre-seasoned?

Yes, the pan arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use. It improves with continued use.

4. Which heat sources does it suit?

Gas, charcoal and compatible induction hobs. It has no electrical parts.

5. How many takoyaki per batch?

Fifteen holes, worked by hand with picks.

6. How should it be cleaned?

Warm water and a brush while still warm, dried on the heat, then a thin film of oil. No detergent or metal pads in the holes.

7. What does the warranty cover?

One year against manufacturing defects.