Skimmers & Strainers
Skimmers & Strainers
Skimmers and strainers are essential kitchen utensils used to lift, drain, and separate food from liquid. In both professional and domestic kitchens, they’re relied on for tasks such as draining pasta, removing food from hot oil, rinsing vegetables, and quickly and safely sieving ingredients.
At Cooksmill, our skimmers and strainers are selected for durability, efficiency, and everyday kitchen use, making them suitable for both busy catering environments and home kitchens.
Kitchen Skimmers
Kitchen skimmers are designed to lift food from hot liquids while allowing excess oil or water to drain away. They are commonly used for deep frying, blanching vegetables, poaching foods, or removing pasta and dumplings from boiling water.
Our range of skimmers is primarily made from stainless steel, chosen for its strength, hygiene, and resistance to rust and staining. This makes stainless steel skimmers particularly suitable for repeated exposure to heat and moisture in commercial kitchens. The perforated bowl design allows for fast drainage while keeping food secure during lifting.
These skimmers are widely used by chefs who need speed, control, and reliability during service, especially in high-volume kitchens.
Kitchen Strainers
Strainers are used for draining, rinsing, sifting, and sieving ingredients during food preparation. From washing vegetables and draining pasta to straining stocks and sifting dry ingredients, they are a staple utensil in both professional and home kitchens.
Our strainers are made from strong stainless steel mesh and frames, offering durability and consistent performance. They are available in a range of mesh sizes, allowing cooks to choose the right level of filtration depending on the task, whether that’s removing solids from liquid or sifting flour evenly.
Designed to sit securely over bowls and pans, these strainers help reduce prep time and improve workflow in busy kitchens.
Designed for Everyday Kitchen Use
All skimmers and strainers in our range are selected with practical kitchen use in mind. Stainless steel construction ensures they withstand frequent washing and repeated use, while simple, functional designs make them easy to clean and store.
Cooksmill supplies catering equipment to professional kitchens across the UK, and our skimmers and strainers are chosen to meet the expectations of chefs, caterers, and serious home cooks who need tools they can rely on day after day.