When you're restocking commercial smallwares utensils, the first decision is usually less about brand and more about shape. Do you need a pan that can roast in the oven and then go straight to a dining table for service? Or do you need a wok that can sit over high heat and handle constant stir-frying on a busy line? The Vollrath 49420 Miramar Oval Food Pan and the Town Food Service 34714 14-Inch Steel Hand Hammered Wok are both capable pieces, but they were made for different moments in the kitchen.
Quick verdict: Choose the Vollrath 49420 Miramar Oval Food Pan for oven-to-table roasting, au gratin dishes, and front-of-house serving. At $38.00, it's the lower-priced option and it carries an NSF designation, so it fits the commercial smallwares utensils category as a table-ready cooking vessel. Choose the Town Food Service 34714 14-Inch Wok when your menu depends on high-heat stir-fry. At $55.99, it's a 14-inch wok with a loop handle and riveted construction.
At a glance
| Vollrath 49420 Miramar Oval Food Pan | Town Food Service 34714 14-Inch Wok | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 38.00 | USD 55.99 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Size | Pan approx. 10.5 x 7.75 x 2 in.; overall with handles 14.5 x 10 x 2.75 in. | 14-inch diameter, 4.25-inch deep |
| Shape | Oval au gratin / roasting pan | Cantonese wok |
| Build | 18/8 stainless, heavy Tri-Ply construction | Cold-forged steel, hand hammered |
| Handle | Handles included | Loop handle with riveted connection |
Where each product wins
- The Vollrath pan wins for oven-to-table service. Its construction is well matched to roasting and au gratin work, and the serving-friendly shape makes it easy to bring a finished dish out of the kitchen.
- The Town Food Service wok wins for high-output stir-frying. The wok's broad body is built for tossing ingredients over high heat, and the riveted loop handle is a practical choice for a busy cook who is lifting and moving the pan constantly.
Vollrath 49420 Miramar Oval Food Pan
Oval au gratin pans earn their keep when you need one vessel that can cook in the oven and then move to the table for serving. The Vollrath 49420 uses 18/8 stainless with heavy Tri-Ply construction, a solid fit for a commercial kitchen that wants even heating and durability. This pan is in used condition, so it makes sense to look it over for dents or scratches before putting it into daily rotation. If your menu leans toward roasted items, bakes, and portions served directly from the pan, this is a versatile piece to have on hand.
Town Food Service 34714 Steel Wok
For a cook who spends the shift tossing vegetables and proteins, the Town Food Service wok pairs a hand-hammered, cold-forged steel body with a loop handle and riveted connection. That combination suits wok cooking and repeated lifting, which is exactly what a stir-fry station asks for. The trade-off is that this is a specialty shape: it does wok work well, but it won't replace a roasting or gratin pan. If stir-fry is a core part of the menu, this tool earns its spot over the burner. If you mostly need oven-to-table service, it's a more narrow fit.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Vollrath 49420 when you want an NSF-listed option for roasting, au gratin cooking, and table service. Choose the Town Food Service 34714 when you need a wok for high-heat stir-frying. Both belong on a well-rounded commercial smallwares utensils order, but they serve different cooks.
