Colander Hendi 535202

This Hendi colander has a supporting base and two handles, allowing it to rest over a bowl during draining rather than being held throughout the task. Its broad opening gives staff room to drain pasta or rinsed vegetables, while the raised bowl keeps food contained for the next preparation step.

Where it is used

At a kitchen sink, the base lets the colander rest over a collecting bowl as water drains away, freeing both hands for handling food or preparing the next batch. The two handles provide a balanced grip for lifting it from the sink to a preparation bench. Its light construction is useful when moving the utensil between those stations during a shift.

The handles also give staff grasping points when repositioning the colander. Their reach is worth allowing for when placing it beside sink fittings or other equipment, so the utensil can be lifted and set down without obstructing nearby work.

Care

The colander’s working form keeps drained food contained while liquid passes away, making it straightforward to empty before the next preparation task. Once the food has been transferred, the vessel can be returned to the sink area as part of the kitchen’s usual wash-up workflow.

How to choose

The broad opening suits tasks where vegetables or pasta need room rather than being crowded into a narrow strainer. Its overall footprint and height help staff position it at the intended sink or bench and plan where it will be stored between uses.

The raised bowl supports a workflow in which food can remain in the colander after draining, while the base lets the utensil stand independently when set down. Together with the two-sided grip, this suits a preparation station where staff need to drain, leave food briefly and then transfer the colander.