Double-Handled Aluminium Colander 18.5"
Product Description
This 18.5" double-handled aluminium colander is a straightforward, workhorse piece of smallware designed for high-volume draining and rinsing tasks in a commercial kitchen. At 470mm in diameter, it holds a...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 470
- Dimensions
- 240(H) x 470(Ø)mm
- Material
- Aluminium
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Product Description
This 18.5" double-handled aluminium colander is a straightforward, workhorse piece of smallware designed for high-volume draining and rinsing tasks in a commercial kitchen. At 470mm in diameter, it holds a substantial quantity of food and is well suited to busy preparation areas where speed and throughput matter.
Aluminium is a practical choice for a colander of this size — it keeps the overall weight manageable when the bowl is full, which matters when a chef is lifting and shaking a loaded colander repeatedly during a service. The clustered perforations are sized to handle pasta, vegetables, and salad leaves without smaller pieces slipping through, and the pattern allows water to drain away efficiently rather than pooling.
The two sturdy handles are the detail that makes a colander this size usable in practice. Lifting or tipping a colander of this diameter one-handed is awkward and risks spillage; the double-handle design keeps the load balanced and allows controlled movement between sink and worktop.
- Manages large batch draining without multiple smaller passes
- Handles keep the load balanced during lifting and tipping
- Aluminium construction keeps weight reasonable when fully loaded
- Suitable for pasta, vegetables, salad, and similar bulk ingredients
- Straightforward to rinse clean between uses during service
It is worth considering whether your prep volumes genuinely call for a colander this size. For smaller operations, a 14" or 16" version may be more practical to handle and store. For very high-volume central production kitchens, a heavier-gauge model may offer longer service life under continuous daily use.
If you are fitting out a new prep kitchen or reviewing your smallwares, the team is happy to talk through what makes sense for your operation.
Key Features
- 470mm diameter bowl handles large batch volumes in one pass
- Double handles provide balanced grip when fully loaded
- Clustered perforations retain pasta and small vegetable pieces
- Aluminium construction keeps overall weight manageable when full
- 240mm depth provides adequate capacity for bulk ingredient draining
Operational Benefits
- Reduces the number of draining passes needed during busy prep
- Balanced double-handle design lowers spillage risk under load
- Lightweight material reduces strain during repeated lifting in service
- Efficient perforation pattern speeds water drainage from bulk ingredients
- Simple construction makes cleaning quick between preparation tasks
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 470
- Dimensions
- 240(H) x 470(Ø)mm
- Material
- Aluminium
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Frequently Asked Questions
- At 470mm in diameter, it handles a substantial batch in a single pass, which suits most restaurant and pub kitchen prep volumes well. For central production kitchens draining very large quantities continuously, a heavier-gauge or larger-capacity colander may be worth considering.
- The clustered perforation pattern is designed to retain most standard-sized vegetables and pasta shapes. Very small items such as fine couscous or small pulses may pass through, so for those applications a fine-mesh strainer would be more appropriate.
- Aluminium is a practical and widely used material for colanders of this size because it keeps the weight down, which matters when the bowl is fully loaded. It is less hard-wearing than stainless steel under very heavy daily use and can discolour over time, but for most prep kitchen applications it offers a reliable working life at a lower cost.