Services

Re-seasoning process

The re-seasoning process can take from 10 days to two weeks with brilliant results!

stripping

We will remove the old seasoning and rust from your vintage or contemporary cast iron skillet using an environmentally friendly process.

rust abatement wash

This process involves removing the rust from your cast iron cookware. I use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water which does a great job!

soap wash / rinse

After the rust abatement process, your skillet will be thoroughly washed in mild soap and water to remove any of the acidic vinegar. This is the only time you will every use soap on a cast iron skillet!

The skillet bake

Here is where things heat up!

heated oven drying

After the skillet is washed and cleaned of all carbon residue, rust and soap it is then dried in a 500 degree oven for 20 minutes to prepare it for re-seasoning with our Skillet Doctor Salve.

re-seasoning

We use our exclusive Skillet Doctor Salve to begin the polymerization process of your cast iron cookware. The skillet will have 3 coats of salve on the cooking surface, outside and handle.

We feature Salute Santé Napa Valley grape seed oil, Petaluma beeswax and sunflower oil in our exclusive formula. Local ingredients make the difference.

We heat each piece for 20 minutes and then apply a coat of salve, then wipe off, repeat. After the third round we let your skillet bake 1 hour. Cools overnight.

first foods

Before your skillet is ready for prime time, we recommend cooking some fatty meat, poultry or pan roasted potatoes to get your skillet ready to rock. Once you do this you are on your way to a lifelong appreciation of the benefits of cast iron cooking!

cost

The re-seasoning process starts at $125 per skillet. Skillets larger than a #10 (11.5") are $135. Lids are $35.

Any other roaster, griddles, or fryers please email for a quote. A deposit of $80 is required to begin the process. We use Venmo, Square and PayPal.

We charge a $25 minimum fee to pick up or deliver your completed cast iron piece.

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Shipping / Delivery

Shipping & Handling

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You ship to us, we return for FREE!

We recommend UPS ground medium sized box for shipping. Most 10-1/2" skillets should fit in a box 12x8x6". Make sure to wrap your skillet well in bubble wrap and cardboard before sending. Protect your handle! The Skillet Doctor is not responsible for damage upon receipt due to poor packing. We do make pick ups in The Bay Area of San Francisco, Berkeley, Marin county and Petaluma for a nominal fee based on zip codes.

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When inquiring about your skillet, please include photos of the front, flip the pan over so we can see the mark on the back of the skillet for evaluation. We are happy to give you a FREE estimate when we see your photos!

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Turn-around time

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Turn-around time

Most skillets are completed within 21-28 business days from receipt. There are many times a skillet is not cleaning up quickly and the process may be repeated which will add time. We are in Northern California and weather sometimes adds processing time.

The Skillet Doctor LLC, is not responsible or liable for cracked or damaged skillets upon receipt, or found damaged after stripping. Appropriate compensation will be offered if needed.

Drop Off / Pick-Up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

The Skillet DoctorTM Now offers drop off / pick-up service monthly in Petaluma at Tomasini Rex Ace Hardware! We thank Jeff and Gro Tomasini for the opportunity to partner with them. We will keep you up to date on PICK UP dates and times. Our normal pick ups will be the beginning of the month. Address: 313 B Street Petaluma CA 707-762-7355. You can purchase Skillet Doc's Seasoning Salve TM and Skillet Doc's Bamboo Cleaning Brush here too!

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San Francisco Pick up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

The Skillet Doctor has a San Francisco drop off / Pick up Location at LandLine Home 717 Valencia & 18th Street! We thank Tony Leo for working with us! It's great to be in the heart of the Mission District for a drop off location! Look for Skillet Doctor Pop-Ups here too! Our normal pick ups will be Thursdays. You can purchase Skillet Doc's Seasoning Salve and bamboo cleaning brushes here!

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berkeley / east bay Pick up

The Skillet Doctor has a Berkeley drop off / Pick up Location at The Filling Station, 2112 Vine Street near Shattuck. Thanks to Mandy for working with us! We appreciate our East Bay Peeps! Our normal pick ups will be every other week as per volume of drop offs. You can purchase Skillet Doc's Seasoning Salve and Bamboo Cleaning Brushes here!

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Drop Off Form

berkeley / east bay Pick up

The form below makes it easy to identify your skillet when dropped off. Please fill out and especially include your name and contact info so we can reach you when your skillet is ready! Circle the location where you are dropping off, ie. 717 Valencia Street. Print a copy and include with your order-

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Revive Your Family Heirloom Cookware Today! We make house calls.

Services

Re-seasoning process

stripping

rust abatement wash

soap wash / rinse

The skillet bake

heated oven drying

re-seasoning

first foods

cost

Shipping / Delivery

Shipping & Handling

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

Turn-around time

submitting a re-seasoning request

Turn-around time

Drop Off / Pick-Up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

San Francisco Pick up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

Drop Off Form

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

Restoration Form

Vintage & Contemporary Cast Iron re-Seasoning Service.

Revive Your Family Heirloom Cookware Today! We make house calls.

Services

Re-seasoning process

stripping

rust abatement wash

soap wash / rinse

The skillet bake

heated oven drying

re-seasoning

first foods

cost

Shipping / Delivery

Shipping & Handling

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

submitting a re-seasoning request

Turn-around time

submitting a re-seasoning request

Turn-around time

Drop Off / Pick-Up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

San Francisco Pick up

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

North bay Pick up in Petaluma

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

Drop Off Form

berkeley / east bay Pick up

berkeley / east bay Pick up

Restoration Form

Vintage & Contemporary Cast Iron re-Seasoning Service.

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