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Product Overview

  • 8 qt. capacity
  • Tall, narrow profile that preserves liquids longer and maximizes flavor
  • Constructed of high quality 21 gauge stainless steel
  • Impervious to acidic foods and will not pit or discolor
  • Induction-ready design
  • Two reinforced handles make transportation easy
  • Includes flat cover that retains moisture while cooking
UPC Code:029419784851

Prepare stocks and soups with this Vollrath 3501 Optio 8 qt. stock pot with cover!

Specifically designed for high volume use and often used for a number of tasks in the kitchen, this 8 qt. stock pot with cover is perfect for throwing together a soup-of-the-day, steaming fresh vegetables, or whipping up a batch of creamy mashed potatoes. Thanks to its tall and narrow shape, this versatile pot allows liquids to bubble up through food and extract maximum flavor.

  • Induction Ready

    Induction Ready

    This item is compatible for use in induction cooking.

  • NSF Listed

    NSF Listed

    This item has been certified by NSF International to meet applicable product standards on public safety, health, and / or the environment.

  • Oven Safe

    Oven Safe

    This item can withstand high heat applications and is safe for oven use in food service.

  • Hand Wash Only

    Hand Wash Only

    To preserve quality, this item should only be hand-washed and sanitized.

Stainless Steel Material

Constructed of durable 21 gauge stainless steel material, this pot ensures a long life and superior performance since it won't pit or discolor, is impervious to acidic foods, and helps limit flavor transfer!

Reinforced Handles

Two reinforced handles come securely attached to the sides of the pot for easy transportation throughout your kitchen.

Flat Cover

This pot ships complete with a flat cover that helps retain moisture while cooking and also helps to capture heat, resulting in more efficient cooking.

Aluminum Clad Bottom

This stock pot features a 1/4" thick aluminum clad bottom for quick, even heat distribution. Plus, a thin bottom wafer of stainless steel makes this stock pot induction ready!

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Overall Dimensions:
Top Diameter:
8 1/2 Inches
Height:
8 Inches
Capacity:
8 qt.
Gauge:
21 Gauge
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Warranty Info

RESIDENTIAL USERS: Vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications. Your warranty will be voided if installed in non-commercial or residential applications.

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

31 Customer Reviews

27 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this stock pot for its heavy-duty construction, ideal size for large batches, and compatibility with various stovetops, including induction. It's praised for its value, with a quality that rivals more expensive options. Some received damaged items, but customer service was responsive. A few noted a metallic taste or residue. Overall, it's recommended for its durability and performance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Liz J. from Freedman's

Posted on 09/14/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
53 qt.

this is a great product at an amazing price point, it is particularly good for small spaces because it is taller than it is wider. this enables it to be used on one stove burner

3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Nathanael W. from Nate Hines

Posted on 07/26/2016

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

Love this thing. Heavy, thick bottom and the perfect size for small rounds of stock. The first one came with a huge Crack in the base (the first time I have ever gotten a damaged product from webstaurant) but one phone call and an emailed picture later it was promptly replaced. I really think I should have been charged more for this.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Cindy A.

Posted on 05/20/2024

Verified Purchase

Size:
38 qt.

I really liked the size and insulated bottom. Works well for cheese making. Was disappointed that the kettle was dented upon arrival. I got a hold of the seller and they promptly gave me a choice of refund or discount. I took the discount. Well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Bill S.

Posted on 07/20/2022

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

When you just need to cook a ton of something, this is your baby. Fits anything you can think of, including a whole large chicken.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Eric B.

Posted on 11/24/2021

Verified Purchase

Size:
38 qt.

This product, as excited as I was to use it, leaves a metallic taste, and every time we clean it, the sponge is gray with metallic residue. Would not reccomend this if especially if you're cooking with oils.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Brian H. from Oakhart Barbecue

Posted on 04/24/2021

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

Buy this now! This is a very good quality stainless steel stock pot for this price. Most stainless pots equal in quality cost double or triple this amount. Very well worth it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

David R.

Posted on 11/02/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

I can not believe the price on this. Heavy weight stainless steel with an aluminum base. This will hold up to heavy use in your personal kitchen or everyday use in commercial usage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Joel K.

Posted on 09/09/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

Purchased as an addition to my cookware for bulk canning. Needed a stock pot that would work on an old glass top stove with a 9" burner - this one is a winner. It has a narrow sandwiched bottom that evenly distributes heat well. The Optio 3504 is solidly built and the finish is very nice. It is easy to clean. The large handles make it easy to transport when full. The first use was for canning Navy Beans. I processed 9 lbs in the first batch and the pot performed to perfection. NOTE: You will want to purchase a long spoon for this one. Standard home kitchen spoons are too short when the pot is full. I look forward to adding more sizes to my collection.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Chris T. from Walkabout Designs

Posted on 08/25/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
38 qt.

This is an awesome pot - sturdy, thick bottomed, and induction compatible. I especially love the welded handles, which means the inside is perfectly smooth. I use this as a cheese-vat, along with a pair of 700W barrel warmers. I can process an 8 gallon batch of milk, and it scrubs up nice and clean afterwards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Lindsay K.

Posted on 07/05/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

Sturdy and good value. Perfectly cleanable, no rolled edges with hard-to-clean seams. I use it on an induction burner, works very well for that purpose.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Maurice T.

Posted on 06/23/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
38 qt.

This is a great well made S/S pot. I’m using it as a Beer Brew kettle and it has a lot of room for easy control boil overs. The best thing is it works on the electric Nuwave without any kind of diffuser. I’m very happy with this pot you can’t beat it anywhere for the price.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Alice S. from By Ali

Posted on 01/06/2020

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

Love this pot! The heavy bottom brings liquids to a boil much faster then my other stock pots. It works well on my glass cooktop. The lid fits well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donna L.

Posted on 09/27/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

This is my favorite stock pot. It's the perfect size to make a big pot of chili or chowder. It's very heavy and durable. Can't beat the price either.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Stephen L. from SD Farm

Posted on 09/14/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

I love this stock pot. It is just the right size for making large batches of jam. The tall sides and narrow profile reduce the likelihood that the batch will boil over. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

James S.

Posted on 09/04/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

Vollrath 11 Qt. Stainless Steel Stock Pot is a nice large pot that is a great size for making stocks for the home chef or maybe a small kitchen. It is constructed nicely with a look of quality. It also comes with a lid making it great for a variety of tasks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Donald W. from NT

Posted on 06/26/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

Great stock pot. Very heavy duty and it has held up very well to heavy use and washing in our high volume establishment. Very reasonably priced.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tracy K.

Posted on 03/20/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

This pot is a great price for stainless steel. It works perfectly with induction and the lids don't get too hot. The handles are sturdy and well-positioned. Love this pot so much, I have the same in a larger size.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shinji U. from JBC Gourmet LLC

Posted on 03/14/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

We use this pot to hold water to keep our four Gyoza cookers useful. The size is perfect and stores well in our utility sink.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Tsm J. from Town Square Market

Posted on 02/27/2019

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

This pot is perfect at making a whole lot of soup for our small restaurant. We like that it's induction friendly and we can get a lot of traction from it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Papa Y. from PAPAYU INTERNATIONAL LLC

Posted on 02/25/2019

Size:
11 qt.

We using this pot to boil hot soup. Great quality and i don't see it could break down anytime soon. I would recommend this to anyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Greg M. from PRIMA

Posted on 10/21/2018

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

Pan works perfectly. Not cheap and exactly what we were looking for. Won’t scratch and won’t burn sauces or soups. Handles dish machine well also

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Patrick M.

Posted on 01/23/2018

Size:
38 qt.

This is my bone stock pot. I usually do 15 pounds of bone and fill to within a couple inches. Bring to a boil and reduce over 3 days for most animal.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Aaron F.

Posted on 09/12/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
8 qt.

A perfect heavy-bottom pan. If the bottom is too thin or unevenly heated, it can burn soups and sauce. The aluminum clad ensures an even distribution of heat throughout the pan.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Justin H.

Posted on 08/07/2017

Verified Purchase

Size:
38 qt.

I would consider the Optio the best bang for buck economy s/s commercial cookware out there. Some of the cheaper ones have wobbly lids that don't seat right, shallow spot welds on the handles (which end up falling off), or inferior aluminum disc bottoms. No worries with these pot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Austin V.

Posted on 10/26/2016

Verified Purchase

Size:
27 qt.

I use this stock pot very often in my kitchen. It is a big and sturdy pot and works great for making stock. A must have for any kitchen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Evan B. from Jack & Alice LLC.

Posted on 11/29/2015

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

This is great for any big pot blanching. The size allows you to cook vegetables and pasta evenly when it reaches a full roiling boil.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Matthew V.

Posted on 11/23/2015

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

i've purchased two of these for general use around my kitchen. They are very nice and webstaurant store offers them at a great price. They still look brand new after several months of regular use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Hana W.

Posted on 11/13/2015

Verified Purchase

Size:
11 qt.

The pot is very sturdy and just like how it appears in the photo. It's heavy enough to be durable. The cover fits the pot perfectly, and the design is very simple and modern.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

James W.

Posted on 03/22/2015

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

Excellent stock pot (with cover) at a price about half what you'd expect. Solid, thick bottom maintains heat once it gets up to a boil, and the capacity is fantastic. I can do 4 gallons of beef vegetable soup in this pot where I used to have to use three pots. Just make sure you get a very long-handled ladle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Douglas B.

Posted on 11/13/2014

Verified Purchase

Size:
18 qt.

I love this pot. I make about 20 servings of Soup in it on my induction cook top. Great quality and great price. Would recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Matthew T.

Posted on 02/21/2014

Size:
38 qt.

Caution this pot is heavy, but not as heavy as if it was made out of pure steel. I have found this line is a great way to get stainless steel at half the price and a good quality.

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