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Microplane Gourmet Ribbon Grater

SKU: DA411

£36.18(£43.42 inc VAT)

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The Microplane Gourmet Ribbon Grater is a hand-held kitchen tool designed to produce fine, delicate ribbon shreds from a range of ingredients. Where a standard box grater or coarse rasp produces bulk grated volume, this grater is intended for finishing work — creating light, airy strands of cheese, chocolate, citrus zest, or vegetables that add texture and presentation detail to plated dishes.

In a busy kitchen environment, tools like this tend to earn their place through consistent results and ease of handling rather than any single standout feature. The non-slip rubber end keeps the grater stable against a chopping board or bowl during use, which matters when speed and accuracy are both required during service. The soft-touch handle is shaped to reduce hand fatigue on longer prep tasks — useful during extended mise en place sessions where the same motion is repeated many times over.

Practically, it offers a few clear operational advantages:

  • Produces consistent ribbon shreds suited to garnishing and plated presentation
  • Non-slip rubber end improves stability during single-handed use
  • Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during extended prep
  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and holds its edge with regular use
  • Dishwasher safe, simplifying end-of-service cleaning

This is a straightforward finishing tool rather than a high-volume production grater. It is well suited to pass work, garnishing stations, or any kitchen that places emphasis on plate presentation. For sites needing to grate larger quantities of ingredient quickly, a bench-mounted or rotary option may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this is the right tool for your prep workflow, the team is happy to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

What types of ingredients is this grater best suited to?

It works well with firm and semi-firm ingredients where a delicate ribbon texture is the goal — hard cheeses, chocolate, citrus zest, and firm vegetables are typical uses. It is not designed for high-volume bulk grating, so for large batch prep a heavier-duty or rotary grater would be more practical.

Is this grater durable enough for daily professional kitchen use?

The stainless steel blade construction is appropriate for regular daily use in a professional kitchen, provided it is handled and stored sensibly. As with any fine grater, blade sharpness is maintained best when it is not stacked loosely with other metalware or stored without protection.

Can this grater be used safely during fast service without a second hand to brace the bowl?

The non-slip rubber end is designed to give stability against a flat surface so the grater can be used with one hand controlling the ingredient. That said, for highest efficiency during service it is more commonly used as a prep and garnishing tool rather than in-the-moment plating — allowing ribbons to be prepared in advance and applied cleanly during pass.
Microplane Gourmet Ribbon Grater

£36.18(£43.42 inc VAT)

£36.18(£43.42 inc VAT)

The Microplane Gourmet Ribbon Grater is a hand-held kitchen tool designed to produce fine, delicate ribbon shreds from a range of ingredients. Where a standard box grater or coarse rasp produces bulk grated volume, this grater is intended for finishing work — creating light, airy strands of cheese, chocolate, citrus zest, or vegetables that add texture and presentation detail to plated dishes.

In a busy kitchen environment, tools like this tend to earn their place through consistent results and ease of handling rather than any single standout feature. The non-slip rubber end keeps the grater stable against a chopping board or bowl during use, which matters when speed and accuracy are both required during service. The soft-touch handle is shaped to reduce hand fatigue on longer prep tasks — useful during extended mise en place sessions where the same motion is repeated many times over.

Practically, it offers a few clear operational advantages:

  • Produces consistent ribbon shreds suited to garnishing and plated presentation
  • Non-slip rubber end improves stability during single-handed use
  • Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during extended prep
  • Stainless steel construction resists corrosion and holds its edge with regular use
  • Dishwasher safe, simplifying end-of-service cleaning

This is a straightforward finishing tool rather than a high-volume production grater. It is well suited to pass work, garnishing stations, or any kitchen that places emphasis on plate presentation. For sites needing to grate larger quantities of ingredient quickly, a bench-mounted or rotary option may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this is the right tool for your prep workflow, the team is happy to help you think it through.