Smallwares & Kitchenware

It covers the hand-held and bench-top tools your kitchen relies on every service. That includes everything from gastronorm pans and chef knives through to chopping boards, bakeware, portioning tools and thermometers. If it lives on a bench, in a drawer or in a bain marie, it almost certainly sits in this category. Think of it as the daily toolkit that keeps every station moving.

You can shop General Kitchenware & Accessories, Kitchen Utensils & Hand Tools, Gastronorm Pans & Food Containers, Chef Knives & Sharpening, Cookware, Pots & Pans, Bakeware & Pastry Tools, Chopping Boards & Prep Tools, Food Dispensers & Portioning, and Thermometers, Timers & Measuring Tools. Each subcategory carries its own filtered range so you can find the right item quickly.

Not necessarily. Cookware and knives solve different problems, so matching brands to task makes more sense than matching them to each other. For pans, Matfer Bourgeat and Pujadas offer heavy-gauge construction suited to high-heat cooking. For knives, Chef Inox and Vogue cover the everyday workhorse end of the range. Buy what fits the job and the budget rather than forcing a single-brand solution across both categories.

Gastronorm sizing follows a standard grid based on fractions of a full 1/1 pan. Your choice depends on the equipment you run — bain maries, fridges and combi ovens all have their own GN footprint. Check the internal dimensions of your unit before ordering, then match depth to the food you are holding or cooking. Cambro and Vogue both cover the common fractions and depths, so you can mix and match within the same system.

Gastronorm pans follow an internationally recognised sizing standard, so a 1/1 or 1/2 pan from Cambro or Matfer Bourgeat will seat correctly in any GN-compatible unit regardless of the oven or fridge brand. Utensils, chopping boards and cookware are not equipment-specific, so fit is rarely a concern there. If you are buying inserts for a particular bain marie or blast chiller, confirm the GN fraction and depth in that unit's documentation first.

The brands stocked here — Chef Inox, Matfer Bourgeat, Vogue and Hygiplas among them — are specified by manufacturers for commercial rather than domestic use. That means heavier construction, better balance under repeated use, and materials that hold up to commercial dishwashing cycles. Your team will notice the difference after a full double shift compared to lighter consumer-grade alternatives.

Most stainless steel utensils, gastronorm pans and cookware are dishwasher-safe, but check the manufacturer's care guide for any item with a non-stick coating, wooden handle or silicone component. Carbon steel and cast iron cookware from ranges like Matfer Bourgeat need hand washing and drying to prevent rust. Knives should be hand-washed and stored on a magnetic strip or in a roll rather than loose in a drawer, and sharpened regularly to maintain a safe edge.

Colour-coded boards are the practical answer for most kitchens, as they make cross-contamination controls visible and auditable. Store boards upright in a dedicated rack so air can circulate and surfaces dry fully between uses. Hygiplas and Vogue both offer colour-coded sets that cover the standard food-type categories. Replace boards once deep score marks accumulate, as those grooves harbour bacteria that sanitising alone cannot fully address.

Accurate temperature monitoring is central to HACCP-based food safety plans. A calibrated probe thermometer lets your team verify that proteins have reached safe internal temperatures and that cold-held food stays within the correct range. Timers reduce reliance on memory during a busy service. Stocking a few units from the Thermometers, Timers & Measuring Tools range means you always have a spare when one goes flat or gets lost.

Prices across this category range from a few dollars for individual utensils up to more substantial amounts for full gastronorm sets or heavy cookware. Members save off RRP on every item in the range, which adds up quickly when you are restocking an entire section. Create a free account to see member pricing before you add to cart, and orders ship Australia-wide from our warehouse.