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Commercial colanders & strainers

A good strainer earns its place in a busy kitchen. Whether you are draining pasta by the kilo, rinsing salad greens, straining stock or sieving sauces, the right strainer speeds up prep and stands up to constant use. ChefSmart supplies colanders and strainers built for cafes, restaurants and caterers, not the flimsy homeware kind that buckles after a month of service.

Mesh vs perforated

Perforated colanders drain quickly and suit larger foods like pasta, potatoes and washed vegetables. Fine-mesh strainers catch smaller particles, so they are the ones to reach for when sieving flour, straining stocks and sauces, rinsing rice and grains, or removing seeds and pulp from juices. Most kitchens keep both: a perforated colander for bulk draining and a fine conical or bowl strainer for finishing.

Sizes and materials

Stainless steel is the commercial standard. It will not rust, it tolerates boiling liquids and it goes through the dishwasher shift after shift. Match the size to your volume: smaller hand strainers for a la carte finishing, larger colanders for bulk vegetable prep and pasta service. Look for a sturdy rim and feet or a base ring so the colander sits stable in the sink or over a bowl.

Browse the strainers and colanders below, or talk to us about kitting out a new kitchen.

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