The Chinese hot pot is a large public cooking and serving vessel designed for communal dining. Charcoal briquettes are placed at the bottom to generate heat, and an upper oven allows ashes to fall away so more briquettes can be added to maintain height and heat under the pot. How it works - Food is placed in the pot to cook at the table. The pot is ring-shaped and its central pipe extends over the lid to form a chimney, promoting steady ventilation and heat flow. Key design features - Armband style design with a precision-cast handle crafted from premium materials. The handle has low thermal conductivity to protect hands and reduce the risk of scalding. - Material and performance: copper is the recommended choice for this hot pot, offering excellent heat dissipation and the ability to spread heat quickly and evenly across the surface. Benefits and why you need it - Efficient, communal cooking: large capacity and a design that supports shared meals and interactive dining. - Consistent heat management: the ash-dispensing oven and copper construction help maintain steady, even heat across the pot. - Safe handling: the armband-style design with a precision-cast handle provides comfortable grip and reduced burn risk. - Durable construction: built to withstand frequent use in home gatherings, outdoor events, or restaurant settings. Use scenarios - Family gatherings and dinner parties: bring people together around a central pot for interactive cooking and serving. - Outdoor events and street markets: charcoal-based heat with an ash-dispensing system enables quick replenishment and continuous cooking. - Restaurant or catering settings: ideal for communal dining experiences where guests cook at the table in a shared pot, enhancing social dining and presentation. Overall, this hot pot combines a large, ring-shaped cooking vessel with a pinnacle copper heat distribution system, a practical ash-management feature, and a safe, premium-handling design to support versatile, communal meals.