All your questions answered
If you're here, you're likely thinking about bringing the Ultimate Roaster into your kitchen and I'm glad you're taking the time to find out more.
Below I've answered the questions I hear most often. I hope they give you everything you need to cook your first roast in it... and many more after that.
— Louise
Q: Do vegetables roast crispy or do they go soggy?
They crisp up beautifully.
The tri-ply stainless steel base conducts heat evenly and produces the kind of caramelisation that makes roasted vegetables so good. The vented lid lets hot air circulate and steam escape — so nothing gets soggy.
Because the Ultimate Roaster cooks with the lid on, it creates its own beautifully controlled roasting environment. The meat comes out juicier than in a standard roasting pan (our customers tell us this consistently) and the vegetables come out golden and crisp.
Especially when you follow these cooking tips.
Q: Can it produce crispy crackling on a pork roast?
It absolutely can. Even with the lid on for the entire cook, pork comes out juicy with a crispy top just the way your family likes it. There are a few tricks — like starting the roast upside down — but the end result is crackling that delivers a satisfying crunch.
And when the cooking is done, the pan cleans up easily. Dishwasher safe, or a quick hand wash and it's back to new.
Q: What if it isn't right for me?
I completely understand that buying cookware online can feel like a leap of faith.
If the Ultimate Roaster arrives and you decide it isn't right for you, you're welcome to return it within 30 days in original, unused condition. You can read the full details of our 30-day money-back guarantee here.
You can also shop with confidence knowing the Ultimate Roaster is backed by our lifetime warranty. It's heirloom cookware, crafted to the highest specifications, designed to be passed down one day along with your best gravy recipe.
Q: Is it worth it?
As Sophie Hansen — five-times cookbook author — put it: "Yes, it's an investment. But once you start cooking with it, you get it, you love it, you use it daily."
For me, the value goes far beyond the roast itself.
It's the oven that stays as clean as when you started.
The even cooking without hot spots.
The sturdy moulded handles that feel secure in your hands.
And how often you'll reach for it.
Yes, it creates a beautiful roast. But it's just as useful for weeknight one-pan dinners, lasagne, fish, vegetables, desserts, and even bacon and French toast on the stovetop.
It's the pan you reach for again and again. Not just on Sunday.
Q: How does the vented spatter guard work?
The purpose-built vented stainless steel lid allows steam to escape and hot air to circulate, while preventing fat and oil from spattering your oven walls. The result: a clean oven, a juicy roast, and crispy golden skin. Every time.
Q: Can I use it on the stovetop?
Yes — the Ultimate Roaster is safe for all cooktops including induction. Sear your meat before roasting, deglaze the pan, make gravy right in the drippings. The base also works beautifully for steak, bacon, rissoles, Frenhch toast and more. One pan, start to finish.
Q: It it dishwasher safe? Is it easy to clean?
Yes — the high-polish stainless steel is easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. Warm water, mild soap and a non-scratch sponge after each use is all it needs. For full care instructions, click here.
Q: Will it fit in my oven?
The Ultimate Roaster measures 40 × 33 × 17.5 cm and is designed to fit a standard 60 cm oven while still being deep enough for large joints of meat, whole chickens and holiday roasts. The moulded handles make it easy to lift in and out without burning yourself.
Q: When will I receive my Ultimate Roaster?
Orders ship within 24 hours. Delivery typically takes 2–6 business days depending on your location. You'll receive a confirmation email from hello@haganehome.com — worth adding to your contacts so it doesn't end up in spam.
Q: How much is postage?
Free shipping Australia-wide. For international orders, shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location.
Q: Where is it made?
The Ultimate Roaster is proudly designed in Australia and manufactured to the highest standards by a trusted factory in China. Hagane Home is a family-run business, designed and based in regional Queensland.
I have another question?
We're here to help. Please send your query to hello@haganehome.com or via our Contact page and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Don't just take our word for it.
"The Ultimate Roaster worked great! Used it to make a 16 lb turkey for Thanksgiving and the bird cooked perfectly. The clean up was very easy. No residue to speak of after the cook. Very happy with it."
~Tom D.
"Our first attempt at a pull apart roast lamb in the Hagane Home Ultimate Roaster was a hit. After 3 hours in the oven, the pan was looking pretty messy but deglazed beautifully. A little hot water and dishwashing liquid in the pan while we ate and it cleaned up easily with a soft cloth."
~Amy S.
"I’m genuinely impressed. It works beautifully in the oven, but what really stood out was how well it performs on the stovetop. It feels good in the hand, cleans up easily. This is going to be a well-used piece in my kitchen."
~ Kate Flower, Food Stylist and Recipe Developer
"I had some pals over and we used the Ultimate Roaster to make a Lamb Roast. It was perfect! So tender, juicy and delicious. Now they all want one!"
~Naomi D.
"It's a serious piece of kit — 3-ply stainless steel, induction-compatible, backed by a lifetime warranty. This is the kind of thing you buy once and use forever."
~ Sophie Hansen, Local is Lovely, Cookbook Author and Food Writer