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Microplane Premium Grater and Zester Black Handle

SKU: CP445

£23.34(£28.01 inc VAT)

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The Microplane Premium Grater and Zester is a hand-held grating tool designed for professional kitchen use. Its stainless steel blade is photo-etched rather than stamped, which produces sharper cutting edges that slice cleanly through ingredients rather than tearing or crushing them. This matters most when working with citrus zest, hard cheeses, fresh ginger, garlic, or whole spices, where preserving the cellular structure of the ingredient releases more aroma and flavour than conventional graters typically allow.

In a busy prep environment, the difference between a sharp and a blunt grater becomes apparent quickly. The Microplane blade requires minimal downward pressure, reducing hand fatigue over longer prep sessions and maintaining consistent results from the first pass to the last. The soft-grip black handle sits comfortably during extended use and gives adequate control whether working quickly or with precision for plated dishes.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

  • Clean, tear-free grating that preserves ingredient texture and aroma
  • Low-pressure action reduces hand fatigue during extended prep
  • Blade profile resists clogging, making it faster to clean between uses
  • Stainless steel construction holds up well to regular commercial use
  • Compact size suits both prep benches and pass-side finishing work

This grater is well suited to kitchens where finishing and garnishing are part of the plating process — restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations that regularly work with citrus, aged cheeses, or whole spices. It is a hand-held tool rather than a box or rotary grater, so it is best suited to smaller volumes and precision work rather than high-volume bulk grating. For operations needing to process larger quantities in shorter windows, a rotary or drum grater would be a more appropriate choice.

If you are unsure which type of grater best fits your prep workflow, we are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is this grater suitable for high-volume grating tasks in a busy kitchen?

The Microplane Premium Grater is best suited to precision and finishing work — zesting citrus, grating hard cheese, or preparing whole spices for plated dishes. It is a hand-held tool designed for control and quality rather than bulk throughput. For kitchens that need to grate large volumes quickly, a rotary or drum-style grater would be a more practical option.

What ingredients does this grater handle well in a professional setting?

The photo-etched blade performs well on citrus zest, Parmesan and other aged hard cheeses, fresh ginger, garlic, whole nutmeg, and similar firm or fibrous ingredients. The clean cutting action is particularly useful where aroma and texture matter — for example, finishing a dish at the pass rather than bulk prep.

How should this grater be cleaned in a commercial kitchen environment?

The blade design resists clogging, which makes rinsing and brushing between uses straightforward. For thorough cleaning, the grater can be washed by hand with a brush or passed through a commercial dishwasher. Care should be taken when handling the blade edge during cleaning, as the photo-etched teeth are sharp.
Microplane Premium Grater and Zester Black Handle

£23.34(£28.01 inc VAT)

£23.34(£28.01 inc VAT)

The Microplane Premium Grater and Zester is a hand-held grating tool designed for professional kitchen use. Its stainless steel blade is photo-etched rather than stamped, which produces sharper cutting edges that slice cleanly through ingredients rather than tearing or crushing them. This matters most when working with citrus zest, hard cheeses, fresh ginger, garlic, or whole spices, where preserving the cellular structure of the ingredient releases more aroma and flavour than conventional graters typically allow.

In a busy prep environment, the difference between a sharp and a blunt grater becomes apparent quickly. The Microplane blade requires minimal downward pressure, reducing hand fatigue over longer prep sessions and maintaining consistent results from the first pass to the last. The soft-grip black handle sits comfortably during extended use and gives adequate control whether working quickly or with precision for plated dishes.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

  • Clean, tear-free grating that preserves ingredient texture and aroma
  • Low-pressure action reduces hand fatigue during extended prep
  • Blade profile resists clogging, making it faster to clean between uses
  • Stainless steel construction holds up well to regular commercial use
  • Compact size suits both prep benches and pass-side finishing work

This grater is well suited to kitchens where finishing and garnishing are part of the plating process — restaurants, hotel kitchens, and catering operations that regularly work with citrus, aged cheeses, or whole spices. It is a hand-held tool rather than a box or rotary grater, so it is best suited to smaller volumes and precision work rather than high-volume bulk grating. For operations needing to process larger quantities in shorter windows, a rotary or drum grater would be a more appropriate choice.

If you are unsure which type of grater best fits your prep workflow, we are happy to talk it through.