Steamers and Boilers

Steamers & Boilers

Steamers and boilers are essential cookware for any kitchen that takes healthy, flavour-preserving cooking seriously. From traditional bamboo steamers used in Asian cuisine to stainless steel tiered steamers and aluminium double boilers, this category covers a range of tools designed to cook food gently using moist heat, without the need for oil and without stripping food of its natural nutrients, colour, or texture.

At Cooksmill, we stock a varied range of steamers and boilers suited to both professional catering kitchens and home cooks, at competitive trade prices with fast UK delivery.

Types of Steamers & Boilers

Our range includes several different formats, each suited to different cooking tasks and kitchen environments.

Bamboo steamers are the traditional choice for dim sum, dumplings, bao buns, and Asian-inspired dishes. Stackable and lightweight, they sit directly over a wok or pan of simmering water and impart a subtle, natural aroma to food during cooking. Our bamboo steamers are a popular choice for both professional and home kitchens.

Stainless steel tiered steamers offer a hygienic, durable alternative to bamboo and are well-suited to busy catering environments. Multi-tier designs allow different foods to be cooked simultaneously, ideal for batch cooking vegetables, fish, rice, or delicate proteins in a single operation. Our stainless steel 3-tier steamers are a reliable everyday option.

Steamer baskets sit inside an existing pan, turning a standard saucepan into a steaming vessel. Compact and practical, they're a versatile addition to any kitchen and work well for vegetables, shellfish, and smaller portions.

Double boilers use indirect heat, a pan of water beneath a second vessel, to cook or melt ingredients gently without the risk of scorching. They're the preferred method for melting chocolate, making custards, hollandaise sauce, and other temperature-sensitive preparations. Our aluminium double boilers are a robust, professional-grade option well-suited to high-volume kitchens.

Why Steam or Double Boil?

Steaming is widely regarded as one of the healthiest cooking methods available. It requires no oil, retains more vitamins and minerals than boiling, and preserves the natural colour and texture of ingredients. It's particularly well-suited to:

• Vegetables and leafy greens
• Fish, shellfish, and delicate proteins
• Dumplings, dim sum, and bao buns
• Rice and grain dishes
• Puddings and desserts

Double boiling is the go-to technique wherever gentle, controlled heat is essential, preventing direct contact with a heat source that could cause curdling, burning, or separation.

Why Choose Cooksmill?

Cooksmill has decades of experience supplying professional cookware to the UK hospitality and food service industry. Our steamers and boilers are selected for durability, performance, and practical everyday use, whether you're running a busy restaurant kitchen or cooking at home.

Browse our full range of steamers and boilers below.