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BergKoch Splatter Screen — keep the grease in the pan, not on the stovetop
BergKoch Splatter Screen for Frying Pans
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Anyone who fries or sears
- New kitchens
- Under $25
- Practical gifts
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Price: $21.99
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- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
A fine stainless-steel mesh you rest over a frying pan so grease stays in the pan instead of on the stovetop, the backsplash and you — while steam still escapes, so food keeps crisping instead of going soggy the way it would under a lid. It is the unglamorous tool that quietly saves the after-dinner clean-up every single time.
It is a genuinely useful gift for anyone who fries or sears, a new-kitchen starter, or the person forever wiping down the stovetop. Cheap, sturdy, and the kind of thing people are quietly glad to own.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- The person forever wiping down the stovetop
- Someone who fries eggs and potatoes for breakfast
- A cook tired of oil spitting at them
Think twice if
- They never pan-fry
- They want a lid to steam food and speed up cooking
The catch
It cuts splatter, not cooking time — it is a shield, not a lid, so it will not trap heat to cook faster, and the mesh needs a wash after greasy jobs.
Skip for someone who never pan-fries, or who wants a lid to steam and speed up cooking.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It is a shield, not a lid - it will not trap heat to cook faster.
- The mesh needs a wash after greasy jobs.
Why we like it
- Keeps grease in the pan instead of on the stovetop, the backsplash and the cook
- Lets steam out, so fried food stays crisp instead of going soggy
- Saves a round of stovetop cleaning every time
Questions people ask
Most are sized for standard skillets; check the listed diameter against your largest frying pan.
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