BergKoch 13-Inch Splatter Screen for Frying Pan
Best for: Best for anyone who fries regularly and wants a grease-free hob without losing the crisp texture a solid lid would ruin.
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Our review
Frying bacon, sausages or anything in oil turns your hob, splashback and shirt into a grease-spatter zone. This 13-inch BergKoch screen sits over the pan and catches the spray while still letting steam escape — and at 4.6 stars from over 43,000 ratings, with 6,000+ bought in the past month, it has clearly nailed the basics.
It is made from proper 304-grade stainless steel rather than the flimsier wire mesh on cheaper screens, so reviewers consistently report no rust and no warping even after months of use. The handle stays genuinely cool to hold, the four resting feet keep the greasy side off your counter when you set it down, and a few reviewers use those same feet to double it as an improvised cooling rack for biscuits. One reviewer summed it up simply: no more bacon grease flying out of the skillet.
The fine mesh blocks splatter without trapping steam, so fried food stays crisp rather than going soggy under a solid lid — confirmed by multiple reviewers cooking bacon and fried chicken. The trade-off is that the mesh needs a rinse fairly soon after a greasy fry, or grease clings in the weave and gets harder to clean later. It is also sized for pans up to 13 inches; if yours is bigger, coverage will not be complete, though BergKoch does sell 9.5in, 11.5in and 15in versions plus a three-size set.
A small number of reviews from outside the US mention patchy quality control — one reported staining after the first use — but that is the exception against an overwhelmingly positive consensus.
👍 Pros
- Made from proper 304-grade stainless steel, not flimsy wire mesh
- Handle stays cool to hold even over a hot pan
- Steam still escapes, so fried food stays crisp rather than soggy
- Resting feet keep the greasy side off the counter — doubles as a cooling rack
- Available in multiple sizes (9.5in to 15in, or a 3-piece set) to match bigger pans
👎 Cons
- Grease clings in the fine mesh if you do not rinse it fairly soon after use
- Coverage is not complete if your pan is wider than 13 inches
- A small number of reviewers report staining or discolouration after first use
- Single-purpose tool that takes up a drawer or hook
Specifications
| Brand | BergKoch |
|---|---|
| Material | 304-grade stainless steel, extra-fine mesh |
| Diameter | 13 inches (also sold in 9.5in, 11.5in, 15in, or a 3-piece set) |
| Weight | 0.79 lbs |
| Care | Dishwasher safe, rust-free, no nonstick coating |
| Compatibility | Fits most pots, pans and skillets; gas-hob compatible |
| Included | 1 splatter screen |
FAQ
Does it actually stop the mess, or just reduce it?
Reviewers report it blocks the vast majority of splatter — Amazon notes it stops around 99% — while still letting steam vent so food does not go soggy.
Will it rust over time?
Most reviewers report no rust even after months of regular use, since it is 304-grade stainless steel rather than a cheaper coated mesh.
Does the mesh get hard to clean?
It is dishwasher safe, but if you leave a greasy screen sitting before washing, grease can cling in the fine weave — rinse it fairly soon after frying.
What if my pan is bigger than 13 inches?
Coverage will not be complete — size up to the 15-inch version or the 3-piece set if you regularly cook in larger pans.
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