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Double-Handled Aluminium Colander 18.5"

SKU: CJ768

£56.91(£68.29 inc VAT)

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Is this colander large enough for high-volume pasta production?

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.

Will the perforations hold smaller ingredients like peas or diced vegetables?

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.

How does aluminium hold up compared to stainless steel for this type of use?

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.
Double-Handled Aluminium Colander 18.5"

£56.91(£68.29 inc VAT)

£56.91(£68.29 inc VAT)

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.