Tongs

Serving tongs, kitchen tongs: the different uses of tongs

Professional kitchen tongs are perfectly suited to the catering industry. They can be used in the kitchen for food preparation, cooking and for dressing meals, desserts and pastries. Dressing tongs are a very fashionable chef's accessory, ideal for presentations that require attention to detail! These accessories are also very useful for table and self-service buffets, allowing customers to serve themselves quickly and easily, avoiding any contact between hands and food, whether on trays, boards or in salad bowls. For a buffet, you should also consider cutlery trays.

In the CHR range of kitchen tongs you will also find versatile tongs such as stainless steel or plastic salad tongs or bread and pastry tongs. There are also more specialised models, such as stainless-steel spaghetti tongs or stainless-steel sausage tongs, which are useful for barbecuing. The length of the handle can be an important factor in keeping your hand away from the heat source.

Some models of tongs are made from stainless steel. This material has many advantages for the catering industry. Firstly, it has a high resistance to impact, which means that it can be used for a long time despite intensive use. Stainless steel utensils are also easy to clean as they are dishwasher safe.

What are the differences between kitchen tongs, serving tongs and salad tongs?

Choosing the most appropriate tongs for your purpose will help ensure the tongs are effective and safe when handling food.

Kitchen tongs, serving tongs and salad tongs are designed for specific uses and each has different characteristics that make them suitable for their respective functions. Here are the main differences between the different types of tongs.

kitchen tongs: These are mainly used for handling food during preparation and cooking. These tongs are ideal for turning food in a pan, grilling on a barbecue or frying in a deep fryer. Kitchen tongs are often made of stainless steel for its durability and heat resistance. They sometimes have silicone tips to prevent damage to non-stick surfaces. They are usually long to keep hands away from heat sources and, where possible, have non-slip handles for a secure grip. Some models have locking mechanisms for easy storage. Kitchen tongs are designed to withstand high temperatures without deforming.

Serving tongs: These tongs are used for serving food at the table or at a buffet. They are ideal for picking up and serving portions of food, such as pieces of meat, vegetables, desserts, etc. They are often made of stainless steel, silver or plastic, depending on the style and purpose. They are more elegant and aesthetic tongs for neat presentation and shorter than kitchen tongs for easy handling. Their handles are comfortable, sometimes with decorative details. They may have special tips for gripping certain foods, as is the case with pastry tongs.

Salad tongs: Designed for mixing and serving salads, these tongs are ideal for picking up vegetables, fruit and salad pieces without damaging them. These tongs are often made of stainless steel or plastic, but can also be made of wood. Their tips can be made of silicone or plastic for a soft grip. Salad tongs are generally wider with flat or slightly concave tips to grip salad leaves without crushing them. Their handles are designed for comfortable and efficient use. Their design can be matched to tableware for a harmonious presentation on the table or at a buffet.

Kitchen tong models available from Buffet-Plus

Most tongs are designed for a specific purpose, so before choosing professional kitchen tongs, make sure you have clearly defined your needs.

Dressing tongs: these are used by chefs for dressing or delicate handling. If you want a perfect pastry dressing and an impeccable professional presentation for your reception meals, the dressing tongs are a CHR tool adapted to your needs. Made of stainless steel, they are solid and shiny and have a non-slip handle.

Cake tongs: discover a wide range of stainless-steel openwork cake tongs for CHR. These tongs have a shape specially designed for picking up and serving pieces of cake or pie. The cake and pie tongs have large rings to make them easier to handle and are perfect for use on a self-service buffet. The non-perforated tongs can be used as bread or pastry tongs, especially for breakfast buffets in hotels or restaurants.

Lobster tongs: as the name suggests, these tongs have been specially designed for cutting and peeling lobsters and other crustaceans. In addition to their unique design, the Lobster Tongs for CHR are also very light as they are made of aluminium.

Have a look at our complete range of kitchen utensils, where you will find other accessories and utensils for preparing and cooking, with a choice of knives for preparation: zester, peeler, slicer, etc.

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Delivery times: Buffet Plus will dispatch your order within 24 to 48 hours if the product is in stock, otherwise it will generally take 10 working days. Free delivery in Metropolitan France for orders over 300 euros VAT Excl., or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).