★★★★★
"Zero mess in my oven, even after what is normally the messiest roast night. Pork roast came out perfectly."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How it works
How does the vented spatter guard work?
Besides heat, air is the most important ingredient in a really good roast. For meat and vegetables to turn out crisp, they need good air circulation while they cook.
Our purpose-built vented stainless steel lid is designed around exactly that: it lets steam escape and hot air circulate, while containing fat and oil so it doesn't spatter your oven walls.
The result is a clean oven, a juicy roast, and crispy golden skin. All the joy of roast night without the mess.
How is this different to a single-vent lid, oven bag, or foil?
It's one of the most common questions we get, and it's the exact problem Louise set out to solve when she started designing the Ultimate Roaster.
A single-vent lid lets a little steam escape, but moisture still drips back down onto the roast and stops the skin from crisping. Oven bags have the opposite problem, they hold all the steam in.
The vented spatter guard is designed to solve both at once: steam escapes properly and air keeps circulating all the way around the lid, which is what gives you a golden, crispy result while keeping every last spatter contained.
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, and 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.
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 browning the skin first and 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.
Do I need a roasting rack?
No rack needed. We recommend preheating the pan while the oven heats up, then starting the roast upside down for the first part of the cook to kickstart the browning, before turning it over to finish. It's one less thing to store, and one less thing to wash.
Use & Care
What are the dimensions of the Ultimate Roaster?
The Ultimate Roaster is generous in size at 40 cm w × 33 cm d × 17.5 cm h with the lid on. When the lid is stored upside down in the base of the pan, the height of the Ultimate Roaster is 11 cm.
Will it fit in my oven?
The Ultimate Roaster measures 40 cm across from handle edge to handle edge × 33 cm deep × 17.5 cm high with the lid on.
The pan is designed to fit a standard 54-60 cm oven, while still being deep enough for large joints of meat, whole chickens and holiday roasts.
Customers have told us it fits comfortably in ovens as compact as 54 cm, and even in wood-fired and gas stoves. The moulded handles make it easy to lift in and out without burning yourself, and it's oven safe up to 260°C / 500°F.
If you order the Ultimate Roaster and it doesn't fit your oven, you can send it back free of charge. View our return policy.
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, and make gravy right in the drippings. The base also works beautifully on its own for steak, bacon, French toast and more. One pan, start to finish.
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, and for stubborn marks, a splash of vinegar or a little baking soda brings the shine straight back. For full care instructions, click here.
Do I need to season it before use, like cast iron?
No seasoning needed. Stainless steel is ready to cook with straight out of the box, we just recommend lightly oiling the base of the preheated pan before you start roasting. It's one less job compared to cast iron or carbon steel, which need seasoning and ongoing care to stop them rusting.
How should I store the Ultimate Roaster?
The lid of the Ultimate Roaster inverts neatly into the base of the pan for space-saving storage. Store the pan in a dry place between paper towels or a tea towel to prevent scratches.
What is the Ultimate Roaster made from?
The base is crafted from premium 3-ply stainless steel with an aluminium core, which is what gives you fast, even heat across the whole pan rather than hot spots. It's food-grade, non-toxic and free from PFAS and synthetic coatings, so it's safe for your family and built to be passed down.
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, female-led business, based in regional Queensland.
Value & Gifting
Is it worth it?
At $447, the Ultimate Roaster costs more than a pan from the shops. This isn't disposable cookware you'll replace in a year or two, it's 3-ply stainless steel, backed by a lifetime warranty, built to be the pan you reach for every week for decades, and eventually pass down.
We know the feeling of putting off roast night because you can't face another greasy oven afterwards, it's exactly why Louise spent five years designing this pan. She wanted one that could look after her kitchen without giving up on roast night altogether, a pan that could do it all, weeknight dinners, traybakes and the Sunday roast.
"Yes, it's an investment, but once you start cooking with it, you get it, you love it, you use it daily." — Sophie Hansen, Cookbook Author
Every detail was refined through rough sketches and prototype after prototype with talented engineers, until it worked exactly the way it needed to. All we ever wanted was one pan good enough to keep your oven clean, and we can't wait for you to put it to the test in yours.
Is the Ultimate Roaster a good gift?
It's one of the most-loved gifts our customers give. As five-times cookbook author Sophie Hansen puts it, "it's also the most brilliant wedding gift or milestone birthday present, one that will actually get used, every single week, for decades."
It arrives beautifully finished, comes with our lifetime warranty, and is the kind of present someone will actually reach for, long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Shipping, Returns & Orders
How long does delivery take?
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.
How much is postage?
Free shipping Australia-wide. For international orders, shipping rates are calculated at checkout based on your location.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship internationally. International shipping rates are calculated at checkout and delivery times vary depending on your location.
Is there a warranty?
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.
What is your return policy?
We 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 45 days in original, unused condition. We will cover the return postage costs. You can read the full details of our 45-day money-back guarantee here.
Have another query?
Please give us a call on 0408 017 209 or send an email to hello@haganehome.com.
We're here to help.
Warmly,
Louise & Bianka
★★★★★
"The spatter guard has vents all around it which let air through, so you're creating a really juicy roast with a crispy exterior. Louise has created something that's never been done before, it's a very functional, gorgeous pan."
— Sneh Roy, Cookbook Author and Recipe Creator, Cook Republic
★★★★★
"I followed your instructions re preheating and nothing stuck. It was just brilliant, and there was heaps of room in my 54cm oven."
— Jennifer U.