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De Buyer Stainless Steel Automatic Piston Funnel 1.5ltr

SKU: DN906

£140.00(£168.00 inc VAT)

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The De Buyer automatic piston funnel is a benchtop portioning tool designed for professional pastry, sauce, and prep work. Each press of the piston dispenses a measured quantity of liquid or semi-liquid product — sauces, cream, batters, dressings — reducing the variability that comes with ladling or pouring by hand. The 1.5 litre capacity makes it well suited to batch-fill working at individual stations rather than continuous high-volume dispensing.

In a working kitchen, this type of funnel earns its place at pastry stations, sauce prep areas, and plating lines where portion consistency affects both food cost and presentation. The piston action allows one-handed operation, which is a practical advantage when plating at pace or managing multiple components at once. Stainless steel construction holds up to repeated daily use and handles the temperature ranges typical of sauce and cream work without issue.

Practical advantages in day-to-day use include:

  • Consistent portion output helps control waste and keeps food costs predictable
  • One-handed operation supports cleaner, faster plating during service
  • Non-slip stand keeps the unit stable on the bench between uses
  • Two nozzles supplied, allowing different flow rates or product types to be accommodated
  • Dishwasher-safe construction simplifies end-of-service cleaning

There are no installation requirements — no water, gas, or electrical connection needed. At 720g it is light enough to move between stations as required, and the compact footprint suits most prep benches without taking up significant space.

This funnel is well suited to smaller operations, dedicated pastry sections, and kitchens where sauce or cream portioning is a regular part of service. For sites with significantly higher throughput, or where multiple stations require simultaneous access, a larger-capacity unit would be worth considering.

If you would like to talk through whether this capacity fits your service style, the team is glad to help.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1.5 litre capacity enough for a busy service?

For most single-station pastry or sauce work, 1.5 litres is a practical working capacity that suits batch refilling between covers. If your operation requires continuous dispensing across multiple stations simultaneously, a larger-capacity piston funnel would be a more efficient choice.

What types of product can be dispensed through this funnel?

It is designed for liquids and semi-liquids — sauces, creams, batters, dressings, and similar preparations. Thicker products such as very dense pastes or preparations with large particulates may not flow cleanly through the nozzle, so it is worth considering the consistency of your product before purchase.

How easy is it to clean between different products during service?

The funnel disassembles for cleaning and is dishwasher safe, which suits end-of-service routines well. For changeovers between different products mid-service, a quick rinse is generally sufficient, though the ease of this depends on the viscosity and composition of the products being used.
De Buyer Stainless Steel Automatic Piston Funnel 1.5ltr

£140.00(£168.00 inc VAT)

£140.00(£168.00 inc VAT)

The De Buyer automatic piston funnel is a benchtop portioning tool designed for professional pastry, sauce, and prep work. Each press of the piston dispenses a measured quantity of liquid or semi-liquid product — sauces, cream, batters, dressings — reducing the variability that comes with ladling or pouring by hand. The 1.5 litre capacity makes it well suited to batch-fill working at individual stations rather than continuous high-volume dispensing.

In a working kitchen, this type of funnel earns its place at pastry stations, sauce prep areas, and plating lines where portion consistency affects both food cost and presentation. The piston action allows one-handed operation, which is a practical advantage when plating at pace or managing multiple components at once. Stainless steel construction holds up to repeated daily use and handles the temperature ranges typical of sauce and cream work without issue.

Practical advantages in day-to-day use include:

  • Consistent portion output helps control waste and keeps food costs predictable
  • One-handed operation supports cleaner, faster plating during service
  • Non-slip stand keeps the unit stable on the bench between uses
  • Two nozzles supplied, allowing different flow rates or product types to be accommodated
  • Dishwasher-safe construction simplifies end-of-service cleaning

There are no installation requirements — no water, gas, or electrical connection needed. At 720g it is light enough to move between stations as required, and the compact footprint suits most prep benches without taking up significant space.

This funnel is well suited to smaller operations, dedicated pastry sections, and kitchens where sauce or cream portioning is a regular part of service. For sites with significantly higher throughput, or where multiple stations require simultaneous access, a larger-capacity unit would be worth considering.

If you would like to talk through whether this capacity fits your service style, the team is glad to help.