Lifters

Kitchen Lifters are essential utensils for lifting, turning and serving food safely in busy commercial kitchens. This range covers pie and cake lifters, fish and egg slices, salad serving forks and specialist lifters for lasagne and pizza. Ideal for restaurants, cafes, hotels, delis and canteens, they help chefs plate neatly, portion consistently and work quickly on hot surfaces. Robust construction and comfortable handles support reliable, hygienic service all day long.

• Pie and cake lifters designed for cleanly lifting slices from trays, tins and display stands without breaking portions.
• Fish and egg slices with wide blades for turning delicate fillets, fried eggs and burgers on griddles and pans.
• Lasagne and traybake lifters for serving layered dishes from gastronorm pans while maintaining portion shape.
• Buffet salad serving forks ideal for self-service counters, salad bars and catered events.
• Heat-resistant handles and blades suited to use on hot plates, grills and baking trays in professional kitchens.
• Ergonomic, easy-grip designs that support fast, accurate plating during busy service periods.

How to choose the right Kitchen Lifters

• Match the lifter style to the food you serve most often, such as pies, cakes, lasagne, fish fillets or buffet salads.
• Consider blade size and shape so it fits your trays, cake tins, gastronorm pans and griddles without damaging portions.
• Choose durable, food-safe materials like stainless steel with sturdy handles for intensive use in commercial kitchens.
• Look for heat-resistant handles if you regularly work on hot plates, grills or oven trays.
• Think about service style, selecting more decorative pieces for front-of-house buffet use and heavy-duty tools for back-of-house prep.
• Check overall length and handle design to suit your staff, ensuring good control and reduced wrist strain during long shifts.

Care and maintenance

• Wash lifters promptly after service, following manufacturer guidance on dishwasher suitability to maintain hygiene.
• Avoid abrasive pads on stainless steel blades to prevent scratching and make thorough cleaning easier.
• Inspect handles and joints regularly for looseness or damage and replace worn items to maintain safe operation.
• Dry lifters completely before storage to minimise the risk of corrosion and staining.
• Store lifters in utensil racks or on hanging rails to protect blades and keep them easy to access during service.
• Keep lifters used on raw and cooked foods separate, following your HACCP procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

Pair your lifters with our wider ranges of spatulas, serving spoons, tongs and other kitchen utensils to streamline prep and service.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.