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Graters & Peelers

Prep speed comes down to the tools in your hand, and a good set of graters and peelers makes repetitive prep work faster, cleaner, and less taxing on the hands. Chef’s Hat stocks the full range, from box graters and flat hand graters to microplane-style zesters and professional Y-peelers, covering everything from bulk vegetable prep to delicate finishing work. These are the tools that earn their place in every kitchen, commercial or otherwise.

Box graters remain the go-to for grating cheese, vegetables, and citrus zest at volume, with different hole sizes on each face covering everything from coarse to fine. Flat graters and zester graters are better suited to finishing work, like grating nutmeg, parmesan, or lemon zest directly onto a dish. For peeling, Y-peelers are the preferred choice in most professional kitchens because of their speed and comfort over long prep sessions.

Chef’s Hat is located in South Melbourne and delivers graters, peelers, and kitchen prep tools across Australia. Browse the full range below, or get in touch for advice on commercial prep equipment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of grater is best for a commercial kitchen?

For high-volume prep, a large box grater with multiple grating faces or a flat grater gives the best combination of speed and versatility. For finishing work, a fine microplane or zester is worth having as a separate tool. Commercial kitchens doing significant prep may also look at rotary cheese graters for speed and ergonomics during longer service prep.

What’s the difference between a Y-peeler and a straight peeler?

A Y-peeler (also called a speed peeler) has a blade perpendicular to the handle, which many cooks find more natural for extended peeling sessions. A straight peeler has a blade in line with the handle, similar to a knife grip. Both work well; Y-peelers tend to be faster for most people and are the standard choice in professional kitchens where time and hand fatigue are practical considerations.

How do I safely clean a grater without cutting my hands?

Use a brush rather than a cloth to clean graters, working in the direction of the blade rather than against it. A stiff pastry brush or a dedicated grater brush removes food residue from the holes without the risk of cutting fingers. Most stainless steel graters are dishwasher safe, but hand washing with a brush is often faster and safer for sharp fine-tooth graters.