Serving, mix and strain

Serving, mixing and straining includes the handling and plating tools that follow the cook from the stove to the plate: spoons, ladles, tongs, spatulas, skimmers and colanders. With more than 100 references, our Serving, mixing and straining section covers the needs of home cooking as well as professional service in the hospitality trade.

Types of serving, mixing and straining tools

• claws: grip, turn and plate without damaging food.
• Spatula: mix, scrape and turn while cooking.
• Colander and chinois strainer: drain and filter preparations.
• Spoon: measure, mix and serve.
• Ladle: serve stocks, sauces and soups.
• Kitchenware rod: keep tools within reach.
• Skimmer: lift and drain while cooking and frying.
• Salad spinner: dry salads and herbs.
• Carving fork: hold and slice cuts of meat.

Leading brands

• Paderno
• Lacor
• Cosy & Trendy
• Arcos
• Louis Tellier
• Ibili

Choosing the right serving, mixing and straining tools

Which material should you favour?

Stainless steel remains the safe choice for heavy use: hard-wearing, neutral in contact with food and easy to maintain, it suits hot preparations and frying alike. Polypropylene or silicone tools are preferred for non-stick surfaces, which they do not scratch. The choice therefore depends on the cookware used and how often you cook.

How to build a core set?

A versatile kit combines at least a ladle, a spatula, a pair of tongs and a colander. This base covers most everyday actions, serving, mixing, gripping and draining, before adding more specific tools to suit your cooking. Among our selections, the Universal range is one of the best-selling, alongside the Essoreuse spinner, the Louche ladle and the Passoire colander.

What equipment for professional use?

In catering, favour one-piece stainless steel tools with no crevices, to make cleaning easier and to withstand repeated dishwasher cycles. Skimmers and ladles graduated by capacity allow consistent portioning during continuous service.

How to store and maintain these tools?

A kitchenware rod keeps tools visible and within reach while freeing up the worktop. For upkeep, dry stainless steel after washing to avoid marks, and store sharp or pointed items separately.

Explore the whole Serving, mixing and straining section in the Kitchenware range on AZ Boutique. To complete your equipment, see also Cut and peel and Measuring utensil.