LOTUS Basket 60 for Professional Catering Use

A stainless steel basket built to hold food securely during deep-frying or hot-holding in a commercial kitchen. The open wire construction allows hot oil or steam to circulate freely around every piece, ensuring even cooking or keeping without sogging. The mesh is sized to retain small items while letting excess fat or moisture drain away, so chips, nuggets or vegetables emerge crisp and ready for service.

The operator loads the basket with a single layer of food, lowers it into the fryer or bain-marie, and sets the timer. When the cycle finishes, the basket lifts out cleanly, leaving the cooking medium behind. The same basket can then be transferred to a holding station or plated directly, cutting down on handling and keeping food at the right temperature until it reaches the customer.

Constructed from stainless steel, the basket resists corrosion from hot oil, steam and cleaning chemicals. The flat base and straight sides make it stackable with identical baskets, saving cupboard space when not in use. The 470 mm length and 350 mm width suit standard commercial fryer vats, while the 80 mm depth provides enough volume for a full portion without overcrowding.

Cleaning is straightforward: after use the basket is rinsed under a tap to remove loose debris, then washed in a sink or dishwasher with detergent. Stainless steel dries quickly and does not absorb odours, so the basket is ready for the next service without lingering smells or stains.