this pan is the right size for preparing food for any meal. it is a lot like a wok, but with a flat thick bottom. I have used it for cooking steaks, omelets, meatballs, and stir fry (the high curved sides make it child-play to mix veggies with one hand), fried chicken, etc. easy to clean up. high-quality pan and has an impressive shine. comes with a fitted matching lid. I am a cast iron guy, but I would be lying if I said I didn't find myself reaching for this pan as a first choice.