The Vollrath 3504 Optio Stock Pot With Cover – 18 Quart 11″ Dia. is a high-quality kitchen essential designed for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts. This stock pot boasts an 18-quart capacity, providing ample space for large batch cooking, making it ideal for restaurants, catering services, and large family gatherings. With an 11-inch diameter and an 11-inch depth, it ensures even heat distribution and thorough cooking for various dishes. Made from durable stainless steel, this pot is not only robust but also resistant to corrosion and stains, ensuring longevity and maintaining a polished look over time. The induction-ready design expands its versatility, allowing it to be used on induction cooktops, which are known for their energy efficiency and rapid heating capabilities. Furthermore, the pot comes with a cover, enhancing its utility by trapping heat and moisture, thus improving cooking results. Certified by NSF, this stock pot meets rigorous standards for public health protection, providing peace of mind to users regarding safety and sanitation. Its combination of large capacity, durable material, and compatibility with modern cooking technology makes the Vollrath 3504 Optio Stock Pot a valuable tool for culinary professionals and home cooks alike.