Why this colander earns its place
DeBuyer's 18-gauge stainless steel (1.2mm thickness) hits the standard commercial kitchen expects: doesn't flex when loaded, resists dents from being dropped or kicked into a sink, and doesn't develop the soft spots that thin stamped colanders do after a season. The conical shape is deliberately steep — water drains faster from cooked vegetables, and the narrower base means it fits over pots and saucepans to finish blanching directly into a strainer.
The hanging hook is there because it actually gets used. Wet colanders live a harsh life — dropped on draining boards, stacked wet, kicked in a busy prep area. The hook gives you a dedicated spot to hang it while you work through your next batch, preventing the damage that comes from constant handling and stacking. At 0.76 kg, it's light enough to handle for hours, heavy enough to feel built.
This is kitchen equipment, not a serving piece. It's designed for the work: batch-draining pasta, rinsing rice, catching solids from stock. The 280mm diameter is large enough to handle a generous batch without overfilling, but not so wide it becomes awkward to handle or store. Conical design means you get a deep, stable base and a wide opening — the practical geometry that chefs reach for.
