A large pan is a cooking utensil that is typically used for preparing food in bulk. It can be made out of various materials such as metal, glass or ceramic and comes in different shapes and sizes to accommodate different types of dishes. The size of the pan refers to its dimensions which could range from 8 inches to over a foot across, depending on what it is used for cooking. A large pan can be used to prepare foods such as rice, stews, casseroles or even deep fried foods like chicken or fish. The term "large" refers to the size of the pan and not its capacity to hold a lot of food.