Tweezers & Tongs

Tweezers and tongs are used for plating and serving food. Most tweezers and tongs are made of stainless steel. Some are colored to keep your serving station more organized or for standing out amongst your fellow chefs. Colors include black, blue, gold, oil slick, silver, and copper, in addition to the classic stainless steel color.

Chef’s tweezers are used to manipulate delicate ingredients and garnish plates with precision. Choose from straight tweezers, curved tweezers, and offset tweezers. Silicone-tipped tweezers are ideal for preparing stir-fry and sautéing. Tweezers are available in sizes ranging from 6” to 12”.

Tongs make it easy to grip, flip, and adjust food while cooking. Scalloped ends grab the food gently to reduce tearing and breaking. They are also convenient for serving larger pieces of food. Tongs lock in a closed position for easy storage.

Browse our full selection of kitchen utensils to find everything you need for cooking and plating.

FAQs

1.What are cooking tweezers used for in a professional kitchen?

Cooking tweezers, also known as chef’s tweezers or culinary tweezers, are essential tools for precision plating, turning delicate foods, and garnishing dishes with finesse. They're ideal for tasks like handling microgreens, searing proteins, and placing small ingredients accurately on the plate.

2. What is the difference between tweezer tongs and traditional kitchen tongs?

Tweezer tongs are designed for precision tasks, offering a slim, controlled grip perfect for plating and handling small or delicate items, while traditional kitchen tongs are typically larger and better suited for flipping or moving bulkier foods. For detailed work, we recommend trying our Offset Fine Tip Plating Tweezer.

3. Are Professional tweezers dishwasher safe?

Many cooking tweezers made from stainless steel are generally safe to clean in a dishwasher. However, it is important to follow the specific care instructions provided for each product. Tweezers with special coatings or finishes may require handwashing to maintain their durability and performance over time.

4. What size tweezers should I get for food plating?

The ideal tweezer size depends on your specific task. 8- to 12-inch kitchen tweezers are popular among chefs for plating, grilling, or sautéing, while smaller options are better for garnishing or pastry decoration. View our variety of lengths, including the 3-piece plating tweezer set.

5. Which are the best tweezers for professional chefs?

Top-rated chef tweezers are designed for durability, grip comfort, and tip precision. Brands like Gestura and JB Prince’s in-house line are trusted by culinary professionals worldwide. Our bestsellers include JB Prince Offset Fine Tip Tweezer 7.8 inches, which are ideal for professional kitchens.