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Mermaid Le Buffet Black Handled Soup Ladle 196ml

SKU: J780

£13.40(£16.08 inc VAT)

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The Le Buffet Mermaid soup ladle is a straightforward stainless steel serving ladle designed for everyday use in commercial kitchens, canteens, and catering environments. The 196ml bowl makes it a practical choice for portioning soups, broths, and sauces with reasonable consistency across a service.

In a busy service environment, the black handle offers a practical advantage — it stays cooler to the touch than a bare metal handle when resting against the side of a hot bain-marie or soup kettle, and the grip is easier to maintain when hands are wet or moving quickly. The stainless steel bowl is robust enough for daily use and holds up well to the repetitive handling that comes with high-volume covers.

  • Polished stainless steel bowl resists staining and is easy to rinse clean between uses
  • Heat-resistant black handle reduces discomfort during extended service periods
  • Dishwasher safe, reducing turnaround time during and after service
  • Consistent 196ml bowl supports reliable portion control for soups and sauces
  • Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during high-volume service

There are no particular installation considerations — this is a hand tool. It is worth noting that for very high-volume operations running multiple soup lines simultaneously, having adequate ladle stock to allow rotation through the dishwasher mid-service is worth planning for.

This ladle is well suited to cafeterias, hotel banqueting, contract catering, and staff restaurants where a reliable, easy-to-clean serving tool is needed for daily soup service. For operations needing larger portion sizes or different handle configurations, other sizes and styles are available in the range.

If you are equipping a full serving counter or want to discuss ladle sizing relative to your menu, the team is happy to help you get it right.

Frequently asked questions

Is 196ml the right size for standard soup portions?

A 196ml ladle is a common choice for a single soup portion in a canteen or restaurant setting, typically aligning with a 200ml serve when accounting for a slight underfill. If your operation serves larger bowl portions or needs to reduce the number of ladle actions per cover, a larger bowl size may be more practical.

How well does the black handle hold up in a commercial dishwasher?

The handle is designed to be dishwasher-proof, making it suitable for the repeated high-temperature wash cycles typical in commercial kitchens. Over time and with very heavy use, handles on any utensil can show wear, so it is worth checking stock periodically as part of routine smallwares maintenance.

Is this ladle suitable for use with bain-maries and soup kettles?

Yes — the heat-resistant handle makes it a practical choice for use alongside bain-maries and soup kettles where the ladle may rest against a warm vessel between uses. It is not designed for continuous immersion in very hot liquid, so resting it across the container rather than leaving it submerged will extend its service life.
Mermaid Le Buffet Black Handled Soup Ladle 196ml

£13.40(£16.08 inc VAT)

£13.40(£16.08 inc VAT)

The Le Buffet Mermaid soup ladle is a straightforward stainless steel serving ladle designed for everyday use in commercial kitchens, canteens, and catering environments. The 196ml bowl makes it a practical choice for portioning soups, broths, and sauces with reasonable consistency across a service.

In a busy service environment, the black handle offers a practical advantage — it stays cooler to the touch than a bare metal handle when resting against the side of a hot bain-marie or soup kettle, and the grip is easier to maintain when hands are wet or moving quickly. The stainless steel bowl is robust enough for daily use and holds up well to the repetitive handling that comes with high-volume covers.

  • Polished stainless steel bowl resists staining and is easy to rinse clean between uses
  • Heat-resistant black handle reduces discomfort during extended service periods
  • Dishwasher safe, reducing turnaround time during and after service
  • Consistent 196ml bowl supports reliable portion control for soups and sauces
  • Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during high-volume service

There are no particular installation considerations — this is a hand tool. It is worth noting that for very high-volume operations running multiple soup lines simultaneously, having adequate ladle stock to allow rotation through the dishwasher mid-service is worth planning for.

This ladle is well suited to cafeterias, hotel banqueting, contract catering, and staff restaurants where a reliable, easy-to-clean serving tool is needed for daily soup service. For operations needing larger portion sizes or different handle configurations, other sizes and styles are available in the range.

If you are equipping a full serving counter or want to discuss ladle sizing relative to your menu, the team is happy to help you get it right.