Stalgast 250 mm Tongs for Non-Stick Cookware

Tongs transfer food without piercing it, letting heat circulate evenly while keeping the cook's hands clear of steam and splatter. The spring-loaded arms open with finger pressure and close under their own tension, holding the food securely without constant grip. A scalloped or serrated tip gives purchase on slippery items like fish fillets or poached eggs, while the long handles keep the user's knuckles away from the heat of the pan or grill.

To use, the operator squeezes the handles together, opens the jaws, positions them around the food, and releases the pressure so the spring closes the tongs. The food is lifted, turned or served, then the handles are squeezed again to release it. The action is continuous and requires only one hand, leaving the other free for a lid, a plate or a second utensil.

The tongs are moulded from glass fibre-reinforced plastic, a material that resists warping and cracking under repeated heating and cooling. The plastic is heat-stable to +220 °C, so it does not soften or deform when used with hot oil or under a grill. The same material is non-conductive, so the handles stay cool to the touch even when the tips are in contact with a hot pan.

The length of 250 mm keeps the user's hand a safe distance from the heat source while still allowing precise control over the food. The tongs are compatible with non-stick coatings such as Teflon, as the plastic tips will not scratch or abrade the surface.

Cleaning is straightforward: the tongs are dishwasher-safe and can also be disinfected thermally, so they meet the hygiene standards of professional kitchens without special treatment. The plastic does not absorb odours or stains, so the tongs remain clean and ready for the next task.

The catalogue places these tongs in the utensils section, alongside other hand tools for frying, grilling and serving.